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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: ARC-2013-ACD13-0027-001
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Feb 14, 2013

ARC-2013-ACD13-0027-001

TROPI Seed Growth-1 payload (will fly to ISS on Space X 2) with Reinhard Born, Astrium Space Transportaton,...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1412
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Oct 22, 1998

KSC-98pc1412

In the Space Station Processing Facility, a closeup view shows the overhead crane holding the Unity connecting...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1651
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Nov 12, 1998

KSC-98pc1651

Viewed from below, the Unity connecting module is moved into the payload bay of the orbiter Endeavour at Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1413
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Oct 22, 1998

KSC-98pc1413

In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers at the side and on the floor of the payload canister guide the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1650
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Nov 12, 1998

KSC-98pc1650

Looking like a painting, this wide-angle view shows the Unity connecting module being moved toward the payload bay...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1649
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Nov 12, 1998

KSC-98pc1649

The Unity connecting module is moved toward the payload bay of the orbiter Endeavour at Launch Pad 39A. Part of the...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0343
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Mar 21, 2002

KSC-02PD-0343

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, an overhead crane carries the Integrated...

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NASA image: ARC-2013-ACD13-0027-030
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Feb 25, 2013

ARC-2013-ACD13-0027-030

TROPI Seed Growth-1 payload (will fly to ISS on Space X 2) from left to right are Krisofer Vogelsong, Project...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-02pd0342
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Mar 21, 2002

KSC-02pd0342

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, the Integrated Truss Structure S0 is ready to...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1411
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Oct 22, 1998

KSC-98pc1411

In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane moves the Unity connecting module to the payload...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1410
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Oct 22, 1998

KSC-98pc1410

In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers attach the overhead crane that will lift the Unity connecting...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 12, 2001

Space Shuttle Projects

This is a view of the Space Shuttle Discovery as it approaches the International Space Station (ISS) during the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0350
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Mar 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the launch pad, the payload canister with the S0 Integrated Truss Structure moves...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0349
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Mar 23, 2002

KSC-02pd0349

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the launch pad, the payload canister with the S0 Integrated Truss Structure is...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0088
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Jan 3, 2001

KSC01pp0088

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Changeout Room at Launch Pad 39A, a technician works switches on the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0351
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Mar 23, 2002

KSC-02pd0351

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the payload changeout room, workers watch as the doors of the payload canister open...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0088
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Jan 3, 2001

KSC-01PP-0088

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Changeout Room at Launch Pad 39A, a technician works switches on the...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0090
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Jan 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Changeout Room at Launch Pad 39A, technicians work the Payload...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0090
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Jan 3, 2001

KSC-01PP-0090

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Changeout Room at Launch Pad 39A, technicians work the Payload...

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NASA image: 1401412
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Oct 7, 2014

1401412

FROM LEFT, EUGENA GOGGANS AND MELISSA HOPPER, BOTH STOWAGE ENGINEERS, AND LYBREASE WOODARD, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF...

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NASA image: TangoLab-2 Card Cube Remove
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May 17, 2019

TangoLab-2 Card Cube Remove

iss059e063749 (5/17/2019) --- Photo documentation of the EDIS investigation onboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: View of the STS-112 orbiter Atlantis empty payload bay
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Oct 13, 2002

View of the STS-112 orbiter Atlantis empty payload bay

ISS005-E-17236 (13 October 2002) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis’ payload bay and vertical stabilizer are...

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NASA image: View of the STS-112 orbiter Atlantis empty payload bay
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Oct 13, 2002

View of the STS-112 orbiter Atlantis empty payload bay

ISS005-E-17235 (13 October 2002) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis’ payload bay and vertical stabilizer are...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.
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Jul 28, 2005

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.

ISS011-E-11015 (28 July 2005) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery's cargo bay and Multipurpose Logistics Module (MPLM)...

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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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