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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: Moving MPLM/Leonardo from the orbiter payload bay
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Jun 14, 2001

Moving MPLM/Leonardo from the orbiter payload bay

STS102-340-028 (8-21 March 2001) --- The Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) is photographed by a crew...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

This photograph was taken during the Skylab-3 mission (2nd marned mission), showing Astronaut Owen Garriott enjoying...

MSFC
NASA image: Rep. Bill Nelson prepares to photograph samples of protein crystal growth
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Jan 12, 1986

Rep. Bill Nelson prepares to photograph samples of protein crystal growth

61C-05-036 (12-18 Jan. 1986) --- U.S. Representative Bill Nelson (Democrat - Florida), STS-61C payload specialist,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Bean flies the Astronaut Maneuvering Equipment
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Aug 27, 1973

Astronaut Alan Bean flies the Astronaut Maneuvering Equipment

SL3-107-1215 (27 Aug. 1973) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean, Skylab 3 commander, flies the M509 Astronaut Maneuvering...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver  
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Jul 10, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver  

ISS028-E-015398 (10 July 2011) --- This is one of a series of images showing various parts of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 10, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS028-E-015588 (10 July 2011) --- This picture of Atlantis' main and subsystem engines is one of a series of images...

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NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-7091
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Jul 10, 1979

ARC-1979-AC79-7091

P-21763 C Range: 1,400,000 kilometers (870,000 miles) Jupiter's thin ring of particles was photographed by Voyager...

ARC
NASA image: Combustion Integration Rack (CIR) Igniter Replacement
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Sep 15, 2016

Combustion Integration Rack (CIR) Igniter Replacement

iss049e003808 (9/15/2016) --- NASA astronaut Kate Rubins is photographed replacing two Multi-user Droplet Combustion...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Nov 1, 1973

Skylab

This Skylab-4 mission onboard photograph shows Astronaut Ed Gibson getting ready to prepare his meal in the crew...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 10, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS028-E-015601 (10 July 2011) --- This is one of a series of images showing various parts of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: Thomas in the ISS MPLM
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Mar 17, 2001

Thomas in the ISS MPLM

STS102-317-008 (8–21 March 2001) --- Astronaut Andrew S. W. Thomas, STS-102 mission specialist is photographed...

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NASA image: Components of the ALSEP deployed during Apollo 14 first EVA
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Feb 5, 1971

Components of the ALSEP deployed during Apollo 14 first EVA

AS14-67-9376 (5 Feb. 1971) --- Several components of the Apollo lunar surface experiments package (ASLEP) are...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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May 8, 1967

Wernher von Braun

MSFC Director, Dr. Wernher von Braun is photographed inspecting a mockup of the Skylab Orbital Workshop, a major...

MSFC
NASA image: DISC - APOLLO 11
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Jul 14, 1969

DISC - APOLLO 11

S69-39148 (July 1969) --- Close-up view of the one and one-half inch silicon disk which will be left on the moon by...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 10, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS028-E-015594 (10 July 2011) --- This is one of a series of images showing various parts of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: View of javelin and golf ball on lunar surface during Apollo 14 EVA
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Feb 6, 1971

View of javelin and golf ball on lunar surface during Apollo 14 EVA

AS14-66-9337 (6 Feb. 1971) --- This view shows the "javelin" and golf ball used by astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr.,...

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NASA image: STS-81 crew packs hardware for stowage in the Spacehab
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Jan 16, 1997

STS-81 crew packs hardware for stowage in the Spacehab

STS081-E-05514 (16 Jan. 1997) --- The transfer of equipment and supplies continues aboard the Spacehab Double Module...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 1, 1992

Spacelab

The first United States Microgravity Laboratory (USML-1) provided scientific research in materials science, fluid...

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NASA image: Primary Exhaust Cooler at the Propulsion Systems Laboratory
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Sep 23, 1952

Primary Exhaust Cooler at the Propulsion Systems Laboratory

One of the two primary coolers at the Propulsion Systems Laboratory at the National Advisory Committee for...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1024
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Sep 2, 1998

KSC-98pc1024

During a break in the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT), Payload Specialist John H. Glenn Jr.(left), a senator...

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NASA image: NASA Lewis 1969 Apprentice Class Graduates
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Nov 23, 1969

NASA Lewis 1969 Apprentice Class Graduates

The 1969 class of graduating apprentices pose for a group photograph during a rehearsal ceremony at the National...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-06pd1197
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Jun 23, 2006

KSC-06pd1197

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-115 Mission Specialist Joseph Tanner practices...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 21, 1996

Spacelab

Launched on June 20, 1996, the STS-78 mission’s primary payload was the Life and Microgravity Spacelab (LMS), which...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-06pd1196
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Jun 23, 2006

KSC-06pd1196

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-115 Mission Specialist Joseph Tanner gets...

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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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