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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-2009-3247
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May 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4997
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Oct 6, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers monitor...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2980
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Apr 22, 2011

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

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3237
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Apr 28, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --In Space Systems International's Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: OA-7 Service Module Lift to Stand
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Feb 2, 2017

OA-7 Service Module Lift to Stand

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Engineers and technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3878
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Mar 9, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- With the aid of an overhead crane workers lift one of three United Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4576
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Aug 7, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building, a crane is attached to the Ares I-X...

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Nov 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Suspended by a crane in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0651
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Mar 26, 2001

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An overhead crane lowers the cylindrical canister toward the Mars Odyssey orbiter below it. The canister will...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B Spacecraft Mated to Work Stand at Astrotech, VSFB
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Sep 25, 2025

Sentinel-6B Spacecraft Mated to Work Stand at Astrotech, VSFB

Technicians use a crane to lift the Sentinel-6B spacecraft and attach it to a work stand to conduct prelaunch...

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Apr 13, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A, workers wait to begin replace Shuttle Atlantis' Power Drive Unit...

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Nov 17, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- KSC workers watch as an overhead crane in the high bay of the Space Station Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4603
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Aug 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building's High Bay 3, a crane lowers the Ares I-X Super Stack 4...

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NASA image: Artemis II Spider Install on SLS Core Stage
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Oct 25, 2024

Artemis II Spider Install on SLS Core Stage

Teams with Exploration Ground Systems prepare to attach a cover, called a “spider” to the top of the SLS (Space...

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NASA image: KSC01PD1862
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Dec 20, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vertical Processing Facility, workers watch while an overhead crane lifts the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3597
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Jun 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Technicians use a crane to position the Orion crew module on a workstand in the Operations...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4754
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Jun 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers using an overhead crane guide a...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V Boattail Transport, Lift & Mate
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Mar 8, 2018

InSight Atlas V Boattail Transport, Lift & Mate

At Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a boattail fairing is lifted by a crane for...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4746
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Jun 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers using an overhead crane lift a solid...

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NASA image: Orion lift and Integration to Artemis II
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Oct 18, 2025

Orion lift and Integration to Artemis II

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems team use a crane to lift and secure NASA’s Orion spacecraft on...

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NASA image: Orion Service Module Umbilical (OSMU) Installation
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Mar 16, 2017

Orion Service Module Umbilical (OSMU) Installation

A crane and rigging are used to lift the Orion Service Module Umbilical (OSMU) high up for installation on the...

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Oct 3, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Space Station Processing Facility, technicians use an overhead crane to...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1349
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Feb 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is...

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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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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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