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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-07pd2554
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Sep 24, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, space shuttle Discovery is lowered into high bay...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5681
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Oct 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lowers a space shuttle-era work platform...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5672
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Oct 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Jim Bolton, head of operations in the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2552
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Sep 24, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, space shuttle Discovery is lifted into the upper...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2558
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Sep 24, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, space shuttle Discovery is lowered next to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5678
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Oct 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lowers a space shuttle-era work platform...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2539
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Sep 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On its transporter, Space shuttle Discovery rolls to the Vehicle Assembly Building, at...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2556
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Sep 24, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, space shuttle Discovery is lowered closer to the...

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NASA image: Artemis I WDR Pre-Rollout Activities - Platforms Retracted
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Mar 11, 2022

Artemis I WDR Pre-Rollout Activities - Platforms Retracted

In this view looking up inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on March 11,...

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NASA image: Artemis I WDR Pre-Rollout Activities - Platforms Retracted and C
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Mar 14, 2022

Artemis I WDR Pre-Rollout Activities - Platforms Retracted and C

In this view looking down inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on March...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5675
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Oct 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lowers a space shuttle-era work platform...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5674
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Oct 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lifts a space shuttle-era work platform...

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NASA image: Artemis I WDR, Pre-Rollout Activities - Platforms Retracted
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Mar 10, 2022

Artemis I WDR, Pre-Rollout Activities - Platforms Retracted

In this view looking up inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on March 10,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2557
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Sep 24, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, space shuttle Discovery is lowered next to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5680
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Oct 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lowers a space shuttle-era work platform...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5679
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Oct 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lowers a space shuttle-era work platform...

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NASA image: NASA astronauts Don Pettit and Nichole Ayers work on the NanoRacks External Platform
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA astronauts Don Pettit and Nichole Ayers work on the NanoRacks External Platform

iss072e861721 (March 28, 2025) --- NASA astronauts Nichole Ayers and Don Pettit, both Expedition 72 Flight...

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NASA image: NASA astronauts Don Pettit and Nichole Ayers work on the NanoRacks External Platform
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA astronauts Don Pettit and Nichole Ayers work on the NanoRacks External Platform

iss072e861726 (March 28, 2025) --- NASA astronauts Don Pettit and Nichole Ayers, both Expedition 72 Flight...

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NASA image: Core Stage Engine Platform Installation on Mobile Launcher
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Jun 18, 2019

Core Stage Engine Platform Installation on Mobile Launcher

Jacobs TOSC workers prepare for the lift of the engine service platform that will provide access to the core stage...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2634
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Sep 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Access platforms at Launch Pad 39A are moved into position against Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Core Stage Engine Platform Installation on Mobile Launcher
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Jun 18, 2019

Core Stage Engine Platform Installation on Mobile Launcher

Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the engine service platform that...

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NASA image: Core Stage Engine Platform Installation on Mobile Launcher
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Jun 18, 2019

Core Stage Engine Platform Installation on Mobile Launcher

Workers with Bragg Crane and Rigging prepare for the lift of the engine service platform that will provide access to...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2627
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Sep 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The crawler transporter, moving Space Shuttle Discovery atop its mobile launch...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2625
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Sep 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A crawler transporter moves Space Shuttle Discovery, secured atop a mobile launch...

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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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