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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: Delta II JPSS-1 SRM Installation onto Booster
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Apr 4, 2017

Delta II JPSS-1 SRM Installation onto Booster

The United Launch Alliance/Orbital ATK Delta II solid rocket motor arrives at Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2318
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Mar 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –In the Rotation, Processing and Surge Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2319
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Mar 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Rotation, Processing and Surge Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2316
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Mar 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Rotation, Processing and Surge Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2315
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Mar 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Rotation, Processing and Surge Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2321
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Mar 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Rotation, Processing and Surge Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2320
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Mar 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Rotation, Processing and Surge Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2322
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Mar 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Rotation, Processing and Surge Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 31, 1958

Early Rockets

This illustration shows the main characteristics of the Jupiter C launch vehicle and its payload, the Explorer I...

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NASA image: KSC01KODI037
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May 29, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- The Orbis 21D Equipment Section Boost Motor, the second stage of the Athena 1 launch...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-037
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May 29, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- The Orbis 21D Equipment Section Boost Motor, the second stage of the Athena 1 launch...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1862
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Jul 1, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Assembly and Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the aft skirt for...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1860
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Jul 1, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Assembly and Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a worker attaches...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1861
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Jul 1, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Assembly and Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers help guide...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5303
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Oct 16, 2010

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The stage 0 motor, left, and the interstage associated with Stage 1 of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3607
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Aug 18, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Solid rocket motor installation progresses on the Delta II rocket for NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2317
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Mar 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Rotation, Processing and Surge Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2225
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Mar 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The NASA Railroad hauls cars carrying the Ares I-X motor segments and nozzle exit cone over a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2226
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Mar 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The NASA Railroad hauls cars carrying the Ares I-X motor segments and nozzle exit cone over a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2227
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Mar 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The NASA Railroad hauls cars carrying the Ares I-X motor segments and nozzle exit cone over a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2228
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Mar 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A close-up of the NASA Railroad locomotive #3, and the EMDSW-1500 switcher, that is hauling...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2229
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Mar 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After switching out the box cars on the train, the NASA Railroad hauls the Ares I-X motor...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2307
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Mar 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The NASA Railroad hauls one of the cars with the first Ares I-X segment to the Rotation,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0849
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Mar 27, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- The first solid rocket motor arrives at Pad 17-B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station for...

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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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