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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: Sierra Nevada Media Day
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Nov 19, 2019

Sierra Nevada Media Day

Steve Lindsey, senior vice president of strategy for Sierra Nevada Corporation Space Systems and a former NASA...

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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The payload canister makes its way from the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy...

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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers check the umbilical...

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NASA image: Sierra Nevada Media Day
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Nov 19, 2019

Sierra Nevada Media Day

Steve Lindsey, senior vice president of strategy for Sierra Nevada Corporation Space Systems and a former NASA...

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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The payload canister moves out of the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On its way to Launch Pad 39A, the payload canister passes the Vehicle Assembly Building and...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 STS-126 Approach OPS
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Nov 16, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 STS-126 Approach OPS

ISS018-E-008681 (16 Nov. 2008) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 STS-126 Approach OPS
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Nov 16, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 STS-126 Approach OPS

ISS018-E-008676 (16 Nov. 2008) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches the...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 STS-126 Approach OPS
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Nov 16, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 STS-126 Approach OPS

ISS018-E-008680 (16 Nov. 2008) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 STS-126 Approach OPS
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Nov 16, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 STS-126 Approach OPS

ISS018-E-008677 (16 Nov. 2008) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 STS-126 Approach OPS
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Nov 16, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 STS-126 Approach OPS

ISS018-E-008671 (16 Nov. 2008) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches the...

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Mar 27, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, an overhead crane positions the...

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Nov 22, 2018

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iss057e105773 (Nov. 22, 2018) --- Three spacecraft are pictured attached to the International Space Station as the...

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Jun 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 39B, the open doors of Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay show the...

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NASA image: External view of Zarya and Zvezda taken during the STS-106 mission
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Sep 11, 2000

External view of Zarya and Zvezda taken during the STS-106 mission

S106-E-5116 (11 September 2000) --- This view of the International Space Station (ISS) was taken while it was docked...

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NASA image: External view of Zarya and Zvezda taken during the STS-106 mission
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Sep 11, 2000

External view of Zarya and Zvezda taken during the STS-106 mission

S106-E-5113 (11 September 2000) --- This view of the International Space Station (ISS) was taken while it was docked...

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NASA image: Sierra Nevada Open House
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Sep 20, 2019

Sierra Nevada Open House

A mockup of the cargo logistics module for Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Dream Chaser, the company’s reusable...

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NASA image: External view of Zarya and Zvezda taken during the STS-106 mission
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Sep 11, 2000

External view of Zarya and Zvezda taken during the STS-106 mission

S106-E-5105 (11 September 2000) --- This view of the International Space Station (ISS) was taken while it was docked...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 STS-126 Approach OPS
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Nov 16, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 STS-126 Approach OPS

ISS018-E-008678 (16 Nov. 2008) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches...

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Jun 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 39B, technicians prepare for the closing of Space Shuttle Discovery's...

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NASA image: MRM-1
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May 18, 2010

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S132-E-008114 (18 May 2010) --- In the grasp of the Canadarm2, the Russian-built Mini-Research Module 1 (MRM-1) is...

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NASA image: External view of Zarya and Zvezda taken during the STS-106 mission
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Sep 11, 2000

External view of Zarya and Zvezda taken during the STS-106 mission

S106-E-5116 (11 September 2000) --- This view of the International Space Station (ISS) was taken while it was docked...

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Mar 27, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, an overhead crane positions the...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Payload Changeout Room (PCR) at Launch Pad 39A are preparing to close the payload doors for flight on the Space Shuttle Atlantis, targeted for liftoff on Mission STS-79 around Sept. 12. The payloads in Atlantis' cargo bay will play key roles during the upcoming spaceflight, which will be highlighted by the fourth docking between the U.S. Shuttle and Russian Space Station Mir. Located in the aft (lowermost) area of the payload bay is the SPACEHAB Double Module, filled with supplies and other items slated for transfer to the Russian Space Station Mir as well as research equipment. The SPACEHAB is connected by tunnel to the Orbiter Docking System (ODS). This view looks directly at the top of the ODS and shows clearly the Androgynous Peripheral Docking System (APDS) that interfaces with the Docking Module on Mir to achieve a linkup.
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Aug 22, 1996

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Payload Changeout Room (PCR) at Launch Pad 39A are preparing to close the payload doors for flight on the Space Shuttle Atlantis, targeted for liftoff on Mission STS-79 around Sept. 12. The payloads in Atlantis' cargo bay will play key roles during the upcoming spaceflight, which will be highlighted by the fourth docking between the U.S. Shuttle and Russian Space Station Mir. Located in the aft (lowermost) area of the payload bay is the SPACEHAB Double Module, filled with supplies and other items slated for transfer to the Russian Space Station Mir as well as research equipment. The SPACEHAB is connected by tunnel to the Orbiter Docking System (ODS). This view looks directly at the top of the ODS and shows clearly the Androgynous Peripheral Docking System (APDS) that interfaces with the Docking Module on Mir to achieve a linkup.

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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.
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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Payload Changeout Room (PCR) at Launch Pad 39A are preparing to close...

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