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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: MSFC-1700820
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Jul 10, 2017

MSFC-1700820

The platform which will be used to load the Orion stage adapter is being positioned in front of the cargo bay of...

MSFC
NASA image: C-130 drop tests capsule #1
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Dec 9, 1958

C-130 drop tests capsule #1

Photographed on: 12 09 58. -- Mercury capsule details, capsule in cargo bay of C-130 airplane prior to drop test,...

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NASA image: MS Mastracchio works with stowage bags in SpaceHab during STS-106
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Sep 14, 2000

MS Mastracchio works with stowage bags in SpaceHab during STS-106

S106-E-5229 (14 September 2000) --- Astronaut Richard A. Mastracchio, mission specialist, works with packages of...

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NASA image: STS-54 EV2 Runco attaches PFR to OV-105's PLB longeron during DTO 1210 EVA
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Jan 17, 1993

STS-54 EV2 Runco attaches PFR to OV-105's PLB longeron during DTO 1210 EVA

STS054-S-033 (17 Jan 1993) --- Runco works with a mobile foot restraint during extravehicular activity (EVA) in...

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NASA image: Expedition One crew in Russian with Service Module
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Jul 14, 2000

Expedition One crew in Russian with Service Module

JSC2000-E-18632 (June 2000) --- An interior shot of the Zarya Functional Cargo Bay (FGB) trainer/mockup at the...

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NASA image: INFLIGHT - STS-7
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Jun 27, 1983

INFLIGHT - STS-7

Full views of "Challenger" in Space, taken by the Shuttle Pallet Satellite (SPAS), also views of Cargo Bay and...

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NASA image: STS-6 - PREFLIGHT - TRACKING AND DATA RELAY SATELLITE (TDRS) - KSC
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Feb 15, 2008

STS-6 - PREFLIGHT - TRACKING AND DATA RELAY SATELLITE (TDRS) - KSC

Composite view of the TDRS superimposed into Challenger Cargo Bay while on Pad 39A. 1. STS-6 - PREFLIGHT KSC, FL...

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NASA image: EVA 2 imagery
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Jun 27, 2005

EVA 2 imagery

S114-E-5997 (1 August 2005) --- Astronaut Stephen K. Robinson, mission specialist, stands in the cargo bay near...

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NASA image: Northrop Grummon 20 (NG-20) PCM Lift
Video
Sep 18, 2023

Northrop Grummon 20 (NG-20) PCM Lift

The Northrop Grumman Cygnus spacecraft's pressurized cargo module (PCM) for the company's 20th commercial resupply...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.
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Jul 28, 2005

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.

ISS011-E-11015 (28 July 2005) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery's cargo bay and Multipurpose Logistics Module (MPLM)...

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NASA image: HST SM4 Multi-Use Lightweight Equipment Carrier (MULE)
Video
May 20, 2008

HST SM4 Multi-Use Lightweight Equipment Carrier (MULE)

An animation of a rotating Multi-Use Lightweight Equipment Carrier (MULE) as prepped for the Hubble Space Telescope...

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NASA image: View of the Syncom IV (LEASAT) satellite deployment
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Apr 13, 1985

View of the Syncom IV (LEASAT) satellite deployment

51D-31-081 (13 April 1985) --- 70mm view of the Syncom IV (LEASAT) communications satellite as it spins, frisbee...

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NASA image: Thomas during EVA on the ISS
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Mar 13, 2001

Thomas during EVA on the ISS

STS102-E-5183 (13 March 2001) --- Astronaut Andrew S.W. Thomas, mission specialist, in Discovery's cargo bay during...

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NASA image: The American Satellite Company (ASC) satellite deployed from payload bay
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Aug 27, 1985

The American Satellite Company (ASC) satellite deployed from payload bay

51I-32-059 (27 August 1985) --- The American Satellite Company (ASC) communications satellite rises from the cargo...

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NASA image: STS-116 Pilot Oefelin in the A/L area on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 10, 2006

STS-116 Pilot Oefelin in the A/L area on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05200 (10 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut William A. (Bill) Oefelein, STS-116 pilot, moves through a hatch into...

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NASA image: INFLIGHT - STS-7
Image
Jun 27, 1983

INFLIGHT - STS-7

Full views of "Challenger" in Space, taken by the Shuttle Pallet Satellite (SPAS), also views of Cargo Bay and...

JSC
NASA image: INFLIGHT - STS-7
Image
Jun 27, 1983

INFLIGHT - STS-7

Full views of "Challenger" in Space, taken by the Shuttle Pallet Satellite (SPAS), also views of Cargo Bay and...

JSC
NASA image: C-130 drop tests capsule #1
Image
Dec 9, 1958

C-130 drop tests capsule #1

Photographed on: 12 09 58. -- Mercury capsule details, capsule in cargo bay of C-130 airplane prior to drop test,...

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NASA image: Clark in the Spacehab RDM during activation of ARMS experiment equipment during STS-107
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Jan 17, 2003

Clark in the Spacehab RDM during activation of ARMS experiment equipment during STS-107

STS107-E-05006 (17 January 2003) --- Astronaut Laurel B. Clark, STS-107 mission specialist, works in the SPACEHAB...

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NASA image: Starliner Technicians Working On OFT-2 Vehicle
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Jan 13, 2022

Starliner Technicians Working On OFT-2 Vehicle

Starliner technicians work on the Orbital Flight Test-2 spacecraft in the high bay of Boeing’s Commercial Crew and...

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NASA image: View of the HST docked with the Space Shuttle Atlantis
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May 13, 2009

View of the HST docked with the Space Shuttle Atlantis

S125-E-007066 (13 May 2009) --- The Hubble Space Telescope stands tall in the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Tamara Jernigan looks out of aft flight deck windows after rendezvous with ISS
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Apr 20, 2017

Tamara Jernigan looks out of aft flight deck windows after rendezvous with ISS

S96-E-5059 (29 May 1999) --- Astronaut Tamara Jernigan looks at the docked International Space Station (ISS) in...

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NASA image: Richards during EVA in the orbiter payload bay
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Mar 13, 2001

Richards during EVA in the orbiter payload bay

STS102-E-5163 (13 March 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, mission specialist, is pictured in Discovery's cargo...

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NASA image: Endeavour's payload bay with the Raphaello module and Canadarm 2
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Apr 20, 2001

Endeavour's payload bay with the Raphaello module and Canadarm 2

S100-E-5018 (20 April 2001) --- One of the crew members of STS-100 aimed a digital still camera through Endeavour's...

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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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