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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: KSC00pp0861
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Jun 29, 2000

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In the Vehicle Assembly Building, both solid rocket boosters (SRBs) are shown on the mobile launcher platform...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0880
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Jul 6, 2000

KSC00pp0880

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, workers detach the overhead crane from the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc313
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Feb 20, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pressurized Mating Adapter-3 (PMA-3), an element of the STS-92 mission scheduled...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1791
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Dec 5, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Commander Bob Cabana participates in the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) for...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1466
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Oct 1, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After their arrival at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility, the STS-92 crew paused to talk...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0875
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Jul 6, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This closeup shows the Pressurized Mating Adapter -3 (PMA-3) after transport to the...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft PASS-C Adapter Lift and Mate to Stack
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Sep 9, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft PASS-C Adapter Lift and Mate to Stack

Technicians use a crane to attach the payload adapter separation systems canister to NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft PASS-C Adapter Lift and Mate to Stack
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Sep 9, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft PASS-C Adapter Lift and Mate to Stack

Technicians prepare the payload adapter separation systems canister to be secured onto NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Mate SC to LOFTID Stack
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Oct 5, 2022

JPSS-2 Mate SC to LOFTID Stack

Technicians lower the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Joint Polar Satellite System-2...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1972

Skylab

This artist's concept is a cutaway illustration of the Skylab with the Command/Service Module being docked to the...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift & Mate RV to RVPAIR/PLA
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Sep 7, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift & Mate RV to RVPAIR/PLA

The re-entry vehicle for the Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) is now mated to the...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Mechanical
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Jun 14, 2021

Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Mechanical

Technicians process mechanical and electrical support equipment for NASA’s Landsat 9 observatory inside the...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Electrical
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Jun 14, 2021

Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Electrical

Mechanical and electrical support equipment for NASA’s Landsat 9 observatory are being processed inside the...

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Jun 14, 2021

Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Mechanical

Mechanical and electrical support equipment for NASA’s Landsat 9 observatory are inside the Integrated Processing...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft PASS-C Adapter Lift and Mate to Stack
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Sep 9, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft PASS-C Adapter Lift and Mate to Stack

Technicians assist as a crane lowers the payload adapter separation systems canister onto the Low-Earth Orbit Flight...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Arrival
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Jun 14, 2021

Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Arrival

Mechanical and electrical support equipment for NASA’s Landsat 9 observatory arrive at the Integrated Processing...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Arrival
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Jun 14, 2021

Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Arrival

Mechanical and electrical support equipment for NASA’s Landsat 9 observatory arrive inside the Integrated Processing...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift & Mate RV to RVPAIR/PLA
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Sep 7, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift & Mate RV to RVPAIR/PLA

Technicians use a crane to lower the re-entry vehicle for the Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Arrival
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Jun 14, 2021

Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Arrival

Mechanical and electrical support equipment for NASA’s Landsat 9 observatory arrive at the Integrated Processing...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Electrical
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Jun 14, 2021

Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Electrical

Mechanical and electrical support equipment for NASA’s Landsat 9 observatory are being processed inside the...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Electrical
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Jun 14, 2021

Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Electrical

Mechanical and electrical support equipment for NASA’s Landsat 9 observatory are being processed inside the...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Mechanical
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Jun 14, 2021

Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Mechanical

Mechanical and electrical support equipment for NASA’s Landsat 9 observatory arrive inside the Integrated Processing...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift & Mate RV to RVPAIR/PLA
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Sep 7, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift & Mate RV to RVPAIR/PLA

Technicians use a crane to lift the re-entry vehicle for the Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable...

KSC
NASA image: Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Mechanical
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Jun 14, 2021

Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Mechanical

Technicians process mechanical and electrical support equipment for NASA’s Landsat 9 observatory inside 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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