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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: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Jun 13, 1995

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

Artist John Frassanito's concept of three Single-Stage-to-Orbit (SSTO) Reusable Launch Vehicles (RLV's). Depicted...

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NASA image: STS-82 Discovery payloads being integrated in VPF
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Jan 30, 1997

STS-82 Discovery payloads being integrated in VPF

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLORIDA STS-82 PREPARATIONS VIEW --- Workers in the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Vertical...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1285
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Sep 5, 2002

KSC-02pd1285

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After lifting to vertical, the orbiter Atlantis is moved toward the solid rocket...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-3897
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Nov 8, 2013

KSC-2013-3897

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crews guide NASA's MAVEN spacecraft, inside a payload fairing, into place atop a United...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0231
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Feb 2, 2001

KSC01pp0231

The orbiter Discovery finally hangs vertically, suspended from overhead cranes in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle...

KSC
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...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1302
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Sep 12, 2000

KSC-00pp1302

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In this aerial view, Space Shuttle Discovery is seen on Launch Pad 39A, waiting for...

KSC
NASA image: CCP Boeing CST-100 Starliner OFT Rollout - Lift and Mate
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Nov 21, 2019

CCP Boeing CST-100 Starliner OFT Rollout - 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: CCP Boeing CST-100 Starliner OFT Rollout - Lift and Mate
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Nov 21, 2019

CCP Boeing CST-100 Starliner OFT Rollout - 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: 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-R Lift and Mate
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Nov 9, 2016

GOES-R Lift and Mate

A crane begins to lift the payload fairing containing NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1069
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Sep 14, 1998

KSC-98pc1069

In the Vehicle Assembly Building, the orbiter Discovery is fully vertical, after being lifted into position for...

KSC
NASA image: TDRS-M Atlas V Second Stage Centaur Off-Site Vertical Integratio
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Jul 13, 2017

TDRS-M Atlas V Second Stage Centaur Off-Site Vertical Integratio

United Launch Alliance team members monitor the progress as the operation begins to lift the Centaur upper stage for...

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NASA image: GOES-T Atlas V Launch Vehicle On Stand (LVOS)
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Jan 31, 2022

GOES-T Atlas V Launch Vehicle On Stand (LVOS)

A crane is used to lift the United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) first stage of the Atlas V 541 rocket vertical for its...

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NASA image: Aft Skirt Electrical Umbilical (ASEU) and Vehicle Support Post (
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Dec 9, 2016

Aft Skirt Electrical Umbilical (ASEU) and Vehicle Support Post (

Construction workers assist as a crane is used to lower a vertical support post for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS)...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2837
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Apr 27, 2009

KSC-2009-2837

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– At the Vertical Integration Facility on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex...

KSC
NASA image: Aft Skirt Electrical Umbilical (ASEU) and Vehicle Support Post (
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Dec 9, 2016

Aft Skirt Electrical Umbilical (ASEU) and Vehicle Support Post (

A view from underneath one of the vertical support posts for NASA's Space Launch System rocket. Two after skirt...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-2363
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Mar 19, 2010

KSC-2010-2363

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparations are under way to...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd2264
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Sep 29, 2005

KSC-05pd2264

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first stage of an Atlas V...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pc0191
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Feb 10, 1999

KSC-99pc0191

In the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), workers prepare the shrouded Chandra X-ray Observatory for its lift to a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1715
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Feb 18, 2009

KSC-2009-1715

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1992
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Jun 14, 2005

KSC-05PD-1992

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - At NASA Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pc0192
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Feb 10, 1999

KSC-99pc0192

In the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), workers watch as the overhead crane starts lifting the shrouded Chandra...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pc0193
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Feb 10, 1999

KSC-99pc0193

In the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), workers keep watch on the crane lifting the shrouded Chandra X-ray...

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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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