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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: Installation of Spacelab pallent
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Apr 19, 2001

Installation of Spacelab pallent

STS100-388-010 (19 April-1 May 2001) --- In the grasp of the shuttle's remote manipulator system (RMS) robot arm,...

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NASA image: INFLIGHT - STS-7
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Jun 27, 1983

INFLIGHT - STS-7

Full views of "Challenger" in Space, taken by the Shuttle Pallet Satellite (SPAS), also views of Cargo Bay and...

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NASA image: INFLIGHT - STS-7
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Jun 27, 1983

INFLIGHT - STS-7

Full views of "Challenger" in Space, taken by the Shuttle Pallet Satellite (SPAS), also views of Cargo Bay and...

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NASA image: INFLIGHT - STS-7
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Jun 27, 1983

INFLIGHT - STS-7

Full views of "Challenger" in Space, taken by the Shuttle Pallet Satellite (SPAS), also views of Cargo Bay and...

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NASA image: ORFEUS-SPAS, satellite grows larger as shuttle moves closer during rendezvous
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Dec 4, 1996

ORFEUS-SPAS, satellite grows larger as shuttle moves closer during rendezvous

STS080-719-005 (19 Nov.-7 Dec. 1996) --- The Orbiting Retrievable Far and Extreme Ultraviolet Spectrometer-Shuttle...

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NASA image: View of Spacelab 2 pallet in the open payload bay
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Jul 29, 1985

View of Spacelab 2 pallet in the open payload bay

51F-33-005 (29 July - 6 August 1985) --- Experiments and the instrument pointing system (IPS) for Spacelab 2 are...

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NASA image: iss064e041526
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Mar 11, 2021

iss064e041526

iss064e041526 (March 11, 2021) --- An external pallet packed with old nickel-hydrogen batteries is pictured shortly...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 13, 1994

Space Shuttle Projects

Designed by the mission crew members, the STS-66 emblem depicts the Space Shuttle Atlantis launching into Earth...

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NASA image: iss064e041315
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Mar 11, 2021

iss064e041315

iss064e041315 (March 11, 2021) --- An external pallet packed with old nickel-hydrogen batteries is pictured shortly...

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NASA image: iss064e041189
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Mar 11, 2021

iss064e041189

iss064e041189 (March 11, 2021) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm, with an external pallet packed with old...

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NASA image: INFLIGHT - STS-7
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Jun 27, 1983

INFLIGHT - STS-7

S83-35803 (22 June 1983) --- The Earth-orbiting space shuttle Challenger against the blackness of space was captured...

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NASA image: STS-35 ASTRO-1 telescopes documented in OV-102's payload bay (PLB)
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 ASTRO-1 telescopes documented in OV-102's payload bay (PLB)

STS035-13-008 (2-10 Dec. 1990) --- The various components of the Astro-1 payload are seen backdropped against the...

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NASA image: iss064e041392
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Mar 11, 2021

iss064e041392

iss064e041189 (March 11, 2021) --- An external pallet packed with old nickel-hydrogen batteries is pictured shortly...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  A rudder speed brake actuator sits on an air-bearing pallet to undergo X-raying.  Four actuators to be installed on the orbiter Discovery are being X-rayed at the Radiographic High-Energy X-ray Facility to determine if the gears were installed correctly. Discovery has been assigned to the first Return to Flight mission, STS-114, a logistics flight to the International Space Station.
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Mar 8, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A rudder speed brake actuator sits on an air-bearing pallet to undergo X-raying. Four actuators to be installed on the orbiter Discovery are being X-rayed at the Radiographic High-Energy X-ray Facility to determine if the gears were installed correctly. Discovery has been assigned to the first Return to Flight mission, STS-114, a logistics flight to the International Space Station.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A rudder speed brake actuator sits on an air-bearing pallet to undergo X-raying. Four...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Workers at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station place one of four rudder speed brake actuators onto a pallet for X-ray.  The actuators, to be installed on the orbiter Discovery, are being X-rayed at the Radiographic High-Energy X-ray Facility to determine if the gears were installed correctly. Discovery has been assigned to the first Return to Flight mission, STS-114, a logistics flight to the International Space Station.
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Mar 8, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station place one of four rudder speed brake actuators onto a pallet for X-ray. The actuators, to be installed on the orbiter Discovery, are being X-rayed at the Radiographic High-Energy X-ray Facility to determine if the gears were installed correctly. Discovery has been assigned to the first Return to Flight mission, STS-114, a logistics flight to the International Space Station.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station place one of four rudder speed brake...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  A rudder speed brake actuator sits on an air-bearing pallet to undergo X-raying.  Four actuators to be installed on the orbiter Discovery are being X-rayed at the Radiographic High-Energy X-ray Facility to determine if the gears were installed correctly. Discovery has been assigned to the first Return to Flight mission, STS-114, a logistics flight to the International Space Station.
Image
Mar 8, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A rudder speed brake actuator sits on an air-bearing pallet to undergo X-raying. Four actuators to be installed on the orbiter Discovery are being X-rayed at the Radiographic High-Energy X-ray Facility to determine if the gears were installed correctly. Discovery has been assigned to the first Return to Flight mission, STS-114, a logistics flight to the International Space Station.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A rudder speed brake actuator sits on an air-bearing pallet to undergo X-raying. Four...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1186
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Oct 7, 1999

KSC-99pp1186

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Escort vehicles prepare to leave the Shuttle Landing Facility with the S1 truss (at...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jul 1, 1985

Spacelab

This photograph shows the Instrument Pointing System (IPS) for Spacelab-2 being deployed in the cargo bay of the...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jul 1, 1985

Spacelab

This photograph shows the Instrument Pointing System (IPS) for Spacelab-2 being deployed in the cargo bay of the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1185
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Oct 7, 1999

KSC-99pp1185

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, workers attach cranes to the S1 truss, a segment of...

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NASA image: iss059e001538
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Mar 22, 2019

iss059e001538

iss059e001538 (March 22, 2019) --- NASA astronauts Nick Hague (suit with no stripes) and Anne McClain (suit with red...

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NASA image: ORFEUS-SPAS, deployment on end of RMS arm
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Nov 20, 1996

ORFEUS-SPAS, deployment on end of RMS arm

STS080-704-008 (19 Nov.-7 Dec. 1996) --- Backdropped against the blackness of space, the ORPHEUS - Shuttle Pallet...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Mar 24, 1992

Earth Science

Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-45) onboard photo of Atmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science (Atlas-1)...

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NASA image: iss066e024000
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Oct 31, 2021

iss066e024000

iss066e024000 (Oct. 31, 2021) --- A cloudy north Pacific Ocean south of Alaska is pictured from the International...

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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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