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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: Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Turnover
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Apr 7, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Turnover

Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Turnover inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF).

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mass Properties Test
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Apr 8, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mass Properties Test

Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mass Properties Test in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF).

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NASA image: STS-65 Payload Specialist Mukai enters IML-2 spacelab module aboard OV-102
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Jul 23, 1994

STS-65 Payload Specialist Mukai enters IML-2 spacelab module aboard OV-102

STS065-214-037 (8-23 July 1994) --- Ready to begin one of her busy twelve hour shifts, payload specialist Dr. Chiaki...

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NASA image: STS-42 MS Hilmers and Payload Specialist Merbold use IML-1 visual stimulator
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 MS Hilmers and Payload Specialist Merbold use IML-1 visual stimulator

STS042-203-024 (22-30 Jan. 1992) --- Astronaut David C. Hilmers (right), STS-42 mission specialist, assists European...

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NASA image: Official NASA Portrait of STS-90 Payload Specialist Chiaki Mukai
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Oct 2, 1996

Official NASA Portrait of STS-90 Payload Specialist Chiaki Mukai

S97-00568 (2 Oct. 1996) --- Astronaut Chiaki Naito-Mukai, payload specialist, representing the National Space...

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NASA image: Payload specialists Rodolfo Neri prepares to begin experiments for Mexico
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Nov 26, 1985

Payload specialists Rodolfo Neri prepares to begin experiments for Mexico

61B-05-021 (26 Nov-3 Dec 1985) --- Payload Specialist Rodolfo Neri, representing Mexico on the STS-61B space mission...

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NASA image: Payload Bay as STS-116 Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the ISS
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Dec 11, 2006

Payload Bay as STS-116 Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the ISS

S116-E-05504 (11 Dec. 2006) --- As seen through windows on the aft flight deck of Space Shuttle Discovery, the...

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NASA image: DPM, Payload Commander Kathy Thornton works with experiment as Bowersox watches
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Oct 30, 1995

DPM, Payload Commander Kathy Thornton works with experiment as Bowersox watches

STS073-E-5311 (3 Nov. 1995) --- Astronaut Kathryn C. Thornton, STS-73 payload commander, works at the Drop Physics...

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NASA image: Official Portrait of Canadian Payload Specialist Steve G. MacLean in
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Sep 9, 1992

Official Portrait of Canadian Payload Specialist Steve G. MacLean in

S92-44998 (August 1992) --- Astronaut Steven G. Maclean, payload specialist STS-52. NOTE: MacLean is one of six...

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NASA image: Payload bay from aft FD window on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 10, 2006

Payload bay from aft FD window on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05364 (11 Dec. 2006) --- As seen through windows on the aft flight deck of Space Shuttle Discovery, the...

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NASA image: Payload specialists Marc Garneau and Paul Scully-Power in SMS
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Sep 4, 1984

Payload specialists Marc Garneau and Paul Scully-Power in SMS

41D-3139 (2 Sept 1984) --- Two prime crew member payload specialist and a backup for NASA's 41-G Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: SpaceX TESS Payload Lift to Trailer; Prep for Transport to LC 40
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Apr 11, 2018

SpaceX TESS Payload Lift to Trailer; Prep for Transport to LC 40

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians assist as the...

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NASA image: SpaceX TESS Payload Lift to Trailer; Prep for Transport to LC 40
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Apr 11, 2018

SpaceX TESS Payload Lift to Trailer; Prep for Transport to LC 40

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the SpaceX payload...

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NASA image: SpaceX TESS Payload Lift to Trailer; Prep for Transport to LC 40
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Apr 11, 2018

SpaceX TESS Payload Lift to Trailer; Prep for Transport to LC 40

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians assist as the...

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NASA image: SpaceX TESS Payload Lift to Trailer; Prep for Transport to LC 40
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Apr 11, 2018

SpaceX TESS Payload Lift to Trailer; Prep for Transport to LC 40

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the SpaceX payload...

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NASA image: SpaceX TESS Payload Lift to Trailer; Prep for Transport to LC 40
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Apr 11, 2018

SpaceX TESS Payload Lift to Trailer; Prep for Transport to LC 40

The SpaceX payload fairing containing NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is prepared for the move...

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NASA image: SpaceX TESS Payload Lift to Trailer; Prep for Transport to LC 40
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Apr 11, 2018

SpaceX TESS Payload Lift to Trailer; Prep for Transport to LC 40

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians assist as the...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Transported for Payload Processing
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Sep 25, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Transported for Payload Processing

A shipping container containing the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite is transported on a truck to the SpaceX...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1163
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Jun 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 39B, the open doors of Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay show the...

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NASA image: Christa McAuliffe and Barbara Morgan pose for photos after training
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Dec 26, 1985

Christa McAuliffe and Barbara Morgan pose for photos after training

S85-46693 (26 Dec. 1985) --- Sharon Christa McAuliffe (right), the Teacher-in-Space payload specialist assigned to...

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NASA image: Rover 2 Moved to Workstand
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Oct 30, 2003

Rover 2 Moved to Workstand

The Mars Exploration Rover-2 is moved to a workstand in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility.

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NASA image: STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, IUS / TDRS-C deployment
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Sep 29, 1988

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, IUS / TDRS-C deployment

During STS-26, inertial upper stage (IUS) with the tracking and data relay satellite C (TDRS-C) drifts above...

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NASA image: STS-64 Discovery's cargo bay in-flight
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Sep 18, 1994

STS-64 Discovery's cargo bay in-flight

STS064-90-031 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- Backdropped against the darkness of space beneath Earth's horizon 130 nautical...

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NASA image: STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, IUS / TDRS-C deployment
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Sep 29, 1988

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, IUS / TDRS-C deployment

During STS-26, inertial upper stage (IUS) with the tracking and data relay satellite C (TDRS-C) located in 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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