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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: Deployment of the RCA Satcom K-2 communications satellite
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Nov 28, 1985

Deployment of the RCA Satcom K-2 communications satellite

61B-38-36W (28 Nov 1985) --- The 4,144-pound RCA Satcom K-2 communications satellite is photographed as it spins...

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NASA image: Cape Province, South Africa as seen from STS-58
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Oct 30, 1993

Cape Province, South Africa as seen from STS-58

STS058-77-083 (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- In this scene of the south coast of Africa, Cape Agulhas, the southernmost...

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NASA image: MISR Looks at Cape Cod
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Nov 22, 2000

MISR Looks at Cape Cod

This image acquired on April 13, 2000 from NASA Terra satellite shows west side of Cape Cod Bay.

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Hampton Roads, Virginia
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Hampton Roads, Virginia

This radar image shows the Hampton Roads, Virginia region, where the James River upper left center flows into the...

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NASA image: Aquarius Instrument on SAC-D Service Platform
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Apr 19, 2011

Aquarius Instrument on SAC-D Service Platform

NASA Aquarius instrument on SAC-D sevice platform in INVAP high bay facility for mechanical integration activities.

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NASA image: Aquarius Lifted onto SAC-D Service Platform
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Apr 19, 2011

Aquarius Lifted onto SAC-D Service Platform

NASA Aquarius instrument is lifted upright onto the SAC-D service platform at the INVAP high bay facility in...

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NASA image: Astronaut Mark Lee monitors LITE at work in cargo bay
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Sep 15, 1994

Astronaut Mark Lee monitors LITE at work in cargo bay

STS064-08-016 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- Astronaut Mark C. Lee monitors the Lidar In-Space Technology Experiment (LITE)...

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NASA image: Sierra Space Dream Chaser Arrival - Move to High Bay
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May 20, 2024

Sierra Space Dream Chaser Arrival - Move to High Bay

Dream Chaser Tenacity, Sierra Space's uncrewed cargo spaceplane is lifted and moved by crane inside the Space...

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NASA image: Contents of payload bay of the STS-68 Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Sep 30, 1994

Contents of payload bay of the STS-68 Space Shuttle Endeavour

STS068-267-079 (30 September-11 October 1994) --- The rear windows of the Space Shuttle Endeavour reflect sunlight...

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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

STS072-742-004 (15 Jan. 1996) --- Astronaut Daniel T. Barry, STS-72 mission specialist, tests a Temporary Equipment...

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NASA image: Sierra Space Dream Chaser Arrival - Move to High Bay
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May 20, 2024

Sierra Space Dream Chaser Arrival - Move to High Bay

Dream Chaser Tenacity, Sierra Space's uncrewed cargo spaceplane is lifted and moved by crane inside the Space...

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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, use a massive crane to lift to vertical...

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NASA image: View of the FGB/Zarya and Node 1/Unity modules in the payload bay
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Dec 7, 1998

View of the FGB/Zarya and Node 1/Unity modules in the payload bay

STS088-719-071 (6 Dec. 1998) --- Just a few feet away from a 70mm camera onboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour, the...

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NASA image: Astronauts Gardner and Allen during loading of Westar VI in payload bay
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Nov 12, 1984

Astronauts Gardner and Allen during loading of Westar VI in payload bay

51A-41-021 (12 Nov 1984) --- Astronaut Joseph P. Allen IV, top, hangs onto a stinger device, which earlier had...

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NASA image: Contents of payload bay of the STS-68 Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Sep 30, 1994

Contents of payload bay of the STS-68 Space Shuttle Endeavour

STS068-272-075 (30 September-11 October 1994) --- The darkness of space forms the backdrop for this scene of 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, use a massive crane to lift to vertical...

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NASA image: STS-109 MS Grunsfeld in payload bay during first EVA
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Mar 4, 2002

STS-109 MS Grunsfeld in payload bay during first EVA

STS109-E-5249 (4 March 2002) --- In Columbia's cargo bay, astronaut John M. Grunsfeld (foreground), payload...

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NASA image: STS-109 MS Grunsfeld in payload bay during first EVA
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Mar 4, 2002

STS-109 MS Grunsfeld in payload bay during first EVA

STS109-E-5247 (4 March 2002) --- In Columbia's cargo bay, astronaut John M. Grunsfeld (foreground), payload...

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NASA image: Artemis 1 Crew Module and Service Module Stacking
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Jul 16, 2019

Artemis 1 Crew Module and Service Module Stacking

The Orion crew module for Artemis 1 is lifted by crane on July 16, 2019, in the high bay inside the Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML
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Sep 11, 2020

Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems rehearse lifting operations using a mock-up of the Space Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML
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Sep 11, 2020

Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML

During a training exercise, technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems lower a mock-up of the Space Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML
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Sep 11, 2020

Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML

During a training exercise, technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems lower a mock-up of the Space Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML
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Sep 11, 2020

Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML

During a training exercise, technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems lower a mock-up of the Space Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML
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Sep 11, 2020

Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML

During a training exercise, technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems lower a mock-up of the Space Launch...

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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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