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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.

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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: Morpheus Campaign 5, Free Flight #15
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Dec 11, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 5, Free Flight #15

NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is prepared for transport to the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2294
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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view, from the east looking toward the west, shows the entire Launch Pad 39B area...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3671
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Nov 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the orbiter access arm and White...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6295
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Aug 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Backdropped by the Atlantic Ocean and surrounded by its four-tower lightning protection...

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NASA image: Preparations of Launch of Campaign 5, Free Flight 15 Morpheus
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Dec 10, 2014

Preparations of Launch of Campaign 5, Free Flight 15 Morpheus

NASA Project Morpheus prototype lander and support equipment are being transported to the north end of the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4803
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Dec 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and controllers in a mobile control room prepare for flight number 15 of NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0351
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Feb 18, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Getting ready for the STS-123 mission, space shuttle Endeavour, atop the well-lighted...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2285
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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view shows construction progress at Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2772
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Apr 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Space shuttle Atlantis atop the mobile launcher platform straddles the flame trench on...

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NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 5, Free Flight #15
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Dec 11, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 5, Free Flight #15

Engineers and technicians prepare NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander for free flight test number 15 at the...

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NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 5, Free Flight #15
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Dec 11, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 5, Free Flight #15

Engineers and technicians prepare the launch pad for NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander at the north end of...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2284
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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view shows construction progress at Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2287
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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view shows Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. A new elevator...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2042
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Mar 3, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery rolls into place over the flame trench on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-98PC-1106
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Sep 21, 1998

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At the end of its 6-hour, 4.2-mile circular trek from the Vehicle Assembly Building (background), the STS-95 Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6296
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Aug 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Backdropped by the Atlantic Ocean and surrounded by its four-tower lightning protection...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0637
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Jun 7, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Columbia sits on Launch Pad 39B in preparation for the launch of STS-93....

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2619
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May 20, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A crawler-transporter nears the Mobile Launcher Platform-2, or MLP-2, positioned over the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4807
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Dec 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians prepare NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander for free flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2292
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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view, from the west looking toward the east, shows the entire Launch Pad 39B area...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3072
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Jun 30, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket carrying NASA's Orbiting Carbon...

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NASA image: Preparations of Launch of Campaign 5, Free Flight 15 Morpheus
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Dec 10, 2014

Preparations of Launch of Campaign 5, Free Flight 15 Morpheus

NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is being transported to the north end of the Shuttle Landing Facility for...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4799
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Dec 10, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is being transported to the north end of the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4798
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Dec 10, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is being transported from a hangar at the Shuttle...

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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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