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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.

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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: Payload Bay on Space Shuttle Atlantis during STS-132
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May 14, 2010

Payload Bay on Space Shuttle Atlantis during STS-132

S132-E-005123 (14 May 2010) --- This photograph of space shuttle Atlantis' cargo bay and its vertical stabilizer...

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NASA image: PANSAT satellite deployment from STS-95 Discovery's payload bay
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Oct 30, 1998

PANSAT satellite deployment from STS-95 Discovery's payload bay

STS095-E-5040 (30 Oct. 1998) --- PANSAT, a nonrecoverable satellite developed by the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS)...

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NASA image: Core Stage Lift to Vertical for Move to High Bay 3
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Mar 22, 2025

Core Stage Lift to Vertical for Move to High Bay 3

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems and primary contractor Amentum, integrate the SLS (Space Launch System)...

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NASA image: Core Stage Lift to Vertical for Move to High Bay 3
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Mar 22, 2025

Core Stage Lift to Vertical for Move to High Bay 3

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems and primary contractor Amentum, integrate the SLS (Space Launch System)...

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NASA image: ORFEUS and SPAS pictured during berthing in Discovery's cargo bay
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Sep 19, 1993

ORFEUS and SPAS pictured during berthing in Discovery's cargo bay

STS051-15-035 (19 Sept 1993) --- Backdropped against black space and the blue and white Earth, the Orbiting...

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NASA image: View of the STS-116 Space Shuttle Discovery aft payload bay
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Dec 8, 2006

View of the STS-116 Space Shuttle Discovery aft payload bay

STS116-320-001 (9-22 Dec. 2006) --- Backdropped by the horizon of a blue and white Earth and the blackness of space,...

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NASA image: View of the shuttle orbiter Discovery's payload bay during RMS checkout
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Feb 12, 1997

View of the shuttle orbiter Discovery's payload bay during RMS checkout

S82-E-5014 (12 Feb. 1997) --- Space Shuttle Discovery's Remote Manipulator System (RMS) gets a preliminary workout...

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NASA image: Core Stage Lift to Vertical for Move to High Bay 3
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Mar 23, 2025

Core Stage Lift to Vertical for Move to High Bay 3

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems and primary contractor Amentum, integrate the SLS (Space Launch System)...

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NASA image: STS-109 MS Linnehan in payload bay on third EVA
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Mar 6, 2002

STS-109 MS Linnehan in payload bay on third EVA

STS109-E-5379 (6 March 2002) --- Astronaut Richard M. Linnehan, mission specialist, works on the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: EVA 2 - old solar array installed in payload bay
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Mar 5, 2002

EVA 2 - old solar array installed in payload bay

STS109-326-008 (5 March 2002) --- Astronaut Michael J. Massimino, mission specialist, works at the stowage area for...

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NASA image: Core Stage Lift to Vertical for Move to High Bay 3
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Mar 22, 2025

Core Stage Lift to Vertical for Move to High Bay 3

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems and primary contractor Amentum, integrate the SLS (Space Launch System)...

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NASA image: CRISTA-SPAS, held over the payload bay by the RMS after rendezvous and capture
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Aug 16, 1997

CRISTA-SPAS, held over the payload bay by the RMS after rendezvous and capture

STS085-722-087 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- The Cryogenic Infrared Spectrometers and Telescopes for the...

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NASA image: Deployment of DRAGONSAT from Space Shuttle Endeavours Payload Bay
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Jul 30, 2009

Deployment of DRAGONSAT from Space Shuttle Endeavours Payload Bay

S127-E-012322 (30 July 2009) --- As seen through windows on the aft flight deck of Space Shuttle Endeavour, a...

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NASA image: Columbus in the Atlantis payload bay during the STS-122 Mission
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Feb 8, 2008

Columbus in the Atlantis payload bay during the STS-122 Mission

S122-E-006275 (8 Feb. 2008) --- Backdropped against the blackness of space, the European Space Agency's Columbus...

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NASA image: Payload bay activity during first EVA of STS-72 mission
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Jan 15, 1996

Payload bay activity during first EVA of STS-72 mission

STS072-735-093 (15 Jan. 1996) --- Astronaut Daniel T. Barry, STS-72 mission specialist, works in the cargo bay of...

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NASA image: HST, full length views of telescope in payload bay after capture and berthing
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Feb 13, 1997

HST, full length views of telescope in payload bay after capture and berthing

STS082-703-077 (11-21 Feb. 1997) --- This view of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), temporarily captured in the...

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NASA image: Core Stage Lift to Vertical for Move to High Bay 3
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Mar 22, 2025

Core Stage Lift to Vertical for Move to High Bay 3

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems and primary contractor Amentum, integrate the SLS (Space Launch System)...

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NASA image: The Florida Panhandle's Saint Joseph Bay and Saint Vincent Sound
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Oct 15, 2025

The Florida Panhandle's Saint Joseph Bay and Saint Vincent Sound

iss073e0880782 (Oct. 15, 2025) --- This nature-rich region of the Florida Panhandle features a variety of wildlife...

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NASA image: Control Moment Gyroscope in payload bay during EVA 1
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Jul 30, 2005

Control Moment Gyroscope in payload bay during EVA 1

ISS011-E-11356 (30 July 2005) --- A new Control Moment Gyroscope (CMG) sits in its cradle in the payload bay of the...

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NASA image: SEG 530 Vertical Tail, Landing Gear Bay Doors
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Apr 28, 2021

SEG 530 Vertical Tail, Landing Gear Bay Doors

A technician is shown working on the X-59 vertical tail prior to installation at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in...

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NASA image: Astronauts Gardner and Allen bringing Westar VI satellite into payload bay
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Nov 14, 1984

Astronauts Gardner and Allen bringing Westar VI satellite into payload bay

51A-39-040 (14 Nov. 1984) --- A 70mm frame of Westar VI retrieval. Astronauts Dale A. Gardner, left, and Joseph P....

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NASA image: View of ANDE release from orbiter Discovery payload bay
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Dec 21, 2006

View of ANDE release from orbiter Discovery payload bay

S116-E-07828 (21 Dec. 2006) --- As seen through windows on the aft flight deck of Space Shuttle Discovery, a...

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NASA image: View of the STS-88 Endeavour's payload bay, ODS and Node 1
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Dec 4, 1998

View of the STS-88 Endeavour's payload bay, ODS and Node 1

S88-E-5009 (12-04-98) --- This medium closeup electronic still camera (ESC) photograph shows Endeavour's docking...

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NASA image: Fish-eye view of the STS-90 Columbia's payload bay with sunburst
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May 7, 1998

Fish-eye view of the STS-90 Columbia's payload bay with sunburst

STS090-361-022 (17 April - 3 May 1998) --- A special lens on a 35mm camera gives a fish-eye effect to this...

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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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