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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.

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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: Hatch Opening OPS
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Aug 31, 2009

Hatch Opening OPS

S128-E-007009 (30 Aug. 2009) --- Astronaut Patrick Forrester, STS-128 mission specialist, prepares to open the hatch...

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NASA image: Photos above SM Hatch
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Jan 2, 2013

Photos above SM Hatch

View of Yuri Alexievich Gagarin (first space traveler) photo and other photos,above Service Module (SM) hatch. The...

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NASA image: STS-131 Hatch Opening
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Apr 7, 2010

STS-131 Hatch Opening

ISS023-E-020621 (7 April 2010) --- Astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-131 mission commander who has led the Discovery...

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NASA image: MRM2 hatch opening
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Oct 25, 2012

MRM2 hatch opening

ISS033-E-016667 (25 Oct. 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko, Expedition 33 flight engineer, opens the...

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NASA image: Hatch Opening OPS
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Aug 31, 2009

Hatch Opening OPS

S128-E-007008 (30 Aug. 2009) --- Astronauts Rick Sturckow (right), STS-128 commander; and Patrick Forrester, mission...

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NASA image: HTV-4 hatch closing
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Sep 3, 2013

HTV-4 hatch closing

ISS036-E-039132 (3 Sept. 2013) --- European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano and NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg,...

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NASA image: Hatch Opening OPS
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Aug 31, 2009

Hatch Opening OPS

S128-E-007010 (30 Aug. 2009) --- Astronauts Rick Sturckow (bottom), STS-128 commander; John “Danny” Olivas (right)...

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NASA image: HTV-4 hatch closing
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Sep 3, 2013

HTV-4 hatch closing

ISS036-E-039129 (3 Sept. 2013) --- European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano, Expedition 36 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Gerst in hatch between Node 2 and JEM
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May 29, 2014

Gerst in hatch between Node 2 and JEM

ISS040-E-006038 (30 May 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Shkaplerov floats through hatch in the Node 1
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Dec 27, 2011

Shkaplerov floats through hatch in the Node 1

ISS030-E-033356 (27 Dec. 2011) --- Russian cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov, Expedition 30 flight engineer, floats through...

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NASA image: Kononenko near hatch in the Pirs DC 1
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Jan 19, 2012

Kononenko near hatch in the Pirs DC 1

ISS030-E-155928 (19 Jan. 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko, Expedition 30 flight engineer, is pictured near...

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NASA image: Noguchi and Williams in hatch area during Expedition 22
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Jan 3, 2010

Noguchi and Williams in hatch area during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-018820 (3 Jan. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams (right), Expedition 22 commander; and Japan...

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NASA image: Voss in hatch at aft end of Service module
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Mar 22, 2001

Voss in hatch at aft end of Service module

ISS002-E-5702 (22 March 2001) --- Astronaut James S. Voss, Expedition Two flight engineer, translates through the...

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NASA image: Gerst in hatch between Node 2 and JEM
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May 29, 2014

Gerst in hatch between Node 2 and JEM

ISS040-E-006037 (30 May 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Wiseman in hatch between U.S. Lab and Node 1
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May 30, 2014

Wiseman in hatch between U.S. Lab and Node 1

ISS040-E-006564 (30 May 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 40 flight engineer, floats through the...

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NASA image: Gerst in hatch between Node 2 and JEM
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May 29, 2014

Gerst in hatch between Node 2 and JEM

ISS040-E-006039 (30 May 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Expedition 73 crewmates pose for a playful portrait through a hatch thermal cover
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Sep 18, 2025

Expedition 73 crewmates pose for a playful portrait through a hatch thermal cover

iss073e0814504 (Sept. 18, 2025) --- Four Expedition 73 flight engineers pose for a playful portrait through a...

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NASA image: Pilot Altman moves through a hatch in the ISS during STS-106
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Sep 16, 2000

Pilot Altman moves through a hatch in the ISS during STS-106

STS-106 Pilot Scott Altman moves through a hatch with a stowage bag and a drink container in the International Space...

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NASA image: Stowage in the Node 1 and PMA1
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Dec 26, 2012

Stowage in the Node 1 and PMA1

View of stowage in the aft end of the Node 1 and the hatch leading to Pressurized Mating Adapter 1 (PMA1). The PMA1...

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NASA image: Docking - Gemini-Titan (GT)-11 - Outer Space
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Sep 14, 1966

Docking - Gemini-Titan (GT)-11 - Outer Space

S66-54555 (14 Sept. 1966) --- The Gemini-11 spacecraft is docked to the Agena Target Vehicle in this photograph...

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NASA image: iss063m262951929_Expedition_63_Soyuz_16_Farewells_Hatch_Closure_201021
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Oct 21, 2020

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ISS Expedition 63 Farewells and Soyuz MS-16 Hatch Closure Coverage Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy of NASA and...

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NASA image: STS-36 Mission Specialist Thuot operates 16mm camera on OV-104's middeck
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Mar 3, 1990

STS-36 Mission Specialist Thuot operates 16mm camera on OV-104's middeck

STS-36 Mission Specialist (MS) Pierre J. Thuot operates 16mm ARRIFLEX motion picture camera mounted on the open...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5769
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Oct 11, 2012

KSC-2012-5769

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - After exiting space shuttle Atlantis inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5772
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Oct 11, 2012

KSC-2012-5772

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Center...

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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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