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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: JLP and Node 2 during Joint Operations
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Mar 19, 2008

JLP and Node 2 during Joint Operations

S123-E-007278 (19 March 2008) --- Various components of the International Space Station are photographed by a...

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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-008716 (2 June 2008) --- As seen through a window on the International Space Station, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00039
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May 31, 2008

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Liftoff_ Discovery roars off the launch pad and soars through the clouds for its date with the International Space...

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NASA image: STS-124 crew on-orbit portrait
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Jun 9, 2008

STS-124 crew on-orbit portrait

S124-E-007941 (9 June 2008) --- STS-124 crewmembers pose for a portrait following a joint news conference with the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1026
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May 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a bench review in the Space Station Processing Facility, astronauts get a close...

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NASA image: Endeavour during Expedition 16/STS-123 EVA 3
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Mar 18, 2008

Endeavour during Expedition 16/STS-123 EVA 3

ISS016-E-032993 (18 March 2008) --- Space Shuttle Endeavour, docked to the Pressurized Mating Adapter (PMA-2) on the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1050
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May 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From an upper level of the Fixed Service Structure on Launch Pad 39A, STS-114 Mission...

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NASA image: jsc2011e029164
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Mar 26, 2011

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JSC2011-E-029164 (26 March 2011) --- In the HTV mission control room at the Tsukuba Space Center in Japan, some...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00034
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May 31, 2008

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Allard Beutel, NASA news chief at Kennedy Space Center, begins live coverage of the Discovery launch. The STS-124...

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NASA image: JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi removes research hardware attached to the airlock slide table
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Jul 4, 2025

JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi removes research hardware attached to the airlock slide table

iss073e0383933 (July 4, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 73 Commander...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0406
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Mar 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi waves before departing KSC in a T-38 jet...

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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: Rack installation in the JPM
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Jun 4, 2008

Rack installation in the JPM

S124-E-006275 (4 June 2008) --- Astronaut Mark Kelly and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Akihiko...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1052
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May 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-114 crew poses on an upper level of Launch Pad 39A during their tour. From...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0387
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Mar 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the SRB Assembly and Refurbishment Facility, STS-114 Mission Specialist Soichi...

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NASA image: DomeGene Experiment at Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF) in JPM
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Mar 18, 2009

DomeGene Experiment at Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF) in JPM

ISS018-E-040986 (18 March 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 18...

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NASA image: STS-131 & Expedition 22 crew during ISS/STS Emergency Scene Training
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Sep 15, 2009

STS-131 & Expedition 22 crew during ISS/STS Emergency Scene Training

JSC2009-E-207910 (15 Sept. 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronauts Soichi Noguchi, Expedition...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00035
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May 31, 2008

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Allard Beutel, NASA news chief at Kennedy Space Center, interviews NASA astronaut Jim Dutton. The STS-124 mission is...

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NASA image: Hoshide in Destiny lab during EVA 1
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Jun 3, 2008

Hoshide in Destiny lab during EVA 1

S124-E-005916 (3 June 2008) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Akihiko Hoshide, STS-124 mission...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 23, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

The Tanegashima Space Center (TNSC) lighthouse is seen on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, Tanegashima Island, Japan. A...

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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: KSC-04pd1051
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May 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-114 crew poses on an upper level of Launch Pad 39A during their tour. From...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3641
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Jun 9, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-127 Mission Specialist Julie Payette checks...

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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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