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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: CRS-17 Payload STP-H6 move to SpaceX
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Mar 19, 2019

CRS-17 Payload STP-H6 move to SpaceX

The Space Test Program-Houston 6 (STP-H6) payload is secured inside a truck at the Space Station Processing Facility...

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NASA image: CRS-17 Payload STP-H6 move to SpaceX
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Mar 19, 2019

CRS-17 Payload STP-H6 move to SpaceX

The Space Test Program-Houston 6 (STP-H6) payload is being moved out of the Space Station Processing Facility high...

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NASA image: Artemis I OSA Secondary Payloads - Miles and Lunar IC
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Jul 15, 2021

Artemis I OSA Secondary Payloads - Miles and Lunar IC

The LunIR undergoes inspection prior to being loaded in the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s Orion stage adapter...

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NASA image: STS-59 payload SIR-C/X-SAR  antenna view
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Oct 30, 1993

STS-59 payload SIR-C/X-SAR antenna view

S93-48551 (October 1993) --- The Spaceborne Imaging Radar-C and X-Band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SIR-C/X-SAR)...

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NASA image: Artemis I OSA Secondary Payload Load - NEA Scout and LunarIC
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Jul 13, 2021

Artemis I OSA Secondary Payload Load - NEA Scout and LunarIC

Teams prepare the Lunar IceCube before its installation in the Space Launch System rocket Orion stage adapter at...

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NASA image: EVA crewmember's legs dangling over empty space and payload bay.
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Jan 19, 1993

EVA crewmember's legs dangling over empty space and payload bay.

STS054-29-028 (17 Jan 1993) --- Astronaut Gregory J. Harbaugh, mission specialist, used a 35mm camera to photograph...

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NASA image: View of CCTV camera mounted on aft payload bay bulkhead
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Apr 14, 1981

View of CCTV camera mounted on aft payload bay bulkhead

STS001-08-289 (12-14 April 1981) --- A 250mm Hasselblad view of the left OMS pod and missing tiles. Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: EVA Crewmember in the payload bay crawling along the starboard rail.
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Jan 19, 1993

EVA Crewmember in the payload bay crawling along the starboard rail.

STS054-05-008 (17 Jan 1993) --- Astronaut Gregory J. Harbaugh translates along the starboard longeron of Endeavour's...

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NASA image: The American Satellite Company (ASC) satellite deployed from payload bay
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Aug 27, 1985

The American Satellite Company (ASC) satellite deployed from payload bay

51I-32-059 (27 August 1985) --- The American Satellite Company (ASC) communications satellite rises from the cargo...

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NASA image: STS-47 crewmembers and backups during JSC fire fighting exercises
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Mar 5, 1992

STS-47 crewmembers and backups during JSC fire fighting exercises

STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, crewmembers led by Commander Robert L. Gibson (center) prepare to...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The Payload Operations Center (POC) is the science command post for the International Space Station (ISS). Located...

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NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope (HST) above OV-103's PLB during STS-31 deployment
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Apr 25, 1990

Hubble Space Telescope (HST) above OV-103's PLB during STS-31 deployment

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is raised above the payload bay (PLB) in low hover position during STS-31 checkout...

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NASA image: View of the SBS-4 communications satellite in orbit above the earth
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Aug 30, 1984

View of the SBS-4 communications satellite in orbit above the earth

41D-39-068 (1 Sept 1984) --- Quickly moving away from the Space Shuttle Discovery is the Telstar 3 communications...

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NASA image: STS 61-A crewmembers in Spacelab D-1 science module
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Oct 30, 1985

STS 61-A crewmembers in Spacelab D-1 science module

61A-01-030 (30 Oct.-6 Nov. 1985) --- Mission specialist Guion S. Bluford prepares to perform a physics experiment...

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NASA image: IXPE Payload Briefing
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Dec 7, 2021

IXPE Payload Briefing

A payload briefing for NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) spacecraft is held on Dec.7, 2021 at NASA’s...

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NASA image: IXPE Payload Briefing
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Dec 7, 2021

IXPE Payload Briefing

A payload briefing for NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) spacecraft is held on Dec.7, 2021 at NASA’s...

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NASA image: IXPE Payload Briefing
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Dec 7, 2021

IXPE Payload Briefing

A payload briefing for NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) spacecraft is held on Dec.7, 2021 at NASA’s...

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NASA image: IXPE Payload Briefing
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Dec 7, 2021

IXPE Payload Briefing

A payload briefing for NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) spacecraft is held on Dec.7, 2021 at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Landsat-9 L9 Secondary Payload ESPA Flight System Arrival at VSFB
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Jun 14, 2021

Landsat-9 L9 Secondary Payload ESPA Flight System Arrival at VSFB

Landsat-9 L9 Secondary Payload ESPA Flight System arrives at Bldg 836 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

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NASA image: Payload specialists Sen. Jake Garn plugs in food warmer in middeck area
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Apr 14, 1985

Payload specialists Sen. Jake Garn plugs in food warmer in middeck area

U. S. Senator E.J. (Jake) Garn, payload specialist, plugs in a food warmer in middeck area of the Shuttle Discovery.

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NASA image: Official portrait of F. Drew Gaffney, STS-40 Payload Specialist
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Jul 6, 1990

Official portrait of F. Drew Gaffney, STS-40 Payload Specialist

S90-41128 (October 1990) --- Astronaut Francis D. (Drew) Gaffney, Payload Specialist in training for SLS-1 (STS-40)

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NASA image: Huntsville Operations Support Center (HOSC)
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May 19, 2020

Huntsville Operations Support Center (HOSC)

MSFC Building 4663, NE corner view of Huntsville Operations Support Center, housing the Payload Operations...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Solar Array Stowage
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Aug 23, 2024

Europa Clipper Solar Array Stowage

Technicians test and extend one of the two “wings” comprising the solar arrays for NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Solar Array Stowage
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Aug 23, 2024

Europa Clipper Solar Array Stowage

Technicians test and extend one of the two “wings” comprising the solar arrays for NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft...

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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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