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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: Shuttle Bay doors opened in OPF
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Jan 4, 2007

Shuttle Bay doors opened in OPF

Endeavour's payload bay is open for payload configuration work in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2. The orbiter is...

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NASA image: Shuttle Bay doors opened in OPF
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Jan 4, 2007

Shuttle Bay doors opened in OPF

Endeavour's payload bay is open for payload configuration work in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2. The orbiter is...

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NASA image: Shuttle Bay doors opened in OPF
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Jan 4, 2007

Shuttle Bay doors opened in OPF

Endeavour's payload bay is open for payload configuration work in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2. The orbiter is...

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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: 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: ASTRO-2 payload in Space Shuttle Endeavour's cargo bay
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Mar 17, 1995

ASTRO-2 payload in Space Shuttle Endeavour's cargo bay

STS067-371-028 (2-18 March 1995) --- This 35mm lunar-illuminated scene of the Astro-2 payload in the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: ATLAS-3 payload in the payload bay of STS-66 shuttle Atlantis in orbit
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Nov 14, 1994

ATLAS-3 payload in the payload bay of STS-66 shuttle Atlantis in orbit

STS066-129-005 (3-14 Nov 1994) --- Clouds over the Atlantic Ocean serve as the backdrop for this 70mm scene of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3425
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Jun 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, one of space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3423
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Jun 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, one of space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3427
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Jun 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, one of space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3424
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Jun 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, one of space...

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NASA image: Payload Bay on the Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Jul 16, 2009

Payload Bay on the Space Shuttle Endeavour

S127-E-006238 (16 July 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the Japanese Experiment Module's Exposed...

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NASA image: Payload Bay on STS-116 Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 10, 2006

Payload Bay on STS-116 Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05208 (10 Dec. 2006) --- As seen through windows on the aft flight deck of Space Shuttle Discovery, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3420
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Jun 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3422
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Jun 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3429
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Jun 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3421
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Jun 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3426
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Jun 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3419
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Jun 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3428
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Jun 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: View of the Shuttle Endeavour Payload Bay
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May 17, 2011

View of the Shuttle Endeavour Payload Bay

S134-E-006505 (17 May 2011) --- The Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS), pictured on the second flight day of STS-134,...

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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: Payload Bay on STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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May 25, 2010

Payload Bay on STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis

S132-E-012709 (25 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis’ vertical stabilizer, orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods,...

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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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