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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: Endeavour Payload Bay
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Feb 20, 2010

Endeavour Payload Bay

S130-E-012478 (20 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by Earth?s horizon and the blackness of space, a partial view of space...

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NASA image: Earth Observation and PLB with RMS, OBSS and MPLM
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Apr 6, 2010

Earth Observation and PLB with RMS, OBSS and MPLM

S131-E-007442 (6 April 2010) --- The Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) visible in space shuttle...

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NASA image: Payload Bay on the Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Jul 16, 2009

Payload Bay on the Space Shuttle Endeavour

S127-E-006238 (16 July 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the Japanese Experiment Module's Exposed...

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NASA image: Sellers anchored to the Space Shuttle Discoverys RMS OBSS foot restraint during STS-121 EVA
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Jul 8, 2006

Sellers anchored to the Space Shuttle Discoverys RMS OBSS foot restraint during STS-121 EVA

ISS013-E-49197 (8 July 2006) --- Anchored to the Space Shuttle Discovery's Remote Manipulator System/Orbiter Boom...

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NASA image: Satellite deployment during STS-5
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Nov 17, 1982

Satellite deployment during STS-5

STS005-41-1311 (17 Nov. 1982) --- The Telesat Canada's ANIK C-3 satellite is deployed from its protective cradle in...

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NASA image: Astronaut Horowitz at shuttle controls for reentry
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Mar 16, 1996

Astronaut Horowitz at shuttle controls for reentry

STS075-322-012 (9 March 1996) --- Seated at the pilot's station, astronaut Scott J. Horowitz uses a mirror to...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during the STS-103 mission
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Jan 5, 2000

Earth observations taken during the STS-103 mission

STS103-301-016 (19 - 27 December 1999)---From Discovery's altitude of 330 nautical miles, nearly all of Florida and...

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NASA image: EVA 1 during Expedition 22
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Feb 12, 2010

EVA 1 during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-062824 (11 Feb. 2010) --- Space shuttle Endeavour?s aft payload bay, orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods,...

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NASA image: View of aurora taken from aft flight deck windows
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Jun 27, 1995

View of aurora taken from aft flight deck windows

STS071-702-009 (27 June-7 July 1995) --- A time exposure on a 70mm camera was used to provide this unusual scene of...

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NASA image: ISS during departure of the STS-123 Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Mar 25, 2008

ISS during departure of the STS-123 Space Shuttle Endeavour

S123-E-009202 (24 March 2008) --- Backdropped by Earth's horizon and the blackness of space, the International Space...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission
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Dec 2, 1996

Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission

STS080-752-011 (19 Nov.-7 Dec. 1996) --- This view, photographed by one the crewmembers aboard the Earth-orbiting...

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NASA image: Stabilizer and OMS pods
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Mar 7, 2011

Stabilizer and OMS pods

S133-E-011335 (7 March 2011) --- Space shuttle Discovery’s vertical stabilizer, orbital maneuvering system (OMS)...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1416
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Sep 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This view of the shock wave condensation collars backlit by the sun occurred during...

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NASA image: Payload Bay on STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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May 25, 2010

Payload Bay on STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis

S132-E-012767 (25 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis’ vertical stabilizer, orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods,...

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NASA image: Raffaello in the Atlantis Payload Bay
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Jul 9, 2011

Raffaello in the Atlantis Payload Bay

S135-E-006440 (9 July 2011) --- Part of the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module, packed with supplies and spare...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Oct 25, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-006226 (25 Oct. 2007) --- Space Shuttle Discovery's tail section is featured in this close-up image...

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NASA image: Sellers anchored to the Space Shuttle Discoverys RMS OBSS foot restraint during STS-121 EVA
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Jul 8, 2006

Sellers anchored to the Space Shuttle Discoverys RMS OBSS foot restraint during STS-121 EVA

ISS013-E-49186 (8 July 2006) --- Anchored to the Space Shuttle Discovery's Remote Manipulator System/Orbiter Boom...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 27 Crew
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May 19, 2011

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 27 Crew

ISS027-E-034545(19 May 2011) --- Backdropped against a scene showing part of Italy, this image featuring an aft...

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NASA image: AFT Flight Deck and PLB
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Apr 6, 2010

AFT Flight Deck and PLB

S131-E-007092 (5 April 2010) --- The Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) visible in space shuttle...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Jun 1, 1999

Benefit from NASA

Two scientists at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, atmospheric scientist Paul Meyer (left) and solar physicist Dr....

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Mar 8, 1994

Earth Science

Workers at the Astrotech processing facility in Titusville prepared for a news media showing of the Geostationary...

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NASA image: Astronauts Gardner and Allen during loading of Palapa B-2 in payload bay
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Nov 12, 1984

Astronauts Gardner and Allen during loading of Palapa B-2 in payload bay

51A-41-058 (12 November 1984) --- Astronaut Joseph P. Allen IV appears to be lifting weights. Astronaut Dale A....

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NASA image: View of payloads in the STS-60 Discovery's payload bay while in orbit
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Feb 3, 1994

View of payloads in the STS-60 Discovery's payload bay while in orbit

STS060-15-003 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- This 35mm frame shows the major payloads of the Space Shuttle Discovery's STS-60...

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NASA image: Zenith view of the ISS during departure of STS-123 Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Mar 24, 2008

Zenith view of the ISS during departure of STS-123 Space Shuttle Endeavour

S123-E-009210 (24 March 2008) --- Backdropped by Earth's horizon and the blackness of space, the International Space...

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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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