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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: Enceladus the Storyteller
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Mar 9, 2006

Enceladus the Storyteller

A masterpiece of deep time and wrenching gravity, the tortured surface of Saturn moon Enceladus and its fascinating...

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NASA image: STS-61 crew participates in HST optical correction training at MSFC
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Jun 15, 1993

STS-61 crew participates in HST optical correction training at MSFC

Astronaut Thomas D. Akers uses a power wrench to deploy one of the tools on the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) during...

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NASA image: Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor  at Air and Space Museum
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Jun 27, 2018

Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor at Air and Space Museum

Future Engineers "Two for the Crew" competition winner, Ansel Austin, speaks about his Trillium Tool, a type of...

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NASA image: iss042e046048
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Dec 16, 2014

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iss042e046048 (12/16/14) --- NASA Astronaut Barry (Butch) Wilmore holds a 3-D printed ratchet wrench from the new...

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NASA image: iss042e046041
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Dec 16, 2014

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iss042e046041 (12/16/14) --- NASA Astronaut Barry (Butch) Wilmore holds a 3-D printed ratchet wrench and plate from...

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NASA image: GSFC_20230214_RL_008252
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Feb 14, 2023

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Seth Aulton, a mechanical engineering and integration technician, installs part of the Propellant Transfer System...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  In KSC's Vertical Processing Facility, Louise Kleba of the Vehicle Integration Test Team (VITT) and engineer Devin Tailor of Goddard Space Flight Center examine the Pistol Grip Tool (PGT), which was designed for use by astronauts during spacewalks.  The PGT is a self-contained, micro-processor controlled, battery-powered tool.  It also can be used as a nonpowered ratchet wrench.  The experiences of the astronauts on the first Hubble Space Telescope (HST) servicing mission led to recommendations for this smaller, more efficient tool for precision work during spacewalks.  The PGT will be used on the second HST servicing mission, STS-82.  Liftoff aboard Discovery is scheduled Feb. 11.
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Jan 22, 1997

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In KSC's Vertical Processing Facility, Louise Kleba of the Vehicle Integration Test Team (VITT) and engineer Devin Tailor of Goddard Space Flight Center examine the Pistol Grip Tool (PGT), which was designed for use by astronauts during spacewalks. The PGT is a self-contained, micro-processor controlled, battery-powered tool. It also can be used as a nonpowered ratchet wrench. The experiences of the astronauts on the first Hubble Space Telescope (HST) servicing mission led to recommendations for this smaller, more efficient tool for precision work during spacewalks. The PGT will be used on the second HST servicing mission, STS-82. Liftoff aboard Discovery is scheduled Feb. 11.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In KSC's Vertical Processing Facility, Louise Kleba of the Vehicle Integration Test...

NASA image: Perrin smiles through the visor of his EVA helmet while working beside the MBS during STS-111 EVA 2
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Jun 11, 2002

Perrin smiles through the visor of his EVA helmet while working beside the MBS during STS-111 EVA 2

STS111-307-017 (11 June 2002) --- Astronaut Philippe Perrin, STS-111 mission specialist representing CNES, the...

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NASA image: Perrin works at the MBS on the S0 (S-zero) truss during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 2
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Jun 10, 2002

Perrin works at the MBS on the S0 (S-zero) truss during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 2

STS111-E-5172 (11 June 2002) --- Astronaut Philippe Perrin, mission specialist representing CNES, the French Space...

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NASA image: STS-54 MS Runco and MS Harbaugh participate in briefing at JSC's WETF
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Jun 30, 1992

STS-54 MS Runco and MS Harbaugh participate in briefing at JSC's WETF

STS-54 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, Mission Specialist 1 (MS1) Mario Runco, Jr (right) and MS2 Gregory J....

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NASA image: Perrin works at the MBS on the S0 (S-zero) truss during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 2
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Jun 10, 2002

Perrin works at the MBS on the S0 (S-zero) truss during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 2

STS111-E-5174 (11 June 2002) --- Astronaut Philippe Perrin, mission specialist representing CNES, the French Space...

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NASA image: Perrin works at the MBS on the S0 (S-zero) truss during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 2
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Jun 10, 2002

Perrin works at the MBS on the S0 (S-zero) truss during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 2

STS111-E-5171 (11 June 2002) --- Astronaut Philippe Perrin, mission specialist representing CNES, the French Space...

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NASA image: Perrin works at the MBS on the S0 (S-zero) truss during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 2
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Jun 10, 2002

Perrin works at the MBS on the S0 (S-zero) truss during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 2

STS111-E-5173 (11 June 2002) --- Astronaut Philippe Perrin, mission specialist representing CNES, the French Space...

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NASA image: GSFC_20230719_OSAM1_006753
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Jul 19, 2023

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Mechanical engineering and integration technician Ivan Pratt installs brackets onto the static load testing platform...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1019
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Sep 2, 1998

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During the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) in the payload bay of Discovery, STS-95 Mission Specialist Pedro...

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NASA image: Chang-Diaz and Perrin work at the MBS on the S0 (S-zero) truss during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 2
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Jun 10, 2002

Chang-Diaz and Perrin work at the MBS on the S0 (S-zero) truss during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 2

STS111-E-5164 (11 June 2002) --- Astronauts Franklin R. Chang-Diaz (left) and Philippe Perrin, both STS-111 mission...

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NASA image: Chang-Diaz and Perrin work at the MBS on the S0 (S-zero) truss during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 2
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Jun 10, 2002

Chang-Diaz and Perrin work at the MBS on the S0 (S-zero) truss during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 2

STS111-E-5165 (11 June 2002) --- Astronauts Franklin R. Chang-Diaz (left) and Philippe Perrin, both STS-111 mission...

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NASA image: Chang-Diaz and Perrin work at the MBS on the S0 (S-zero) truss during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 2
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Jun 10, 2002

Chang-Diaz and Perrin work at the MBS on the S0 (S-zero) truss during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 2

STS111-E-5163 (11 June 2002) --- Astronauts Franklin R. Chang-Diaz (center frame) and Philippe Perrin (partially...

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NASA image: Chang-Diaz and Perrin work at the MBS on the S0 (S-zero) truss during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 2
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Jun 10, 2002

Chang-Diaz and Perrin work at the MBS on the S0 (S-zero) truss during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 2

STS111-E-5162 (11 June 2002) --- Astronauts Franklin R. Chang-Diaz (center frame) and Philippe Perrin, both STS-111...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5556
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Sep 20, 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-08pd0767
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Mar 20, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Astrotech payload processing facility, General Dynamics technicians use a socket...

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NASA image: Crawler Engine Maintenance CT-2
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Mar 26, 2019

Crawler Engine Maintenance CT-2

Pat Brown, a mechanical technician with Jacobs, has wrenches, pliers and other tools at the ready as he performs...

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NASA image: Astronauts Gardner and Allen during loading of Palapa B-2 in payload bay
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Nov 12, 1984

Astronauts Gardner and Allen during loading of Palapa B-2 in payload bay

51A-41-058 (12 November 1984) --- Astronaut Joseph P. Allen IV appears to be lifting weights. Astronaut Dale A....

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NASA image: KSC-98pc749
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Jun 12, 1998

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NASA Administrator Dan Goldin congratulates Phase I Shuttle/Mir Program Manager Frank Culbertson on the successful...

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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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