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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: KSC-2009-2124
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Mar 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, astronauts with...

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NASA image: LH2/TSMU Lift and Install
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Jul 27, 2018

LH2/TSMU Lift and Install

The second of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals is lowered by crane for installation on the 0-level deck of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2470
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May 29, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, removal of the crawler track...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0055
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Jan 6, 2001

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During emergency egress training at the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure, Pilot Mark Polansky settles...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2689
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Jun 12, 2013

KSC-2013-2689

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, crawler track panels have been...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0656
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Mar 30, 2001

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane lifts the pallet holding the Canadian robotic arm,...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0658
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Mar 30, 2001

KSC01pp0658

Workers on the floor of the Space Station Processing Facility follow along as the overhead crane carries the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2560
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Sep 5, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, crew members with...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0128
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Jan 17, 2001

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The U.S. Lab Destiny moves out of Atlantis’ payload bay and into the Payload Changeout Room via the Payload Ground...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0654
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Mar 30, 2001

KSC-01PP-0654

In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane moves into place over the Canadian robotic arm, SSRMS,...

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NASA image: LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation
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Jul 12, 2018

LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation

The first of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals is lowered onto the 0-level deck of the mobile launcher on July 12, at...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1600
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Oct 23, 2000

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers in the foreground watch and wait while members of the STS-98 crew...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1606
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Oct 23, 2000

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-98 Mission Specialist Thomas Jones works on a part of the U.S. Lab,...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0660
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Mar 30, 2001

KSC-01PP-0660

In the Space Station Processing Facility, the overhead crane rolls along the ceiling with the pallet and Canadian...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0661
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Mar 30, 2001

KSC01pp0661

Centered over the payload canister in the Space Station Processing Facility, the overhead crane begins lowering the...

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NASA image: How To Fly Orion
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Jan 28, 2025

How To Fly Orion

NASA’s Orion spacecraft is built to fly autonomously – and on the Artemis I mission, flew 25.5 days uncrewed around...

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NASA image: Crawler Transporter 2 (CT-2) Trek from Pad 39B to VAB
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Mar 21, 2017

Crawler Transporter 2 (CT-2) Trek from Pad 39B to VAB

Crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2) moves slowly along the crawlerway on its way back to the Vehicle Assembly Building at...

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NASA image: Crawler Lifts Mobile Launcher
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May 31, 2018

Crawler Lifts Mobile Launcher

Crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2) is underneath the mobile launcher May 31, 2018, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: LH2/TSMU Lift and Install
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Jul 27, 2018

LH2/TSMU Lift and Install

Preparations are underway to install the second of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals on the 0-level deck of the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1469
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May 28, 2008

KSC-08pd1469

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the commander of the STS-124...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2253
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Aug 1, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-126 Commander Chris...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0126
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Jan 17, 2001

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Workers in the Payload Changeout Room check the Payload Ground Handling Mechanism that will move the U.S. Lab...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1599
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Oct 23, 2000

KSC-00pp1599

In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers at left watch while members of the STS-98 crew check out equipment...

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NASA image: LH2/TSMU Lift and Install
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Jul 27, 2018

LH2/TSMU Lift and Install

The second of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals is lifted by crane for installation on the 0-level deck of the mobile...

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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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