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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'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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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: Module 4 Lift onto Mobile Launcher 2
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Jan 3, 2025

Module 4 Lift onto Mobile Launcher 2

Teams at Bechtel National, Inc. use a crane to lift Module 4 into place atop the mobile launcher 2 tower chair at...

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NASA image: GOES-S Spacecraft Lift & Mate
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Feb 16, 2018

GOES-S Spacecraft Lift & Mate

A crane has been attached to the payload fairing containing NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental...

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Aug 7, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Atlantis heads toward the open door of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)...

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Aug 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building transfer aisle at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers...

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Aug 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building transfer aisle at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the overhead...

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NASA image: GOES-R Lift and Mate
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Nov 9, 2016

GOES-R Lift and Mate

Preparations are underway to lift NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES-R), enclosed in its...

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NASA image: HQ-90 aircraft arrived and assembled at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Oct 1, 2020

HQ-90 aircraft arrived and assembled at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center

Derek Abramson and Robert Jensen install one of two wings on the Hybrid Quadrotor 90C (HQ-90) at NASA Armstrong...

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NASA image: GOES-R Lift and Mate
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Nov 9, 2016

GOES-R Lift and Mate

Preparations are underway to lift NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES-R), enclosed in its...

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Jun 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Resting on an orbiter transporter in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Module 4 Lift onto Mobile Launcher 2
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Jan 3, 2025

Module 4 Lift onto Mobile Launcher 2

Teams at Bechtel National, Inc. use a crane to lift Module 4 into place atop the mobile launcher 2 tower chair at...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V Fairing Rotate to Vertical
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Feb 7, 2018

InSight Atlas V Fairing Rotate to Vertical

In the Astrotech facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the payload fairing for the United Launch...

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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-2013-3893
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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: 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: GOES-R Atlas V Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lift and Mate
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Oct 27, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lift and Mate

Preparations are underway to lift the solid rocket motor up from its transporter for mating to the United Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1803
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Jul 28, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Just after dawn, the encapsulated Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) arrives on Launch...

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Sep 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, external tank No. 125 is...

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Jul 15, 2008

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

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Apr 2, 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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Jun 30, 2000

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At the launch tower, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., the second stage of a Titan II rocket is lifted to vertical....

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3891
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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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Apr 24, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building's transfer aisle at NASA's Kennedy Space Center,...

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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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