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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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NASA image: Boeing CFT Starliner Lift and Mate
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Apr 16, 2024

Boeing CFT Starliner Lift and Mate

The Boeing Starliner spacecraft is lifted at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3895
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Nov 8, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's MAVEN spacecraft, inside a payload fairing, is hoisted to the top of a United Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1987
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Jul 15, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The external tank for space shuttle Atlantis' STS-125 mission to NASA's Hubble Space...

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Aug 7, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The orbiter Atlantis begins its move out of the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 over...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3160
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May 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-21 Rollout
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Dec 2, 2020

SpaceX CRS-21 Rollout

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, topped with the company’s upgraded version of the Dragon spacecraft, stands vertical at...

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Oct 15, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Endeavour is lifted off the transporter to raise it to a vertical position...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1342
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Oct 15, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viewed from below, the orbiter Endeavour appears in flight as it hangs suspended...

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NASA image: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Transport from PHSF to VIF
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Mar 14, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Transport from PHSF to VIF

Encapsulated inside its payload fairing, the Cygnus spacecraft for the upcoming Orbital ATK Commercial Resupply...

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NASA image: Boeing's CST-100 Starliner for OFT-2 Lift and Mate
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May 4, 2022

Boeing's CST-100 Starliner for OFT-2 Lift and Mate

The Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is lifted at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex-41 at...

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NASA image: Artemis II Segment Offload and Rotation
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Dec 21, 2023

Artemis II Segment Offload and Rotation

Following the successful propellant grain inspection of two segments of the solid rocket boosters for NASA’s Space...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0208
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Jan 29, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Orbiter Atlantis sits in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building. The...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2477
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Sep 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In its vertical position, external tank No. 125 is being lifted high into the upper...

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NASA image: GOES-R Rotation to Vertical
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Sep 15, 2016

GOES-R Rotation to Vertical

Team members check the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES-R) after it was lifted to the...

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NASA image: Boeing's CST-100 Starliner for OFT-2 Lift and Mate
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May 4, 2022

Boeing's CST-100 Starliner for OFT-2 Lift and Mate

The Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is lifted at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex-41 at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2266
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Mar 23, 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: GOES-R Uncrating and Move to Vertical
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Aug 23, 2016

GOES-R Uncrating and Move to Vertical

Team members monitor progress as the GOES-R spacecraft is lifted from horizontal to vertical inside the Astrotech...

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NASA image: Artemis II Segment Offload and Rotation
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Dec 21, 2023

Artemis II Segment Offload and Rotation

Following the successful propellant grain inspection of two segments of the solid rocket boosters for NASA’s Space...

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NASA image: Boeing's CST-100 Starliner for OFT-2 Lift and Mate
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May 4, 2022

Boeing's CST-100 Starliner for OFT-2 Lift and Mate

The Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is lifted at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex-41 at...

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NASA image: Boeing CFT Starliner Lift and Mate
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Apr 16, 2024

Boeing CFT Starliner Lift and Mate

The Boeing Starliner spacecraft is lifted at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3887
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Nov 8, 2013

KSC-2013-3887

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A sling is lowered into place over NASA's MAVEN spacecraft, inside a payload fairing, at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3899
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Nov 8, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Protective doors are closed around NASA's MAVEN spacecraft at the Vertical Integration...

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NASA image: Boeing's CST-100 Starliner for OFT-2 Lift and Mate
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May 4, 2022

Boeing's CST-100 Starliner for OFT-2 Lift and Mate

The Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is lifted at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex-41 at...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1229
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Jun 3, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., workers at left prepare the first...

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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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