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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: KSC-08pd2719
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Sep 19, 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: KSC-2013-2235
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May 1, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane places a nose cone to top out one of a pair of replica space shuttle solid rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1242
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Jun 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, workers attach the 175-ton...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2234
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May 1, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane places a nose cone to top out one of a pair of replica space shuttle solid rocket...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Demate
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May 12, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Demate

A set of cranes and wind restraints constructed to remove space shuttle Enterprise from atop NASA's 747 Shuttle...

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NASA image: Artemis II Stacking - Booster Segment Prep for Lift Ops
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Nov 19, 2024

Artemis II Stacking - Booster Segment Prep for Lift Ops

Engineers and technicians with the Exploration Ground Systems Program attach an overhead crane to the left aft...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0430
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Apr 23, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Discovery stands ready for rollout...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3003
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Oct 25, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A large crawler crane moves past the Vehicle Assembly Building on its way to Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3812
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Nov 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a giant crane is under...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2230
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May 1, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane lifts a nose cone to top out one of a pair of replica space shuttle solid rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2233
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May 1, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane lifts a nose cone to top out one of a pair of replica space shuttle solid rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4114
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Dec 22, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a load test is conducted on a...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3002
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Oct 25, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A large crawler crane begins moving away from the turn basin at the Launch Complex 39...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
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Sep 13, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

Recovery team members retrieve a test version of Orion from the Pacific Ocean using a crane on the Navy's USS Salvor...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0436
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Apr 26, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Against the backdrop of a clear blue sky and the bluer Atlantic Ocean, the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3000
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Oct 25, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A large crawler crane arrives at the turn basin at the Launch Complex 39 Area on...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3004
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Oct 25, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A large crawler crane travels along one of the crawlerway tracks on its way to Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis II Stacking - Booster Segment Lift
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Nov 19, 2024

Artemis II Stacking - Booster Segment Lift

Down the transfer aisle from the Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) core stage, an overhead crane hoists the left...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1805
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Jul 28, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An overhead crane is lowered onto the encapsulated Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO)....

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NASA image: Artemis II Stacking - Booster Segment Prep for Lift Ops
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Nov 19, 2024

Artemis II Stacking - Booster Segment Prep for Lift Ops

Down the transfer aisle from the Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) core stage, engineers and technicians with the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3813
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Nov 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a giant crane (at right) is...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3811
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Nov 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a giant crane is under...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3001
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Oct 25, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A large crawler crane begins moving away from the turn basin at the Launch Complex 39...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3005
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Oct 25, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A large crawler crane traveling long one of the crawlerway tracks makes the turn...

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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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