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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: Artemis II LVSA Stacking
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Apr 3, 2025

Artemis II LVSA Stacking

A massive crane lowers the launch vehicle stage adapter onto the SLS (Space Launch System) core stage on Thursday,...

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May 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers attach a crane to one of the Rudder Speed Brake Actuators that are being...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2494
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Apr 19, 2012

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

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NASA image: InSight Rollout to Pad
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Apr 23, 2018

InSight Rollout to Pad

At Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a crane is used to lift NASA's Interior...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4445
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Aug 4, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building's High Bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: PUNCH Satellites Lift to Work Stand fo Testing Operations
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Jan 19, 2025

PUNCH Satellites Lift to Work Stand fo Testing Operations

Technicians use an overheard crane to lift NASA’s PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3773
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May 18, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A large crane lowers to the ground a section of the dismantled rotating service structure on...

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NASA image: OA-7 Atlas V Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LVOS)
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Feb 22, 2017

OA-7 Atlas V Booster Lift to Vertical on Stand (LVOS)

A crane is use to lift the first stage of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket and move it into the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1111
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Jul 22, 1997

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Flight mechanics from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, Calif., secure the Cassini spacecraft to...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7509
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Oct 21, 2011

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

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1352
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Feb 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Just outside of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: Tail Service Mast Umbilical Arrival
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Aug 2, 2016

Tail Service Mast Umbilical Arrival

Technicians assist as a crane is used to lift the first Tail Service Mast Umbilical (TSMU) into the vertical...

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NASA image: iROSA Lift Operation
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Mar 23, 2023

iROSA Lift Operation

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians assist...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2850
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Apr 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Astrotech's payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. NASA's Juno spacecraft is...

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May 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, an overhead crane...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1728
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Feb 11, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- In the Astrotech payload processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2494
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Apr 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Rotation, Processing and Surge Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0983
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Apr 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, an overhead crane is moved toward Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2716
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Sep 18, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, an overhead crane...

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NASA image: SLS Booster Aft Exit Cone Arrival
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Nov 4, 2019

SLS Booster Aft Exit Cone Arrival

Workers assist as a crane is used to lift up the shipping container cover from the first Northrop Grumman aft exit...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0495
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Apr 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers keep watch while overhead cranes...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4300
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Jun 6, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Workers using a large crane dismantle the final sections of the rotating service structure...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1893
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Feb 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In high bay 4 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: Artemis II LVSA Stacking
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Apr 3, 2025

Artemis II LVSA Stacking

A massive crane lifts the launch vehicle stage adapter 250 feet into the air on Thursday, April 3, 2025, to prepare...

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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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