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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-2009-1047
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Jan 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1036
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Jan 7, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building transfer aisle at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4999
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Oct 6, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an overhead...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0667
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May 22, 2000

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At Launch Pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Atlas IIA rocket is ready to be lifted to vertical in the...

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NASA image: OA-7 Atlas V Centaur Stage Lift and Mate to Booster
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Feb 23, 2017

OA-7 Atlas V Centaur Stage Lift and Mate to Booster

The Centaur upper stage of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket is lifted up by crane at the Vertical...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1034
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Jan 7, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building transfer aisle at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2664
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Apr 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 17-B in Florida, the first stage of a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4759
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Jun 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers prepare the fifth and final solid...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-042
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May 31, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Castor 120, the first stage of the Athena 1 launch vehicle, is lifted into a vertical...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1033
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Jan 7, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building transfer aisle at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1053
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May 31, 2001

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The first stage of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-M (GOES-M) Atlas II rocket is lifted to a...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 First Stage Booster Transport and LVOS
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Jun 8, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 First Stage Booster Transport and LVOS

The United Launch Alliance Delta II first stage is lifted to vertical at Space Launch Complex 2 on June 8, 2018, at...

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NASA image: Artemis II Core Stage Lift from HB2 to Transfer Aisle
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Mar 14, 2025

Artemis II Core Stage Lift from HB2 to Transfer Aisle

Technicians from NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems use massive cranes inside the agency’s Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: Artemis II Core Stage Lift from HB2 to Transfer Aisle
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Mar 14, 2025

Artemis II Core Stage Lift from HB2 to Transfer Aisle

Technicians from NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems use massive cranes inside the agency’s Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1064
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Jun 2, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second stage of the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0668
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May 22, 2000

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At Launch Pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Atlas IIA rocket begins to be lifted to a vertical position...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0668
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May 22, 2000

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At Launch Pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Atlas IIA rocket begins to be lifted to a vertical position...

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NASA image: KSC01KODI042
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May 31, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Castor 120, the first stage of the Athena 1 launch vehicle, is lifted into a vertical...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4760
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Jun 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers prepare the fifth and final solid...

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NASA image: SRB Processing Facilities Media Event
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Mar 1, 2016

SRB Processing Facilities Media Event

Members of the news media watch as two cranes are used to lift one of two pathfinders, or test versions, of solid...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5001
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Oct 6, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers monitor...

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NASA image: Artemis II Core Stage Lift from HB2 to Transfer Aisle
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Mar 14, 2025

Artemis II Core Stage Lift from HB2 to Transfer Aisle

Technicians from NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems use massive cranes inside the agency’s Vehicle Assembly Building...

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Jul 24, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In preparation for lifting Atlantis into high bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building,...

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NASA image: OA-7 Atlas V Centaur Stage Lift and Mate to Booster
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Feb 23, 2017

OA-7 Atlas V Centaur Stage Lift and Mate to Booster

The Centaur upper stage of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket is lifted up by crane at the Vertical...

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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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