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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers observe...

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Dec 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3, workers install the new orbital boom sensor...

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Aug 24, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In bay 3 of NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility, the payload bay...

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May 10, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis’ payload bay...

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May 10, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, a close-up view shows space shuttle...

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May 24, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers at Launch Pad 39A check the fittings on the payload bay of Endeavour before...

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Aug 31, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the left payload bay door of Discovery is being...

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May 10, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis’ payload bay...

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May 10, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, a close-up view shows space shuttle...

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May 10, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis’ payload bay...

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May 10, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, a close-up view shows space shuttle...

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May 10, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, a close-up view shows space shuttle...

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May 10, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis’ payload bay...

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Aug 31, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, preparations are under way to close the payload...

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Jul 28, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Looking into the open payload bay doors of Space Shuttle Endeavour, workers conclude...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This bird's-eye view of a high bay in the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) shows the open payload bay of Space Shuttle Discovery surrounded by the standard platforms and equipment required to process a Space Shuttle orbiter. The high bay is 197 feet (60 meters) long, 150 feet (46 meters) wide, 95 feet (29 meters) high, and encompasses a 29,000-square-foot (2,694-meter) area. The 30-ton (27-metric-ton) bridge crane (yellow device, right) has a hook height of approximately 66 feet (20 meters). Platforms, a main access bridge, and two rolling bridges with trucks provide access to various parts of the orbiter. In addition to routine servicing and checkout, the inspections and modifications made to enhance Discovery's performance and upgrade its systems were performed in the OPF during its recently completed Orbiter Major Modification (OMM) period.
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Sep 2, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This bird's-eye view of a high bay in the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) shows the open payload bay of Space Shuttle Discovery surrounded by the standard platforms and equipment required to process a Space Shuttle orbiter. The high bay is 197 feet (60 meters) long, 150 feet (46 meters) wide, 95 feet (29 meters) high, and encompasses a 29,000-square-foot (2,694-meter) area. The 30-ton (27-metric-ton) bridge crane (yellow device, right) has a hook height of approximately 66 feet (20 meters). Platforms, a main access bridge, and two rolling bridges with trucks provide access to various parts of the orbiter. In addition to routine servicing and checkout, the inspections and modifications made to enhance Discovery's performance and upgrade its systems were performed in the OPF during its recently completed Orbiter Major Modification (OMM) period.

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Jul 28, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A, workers check the closing of Endeavour's payload bay doors. The...

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Mar 1, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In OPF bay 2, after lifting the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) payload out of...

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Jul 28, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A, Endeavour's payload bay doors are again closed and secure for...

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Aug 31, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the payload bay doors of Discovery are being...

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Aug 31, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the right payload bay door of Discovery is nearly...

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Aug 31, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the right payload bay door of Discovery is being...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0291
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Mar 1, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In OPF bay 2, after lifting the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) payload out of...

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Jul 28, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A, one of Endeavour's payload bay doors is closed. Part of the cargo...

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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.
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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This bird's-eye view of a high bay in the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) shows the...

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