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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: GEMINI-IV - PRELAUNCH - KSC
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Jun 3, 1965

GEMINI-IV - PRELAUNCH - KSC

S65-29648 (3 June 1965) --- View of the Gemini-Titan 4 spacecraft on Pad 19 on day of launch with erector being removed.

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NASA image: Old Dominion University's (MEESA) Lab School Students Tour Gantry
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Feb 6, 2026

Old Dominion University's (MEESA) Lab School Students Tour Gantry

Old Dominion University's (ODU) Maritime Engineering and Environmental Studies Academy (MEESA) lab school juniors,...

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NASA image: Old Dominion University's (MEESA) Lab School Students Tour Gantry
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Feb 6, 2026

Old Dominion University's (MEESA) Lab School Students Tour Gantry

Old Dominion University's (ODU) Maritime Engineering and Environmental Studies Academy (MEESA) lab school juniors,...

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NASA image: Old Dominion University's (MEESA) Lab School Students Tour Gantry
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Feb 6, 2026

Old Dominion University's (MEESA) Lab School Students Tour Gantry

Old Dominion University's (ODU) Maritime Engineering and Environmental Studies Academy (MEESA) lab school juniors,...

LaRC
NASA image: Old Dominion University's (MEESA) Lab School Students Tour Gantry
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Feb 6, 2026

Old Dominion University's (MEESA) Lab School Students Tour Gantry

Old Dominion University's (ODU) Maritime Engineering and Environmental Studies Academy (MEESA) lab school juniors,...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0630
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Mar 27, 2001

KSC-01PP-0630

At sunrise on Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers begin attaching a crane to the top of the...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0630
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Mar 27, 2001

KSC01pp0630

At sunrise on Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers begin attaching a crane to the top of the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1024
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Jun 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers attach a crane to...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1031
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Jun 19, 2002

KSC-02pd1031

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers attach a crane to...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0458
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Feb 26, 2001

KSC01pp0458

Cranes on the gantry on Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, lift the first stage of a Boeing Delta...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1815
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Aug 1, 2005

KSC-05PD-1815

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - One of the spent Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs) from the launch of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0459
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Feb 26, 2001

KSC-01PP-0459

Cranes on the gantry on Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, lift the first stage of a Boeing Delta...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0459
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Feb 26, 2001

KSC01pp0459

Cranes on the gantry on Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, lift the first stage of a Boeing Delta...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2790
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Apr 7, 2011

KSC-2011-2790

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An overhead crane lifts the first stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta II launch vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1816
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Aug 1, 2005

KSC-05PD-1816

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in Hangar AF at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station take a look at one of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2788
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Apr 7, 2011

KSC-2011-2788

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers prepare a crane to lift the first stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta II launch...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0458
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Feb 26, 2001

KSC-01PP-0458

Cranes on the gantry on Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, lift the first stage of a Boeing Delta...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1726
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Nov 21, 1997

KSC-97PC1726

A spent solid rocket booster (SRB) from the STS-87 launch on Nov. 19 is lifted in a hoisting slip in the Hangar AF...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2789
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Apr 7, 2011

KSC-2011-2789

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers prepare a crane to lift the first stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta II launch...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-2015
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Jun 21, 2005

KSC-05PD-2015

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a hoist and...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1789
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Jul 27, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The solid rocket booster recovery ship Freedom Star makes its way through Port...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1728
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Nov 21, 1997

KSC-97PC1728

A spent solid rocket booster (SRB) from the STS-87 launch on Nov. 19 is lifted in a hoisting slip in the Hangar AF...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1787
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Jul 27, 2005

KSC-05PD-1787

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The solid rocket booster recovery ship Freedom Star enters Port Canaveral with a spent...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1788
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Jul 27, 2005

KSC-05PD-1788

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The solid rocket booster recovery ship Freedom Star travels through Port Canaveral with...

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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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