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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: KSC-99pd0545
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May 16, 1999

KSC-99pd0545

Workers uncrate a segment of the Canadian Space Agency's (CSA) Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) in...

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NASA image: KSC-99pd0541
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May 16, 1999

KSC-99pd0541

The Canadian Space Agency's (CSA) Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) arrives at Kennedy Space Center to...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0508
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Apr 13, 2000

KSC-00pp0508

In the Space Station Processing Facility, a worker performs prelaunch processing activities on the Canadian Space...

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NASA image: KSC-99pd0542
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May 16, 1999

KSC-99pd0542

The Canadian Space Agency's (CSA) Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) arrives at the Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0507
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Apr 13, 2000

KSC-00pp0507

In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers perform prelaunch processing activities on the Canadian Space...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0547
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May 16, 1999

KSC-99pp0547

Workers guide a segment of the Canadian Space Agency's (CSA) Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) past...

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NASA image: End effector of the Discovery's RMS with tools moves toward Syncom-IV
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Apr 17, 1985

End effector of the Discovery's RMS with tools moves toward Syncom-IV

51D-44-046 (17 April 1985) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery's Remote Manipulator System (RMS) arm and two specially...

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NASA image: OAST-Flyer deploy
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Jan 14, 1996

OAST-Flyer deploy

STS072-726-051 (15 Jan. 1996) --- The Office of Aeronautics and Space Technology (OAST) Flyer satellite begins its...

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NASA image: Wakata in the Cupola Module
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Jan 14, 2014

Wakata in the Cupola Module

ISS038-E-030425 (13 Jan. 2014) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 38 flight...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember
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Dec 12, 2013

Earth observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember

ISS038-E-015406 (12 Dec. 2013) --- The Canadarm2 and its end effector are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: SSRMS LEE
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Oct 16, 2012

SSRMS LEE

ISS033-E-012353 (16 Oct. 2012) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Aki Hoshide, Expedition 33 flight...

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NASA image: A waxing gibbous Moon is pictured above Earth's atmosphere
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Mar 31, 2026

A waxing gibbous Moon is pictured above Earth's atmosphere

iss074e0431548 (March 31, 2026) --- A waxing gibbous Moon is pictured above Earth's atmosphere from the...

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NASA image: RMS unberthed in preparpation for grapple of HST
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Dec 21, 1999

RMS unberthed in preparpation for grapple of HST

STS103-707-010 (19-27 December 1999) --- The end effector of the Remote Manipulator System (RMS, right center) on...

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NASA image: iss054e022826
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Jan 23, 2018

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iss054e022826 (Jan. 23, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Scott Tingle is pictured during a spacewalk to swap out a degraded...

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NASA image: iss063e098775
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Sep 30, 2020

iss063e098775

iss063e098775 (Sept. 30, 2020) --- The tip of the Canadarm2 robotic arm, also called the Latching End Effector which...

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NASA image: SSRMS LEE
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Oct 16, 2012

SSRMS LEE

ISS033-E-012341 (16 Oct. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, Expedition 33 commander, uses a still camera to...

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NASA image: iss056e032401
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Jun 21, 2018

iss056e032401

iss056e032401 (June 21, 2018) --- Canada's 57.7-foot-long robotic arm, also known as the Canadarm2, with a latching...

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NASA image: SSRMS LEE
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Oct 16, 2012

SSRMS LEE

ISS033-E-012329 (16 Oct. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, Expedition 33 commander, uses a still camera to...

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NASA image: SSRMS LEE
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Oct 16, 2012

SSRMS LEE

ISS033-E-012340 (16 Oct. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, Expedition 33 commander, uses a still camera to...

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NASA image: The Canadarm2 robotic arm is pictured from a window on the International Space Station
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Mar 12, 2026

The Canadarm2 robotic arm is pictured from a window on the International Space Station

iss074e0378958 (March 12, 2026) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm's latching end effector, or LEE, is pictured from a...

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NASA image: STS-39 SPAS-II IBSS is grappled by remote manipulator system (RMS)
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May 6, 1991

STS-39 SPAS-II IBSS is grappled by remote manipulator system (RMS)

STS039-19-015 (28 April- 6 May 1991) --- This STS-39 35mm scene shows the Strategic Defense Initiative Organization...

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NASA image: SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm
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May 21, 1996

SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm

S77-E-5065 (21 May 1996) --- With a cloudy horizon scene as a backdrop, the Spartan 207 free-flyer is held in the...

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NASA image: SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm above Endeavour's payload bay
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May 21, 1996

SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm above Endeavour's payload bay

S77-E-5053 (21 May 1996) --- The Spartan 207 free-flyer is held in a low-hover mode above its berth in the Space...

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NASA image: SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm
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May 21, 1996

SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm

S77-E-5064 (21 May 1996)--- In this medium close-up view, captured by an Electronic Still Camera (ESC), the Spartan...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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