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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: STS-37 activities in the payload bay
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Dec 23, 1999

STS-37 activities in the payload bay

S37-52-008 (April 1999) --- STS-37 Mission Specialist Jerry L. Ross, attired in an extravehicular mobility unit...

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NASA image: Quest airlock maneuvered into position
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Jul 15, 2001

Quest airlock maneuvered into position

S104-E-5065 (15 July 2001) --- The newly-installed Candarm2, Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS),...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2565
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Sep 25, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0449
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Feb 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at Kennedy Space Center, workers use a...

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NASA image: WSF, released from RMS end effector
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Nov 23, 1996

WSF, released from RMS end effector

STS080-708-084 (19 Nov.-7 Dec. 1996) --- Backdropped against the blackness of space and a cloud covered portion of...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1740
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Jun 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With umbilical lines still attached, space shuttle Discovery is towed toward bay No. 3 at the...

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NASA image: JEM RMS OPS
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Sep 23, 2009

JEM RMS OPS

ISS020-E-042225 (23 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Nicole Stott and European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1051
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Apr 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In high bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle...

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NASA image: Unberthed Dragon CRS-2 grappled by SSRMS
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Mar 26, 2013

Unberthed Dragon CRS-2 grappled by SSRMS

ISS035-E-008930 (26 March 2013) ---This image is one of a series of still photos documenting the process to release...

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NASA image: STS-113 astronaut working on P1 truss on the ISS during EVA
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Nov 28, 2002

STS-113 astronaut working on P1 truss on the ISS during EVA

ISS005-E-21786 (28 November 2002) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth’s horizon, astronaut...

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NASA image: View of AMS-2 Installation on the S3 Truss
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May 19, 2011

View of AMS-2 Installation on the S3 Truss

S134-E-009255 (19 May 2011) --- One of the STS-134 crew members recorded this high angle view of the starboard side...

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NASA image: Dextre on P1 Truss platform during Expedition 16 / STS-123 Joint Operations
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Mar 18, 2008

Dextre on P1 Truss platform during Expedition 16 / STS-123 Joint Operations

S123-E-007088 (18 March 2008) --- In the grasp of the station's robotic Canadarm2, Dextre (center), also known as...

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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: KSC-08pd1456
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May 28, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After greeting the media on their arrival on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: ISS RapidScat Installation
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Sep 29, 2014

ISS RapidScat Installation

ISS041-E-047455 (29 Sept. 2014) --- An Expedition 41 crew member aboard the International Space Station photographed...

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NASA image: Ultrasonic Tweezers
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Feb 8, 2021

Ultrasonic Tweezers

jsc2021e020422 (2/8/2021) --- A preflight view of the Ultrasonic Tweezers handle trapping a polystyrene sphere...

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NASA image: SSRMS moves JEF during EVA-1 on STS-127 / Expedition 20 Joint Operations
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Jul 18, 2009

SSRMS moves JEF during EVA-1 on STS-127 / Expedition 20 Joint Operations

S127-E-006857 (18 July 2009) --- The Japanese Experiment Module - Exposed Facility (JEF) is pictured in the grasp of...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00036
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May 31, 2008

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NASA's Astrovan stands ready to take the STS-124 crew members to the launch pad. The STS-124 mission is the 26th in...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld photographs the HST after being released from the Shuttle Atlantis
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May 19, 2009

STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld photographs the HST after being released from the Shuttle Atlantis

S125-E-011919 (19 May 2009) --- Astronaut John Grunsfeld, STS-125 mission specialist, uses a still camera at an...

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NASA image: STARSHINE deploy
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Jun 5, 1999

STARSHINE deploy

STS096-707-039 (5 June 1999) --- The Student-Tracked Atmospheric Research Satellite for Heuristic International...

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Apr 16, 2001

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STS-100 Mission Specialist Chris A. Hadfield, who is with the Canadian Space Agency, waves to media after arriving...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS5 Feustel during EVA3
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May 16, 2009

STS-125 MS5 Feustel during EVA3

S125-E-007855 (16 May 2009) --- Astronaut Andrew Feustel, STS-125 mission specialist, reaches for a power tool as he...

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NASA image: EVA 1 - Grunsfeld and Smith during RSU changeout
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Dec 22, 1999

EVA 1 - Grunsfeld and Smith during RSU changeout

S103-E-5208 --- Astronauts Steven L. Smith (bottom), payload commander, and John M. Grunsfeld, mission specialist,...

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NASA image: Expedition Two Voss and Helms in Destiny laboratory module
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Jul 21, 2001

Expedition Two Voss and Helms in Destiny laboratory module

STS104-E-5225 (21 July 2001) --- A crew member used a digital still camera to take a picture of members of the...

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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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