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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: EURECA-1L drifts above the Earth surface after STS-46 deployment from OV-104
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Aug 8, 1992

EURECA-1L drifts above the Earth surface after STS-46 deployment from OV-104

The European Retrievable Carrier 1L (EURECA-1L) spacecraft, with solar array panels extended, drifts above the Earth...

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NASA image: View of Endeavour docked to the ISS and the AMS-2 during Transfer
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May 19, 2011

View of Endeavour docked to the ISS and the AMS-2 during Transfer

S134-E-007444 (19 May 2011) --- In the grasp of the International Space Station?s Canadarm2, the Alpha Magnetic...

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NASA image: STS-130 Space Shuttle Endeavour after departure from the ISS
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Feb 19, 2010

STS-130 Space Shuttle Endeavour after departure from the ISS

ISS022-E-068844 (9 Feb. 2010) --- This view of the space shuttle Endeavour, taken from the International Space...

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NASA image: OMS Pod of Atlantis taken during STS-122
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Feb 8, 2008

OMS Pod of Atlantis taken during STS-122

S122-E-005329 (8 Feb. 2008) --- This image, showing a slight protrusion of a thermal blanket on the starboard...

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NASA image: STS-131 Discovery after Undocking
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Apr 17, 2010

STS-131 Discovery after Undocking

ISS023-E-024678 (17 April 2010) --- The space shuttle Discovery flies with its payload bay facing Earth so that the...

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NASA image: Node 3 during Expedition 22
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Feb 12, 2010

Node 3 during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-062770 (11 Feb. 2010) --- In the grasp of the station?s Canadarm2, the Tranquility module is transferred...

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NASA image: A view of the Earth taken from the ISS
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Mar 10, 2001

A view of the Earth taken from the ISS

STS102-E-5113 (10 March 2001) --- An out-the-window view shows part of the Space Shuttle Discovery over land. A...

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NASA image: STS-124 Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS) Late Inspection OPS
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Jun 11, 2008

STS-124 Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS) Late Inspection OPS

ISS017-E-009386 (11 June 2008) --- A nadir view of the Space Shuttle Discovery's crew cabin and the forward section...

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NASA image: Columbus being moved into installation position by the SSRMS
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Feb 11, 2008

Columbus being moved into installation position by the SSRMS

S122-E-007870 (11 Feb. 2008) --- In the grasp of the station's robotic Canadarm2, the Columbus laboratory is moved...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1986

Early Program Development

In this 1986 artist's concept, the Orbital Maneuvering Vehicle (OMV), undergoes changeout of the Propulsion Module...

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NASA image: Node 3 Transfer to ISS during EVA 1
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Feb 12, 2010

Node 3 Transfer to ISS during EVA 1

S130-E-007472 (11 Feb. 2010) --- In the grasp of the station’s Canadarm2, the Tranquility module is transferred from...

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NASA image: Node 3 during Expedition 22
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Feb 12, 2010

Node 3 during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-062777 (11 Feb. 2010) --- In the grasp of the station?s Canadarm2, the Tranquility module is transferred...

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NASA image: Unberthing of the AMS-2
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May 19, 2011

Unberthing of the AMS-2

S134-E-007186 (19 May 2011) --- In the grasp of space shuttle Endeavour?s robotic Canadarm, the Alpha Magnetic...

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NASA image: Node 3 Transfer to ISS during EVA 1
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Feb 12, 2010

Node 3 Transfer to ISS during EVA 1

S130-E-007482 (11 Feb. 2010) --- In the grasp of the station’s Canadarm2, the Tranquility module is transferred from...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0543
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Mar 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the open payload bay doors of Columbia reveal the...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 25, 1992

Spacelab

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-50) onboard photo of the United States Microgravity Laboratory (USML-1) module in...

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NASA image: OMS Pod of Atlantis taken during STS-122
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Feb 8, 2008

OMS Pod of Atlantis taken during STS-122

S122-E-005330 (8 Feb. 2008) --- This image, showing a slight protrusion of a thermal blanket on the starboard...

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NASA image: EVA 1 - Kibo moving from PLB
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Jun 3, 2008

EVA 1 - Kibo moving from PLB

S124-E-006127 (3 June 2008) --- In the grasp of the station's robotic Canadarm2, the Kibo Japanese Pressurized...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0976
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Jun 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With its SHI Research Double Module (SHI/RDM) and other cargo installed, Columbia's...

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NASA image: Columbus being moved into installation position by the SSRMS
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Feb 11, 2008

Columbus being moved into installation position by the SSRMS

S122-E-007873 (11 Feb. 2008) --- Photographed through a window on the International Space Station, the station's...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1349
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Jun 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload bay...

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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-005926 (25 Oct. 2007) --- A close-up view of the Harmony node in the payload bay of Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 8, 1994

Microgravity

Astronaut Carl E. Walz, mission specialist, enters the International Microgravity Laboratory (IML-2) science module...

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NASA image: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)
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Nov 18, 2024

Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)

The NASA Langley Alta-X Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) lifts off with a weather payload from the Monterey Bay Academy...

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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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