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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-2012-2493
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Apr 19, 2012

KSC-2012-2493

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

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0249
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Feb 8, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Oct 12, 1999

Benefit from NASA

Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) has developed a specially-designed nut, called the Quick-Connect Nut, for quick...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0360
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Mar 17, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), the orbiter Atlantis...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4385
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Jun 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers use an overhead crane to lift the...

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

LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation

Construction workers with JP Donovan monitor operations as a crane is used to lower the first of two Tail Service...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1906
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Mar 28, 2012

KSC-2012-1906

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

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NASA image: Orion Service Module Umbilical (OSMU) Lift & Preparation for Ins
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Mar 13, 2017

Orion Service Module Umbilical (OSMU) Lift & Preparation for Ins

A crane lifts the bracket for the Orion Service Module Umbilical (OSMU) high up for installation on the mobile...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8296
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Dec 14, 2011

KSC-2011-8296

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

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NASA image: Orion return to Fast Cell
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Mar 21, 2025

Orion return to Fast Cell

A crane returns NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft to the Final Assembly and System Testing (FAST) cell inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6450
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Aug 10, 2011

KSC-2011-6450

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 (OPF-2) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: OA-7 Atlas V Centaur Stage Lift and Mate to Booster
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Feb 23, 2017

OA-7 Atlas V Centaur Stage Lift and Mate to Booster

Technicians with United Launch Alliance (ULA) assist as a crane lifts the Centaur upper stage of the ULA Atlas V...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1654
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Jul 24, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, workers are securing the sling...

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NASA image: IMAP Rideshares Processing
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Jul 25, 2025

IMAP Rideshares Processing

Technicians use a crane to lift the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Follow...

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NASA image: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 5, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

An worker prepares to attached a crane hook onto a sensor-laden buoy so that it may be loaded onboard the Woods Hole...

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NASA image: Platform C Installation
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Oct 19, 2016

Platform C Installation

A heavy-lift crane lowers the first half of the C-level work platforms, C south, for NASA’s Space Launch System...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2273
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Apr 22, 2014

KSC-2014-2273

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Modifications continue on the Mobile Launcher, or ML, at the Mobile Launcher Park Site at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1276
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Feb 8, 2012

KSC-2012-1276

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

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1014
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Aug 5, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A crane is attached to the Raffaello, the second Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM)...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1905
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Mar 28, 2012

KSC-2012-1905

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

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NASA image: Bagging of OA-7 CYGNUS
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Feb 21, 2017

Bagging of OA-7 CYGNUS

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

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Crew Access Arm Prep for Transport to Kennedy Sp
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Oct 16, 2017

Mobile Launcher Crew Access Arm Prep for Transport to Kennedy Sp

Two heavy-lift cranes are used to lower the Orion crew access arm onto a flatbed truck at Precision Fabricating and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4014
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Jul 10, 2009

KSC-2009-4014

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., workers secure an overhead crane to the...

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NASA image: Long Exposure Photos of Mobile Launcher
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Mar 14, 2017

Long Exposure Photos of Mobile Launcher

A long-exposure view of the mobile launcher at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Cranes and rigging are being...

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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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