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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: Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Cone Install
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Aug 20, 2020

Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Cone Install

The Artemis I Orion spacecraft with its spacecraft adapter cone attached, is moved by crane along the high bay...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0417
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Mar 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building, workers are attaching a crane...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1916
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Mar 28, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne space shuttle main engine, or SSME, is rotated into a...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2268
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Nov 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Boeing Delta Operations Center, the newly arrived Delta IV second stage,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6895
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Dec 21, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the seventh tower segment of a new mobile...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3281
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Jul 23, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Under the watchful eye of technicians, crane is used to offload the first stage...

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NASA image: SNC Pressure Test Article Arrival
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Jun 3, 2020

SNC Pressure Test Article Arrival

Sierra Nevada Corporation’s (SNC) Dream Chaser pressure test article is moved into the low bay of the Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3727
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Oct 22, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians monitor the progress as the Orion...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6453
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Aug 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 (OPF-2) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3103
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May 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2790
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Apr 7, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An overhead crane lifts the first stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta II launch vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0798
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May 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers monitor the Lightweight Multi-Purpose...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6454
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Aug 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 (OPF-2) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4070
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Sep 22, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane is used to lift the final large steel beam for installation on the base of the Mobile...

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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: Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML
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Sep 11, 2020

Artemis SLS Booster Stacking Practice on ML

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems rehearse booster stacking operations inside the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1683
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Feb 18, 2009

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

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1093
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Jul 19, 1997

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Supported on a lift fixture, this radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG), at center, is hoisted from its...

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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-2012-1925
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Mar 28, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a view from above...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1943
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Mar 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lowers the 80-foot...

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Oct 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, an overhead crane lifts the container with the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4674
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Aug 21, 2012

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Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. – Inside a processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1882
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Mar 21, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lifts...

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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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