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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: 41-C mission specialist repairs captured Solar Maximum Mission Satellite
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Apr 11, 1984

41-C mission specialist repairs captured Solar Maximum Mission Satellite

41C-52-2646 (11 April 1984) --- Astronaut James D. van Hoften and a repaired satellite are in a wide panorama...

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NASA image: Astronauts Musgrave and Hoffman during first STS-61 EVA
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Dec 5, 1993

Astronauts Musgrave and Hoffman during first STS-61 EVA

STS061-86-048 (5 Dec 1993) --- Astronauts F. Story Musgrave (foreground) and Jeffrey A. Hoffman are pictured near...

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NASA image: STS-54 EV2 Runco attaches PFR to OV-105's PLB longeron during DTO 1210 EVA
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Jan 17, 1993

STS-54 EV2 Runco attaches PFR to OV-105's PLB longeron during DTO 1210 EVA

STS054-S-034 (17 Jan 1993) --- Closeup view of Runco as he works to install a mobile foot restraint during...

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NASA image: Astronauts Hoffman and Musgrave replace Solar Array Drive Electronics
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Dec 9, 1993

Astronauts Hoffman and Musgrave replace Solar Array Drive Electronics

STS061-102-010 (9 Dec 1993) --- Astronauts Jeffrey A. Hoffman (left) and F. Story Musgrave team to replace one of...

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NASA image: Astronaut Story Musgrave during first of five Hubble Space Telescope EVAs
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Dec 5, 1993

Astronaut Story Musgrave during first of five Hubble Space Telescope EVAs

STS061-104-007 (5 Dec 1993) --- Astronaut F. Story Musgrave, holding to one of many strategically placed handrails...

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NASA image: Astronauts Musgrave and Hoffman during first STS-61 EVA
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Dec 5, 1993

Astronauts Musgrave and Hoffman during first STS-61 EVA

STS061-87-046 (5 Dec 1993) --- Astronauts Jeffrey A. Hoffman (right) and F. Story Musgrave work near the base of the...

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NASA image: Astronaut James Newman works with power ratchet tool in payload bay
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Sep 16, 1993

Astronaut James Newman works with power ratchet tool in payload bay

In Discovery's cargo bay, astronaut James H. Newman works with the power ratchet tool (PRT). Astronaut Carl E. Walz,...

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NASA image: Astronauts Newman and Walz evaluate tools for use on HST servicing mission
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Sep 16, 1993

Astronauts Newman and Walz evaluate tools for use on HST servicing mission

With the Caribbean Sea and part of the Bahama Islands chain as a backdrop, two STS-51 crewmembers evaluate...

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NASA image: View of the Discovery's payload bay during EVA taken from inside shuttle
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Sep 16, 1993

View of the Discovery's payload bay during EVA taken from inside shuttle

STS051-34-028 (16 Sept. 1993) --- This unusual scene of Extravehicular Activity (EVA) was captured on 35mm film by...

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NASA image: View of payloads in the STS-60 Discovery's payload bay while in orbit
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Feb 3, 1994

View of payloads in the STS-60 Discovery's payload bay while in orbit

STS060-15-003 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- This 35mm frame shows the major payloads of the Space Shuttle Discovery's STS-60...

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NASA image: View of the Columbia's remote manipulator system
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Mar 30, 1982

View of the Columbia's remote manipulator system

STS003-09-444 (22-30 March 1982) --- The darkness of space provides the backdrop for this scene of the plasma...

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NASA image: Astronaut Franklin Chang-Diaz checking payload bay through aft deck window
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Jan 12, 1986

Astronaut Franklin Chang-Diaz checking payload bay through aft deck window

61C-02-032 (12-18 Jan. 1986) --- Astronaut Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, STS-61C mission specialist, while checking cargo...

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NASA image: STS-49 crew captures INTELSAT VI above OV-105's payload bay (PLB) during EVA
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May 13, 1992

STS-49 crew captures INTELSAT VI above OV-105's payload bay (PLB) during EVA

STS049-91-020 (13 May 1992) --- The successful capture of Intelsat VI satellite is recorded over Mexico on this 70mm...

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NASA image: Astronauts Musgrave and Hoffman during servicing of HST
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Dec 9, 1993

Astronauts Musgrave and Hoffman during servicing of HST

STS061-98-050 (9 Dec 1993) --- Astronaut F. Story Musgrave, anchored on the end of the Remote Manipulator System...

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NASA image: New set of solar arrays deployed on Hubble Space Telescope
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Dec 9, 1993

New set of solar arrays deployed on Hubble Space Telescope

STS061-99-009 (9 Dec 1993) --- Sunlight reflects off the Space Shuttle Endeavour's aft windows and the shiny Hubble...

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NASA image: Astronaut Bernard Harris on RMS during EVA
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Feb 9, 1995

Astronaut Bernard Harris on RMS during EVA

STS063-21-011 (9 Feb 1995) --- Astronaut Bernard A. Harris, Jr., payload commander, standing on a foot restraint...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Nov 19, 1997

Space Shuttle Project

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia's (STS-87) first ever Extravehicular Activity (EVA), astronaut Takao Doi works with a...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Nov 19, 1997

Space Shuttle Project

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia's (STS-87) first ever Extravehicular Activity (EVA), astronaut Takao Doi works with a...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Oct 9, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

Back dropped against a blue and white Earth, the Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis was photographed by an Expedition 5...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Oct 9, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

Back dropped against a blue and white Earth, the Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis was photographed by an Expedition 5...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 30, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew assigned to the STS-61B mission included Bryan D. O’Conner, pilot; Brewster H. Shaw, commander; Charles D....

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Nov 4, 1994

Spacelab

This is an STS-66 mission onboard photo showing the Remote Manipulator System (RMS) moving toward one of the solar...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Nov 4, 1994

Spacelab

This is an STS-66 mission onboard photo of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis showing the payload of the third...

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Sep 12, 2025

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Ep401_Artemis II Launch Joseph Zakrzewski Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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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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