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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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Dec 9, 1993

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) begins its separation from the space shuttle Endeavour following a week and a half...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 30, 1993

Spacelab

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-56) onboard photo of the Atmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science (ATLAS-2)...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Onboard photo of space shuttle Columbia (STS-73) cargo bay payload - the United States Microgravity Laboratory-2...

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NASA image: Mexico's Morelos satellite deploying from Discovery's payload bay
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Jun 17, 1985

Mexico's Morelos satellite deploying from Discovery's payload bay

51G-32-082 (17-24 June 1985) --- Mexico's Morelos satellite rises from Discovery's cargo bay to begin its life in space.

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NASA image: Astronaut Shannon Lucid monitors payload bay activities
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Jun 18, 1985

Astronaut Shannon Lucid monitors payload bay activities

51G-04-010 (17-24 June 1985) --- Astronaut Shannon W. Lucid monitors cargo bay activities with one of the satellite...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 30, 1993

Spacelab

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-56) onboard photo of the Atmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science (ATLAS-2)...

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NASA image: Payload Bay of Endeavour
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Nov 26, 2008

Payload Bay of Endeavour

S126-E-11974 (26 Nov. 2008) --- Backdropped against white clouds, the aft section of Endeavour's cargo bay, now...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0696
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Mar 27, 2001

KSC-01PP-0696

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, an overhead crane lifts the Multi-Purpose...

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NASA image: View of Astronaut Bruc McCandless during EVA
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Feb 12, 1984

View of Astronaut Bruc McCandless during EVA

S84-27039 (7 Feb 1984) --- Astronaut Bruce McCandless II, at first glance appears to be walking on cargo in the...

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NASA image: STS-110 Shuttle Atlantis separates from the ISS following undocking, Expedition Four
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Apr 17, 2002

STS-110 Shuttle Atlantis separates from the ISS following undocking, Expedition Four

ISS004-E-10113 (17 April 2002) --- Backdropped over clouds some 247 statute miles below, the Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: The orbiter PLB and Earth limb during STS-121
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Jul 15, 2006

The orbiter PLB and Earth limb during STS-121

S121-E-07909 (15 July 2006) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth's horizon, Space Shuttle Discovery's...

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NASA image: STS-110 Shuttle Atlantis separates from the ISS following undocking, Expedition Four
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Apr 17, 2002

STS-110 Shuttle Atlantis separates from the ISS following undocking, Expedition Four

ISS004-E-10082 (17 April 2002) --- Backdropped over clouds some 247 statute miles below, the Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: STS-46 EURECA-1L held in pre-deployment position by RMS over OV-104's PLB
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Aug 1, 1992

STS-46 EURECA-1L held in pre-deployment position by RMS over OV-104's PLB

STS046-08-010 (1 Aug 1992) --- The EURECA satellite is hoisted above the Space Shuttle Atlantis' cargo bay by the...

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NASA image: EVA view of the Zenith (-ZA/FGB Plane III) side of the Functional Cargo Block (FGB).
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Dec 12, 1998

EVA view of the Zenith (-ZA/FGB Plane III) side of the Functional Cargo Block (FGB).

STS088-353-006 (4 -15 Dec. 1998) --- Astronaut James H. Newman, mission specialist, holds onto a handrail on Zarya...

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NASA image: The orbiter PLB and Earth limb during STS-121
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Jul 15, 2006

The orbiter PLB and Earth limb during STS-121

S121-E-07904 (15 July 2006) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth's horizon, Space Shuttle Discovery's...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1170
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Jun 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 39B, both of Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay doors are closing for...

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NASA image: Empty payload bay prior to docking
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Mar 3, 2002

Empty payload bay prior to docking

STS109-329-021 (1-12 March 2002) --- The horizon of a blue and white Earth and the blackness of space form the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1171
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Jun 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 39B, both of Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay doors are closed for...

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NASA image: View of the HST berthed to the Shuttle Atlantis
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May 13, 2009

View of the HST berthed to the Shuttle Atlantis

S125-E-007257 (14 May 2009) --- A wide view of the Hubble Space Telescope, locked down in the cargo bay of the...

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NASA image: STS-113 orbiter Endeavor approaching for docking with ISS
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Nov 25, 2002

STS-113 orbiter Endeavor approaching for docking with ISS

ISS005-E-21502 (25 November 2002) --- This medium close-up view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour's cargo bay was...

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Aug 13, 1999

Advanced Concept

Pictured is an artist's concept of the experimental Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV), the X-37 located in the cargo bay...

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NASA image: Shuttle orbiter Endeavour's payload bay during STS-72 mission
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Jan 20, 1996

Shuttle orbiter Endeavour's payload bay during STS-72 mission

STS072-726-085 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- The crew members captured this 70mm view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour’s cargo...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0696
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Mar 27, 2001

KSC01pp0696

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, an overhead crane lifts the Multi-Purpose...

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NASA image: Views of the empty payload bay near the end of the STS-97 mission
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Dec 10, 2000

Views of the empty payload bay near the end of the STS-97 mission

STS097-715-090 (30 Nov.-11 Dec. 2000) --- The horizon of a blue and white Earth and the blackness of space form 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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