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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-2013-3781
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Nov 1, 2013

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PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Following arrival at Port Canaveral, Fla., the United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage and...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5948
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Oct 12, 2012

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – A Centaur upper stage is lifted onto the first stage booster of a United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4861
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Jun 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers guide an...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5949
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Oct 12, 2012

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – A Centaur upper stage is lifted onto the first stage booster of a United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4857
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Jun 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, an overhead crane lifts...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3782
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Nov 1, 2013

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PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Following arrival at Port Canaveral, Fla., the United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6910
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Dec 21, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the Centaur upper stage...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5951
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Oct 12, 2012

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – A Centaur upper stage is lifted onto the first stage booster of a United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5944
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Oct 12, 2012

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – A Centaur upper stage is prepared for lifting onto the first stage booster of a United...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6062
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Jul 29, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Atlas V first stage (right) and Centaur upper stage to support the Mars Science...

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NASA image: NASA Engineer Examines the Design of a Regeneratively-Cooled Rocket Engine
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Dec 23, 1958

NASA Engineer Examines the Design of a Regeneratively-Cooled Rocket Engine

An engineer at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center examines a drawing...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00280
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Aug 24, 2005

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Now here live to talk about launch day and all the preparations leading up to it is MRO Launch Director Chuck...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1261
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Jun 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Safely placed on a flat bed truck, the Centaur (Block I) is rolled away from Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6907
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Dec 21, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Centaur upper stage for the Atlas V rocket scheduled to launch NASA's Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3786
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Nov 1, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V launch vehicle, left, and Centaur upper stage that will...

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NASA image: TDRS-M Atlas V Second Stage Centaur Off-Site Vertical Integratio
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Jul 13, 2017

TDRS-M Atlas V Second Stage Centaur Off-Site Vertical Integratio

United Launch Alliance team members monitor the progress as the operation begins to lift the Centaur upper stage for...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC915
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Jun 20, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Centaur upper stage is prepared for hoisting at Launch Pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5400
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Oct 9, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Employees at NASA's Kennedy Space Center take advantage of an early morning opportunity to...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5402
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Oct 9, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Large screens are tuned to NASA Television to allow employees at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4049
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May 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On the Skid Strip at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers prepare to unload...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4058
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May 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On the Skid Strip at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers unload the Centaur...

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NASA image: GOES-S Atlas V Centaur Stage Transport from ASOC to DOC
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Jan 24, 2018

GOES-S Atlas V Centaur Stage Transport from ASOC to DOC

Inside the Atlas Spaceflight Operations Center near Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the...

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NASA image: GOES-S Atlas V Centaur Stage Transport from ASOC to DOC
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Jan 24, 2018

GOES-S Atlas V Centaur Stage Transport from ASOC to DOC

Under the watchful eyes of technicians and engineers, the Centaur upper stage that will help launch NOAA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4050
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May 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On the Skid Strip at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers prepare to unload...

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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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