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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: KSC-05pd-1056
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May 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle launch director Michael Leinbach supports an External Tank (ET) tanking...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1036
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May 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Final Inspection Team convoy to Launch Pad 39B to support an External...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4902
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Sep 28, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This panoramic image shows tug boats maneuvering the Pegasus Barge carrying the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1053
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May 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Final Inspection Team return from Launch Pad 39B where they supported an...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1033
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May 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Final Inspection Team check their radios and Emergency Life Support...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1035
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May 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Final Inspection Team depart for Launch Pad 39B to support an External...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1065
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May 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Final Inspection Team (orange suits) support an External Tank (ET)...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1066
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May 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Final Inspection Team support an External Tank (ET) tanking test from...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1052
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May 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Final Inspection Team return from Launch Pad 39B where they supported an...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1034
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May 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Final Inspection Team check their radios and Emergency Life Support...

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NASA image: External Tank (ET) Separation
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May 16, 2011

External Tank (ET) Separation

S134-E-005085 (16 May 2011) --- The STS-134 external fuel tank is seen during its release from space shuttle...

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NASA image: External Tank (ET) Separation
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May 16, 2011

External Tank (ET) Separation

S134-E-005102 (16 May 2011) --- The STS-134 external fuel tank is seen during its release from space shuttle...

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NASA image: External Tank (ET) Separation
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May 16, 2011

External Tank (ET) Separation

S134-E-005014 (16 May 2011) --- The STS-134 external fuel tank is seen during its release from space shuttle...

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NASA image: External Tank (ET) Separation
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May 16, 2011

External Tank (ET) Separation

S134-E-005013 (16 May 2011) --- The STS-134 external fuel tank is seen during its release from space shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, ET/SRB mating preparations at KSC VAB
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Jul 3, 1989

STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, ET/SRB mating preparations at KSC VAB

S89-39624 (3 July 1989) --- Following rollover from the Orbiter Processing Facility, the orbiter Columbia is...

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NASA image: STS-29 external tank (ET) and solid rocket booster (SRB) mating at KSC
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Dec 15, 1988

STS-29 external tank (ET) and solid rocket booster (SRB) mating at KSC

S89-27380 (15 Dec 1988) --- The 155-ft. long external fuel tank (ET) is slowly lowered for mating with the twin...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0031
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Jan 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The barge carrying the newly redesigned External Tank (ET), designated for use on...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0023
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Jan 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Tugboats maneuver the barge carrying the newly redesigned External Tank (ET),...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0030
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Jan 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Tugboats maneuver the barge carrying the newly redesigned External Tank (ET),...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0022
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Jan 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A tugboat maneuvers the barge carrying the newly redesigned External Tank (ET),...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0029
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Jan 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Tugboats maneuver the barge carrying the newly redesigned External Tank (ET),...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1054
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May 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Final Inspection Team pose for a group portrait following their return...

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NASA image: Technicians complete foaming around Atlantis', OV-104, 17" ET feed line
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Jul 10, 1990

Technicians complete foaming around Atlantis', OV-104, 17" ET feed line

Technicians complete foaming around the area of Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, 17 inch diameter external tank...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0916
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May 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- External tank No. 117 leaves the parking area at NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building. It...

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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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