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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: Small Multi-Purpose Research Facility (SMiRF)
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Oct 15, 2015

Small Multi-Purpose Research Facility (SMiRF)

NASA Glenn engineer Monica Guzik in the Small Multi-Purpose Research Facility (SMiRF). The facility provides the...

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NASA image: 1300108
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Feb 27, 2013

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MULTI-PURPOSE CREW VEHICLE-TO-STAGE ADAPTER(MSA) FLIGHT HARDWARE ON CIRCUMFERENTIAL WELD TOOL, FEBRUARY 27, 2013

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NASA image: 1300106
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Feb 27, 2013

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MULTI-PURPOSE CREW VEHICLE-TO-STAGE ADAPTER(MSA) FLIGHT HARDWARE ON CIRCUMFERENTIAL WELD TOOL, FEBRUARY 27, 2013

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NASA image: 1301444
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Dec 20, 2013

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MATING OF THE MULTI-PURPOSE CREW VEHICLE STAGE ADAPTER (MSA) WITH ITS DIAPHRAGM IN BLDG. 4708. DECEMBER 20, 2014.

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NASA image: 1301440
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Dec 20, 2013

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MATING OF THE MULTI-PURPOSE CREW VEHICLE STAGE ADAPTER (MSA) WITH ITS DIAPHRAGM IN BLDG. 4708. DECEMBER 20, 2014.

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NASA image: 1301445
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Dec 20, 2013

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MATING OF THE MULTI-PURPOSE CREW VEHICLE STAGE ADAPTER (MSA) WITH ITS DIAPHRAGM IN BLDG. 4708. DECEMBER 20, 2014.

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NASA image: 1301439
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Dec 20, 2013

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MATING OF THE MULTI-PURPOSE CREW VEHICLE STAGE ADAPTER (MSA) WITH ITS DIAPHRAGM IN BLDG. 4708. DECEMBER 20, 2014.

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NASA image: 1301437
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Dec 20, 2013

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MATING OF THE MULTI-PURPOSE CREW VEHICLE STAGE ADAPTER (MSA) WITH ITS DIAPHRAGM IN BLDG. 4708. DECEMBER 20, 2014.

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NASA image: 1301438
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Dec 20, 2013

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MATING OF THE MULTI-PURPOSE CREW VEHICLE STAGE ADAPTER (MSA) WITH ITS DIAPHRAGM IN BLDG. 4708. DECEMBER 20, 2014.F

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NASA image: 1300107
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Feb 27, 2013

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MULTI-PURPOSE CREW VEHICLE-TO-STAGE ADAPTER(MSA) FLIGHT HARDWARE ON CIRCUMFERENTIAL WELD TOOL, FEBRUARY 27, 2013

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NASA image: 1301443
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Dec 20, 2013

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MATING OF THE MULTI-PURPOSE CREW VEHICLE STAGE ADAPTER (MSA) WITH ITS DIAPHRAGM IN BLDG. 4708. DECEMBER 20, 2014.

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NASA image: 1301442
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Dec 20, 2013

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MATING OF THE MULTI-PURPOSE CREW VEHICLE STAGE ADAPTER (MSA) WITH ITS DIAPHRAGM IN BLDG. 4708. DECEMBER 20, 2014.

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NASA image: 1301441
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Dec 20, 2013

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MATING OF THE MULTI-PURPOSE CREW VEHICLE STAGE ADAPTER (MSA) WITH ITS DIAPHRAGM IN BLDG. 4708. DECEMBER 20, 2014.

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Multi Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) Interior
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Nov 19, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 Multi Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) Interior

ISS018-E-009227 (18 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Donald Pettit, STS-126 mission specialist, floats in the Leonardo...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Multi Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) Interior
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Nov 19, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 Multi Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) Interior

ISS018-E-009225 (18 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Shane Kimbrough, STS-126 mission specialist, floats in the Leonardo...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jul 28, 2005

International Space Station (ISS)

Launched on July 26, 2005 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-114 was classified as Logistics Flight 1....

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jul 28, 2005

International Space Station (ISS)

Launched on July 26 2005 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-114 was classified as Logistics Flight 1....

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NASA image: Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) in the Endeavour payload bay prior to docking
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Apr 21, 2001

Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) in the Endeavour payload bay prior to docking

ISS002-E-5815 (21 April 2001) --- The Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM), built by the Italian Space...

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NASA image: MPLM Hoist
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Apr 20, 2023

MPLM Hoist

The Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM), used during the Space Shuttle Program to transfer cargo to and from the...

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NASA image: MPLM Transfer to Super Guppy
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Apr 25, 2023

MPLM Transfer to Super Guppy

The Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM), used during the Space Shuttle Program to transfer cargo to and from the...

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NASA image: MPLM Hoist
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Apr 20, 2023

MPLM Hoist

The Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM), used during the Space Shuttle Program to transfer cargo to and from the...

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NASA image: MPLM Hoist
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Apr 20, 2023

MPLM Hoist

The Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM), used during the Space Shuttle Program to transfer cargo to and from the...

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NASA image: MPLM Transfer to Super Guppy
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Apr 25, 2023

MPLM Transfer to Super Guppy

The Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM), used during the Space Shuttle Program to transfer cargo to and from the...

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NASA image: MPLM Hoist
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Apr 20, 2023

MPLM Hoist

The Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM), used during the Space Shuttle Program to transfer cargo to and from the...

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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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