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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: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Final Hatch Closure
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Mar 6, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Final Hatch Closure

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the hatch has been closed...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3818
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Jun 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers...

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NASA image: View of Crewmembers in the SM during STS-118/Expedition 15 Farewell Ceremony
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Aug 18, 2007

View of Crewmembers in the SM during STS-118/Expedition 15 Farewell Ceremony

S118-E-09191 (18 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Charlie Hobaugh (left), STS-118 pilot, and cosmonaut Fyodor N. Yurchikhin,...

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NASA image: OA-7 Cargo Module Rotate to Vertical
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Feb 12, 2017

OA-7 Cargo Module Rotate to Vertical

In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the hatch was closed on the...

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NASA image: Crew in Shuttle Airlock conduct Undocking Prep
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Mar 25, 2009

Crew in Shuttle Airlock conduct Undocking Prep

S119-E-008167 (25 March 2009) --- NASA astronaut Michael Fincke (left), Expedition 18 commander; Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Final Hatch Closure
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Mar 6, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Final Hatch Closure

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the hatch is closed for...

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NASA image: iss059e087869
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Jun 2, 2019

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iss059e087869 (June 3, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Christina Koch poses for a portrait inside of the vestibule between...

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NASA image: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Final Hatch Closure
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Mar 6, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Final Hatch Closure

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the hatch is closed for...

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NASA image: Whitson and Melroy bid farewell
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Nov 4, 2007

Whitson and Melroy bid farewell

S120-E-008853 (4 Nov. 2007) --- Astronauts Peggy Whitson (left), Expedition 16 commander, and Pam Melroy, STS-120...

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NASA image: View of the forward plane (+XA) of the PMA2
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Sep 18, 2000

View of the forward plane (+XA) of the PMA2

STS106-346-008 (17 Sept. 2000) --- This close-up external view of the Androgynous Peripheral Attachment System...

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NASA image: View of MS Drew working on the Shuttle Endeavour during STS-118
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Aug 18, 2007

View of MS Drew working on the Shuttle Endeavour during STS-118

S118-E-09286 (18 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Alvin Drew, STS-118 mission specialist, works inside the SPACEHAB...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3815
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Jun 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers...

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NASA image: Close-up view of descent vehicle of Soyuz spacecraft training mock-up
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Jun 1, 1974

Close-up view of descent vehicle of Soyuz spacecraft training mock-up

S74-24677 (June 1974) --- A close-up view of the descent vehicle of the Soyuz spacecraft training mock-up on display...

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NASA image: STS-119 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 2 Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Doff
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Mar 21, 2009

STS-119 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 2 Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Doff

ISS018-E-041409 (21 March 2009) --- Astronaut Tony Antonelli (left), STS-119 pilot; and Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: View of Crewmembers in the MDDK of the Shuttle Endeavour during STS-118
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Aug 18, 2007

View of Crewmembers in the MDDK of the Shuttle Endeavour during STS-118

S118-E-09301 (18 Aug. 2007) --- Astronauts Charlie Hobaugh (left), STS-118 pilot; Tracy Caldwell and Canadian Space...

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NASA image: OA-7 Cargo Module Hatch Closure
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Feb 12, 2017

OA-7 Cargo Module Hatch Closure

In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparations are underway to...

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NASA image: STS-120 / Expedition 16 crew bid farewell
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Nov 4, 2007

STS-120 / Expedition 16 crew bid farewell

S120-E-008849 (4 Nov. 2007) --- Astronauts Peggy Whitson, Expedition 16 commander, and Clay Anderson, STS-120...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-118 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Aug 10, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-118 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS015-E-21340 (10 Aug. 2007) --- This is one of a series of images photographed with a digital still camera using...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3821
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Jun 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers...

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NASA image: Prepping Orbital Sciences Cygnus commercial cargo spacecraft for undock
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Oct 21, 2013

Prepping Orbital Sciences Cygnus commercial cargo spacecraft for undock

ISS037-E-016750 (21 Oct. 2013) --- European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano, Expedition 37 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: OA-7 Cargo Module Hatch Closure
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Feb 12, 2017

OA-7 Cargo Module Hatch Closure

In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the hatch has been closed on the...

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NASA image: Melroy and Whitson bid farewell
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Nov 4, 2007

Melroy and Whitson bid farewell

S120-E-008866 (4 Nov. 2007) --- Astronaut Pam Melroy (left), STS-120 commander, and Peggy Whitson, Expedition 16...

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NASA image: iss059e087862
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Jun 2, 2019

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iss059e087862 (June 3, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Anne McClain signs the inside of the vestibule between the SpaceX...

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NASA image: Whitson and Melroy  bid farewell
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Nov 4, 2007

Whitson and Melroy bid farewell

S120-E-008852 (4 Nov. 2007) --- Astronauts Peggy Whitson (left), Expedition 16 commander, and Pam Melroy, STS-120...

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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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