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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: SpaceX TESS Fairing Move
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Apr 3, 2018

SpaceX TESS Fairing Move

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

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NASA image: SpaceX TESS Fairing Move
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Apr 3, 2018

SpaceX TESS Fairing Move

The payload fairing for NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is moved to the entrance of the Payload...

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Apr 3, 2018

SpaceX TESS Fairing Move

The payload fairing for NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is moved inside the Payload Hazardous...

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NASA image: Payload for NASA Mars 2020 Rover
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Jul 31, 2014

Payload for NASA Mars 2020 Rover

This diagram shows components of the investigations payload for NASA Mars 2020 rover mission.

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NASA image: Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing
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Apr 24, 2024

Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing

From left, Firefly mission manager Marcy Mabry observes NASA engineer James Berck install the agency’s CubeSat R5...

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NASA image: Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing
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Apr 24, 2024

Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing

NASA engineer Jacob Nunez-Kearny removes the foreign object debris (FOD) cover from the propulsion system on the...

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NASA image: Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing
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Apr 24, 2024

Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing

From left, NASA engineer James Berck removes the foreign object debris (FOD) cover from the relative navigation...

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NASA image: Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing
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Apr 24, 2024

Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing

NASA engineer Jacob Nunez-Kearny removes foreign object debris (FOD) cover from the propulsion system on the...

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NASA image: Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing
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Apr 24, 2024

Firefly Demo-2 Payload Processing

NASA engineer Sam Pedrotty performs final cleaning of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s (LANL’s) Extremely Low...

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NASA image: View of STS-63 Discovery payload bay
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Feb 9, 1995

View of STS-63 Discovery payload bay

STS063-716-025 (9 Feb. 1995) --- In tail-to Earth mode, the Space Shuttle Discovery is backdropped against dark...

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NASA image: View of the Columbia's open payload bay and the Canadian RMS
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Nov 13, 1981

View of the Columbia's open payload bay and the Canadian RMS

STS002-12-833 (13 Nov. 1981) --- Clouds over Earth and black sky form the background for this unique photograph from...

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NASA image: KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload16
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Aug 1, 2010

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Orbiter payload canister being raised into the PCR at Launch Pad 39A - 1980

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NASA image: KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload7
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Aug 1, 2010

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Canister inside the clean room of VPF with doors partially open and payload visible

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NASA image: KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload1
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Aug 1, 2010

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Original appearance of the orbiter payload canister before painting, August 13, 1980

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NASA image: Official Portrait - Robert J. Cenker - Payload Specialist (PS) - STS-61C
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Dec 2, 1985

Official Portrait - Robert J. Cenker - Payload Specialist (PS) - STS-61C

S85-45499 (2 Dec 1985) --- Payload specialist Robert J. Cenker.

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NASA image: Official Portrait - Mexican Payload Specialist (PS) Rodolfo Neri
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Sep 6, 1985

Official Portrait - Mexican Payload Specialist (PS) Rodolfo Neri

S85-39865 (4 Sept 1985) --- Astronaut Rodolfo Neri, payload specialist

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NASA image: Official Portrait - Major William A. Pailes - STS 51J Payload Specialist
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Sep 6, 1985

Official Portrait - Major William A. Pailes - STS 51J Payload Specialist

S85-39868 (1985) --- William A. Pailes (Major USAF), Payload specialist on 51J.

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-25 DynaMos Payload Packaging
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Jul 11, 2022

SpaceX CRS-25 DynaMos Payload Packaging

SpaceX CRS-25 DynaMos Payload Packaging

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NASA image: Penny Pettigrew in the Payload Operations Integration Center
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Nov 9, 2017

Penny Pettigrew in the Payload Operations Integration Center

Penny Pettigrew chats in real time with a space station crew member conducting an experiment in microgravity some...

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NASA image: Stephanie Shelton, a payload communications manager at NASA's Ma
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Apr 19, 2018

Stephanie Shelton, a payload communications manager at NASA's Ma

Stephanie Shelton, a payload communications manager at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, joins NASA astronauts...

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NASA image: View of ASTRO-2 payload in cargo bay of STS-67 Endeavour
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Mar 17, 1995

View of ASTRO-2 payload in cargo bay of STS-67 Endeavour

STS067-713-072 (2-18 March 1995) --- This 70mm cargo bay scene, backdropped against a desert area of Namibia,...

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NASA image: KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload11
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Aug 1, 2010

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Removal of payload from the canister to work stand in the O&C high bay, November 18, 1985

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NASA image: KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload8
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Aug 1, 2010

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Canister open in VPF. Payload for STS-5, SBS-3, & Anik C-3, being loaded into the canister

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NASA image: KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload10
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Aug 1, 2010

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Horizontal loading & unloading of payload canister with test weights in O&C high bay, November 12, 1980

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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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