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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-2012-1273
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Feb 8, 2012

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

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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) away from the flatbed of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4582
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Aug 7, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building High Bay 3, a crane moves the Ares...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3281
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May 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1708
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Feb 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the extended duration orbiter lab, or EDO, of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0879
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Jul 6, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, workers check the placement of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4970
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Jun 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Astrotech's Hazardous Processing Facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians use an...

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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-2010-4979
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Oct 4, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7387
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Oct 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield Move
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Oct 23, 2017

Orion Heat Shield Move

A crane attached to the Orion heat shield for Artemis I moves it toward the thermal chamber in the Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3772
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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: Orion EM-1 Crew Module Structural Test Article Move to Birdcage
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Nov 16, 2016

Orion EM-1 Crew Module Structural Test Article Move to Birdcage

Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Lockheed...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2722
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Apr 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2431
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Mar 29, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an overhead crane...

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NASA image: LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation
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Jul 12, 2018

LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation

A crane is used to lower the first of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals for installation on the 0-level deck of the...

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NASA image: Psyche Solar Array Unboxing
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Jul 18, 2023

Psyche Solar Array Unboxing

A NASA team assists as a crane is used to move the twin solar arrays for the agency’s Psyche spacecraft along the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3856
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Dec 1, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the giant crane moves equipment...

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NASA image: NG-20 Cygnus Pressurized Cargo Module Arrival
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Aug 2, 2023

NG-20 Cygnus Pressurized Cargo Module Arrival

The Cygnus pressurized cargo module for Northrop Grumman’s 20th commercial resupply mission is lowered by crane in...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0522
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Mar 6, 2001

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane is lowered toward the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module...

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NASA image: GOES-S Atlas V First SRB Mate to Booster
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Feb 1, 2018

GOES-S Atlas V First SRB Mate to Booster

A crane lifts a solid rocket booster (SRB) for mating to a United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage in the...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0243
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Feb 2, 2001

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At the Shuttle Landing Facility, workers watch as cranes lower the Italian Space Agency’s Multi-Purpose Logistics...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0028
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Jan 12, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At SPACEHAB, in Cape Canaveral, looking over the Russian crane, Strela, are STS-101...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2440
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Nov 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With its crane still attached, the orbiter Discovery is settled into place behind 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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