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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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Oct 23, 2000

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, a worker is surprised by the camera as she exits the U.S. Lab, Destiny....

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0168
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Jan 13, 2001

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STS-102 Commander James D. Wetherbee watches as Mission Specialist Paul W. Richards handles some of the equipment...

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Nov 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-119...

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Jun 12, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, construction workers continue to...

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Sep 19, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, construction workers inspect the...

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Sep 22, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the payload changeout room, or PCR, on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation
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Jul 12, 2018

LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation

The first of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals is lifted up for installation on the 0-level deck of the mobile...

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NASA image: LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation
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Jul 12, 2018

LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation

Construction workers with JP Donovan monitor operations as a crane is used to lower the first of two Tail Service...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2257
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Aug 1, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-126 Mission Specialist...

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Aug 1, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-126 Mission Specialist...

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Aug 1, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-126 crew members are...

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NASA image: LH2/TSMU Lift and Install
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Jul 27, 2018

LH2/TSMU Lift and Install

The second of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals is lifted by crane for installation on the 0-level deck of the mobile...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4560
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Aug 9, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A, the payload ground-handling mechanism moves back after placing the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0658
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Mar 30, 2001

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Workers on the floor of the Space Station Processing Facility follow along as the overhead crane carries the...

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Dec 15, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At SPACEHAB in Titusville, Fla., STS-127 crew members look at the Pump Module Assembly on...

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Sep 5, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, crew members with...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0656
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Mar 30, 2001

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane lifts the pallet holding the Canadian robotic arm,...

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NASA image: Crawler Lifts Mobile Launcher
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May 31, 2018

Crawler Lifts Mobile Launcher

Crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2) is being moved under the mobile launcher May 31, 2018, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3792
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Nov 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-119 Pilot...

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NASA image: Crawler Transporter 2 (CT-2) Trek from Pad 39B to VAB
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Mar 21, 2017

Crawler Transporter 2 (CT-2) Trek from Pad 39B to VAB

Crawler-transport 2 (CT-2) moves slowly along the crawlerway on its way back to the Vehicle Assembly Building at...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0782
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Apr 8, 2001

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Resting inside the payload bay of Space Shuttle Endeavour is the Canadian robotic arm, the SSRMS. Capable of...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2610
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Jun 10, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers are removing the flame...

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Dec 9, 2019

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iss061e068045 (Dec. 9, 2019) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 61 Flight Engineer Christina Koch handles science...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0657
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Mar 30, 2001

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An overhead crane moves along the top of the Space Station Processing Facility, carrying the Canadian robotic arm,...

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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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