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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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Aug 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the clean room of the Payload Hazardous Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: TEST STAND 4697 CONSTRUCTION
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Jan 6, 2016

TEST STAND 4697 CONSTRUCTION

A CRANE MOVES THE FIRST STEEL TIER TO BE BOLTED INTO PLACE ON JAN. 6, FOR WELDING OF A SECOND NEW STRUCTURAL TEST...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4335
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Aug 9, 2012

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TITUSVILLE, Fla. - Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. near NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Spacecraft Mate to Atlas V
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Jul 7, 2020

Mars 2020 Spacecraft Mate to Atlas V

Preparations are underway to lift the United Launch Alliance (ULA) payload fairing with NASA’s Mars 2020...

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Nov 1, 2007

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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: KSC-2009-5925
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Oct 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, progress continues on the construction of a new...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7092
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Sep 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Under the watchful eyes of technicians at the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2125
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Apr 15, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A 20-ton crane supports the Delta II second stage for NASA's Orbiting Carbon...

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NASA image: Core State Pathfinder Training Month - Lift into High Bay 3
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Oct 16, 2019

Core State Pathfinder Training Month - Lift into High Bay 3

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

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NASA image: KSC01pp0190
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Jan 24, 2001

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In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 (SAEF 2), workers attach a crane to the Gamma Ray...

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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Suspended from an overhead crane in the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2303
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Mar 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Near Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Shuttle Launch Director Mike...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6598
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Aug 1, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At NASA’s Space Launch Complex-2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1894
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Mar 20, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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Nov 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1 at NASA Kennedy Space Center, a crane is...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1626
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Feb 12, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Space Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3432
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May 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Space Launch Complex 17B in Florida, workers using an overhead crane lower the...

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NASA image: MPLM Hoist
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Apr 20, 2023

MPLM Hoist

The Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM), used during the Space Shuttle Program to transfer cargo to and from the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1875
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Mar 20, 2012

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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: KSC-99pp0970
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Jul 21, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A crane is lowered over the payload canister with the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission...

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NASA image: GOES-T Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Feb 17, 2022

GOES-T Spacecraft Lift and Mate

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-T...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4596
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Aug 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building's High Bay 4 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1107
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Jan 17, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Stage 0 motor of the Orbital Sciences Corp. Taurus XL is hoisted into...

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NASA image: Aft Skirt Electrical Umbilical (ASEU) and Vehicle Support Post (
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Dec 9, 2016

Aft Skirt Electrical Umbilical (ASEU) and Vehicle Support Post (

Construction workers assist as a crane is used to lower a vertical support post for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS)...

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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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