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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: Russian EVA-31 spacewalk
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Aug 20, 2012

Russian EVA-31 spacewalk

ISS032-E-021060 (20 Aug. 2012) --- Russian cosmonauts Gennady Padalka (top), Expedition 32 commander; and Yuri...

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NASA image: Nanoracks Airlock
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Oct 5, 2020

Nanoracks Airlock

jsc2020e044491 (10/5/2020) —- A preflight view of the Nanoracks Airlock. The Nanoracks Bishop Airlock (Nanoracks...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0663
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Mar 30, 2001

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The Canadian robotic arm, SSRMS, and its pallet rest inside the payload canister in the Space Station Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0659
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Mar 30, 2001

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, the overhead crane carrying the pallet and Canadian robotic arm, SSRMS,...

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NASA image: 400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 17, 2008

400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS018-E-040843 (17 March 2009) --- A close-up view of the exterior of Space Shuttle Discovery's nose and underside...

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NASA image: Russian EVA-31 spacewalk
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Aug 20, 2012

Russian EVA-31 spacewalk

ISS032-E-021293 (20 Aug. 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko, Expedition 32 flight engineer, participates...

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NASA image: STS-335 (135) crew members Rex Walheim and Sandy Magnus
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Oct 27, 2010

STS-335 (135) crew members Rex Walheim and Sandy Magnus

JSC2010-E-181461 (27 Oct. 2010) --- Attired in a training version of her Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)...

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NASA image: Russian EVA-31 spacewalk
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Aug 20, 2012

Russian EVA-31 spacewalk

ISS032-E-021296 (20 Aug. 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka, Expedition 32 commander, participates in a...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2518
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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Part of NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat scatterometer instrument is revealed...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1543
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Nov 6, 1998

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STS-88 Mission Specialists Nancy J. Currie, Ph.D., (back) and Jerry L. Ross (front) check over equipment inside...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2272
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Apr 22, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Modifications continue on the Mobile Launcher, or ML, at the Mobile Launcher Park Site at...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0662
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Mar 30, 2001

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Workers on either side of the payload canister oversee the lowering of the Canadian robotic arm, SSRMS, and its...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1154
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Aug 16, 2000

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The Canadian Space Agency’s Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) finally rests on a test stand in the...

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NASA image: STS-127 RPM (R-Bar Pitch Maneuver) 800mm
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Jul 17, 2009

STS-127 RPM (R-Bar Pitch Maneuver) 800mm

ISS020-E-021361 (17 July 2009) --- This image of the exterior of the Space Shuttle Endeavour's crew cabin is one of...

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NASA image: OA-7 Nano-rack Installation
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Feb 27, 2017

OA-7 Nano-rack Installation

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

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2507
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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A component of NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat scatterometer instrument is moved...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2515
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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The components of NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat scatterometer instrument await...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2511
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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Part of NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat scatterometer instrument is visible...

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NASA image: Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE) Arrival
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Oct 2, 2017

Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE) Arrival

The Materials International Space Station Experiment-Flight Facility, or MISSE-FF, hardware arrived at the Space...

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NASA image: Bartolomeo Unboxing for SpaceX CRS-20
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Jan 30, 2020

Bartolomeo Unboxing for SpaceX CRS-20

The Bartolomeo platform that will be carried to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX’s 20th Commercial...

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NASA image: Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility
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Apr 21, 2026

Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility

A photograph shows the exterior of NASA’s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at...

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NASA image: Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility
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Apr 21, 2026

Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility

A photograph shows the exterior of NASA’s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at...

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NASA image: Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility
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Apr 21, 2026

Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility

A photograph shows the exterior of NASA’s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at...

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NASA image: Overall exterior view of the ISS during undocking and Flyaround Operations for STS-115 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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Sep 19, 2006

Overall exterior view of the ISS during undocking and Flyaround Operations for STS-115 Space Shuttle Atlantis

S115-E-06732 (17 Sept. 2006) --- This view of the International Space Station, backdropped against the blackness of...

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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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