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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: Unberthing of the AMS-2
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May 19, 2011

Unberthing of the AMS-2

S134-E-007189 (19 May 2011) --- In the grasp of space shuttle Endeavour?s robotic Canadarm, the Alpha Magnetic...

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NASA image: EVA 1 activity on Flight Day 4 to service the Hubble Space Telescope
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Feb 14, 1997

EVA 1 activity on Flight Day 4 to service the Hubble Space Telescope

S82-E-5320 (14 Feb. 1997) --- Astronaut Steven L. Smith, STS-82 mission specialist, works with close-out camera in...

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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-062769 (11 Feb. 2010) --- In the grasp of the station?s Canadarm2, the Tranquility module is transferred...

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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-024673 (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-062765 (11 Feb. 2010) --- In the grasp of the station?s Canadarm2, the Tranquility module is transferred...

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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-007486 (11 Feb. 2010) --- In the grasp of the station’s Canadarm2, the Tranquility module is transferred from...

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NASA image: Discovery with MPLM
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Apr 16, 2010

Discovery with MPLM

S131-E-010463 (16 April 2010) --- The docked space shuttle Discovery is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1972

Early Program Development

The Space Tug, managed by Marshall Space Flight Center, was designed to carry a variety of cargo into different...

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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-007478 (11 Feb. 2010) --- In the grasp of the station’s Canadarm2, the Tranquility module is transferred from...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0427
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Mar 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On a tour of Kennedy, author Stephen Covey, right, and his executive assistant Julie...

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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-068856 (9 Feb. 2010) --- This view of the space shuttle Endeavour, taken on Feb. 9 from the International...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Atlantis during STS-132
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May 25, 2010

Space Shuttle Atlantis during STS-132

S132-E-011630 (25 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis’ vertical stabilizer, orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1404
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Jul 27, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo rests inside Discovery’s payload bay....

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NASA image: KSC-378-0107
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Jan 19, 1978

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, structural work is ongoing inside the high bay of...

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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-024675 (17 April 2010) --- The space shuttle Discovery flies with its payload bay facing Earth so that the...

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NASA image: Endeavour PLB
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Feb 9, 2010

Endeavour PLB

S130-E-005334 (8 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by mountainous terrain, the Tranquility node in space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1350
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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: DSCOVR Spacecraft Arrival, Offload, & Unpacking
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Nov 20, 2014

DSCOVR Spacecraft Arrival, Offload, & Unpacking

NOAA’s Deep Space Climate Observatory spacecraft, or DSCOVR, wrapped in plastic and secured onto a portable work...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-0488
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Mar 29, 1990

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The bus-size Hubble Space Telescope is carefully being transferred from the surgically...

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NASA image: PLB and MPLM
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Aug 30, 2009

PLB and MPLM

S128-E-006506 (29 Aug. 2009) --- Framed by an aft flight deck window, the Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module...

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NASA image: Kibo transfer during EVA 1
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Jun 3, 2008

Kibo transfer during EVA 1

S124-E-005921 (3 June 2008) --- In the grasp of the station's robotic Canadarm2, the Kibo Japanese Pressurized...

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NASA image: APAS  with petals extended after undocking
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Oct 16, 2002

APAS with petals extended after undocking

STS112-E-05777 (16 Oct. 2002) --- Close-up view of the Orbiter Docking System (ODS) Androgynous Peripheral...

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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-068859 (9 Feb. 2010) --- This view of the space shuttle Endeavour, taken on Feb. 9 from the International...

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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-024682 (17 April 2010) --- The space shuttle Discovery flies with its payload bay facing Earth so that the...

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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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