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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: Servicing Mission 4: Atlantis Cargo Bay Carrier Fly-Over
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May 19, 2008

Servicing Mission 4: Atlantis Cargo Bay Carrier Fly-Over

A tour of Atlantis's cargo bay as configured for Hubble Servicing Mission 4. The tour starts at the airlock, moves...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

The USMP mission series pioneered sophisticated telescience technology to control experiments in the open cargo bay...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

The USMP mission series pioneered sophisticated telescience technology to control experiments in the open cargo bay...

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NASA image: Shuttle Atlantis with HST From Out of the Sun
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May 19, 2008

Shuttle Atlantis with HST From Out of the Sun

An animation of space shuttle Atlantis in orbit as it comes out of the Sun's glare. The camera passes over the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0924
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May 23, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From inside the payload changeout room on the rotating service structure on Launch Pad...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Mar 24, 1992

Spacelab

Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-45) onboard photo of open cargo bay with the forward portion of the Atmospheric...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 22, 1996

Microgravity

Onboard photo of space shuttle Columbia's (STS-75) open cargo bay carrying the United States Microgravity Payload-3...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Dec 4, 1993

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST), backdropped over Madagascar, is berthed in Endeavour's cargo bay following its...

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NASA image: View of the Payload Flight Test Article (PFTA) installed in cargo bay
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Aug 25, 1983

View of the Payload Flight Test Article (PFTA) installed in cargo bay

View of the Payload Flight Test Article (PFTA) installed into Challenger's cargo bay in the Payload Changeout Room...

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NASA image: MSFC-1700817
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Jul 10, 2017

MSFC-1700817

NASA's Super Guppie arrives at Redstone Arsenal airfield to transport the Orion stage adapter to Denver Colorado for...

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NASA image: Raffaello MPLM stowed in the Shuttle Atlantis Cargo Bay
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Jul 18, 2011

Raffaello MPLM stowed in the Shuttle Atlantis Cargo Bay

ISS028-E-017435 (18 July 2011) --- The space shuttle Atlantis' cargo bay now holds the Raffaello multi-purpose...

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NASA image: Raffaello MPLM stowed in the Shuttle Atlantis Cargo Bay
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Jul 18, 2011

Raffaello MPLM stowed in the Shuttle Atlantis Cargo Bay

ISS028-E-017434 (18 July 2011) --- The space shuttle Atlantis' cargo bay now holds the Raffaello multi-purpose...

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NASA image: STS-59 Endeavour's aft cargo bay in orbit
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Apr 10, 1994

STS-59 Endeavour's aft cargo bay in orbit

STS059-50-011 (9-20 April 94) --- A greenish appearing aurora forms the backdrop for this 35mm scene of the Earth...

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NASA image: Model showing OSTA-3 and other payloads in the shuttle orbiter cargo bay
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Dec 7, 1983

Model showing OSTA-3 and other payloads in the shuttle orbiter cargo bay

Model showing OSTA-3 and other payloads in the open shuttle orbiter cargo bay.

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0927
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May 23, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From inside the payload changeout room on the rotating service structure on Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0925
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May 23, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From inside the payload changeout room on the rotating service structure on Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0926
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May 23, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From inside the payload changeout room on the rotating service structure on Launch Pad...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Oct 26, 2007

International Space Station (ISS)

Back dropped by Earth's horizon and the blackness of space, the Italian-built U.S. Node 2, Harmony, is featured in...

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Jun 10, 2007

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This nadir view of the STS-117 mission Space Shuttle Atlantis, taken by the Expedition 15 crew aboard the...

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NASA image: MSFC-1700837
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Jul 10, 2017

MSFC-1700837

The Orion stage adapter is being placed inside the cargo bay of NASA's Super Guppie aircraft before being flown to...

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NASA image: MSFC-1700839
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Jul 10, 2017

MSFC-1700839

The Orion stage adapter is being placed inside the cargo bay of NASA's Super Guppie aircraft before being flown to...

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NASA image: MSFC-1700840
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Jul 10, 2017

MSFC-1700840

The Orion stage adapter shown inside the cargo bay of NASA's Super Guppie aircraft prior to being flown to Denver,...

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NASA image: MSFC-1700838
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Jul 10, 2017

MSFC-1700838

The Orion stage adapter is being placed inside the cargo bay of NASA's Super Guppie aircraft before being flown to...

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NASA image: STS-64 Discovery's cargo bay in-flight
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Sep 18, 1994

STS-64 Discovery's cargo bay in-flight

STS064-90-031 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- Backdropped against the darkness of space beneath Earth's horizon 130 nautical...

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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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