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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.

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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: STS-129 Crew Members transfer the ELC1 from the Payload Bay to the ISS
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Nov 18, 2009

STS-129 Crew Members transfer the ELC1 from the Payload Bay to the ISS

S129-E-007101 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Astronauts Randy Bresnik (left) and Leland Melvin, both STS-129 mission...

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NASA image: Endeavour and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-123 Mission
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Mar 13, 2008

Endeavour and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-123 Mission

ISS016-E-032590 (12 March 2008) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches...

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NASA image: Transfer of the MPLM Leonardo from the ISS to the Orbiter Discovery Payload Bay
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Jul 14, 2006

Transfer of the MPLM Leonardo from the ISS to the Orbiter Discovery Payload Bay

ISS013-E-51265 (14 July 2006) --- Canadarm2 or the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) arm (out of...

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NASA image: Discovery and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-124 Mission
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Jun 2, 2008

Discovery and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-124 Mission

ISS017-E-008705 (2 June 2008) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery approaches...

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NASA image: Discovery and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-124 Mission
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Jun 2, 2008

Discovery and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-124 Mission

ISS017-E-008708 (2 June 2008) --- As seen through a window on the International Space Station, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Atlantis and Payload on Approach to ISS during the STS-132 Mission
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May 16, 2010

Atlantis and Payload on Approach to ISS during the STS-132 Mission

ISS023-E-044569 (16 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23...

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NASA image: Discovery and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-120 Mission
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Oct 25, 2007

Discovery and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-120 Mission

ISS016-E-006294 (25 Oct. 2007) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the...

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NASA image: Discovery and Payload on Approach to ISS during the STS-131 Mission
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Apr 7, 2010

Discovery and Payload on Approach to ISS during the STS-131 Mission

ISS023-E-022701 (7 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Atlantis and Payload on Approach to ISS during the STS-132 Mission
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May 16, 2010

Atlantis and Payload on Approach to ISS during the STS-132 Mission

ISS023-E-044604 (16 May 2010) --- Backdropped by a colorful Earth, space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-117 Mission
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Jun 10, 2007

Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-117 Mission

ISS015-E-11729 (10 June 2007) --- A view photographed from the International Space Station shows the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-117 Mission
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Jun 10, 2007

Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-117 Mission

ISS015-E-11726 (10 June 2007) --- A view photographed from the International Space Station shows the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Discovery and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-120 Mission
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Oct 25, 2007

Discovery and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-120 Mission

ISS016-E-006279 (25 Oct. 2007) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the...

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NASA image: Discovery and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-120 Mission
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Oct 25, 2007

Discovery and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-120 Mission

ISS016-E-006327 (25 Oct. 2007) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the...

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NASA image: Atlantis and Payload on Approach to ISS during the STS-132 Mission
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May 16, 2010

Atlantis and Payload on Approach to ISS during the STS-132 Mission

ISS023-E-044611 (16 May 2010) --- Flying above the Atlantic coast of Spain and the Gulf of Cadiz, the space shuttle...

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NASA image: Endeavour and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-118 Mission
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Aug 10, 2007

Endeavour and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-118 Mission

ISS015-E-21705 (10 Aug. 2007) --- A nadir view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour as it flies about 600 feet from the...

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NASA image: Endeavour and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-118 Mission
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Aug 10, 2007

Endeavour and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-118 Mission

ISS015-E-21732 (10 Aug. 2007) --- This view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour, clearly shows its payload bay and upper...

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NASA image: Endeavour and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-118 Mission
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Aug 10, 2007

Endeavour and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-118 Mission

ISS015-E-21716 (10 Aug. 2007) --- Backdropped by a desert area, the Space Shuttle Endeavour flies into position for...

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NASA image: Atlantis and Payload on Approach to ISS during the STS-132 Mission
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May 16, 2010

Atlantis and Payload on Approach to ISS during the STS-132 Mission

ISS023-E-044583 (16 May 2010) --- Backdropped by a colorful Earth, space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-117 Mission
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Jun 10, 2007

Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-117 Mission

ISS015-E-11707 (10 June 2007) --- A nadir view of the Space Shuttle Atlantis was photographed by a member of the...

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NASA image: Discovery and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-124 Mission
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Jun 2, 2008

Discovery and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-124 Mission

ISS017-E-008702 (2 June 2008) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery approaches...

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NASA image: Endeavour and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-123 Mission
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Mar 13, 2008

Endeavour and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-123 Mission

ISS016-E-032589 (12 March 2008) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches...

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NASA image: Endeavour and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-123 Mission
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Mar 13, 2008

Endeavour and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-123 Mission

ISS016-E-032569 (12 March 2008) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches the...

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NASA image: Transfer of the MPLM Leonardo from the ISS to the Orbiter Discovery Payload Bay
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Jul 14, 2006

Transfer of the MPLM Leonardo from the ISS to the Orbiter Discovery Payload Bay

ISS013-E-51269 (14 July 2006) --- Canadarm2 or the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) arm (out of...

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NASA image: Endeavour and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-123 Mission
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Mar 13, 2008

Endeavour and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-123 Mission

ISS016-E-032596 (12 March 2008) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches the...

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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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