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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: Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman with WF/PC during third STS-61 EVA
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Dec 7, 1993

Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman with WF/PC during third STS-61 EVA

STS061-77-094 (7 Dec 1993) --- Astronaut Jeffrey A. Hoffman, anchored to the end of the Remote Manipulator System...

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NASA image: SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm
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May 21, 1996

SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm

S77-E-5064 (21 May 1996)--- In this medium close-up view, captured by an Electronic Still Camera (ESC), the Spartan...

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NASA image: Hubble Space Telescoe being surveyed by cameras mounted on the RMS
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Dec 4, 1993

Hubble Space Telescoe being surveyed by cameras mounted on the RMS

STS061-79-072 (4 Dec 1993) --- The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is backdropped against the blackness of space in...

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NASA image: Underwater EVA training in the WETF with astronauts Nelson and van Hoften
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Nov 1, 1983

Underwater EVA training in the WETF with astronauts Nelson and van Hoften

S83-42895 (19 Oct 1983) --- Astronauts George D. Nelson and James D. van Hoften, NASA Flight STS-41C mission...

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NASA image: Astronaut S. David Griggs waves to Orbiter during EVA
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Apr 16, 1985

Astronaut S. David Griggs waves to Orbiter during EVA

51D-04-025 (16 April 1985) --- Bearing a maze of interesting reflections, this aquarium-like scene came during one...

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NASA image: Astronaut Story Musgrave during deployment of solar array panels on HST
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Dec 9, 1993

Astronaut Story Musgrave during deployment of solar array panels on HST

STS061-48-027 (9 Dec 1993) --- Astronaut F. Story Musgrave moves about in the Space Shuttle Endeavour's cargo bay...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman with WF/PC during third STS-61 EVA
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Dec 7, 1993

Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman with WF/PC during third STS-61 EVA

STS061-77-078 (7 Dec 1993) --- Astronaut Jeffrey A. Hoffman, anchored on the end of the Remote Manipulator System...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jul 20, 1994

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-64 patch depicts the Space Shuttle Discovery in a payload-bay-to-Earth attitude with its primary payload,...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1008
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Jul 7, 1997

KSC-97PC1008

The Technology Applications and Science-1 (TAS-1) payload for the STS-85 mission rests in a payload canister in the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1009
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Jul 7, 1997

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The International Extreme Ultraviolet Hitchhiker-2 (IEH-2) payload rests in a work stand in the Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc638
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May 26, 1998

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The SPACEHAB Single Module, is shown from the aft, with the SPACEHAB Universal Communication System (SHUCS) payload...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc764
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May 1, 1997

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KSC payload processing employees in Orbiter Processing Facility 1 prepare the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia’s crew...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 8, 1997

Space Shuttle Projects

The mission patch for STS-85 is designed to reflect the broad range of science and engineering payloads on the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC880
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Jun 4, 1997

KSC-97PC880

The Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia is reflected in a nearby pond as it rolls over to the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC879
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Jun 4, 1997

KSC-97PC879

While KSC workers in the Launch Complex 39 Area watch, The Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia rolls over to the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2298
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Aug 5, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, arcane moves the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0851
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May 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister arrives under the payload changeout room in the rotating service...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2317
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Aug 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Multi-Use Lightweight Equipment, or MULE, carrier is revealed after its protective cover...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1069
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Apr 29, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Positioned on its 12-wheeled, 24-tire transporter, the payload canister with the STS-124...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2316
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Aug 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a technician...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2293
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Aug 5, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The shipping container with the Multi-Use Lightweight Equipment (MULE) carrier inside is...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2291
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Aug 5, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Multi-Use Lightweight Equipment (MULE) carrier arrives at the Payload Hazardous Servicing...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1070
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Apr 29, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Positioned on its 12-wheeled, 24-tire transporter, the payload canister with the STS-124...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2295
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Aug 5, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, an overhead crane...

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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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