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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: Hubble Space Telescope (HST) solar array (SA) panel deployment during STS-31
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Apr 25, 1990

Hubble Space Telescope (HST) solar array (SA) panel deployment during STS-31

STS031-10-023 (25 April 1990) --- View of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) on the end of Discovery's Remote...

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NASA image: STS-52 deployment of LAGEOS / IRIS spacecraft from OV-102's payload bay (PLB)
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Oct 23, 1992

STS-52 deployment of LAGEOS / IRIS spacecraft from OV-102's payload bay (PLB)

STS052-80-030 (23 Oct 1992) --- One of a series of three views of the deployment of the Laser Geodynamic Satellite...

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NASA image: PDP grappled by RMS is positioned above payload bay (PLB) at sunrise
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Mar 30, 1982

PDP grappled by RMS is positioned above payload bay (PLB) at sunrise

STS003-21-080 (22-30 March 1982) --- Plasma Diagnostics Package (PDP) grappled by remote manipulator system (RMS)...

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NASA image: STS-49 crew captures INTELSAT VI above OV-105's payload bay (PLB) during EVA
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May 13, 1992

STS-49 crew captures INTELSAT VI above OV-105's payload bay (PLB) during EVA

STS049-91-029 (13 May 1992) --- Following the successful capture of Intelsat VI satellite, three astronauts continue...

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NASA image: NASA Calculates Matthew's Heavy Rains - Wide Shot
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Oct 7, 2016

NASA Calculates Matthew's Heavy Rains - Wide Shot

NASA satellite data was used to provide estimates of Hurricane Matthew's heavy precipitation over the course of...

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NASA image: GPM Sees Hurricane Matthew's Life Cycle
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Oct 17, 2016

GPM Sees Hurricane Matthew's Life Cycle

Hurricane Matthew dropped a lot of rain, caused flooding and deaths in the state of North Carolina. Flooding is...

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NASA image: NASA Calculates Matthew's Heavy Rains - Close Up
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Oct 7, 2016

NASA Calculates Matthew's Heavy Rains - Close Up

NASA satellite data was used to provide estimates of Hurricane Matthew's heavy precipitation over the course of...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2825
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Apr 20, 2010

KSC-2010-2825

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With drag chute unfurled, space shuttle Discovery lands on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: A Week in the Life of Rain
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Mar 31, 2015

A Week in the Life of Rain

Rain, snow, hail, ice, and every slushy mix in between make up the precipitation that touches everyone on our...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2802
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Apr 20, 2010

KSC-2010-2802

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery lands on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: STS-131 Launch
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Apr 5, 2010

STS-131 Launch

STS131-S-076 (5 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery and its seven-member STS-131 crew head toward Earth orbit...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2797
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Apr 20, 2010

KSC-2010-2797

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery lands on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2929
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Sep 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The final components of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Kibo laboratory for the...

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NASA image: STS-131 Launch
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Apr 5, 2010

STS-131 Launch

STS131-S-035 (5 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery and its seven-member STS-131 crew head toward Earth orbit...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1300
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Aug 27, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Thomas Lippitt of NASA's Advanced Systems Development (ASD) laboratory observes...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2925
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Sep 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers remove an...

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NASA image: sts131-s-106
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Apr 20, 2010

sts131-s-106

STS131-S-106 (20 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery lands on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0382
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Mar 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Pegasus barge, towed by the solid rocket booster retrieval ship Freedom Star to...

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NASA image: STS-131 Launch
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Apr 5, 2010

STS-131 Launch

STS131-S-029 (5 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery and its seven-member STS-131 crew head toward Earth orbit...

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NASA image: STS-64 and 747-SCA Ferry Flight Takeoff
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Sep 26, 1994

STS-64 and 747-SCA Ferry Flight Takeoff

The Space Shuttle Discovery, mated to NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), takes to the air for its ferry...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2921
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Sep 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the second...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig013
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Apr 22, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At left, a manipulator arm on a one-man submarine demonstrates its ability to cut...

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NASA image: Optical Recorder of the Lunar Sounder Experiment
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Nov 22, 1972

Optical Recorder of the Lunar Sounder Experiment

S72-49482 (November 1972) --- The Optical Recorder of the Lunar Sounder Experiment (S-209) which will be mounted in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1210
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Jan 16, 2009

KSC-2009-1210

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In high bay 4 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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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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