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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: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
Image
Oct 1, 1980

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This illustration depicts the design features of the Hubble Space Telescope's (HST's) Support Systems Module (SSM)....

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NASA image: STS-31 Hubble Space Telescope (HST) solar array (SA) deploy aboard OV-103
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Apr 25, 1990

STS-31 Hubble Space Telescope (HST) solar array (SA) deploy aboard OV-103

During STS-31, the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is held in appendage deploy position by Discovery's, Orbiter Vehicle...

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NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope (HST) at Lockheed Facility during preflight assembly
Image
Mar 31, 1988

Hubble Space Telescope (HST) at Lockheed Facility during preflight assembly

A mechanical arm positions the axial scientific instrument (SI) module (orbital replacement unit (ORU)) just outside...

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NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope (HST) grappled by OV-103's RMS during STS-31 checkout
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Apr 25, 1990

Hubble Space Telescope (HST) grappled by OV-103's RMS during STS-31 checkout

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST), grappled by Discovery's, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103's, remote manipulator system...

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NASA image: STS-31 Hubble Space Telescope (HST) solar array panel deploy aboard OV-103
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Apr 25, 1990

STS-31 Hubble Space Telescope (HST) solar array panel deploy aboard OV-103

Held in appendage deploy position by Discovery's, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103's, remote manipulator system (RMS), the...

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NASA image: STS-31 pre-deployment checkout of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) on OV-103
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Apr 25, 1990

STS-31 pre-deployment checkout of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) on OV-103

During STS-31 checkout, the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is held in a pre-deployment position by Discovery's,...

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NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope (HST) above OV-103's PLB during STS-31 deployment
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Apr 25, 1990

Hubble Space Telescope (HST) above OV-103's PLB during STS-31 deployment

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is raised above the payload bay (PLB) in low hover position during STS-31 checkout...

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NASA image: STS-31 pre-deployment checkout of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) on OV-103
Image
Apr 25, 1990

STS-31 pre-deployment checkout of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) on OV-103

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST), grappled by Discovery's, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103's, remote manipulator system...

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NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope (HST) high gain antenna (HGA) deployment during STS-31
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Apr 25, 1990

Hubble Space Telescope (HST) high gain antenna (HGA) deployment during STS-31

Held in appendage deploy position, the Hubble Space Telescope's (HST's) high gain antenna (HGA) has been released...

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NASA image: STS-31 pre-deployment checkout of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) on OV-103
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Apr 25, 1990

STS-31 pre-deployment checkout of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) on OV-103

View taken through overhead window W7 aboard Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, shows the Hubble Space Telescope...

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NASA image: STS-31 Hubble Space Telescope (HST) pre-deployment procedures aboard OV-103
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Apr 24, 1990

STS-31 Hubble Space Telescope (HST) pre-deployment procedures aboard OV-103

During STS-31, the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) grappled by the remote manipulator system (RMS) end effector is held...

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NASA image: STS-31 MS McCandless and MS Sullivan during JSC WETF underwater simulation
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Mar 5, 1990

STS-31 MS McCandless and MS Sullivan during JSC WETF underwater simulation

This overall view shows STS-31 Mission Specialist (MS) Bruce McCandless II (left) and MS Kathryn D. Sullivan making...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
Image
Aug 10, 1983

Around Marshall

One of the main components of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is the Solar Array Drive Electronics (SADE) system....

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NASA image: Around Marshall
Image
Aug 10, 1983

Around Marshall

One of the main components of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is the Solar Array Drive Electronics (SADE) system....

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
Image
Jan 1, 1986

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This is an artist's concept of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). The HST is the product of a partnership between...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
Image
Jan 1, 1980

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This artist's concept depicts the Hubble Space Telescope after being released into orbit, with the high gain...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
Image
Jan 1, 1989

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This illustration depicts a side view of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). The HST is the product of a partnership...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
Image
Apr 1, 1985

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This image illustrates the overall Hubble Space Telescope (HST) configuration. The HST is the product of a...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
Image
Jan 1, 1980

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This artist's concept depicts the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) being positioned for release from the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
Image
Jan 1, 1980

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This artist's concept depicts the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) being raised to a vertical position in the cargo bay...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
Image
Jan 1, 1980

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This illustration shows the Hubble Space Telescope's (HST's) major configuration elements. The spacecraft has three...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
Image
Jan 1, 1983

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This is a photograph of a 1/15 scale model of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). The HST is the product of a...

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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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