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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: Satellite deployment during STS-5
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Nov 17, 1982

Satellite deployment during STS-5

STS005-38-943 (17 Nov. 1982) --- The Satellite Business Systems (SBS-3) satellte is deployed from its protective...

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Jul 23, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A crane is attached to the Integrated Cargo Carrier in the Space Station Processing...

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Jul 23, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- An overhead crane in the Space Station Processing Facility moves the Integrated Cargo...

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Jul 23, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- An overhead crane in the Space Station Processing Facility lifts the Integrated Cargo...

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Jul 23, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Integrated Cargo Carrier is lowered into the payload canister in front of the...

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May 24, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers at Launch Pad 39A check the fittings on the payload bay of Endeavour before...

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Oct 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On a platform in Endeavour's payload bay, STS-113 Commander James Wetherbee (left)...

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Oct 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From a platform in Endeavour's payload bay, STS-113 Mission Specialist John Herrington...

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Oct 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From a platform in Endeavour's payload bay, STS-113 Mission Specialist John Herrington...

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Oct 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The payload on mission STS-113 rests inside Space Shuttle Endeavour's payload bay prior...

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Nov 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Under a darkening, cloud-covered sky, the payload canister transporter carries its...

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Nov 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Installed on a transporter, the payload canister moves out of the Vertical Processing...

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Nov 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister transporter carries its cargo very slowly along the road to...

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Nov 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Lamps spotlight the payload canister transporter as it slowly carries its cargo past...

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Nov 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister transporter and canister approach the rotating service structure...

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Nov 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister transporter and canister arrive at the gate to Launch Pad 39B....

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Oct 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Endeavour's payload bay doors begin to close around the payload in...

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Mar 19, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload canister containing...

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Mar 19, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Dawn over Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida finds the payload canister...

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Mar 19, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparations are under way to...

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Mar 19, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload canister containing the multi-purpose...

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Mar 19, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload canister containing the multi-purpose...

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Oct 2, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-92 Pilot Pamela Ann Melroy (left) and Commander Brian Duffy pose for a photo...

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Oct 2, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Space Shuttle Discovery’s payload bay, STS-92 Mission Specialist Michael E....

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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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