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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: STS-57 remote manipulator system (RMS) grapples EURECA over OV-105's PLB
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Jun 24, 1993

STS-57 remote manipulator system (RMS) grapples EURECA over OV-105's PLB

STS057-84-000AD (24 June 1993) --- The recently "captured" European Retrievable Carrier (EURECA) was recorded on...

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NASA image: USMP-4, United States Microgravity Payload 4 in payload bay
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Dec 3, 1997

USMP-4, United States Microgravity Payload 4 in payload bay

STS087-752-023 (19 November – 5 December 1997) --- This picture of Columbia's cargo bay, taken through the aft...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1972

Early Program Development

The Space Tug, managed by Marshall Space Flight Center, was designed to carry a variety of cargo into different...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0695
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Mar 27, 2001

KSC-01PP-0695

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, an overhead crane begins lifting the...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0695
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Mar 27, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, an overhead crane begins lifting the...

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NASA image: Cargo PORT Outer Bay 4 L912 (S/N 1002)
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Sep 10, 2020

Cargo PORT Outer Bay 4 L912 (S/N 1002)

jsc2020e043815 (Sept. 10, 2020) --- A view of the Spacecraft Fire Safety Experiments (Saffire) V experiment...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-116 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.
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Dec 11, 2006

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-116 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.

ISS014-E-09231 (11 Dec. 2006) --- This view of part of the crew cabin and the forward portion of the cargo bay of...

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NASA image: Fish-eye view of Hurricane Kenneth in the Pacific Ocean
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Sep 13, 1993

Fish-eye view of Hurricane Kenneth in the Pacific Ocean

One of the STS-51 astronauts used a "fish-eye" lens on a 35mm cmaera to photograph this view of Hurricane Kenneth in...

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NASA image: View of the Challenger's payload bay and the Plasma Diagnostic package
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Aug 1, 1985

View of the Challenger's payload bay and the Plasma Diagnostic package

51F-33-024 (29 July-6 Aug 1985) --- The Challenger's remote manipulator system (RMS) arm grasps the plasma...

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NASA image: SNC Cargo Logistics Module Arrival
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Aug 27, 2019

SNC Cargo Logistics Module Arrival

A truck carrying the cargo logistics module for Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Dream Chaser, the company’s reusable...

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NASA image: SNC Cargo Logistics Module Arrival
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Aug 27, 2019

SNC Cargo Logistics Module Arrival

The cargo logistics module for Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Dream Chaser, the company’s reusable spaceplane, is...

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NASA image: SNC Cargo Logistics Module Arrival
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Aug 27, 2019

SNC Cargo Logistics Module Arrival

The cargo logistics module for Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Dream Chaser, the company’s reusable spaceplane, arrives...

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NASA image: SNC Cargo Logistics Module Arrival
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Aug 27, 2019

SNC Cargo Logistics Module Arrival

A truck carrying the cargo logistics module for Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Dream Chaser, the company’s reusable...

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NASA image: SNC Cargo Logistics Module Arrival
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Aug 27, 2019

SNC Cargo Logistics Module Arrival

The cargo logistics module for Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Dream Chaser, the company’s reusable spaceplane, is...

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NASA image: SNC Cargo Logistics Module Arrival
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Aug 27, 2019

SNC Cargo Logistics Module Arrival

The cargo logistics module for Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Dream Chaser, the company’s reusable spaceplane, is...

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NASA image: SNC Cargo Logistics Module Arrival
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Aug 27, 2019

SNC Cargo Logistics Module Arrival

The cargo logistics module for Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Dream Chaser, the company’s reusable spaceplane, is...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2028
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Aug 30, 2005

KSC-05PD-2028

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In bay 3 of NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility, technicians...

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NASA image: Sierra Nevada Media Day
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Nov 19, 2019

Sierra Nevada Media Day

A look at a testing mockup of Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Shooting Star cargo module in the Space Station Processing...

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NASA image: Sierra Nevada Media Day
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Nov 19, 2019

Sierra Nevada Media Day

Steve Lindsey, senior vice president of strategy for Sierra Nevada Corporation Space Systems and a former NASA...

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NASA image: Sierra Nevada Media Day
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Nov 19, 2019

Sierra Nevada Media Day

A look at a testing mockup of Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Shooting Star cargo module in the Space Station Processing...

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NASA image: Sierra Nevada Media Day
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Nov 19, 2019

Sierra Nevada Media Day

A look at a testing mockup of Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Shooting Star cargo module in the Space Station Processing...

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NASA image: Sierra Nevada Media Day
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Nov 19, 2019

Sierra Nevada Media Day

Steve Lindsey, senior vice president of strategy for Sierra Nevada Corporation Space Systems and a former NASA...

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NASA image: View of Atlantis taken during EVA1
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Nov 19, 2009

View of Atlantis taken during EVA1

ISS021-E-030289 (19 Nov. 2009) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis? crew cabin and forward cargo bay are featured in this...

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NASA image: Richards during EVA
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Mar 13, 2001

Richards during EVA

STS102-315-031 (13 March 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, STS-102 mission specialist, works in the cargo bay 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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