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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: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 41 crewmember
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Sep 14, 2014

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 41 crewmember

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 41 crewmember. Columbus Module, Node 2, U.S. Laboratory, and Remote...

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NASA image: End effector on orbiter's RMS arm
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Mar 13, 2001

End effector on orbiter's RMS arm

STS102-E-5201 (13 March 2001) --- A view of the interior of the end effector apparatus on the end of the...

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NASA image: WSF, RMS arm holds satellite over payload bay
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Nov 26, 1996

WSF, RMS arm holds satellite over payload bay

STS080-762-049 (19 Nov.-7 Dec. 1996) --- Taken with a 70mm handheld camera, this photograph captures the berthing by...

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NASA image: View of the extended SSRMS or Canadarm2 with cloudy view in the background
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Jan 9, 2003

View of the extended SSRMS or Canadarm2 with cloudy view in the background

ISS006-E-16947 (9 January 2003) --- The Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) or Canadarm2 is pictured...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-0702
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Apr 25, 1990

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS-- View of the Hubble Space Telescope on Discovery's remote manipulator system...

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NASA image: View of Earth and SSMRS taken by EHDC2
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Apr 16, 2017

View of Earth and SSMRS taken by EHDC2

iss051e010470 (April 16, 2017) --- Canada's robotic arm, the Canadarm2, which is part of the Space Station Remote...

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NASA image: MCE Transfer
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Aug 9, 2012

MCE Transfer

ISS032-E-014904 (9 Aug. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Joe Acaba, Expedition 32 flight engineer, works the controls of the...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 29, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: MS Garneau operates the RMS arm during the third EVA of STS-97
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Dec 7, 2000

MS Garneau operates the RMS arm during the third EVA of STS-97

STS097-316-002 (30 Nov. - 11 Dec. 2000) Astronaut Marc Garneau, mission specialist representing the Canadian Space...

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NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope (HST) during rendezvous with STS-125 Shuttle Atlantis
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May 13, 2009

Hubble Space Telescope (HST) during rendezvous with STS-125 Shuttle Atlantis

S125e006948 (13 May 2009) --- An STS-125 crewmember onboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis snapped a still photo of 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: Photos taken inside ISS during EVA day
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Jul 9, 2013

Photos taken inside ISS during EVA day

Astronaut Karen Nyberg,Expedition 36 flight engineer,is photographed at the Space Station Remote Manipulator System...

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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: Earth Observation - Aurora
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Aug 27, 2014

Earth Observation - Aurora

Earth Observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: s103e5459
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Dec 10, 2013

s103e5459

S103-E-5459 (25 December 1999) --- Moments after the freeing of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) by Discovery's...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 9, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Wiseman in Lab at SSRMS controls
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Jul 16, 2014

Wiseman in Lab at SSRMS controls

Astronaut Reid Wiseman,Expedition 40 flight engineer,is photographed at the Space Station Remote Manipulator System...

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NASA image: Williams with SSRMS controls in Destiny laboratory
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Feb 19, 2007

Williams with SSRMS controls in Destiny laboratory

ISS014-E-13980 (19 Feb. 2007) --- Astronaut Sunita L. Williams, Expedition 14 flight engineer, works the controls of...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Dec 6, 1993

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

Extra vehicular activity - Astronaut Kathy Thornton on the end of orbiter Endeavour's remote manipulator system arm,...

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NASA image: MCE Transfer
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Aug 9, 2012

MCE Transfer

ISS032-E-014902 (9 Aug. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Joe Acaba, Expedition 32 flight engineer, works the controls of the...

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NASA image: Chamitoff works on the JEMRMS in the JEM during Expedition 17
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Aug 15, 2008

Chamitoff works on the JEMRMS in the JEM during Expedition 17

ISS017-E-013312 (15 Aug. 2008) --- NASA astronaut Greg Chamitoff, Expedition 17 flight engineer, works at the...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-0701
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Apr 25, 1990

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS -- View through overhead windows shows remote manipulator system (RMS) arm with...

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NASA image: Kelly at SSRMS controls in U.S. Laboratory
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Jul 29, 2005

Kelly at SSRMS controls in U.S. Laboratory

ISS011-E-11312 (29 July 2005) --- Astronaut James M. Kelly, STS-114 pilot, controls the Space Station Remote...

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NASA image: s103e5454
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Dec 10, 2013

s103e5454

S103-E-5454 (25 December 1999) --- Moments after the freeing of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) by Discovery'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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