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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: KSC01pp0459
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Feb 26, 2001

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Cranes on the gantry on Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, lift the first stage of a Boeing Delta...

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NASA image: Platform A North Installation
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Jan 12, 2017

Platform A North Installation

High up in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, construction workers...

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NASA image: SMAP Spacecraft Rotate & Placed on Fixture
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Oct 16, 2014

SMAP Spacecraft Rotate & Placed on Fixture

Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, engineers and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5928
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Oct 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lowers the third section of the tower for...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2905
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Jun 25, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a full-size mock-up of the Orion spacecraft and...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4448
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Aug 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is used to load a space shuttle solid...

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NASA image: Core Stage Pathfinder Training Month - Lift into High Bay 3
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Oct 15, 2019

Core Stage Pathfinder Training Month - Lift into High Bay 3

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

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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

Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lowers the Space Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1673
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Mar 8, 2012

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

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4071
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Sep 22, 2014

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

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NASA image: Core Stage Pathfinder Training Month - Lift into High Bay 3
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Oct 15, 2019

Core Stage Pathfinder Training Month - Lift into High Bay 3

Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, two cranes are used to lift the...

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NASA image: Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical Installation onto Mobile Laun
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May 25, 2017

Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical Installation onto Mobile Laun

Cranes and rigging are being used to lift up the Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical (CSFSU) for installation on the...

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NASA image: Platform A North Installation
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Jan 12, 2017

Platform A North Installation

Construction workers watch as a crane begins to lift the final work platform, A north, in the transfer aisle of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3577
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Aug 4, 2014

KSC-2014-3577

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A crane hoists the first stage of the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket for...

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NASA image: Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical Installation onto Mobile Laun
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May 25, 2017

Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical Installation onto Mobile Laun

Cranes and rigging are being used to lift up the Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical (CSFSU) for installation on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5337
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Oct 6, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis is suspended by crane over the transfer aisle in the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4108
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Nov 7, 2013

KSC-2013-4108

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

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NASA image: Platform A North Installation
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Jan 12, 2017

Platform A North Installation

A crane begins to lift the final work platform, A north, in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2139
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Sep 1, 2005

KSC-05PD-2139

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - Inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1899
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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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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0399
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Mar 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers help guide the Control Moment...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1301
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Apr 30, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Inside the Astrotech processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base, workers...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7767
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Nov 10, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At a Pegasus booster processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6860
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Dec 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane deposits...

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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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