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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: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  An overhead crane is attached to the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) pressure module inside its canister.  The module will be removed and transferred to a work stand in the Space Station Processing Facility.  A research laboratory, the pressurized module is the first element of the JEM, named "Kibo" (Hope), to be delivered to KSC.   The National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA) developed the laboratory at the Tsukuba Space Center near Tokyo and is Japan's primary contribution to the Station. It will enhance the unique research capabilities of the orbiting complex by providing an additional environment for astronauts to conduct science experiments.  The JEM also includes an exposed facility (platform) for space environment experiments, a robotic manipulator system, and two logistics modules. The various JEM components will be  assembled in space over the course of three Shuttle missions.
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Jun 10, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An overhead crane is attached to the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) pressure module inside its canister. The module will be removed and transferred to a work stand in the Space Station Processing Facility. A research laboratory, the pressurized module is the first element of the JEM, named "Kibo" (Hope), to be delivered to KSC. The National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA) developed the laboratory at the Tsukuba Space Center near Tokyo and is Japan's primary contribution to the Station. It will enhance the unique research capabilities of the orbiting complex by providing an additional environment for astronauts to conduct science experiments. The JEM also includes an exposed facility (platform) for space environment experiments, a robotic manipulator system, and two logistics modules. The various JEM components will be assembled in space over the course of three Shuttle missions.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An overhead crane is attached to the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) pressure module...

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Ames Research Center Bldg N-257 CVSSRF (Crew Vehicle System Research Facility) simulator: Experimenter/Operator...

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Ames Research Center Bldg N-257 CVSSRF (Crew Vehicle System Research Facility) simulator: Experimenter/Operator...

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Ames Research Center Bldg N-257 CVSSRF (Crew Vehicle System Research Facility) simulator: Experimenter/Operator...

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NASA image: NASA's EMIT Collects Data on Mid-Atlanic Plant Communities
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Nov 14, 2024

NASA's EMIT Collects Data on Mid-Atlanic Plant Communities

Data collected by NASA's Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) on April 23, 2024, indicates the...

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NASA image: Lucy Liftoff
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance V 401 rocket, with NASA’s Lucy spacecraft atop, powers off the pad at Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: Lucy Liftoff
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance V 401 rocket, with NASA’s Lucy spacecraft atop, powers off the pad at Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: Lucy Liftoff
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance V 401 rocket, with NASA’s Lucy spacecraft atop, powers off the pad at Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: Lucy Liftof
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Liftof

A United Launch Alliance V 401 rocket, with NASA’s Lucy spacecraft atop, powers off the pad at Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: Lucy Liftoff
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance V 401 rocket, with NASA’s Lucy spacecraft atop, powers off the pad at Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: Lucy Liftoff
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance V 401 rocket, with NASA’s Lucy spacecraft atop, powers off the pad at Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: Lucy Liftoff
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance V 401 rocket, with NASA’s Lucy spacecraft atop, powers off the pad at Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: Lucy Liftoff
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance V 401 rocket, with NASA’s Lucy spacecraft atop, powers off the pad at Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: Lucy Liftoff
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance V 401 rocket, with NASA’s Lucy spacecraft atop, powers off the pad at Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: Lucy Liftoff
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance V 401 rocket, with NASA’s Lucy spacecraft atop, powers off the pad at Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: Lucy Liftoff
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance V 401 rocket, with NASA’s Lucy spacecraft atop, powers off the pad at Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: Lucy Liftoff
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance V 401 rocket, with NASA’s Lucy spacecraft atop, powers off the pad at Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: Lucy Liftoff
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance V 401 rocket, with NASA’s Lucy spacecraft atop, powers off the pad at Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: Lucy Liftof
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Liftof

A United Launch Alliance V 401 rocket, with NASA’s Lucy spacecraft atop, powers off the pad at Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: International Space Station Benefits for Humanity, 3rd Edition
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Sep 11, 2018

International Space Station Benefits for Humanity, 3rd Edition

How does research on the International Space Station benefit life on Earth? Read the stories of innovative science...

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NASA image: International Space Station Benefits for Humanity, 3rd Edition
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Apr 3, 2019

International Space Station Benefits for Humanity, 3rd Edition

How does research on the International Space Station benefit life on Earth? Read the stories of innovative science...

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Jun 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, an...

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Jun 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - William Gerstenmaier, NASA associate administrator for Space Operations, welcomes the...

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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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