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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: Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical Installation onto Mobile Laun
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May 25, 2017

Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical Installation onto Mobile Laun

Cranes and rigging are being used to lift up the Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical (CSFSU) for installation on the...

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NASA image: Core Stage Inter-Tank Umbilical Installation
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Nov 30, 2016

Core Stage Inter-Tank Umbilical Installation

A crane is used to lift the Core State Inter-tank Umbilical (CSITU) for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) at the...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00328
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Oct 5, 2004

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Kennedy Space Center, Florida, is preparing for the launch of a new-generation spacecraft called Swift, that will...

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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the orbiter...

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NASA image: EVA 1 during Expedition 22
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Feb 12, 2010

EVA 1 during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-062844 (11 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Nicholas Patrick, STS-130 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: Core Stage Inter-Tank Umbilical Installation
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Nov 30, 2016

Core Stage Inter-Tank Umbilical Installation

A crane moves the Core State Inter-tank Umbilical (CSITU) for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) closer for attachment...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0509
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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Suspended from an overhead crane, the orbiter Discovery is being lifted in the transfer...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2511
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May 31, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – An engineer examines the payload fairing into place for NASA's IRIS spacecraft. The fairing...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1536
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Nov 6, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-88 Mission Specialists James H. Newman (left) and Sergei Konstantinovich Krikalev...

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NASA image: Behnken and Patrick during EVA 1
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Feb 12, 2010

Behnken and Patrick during EVA 1

S130-E-007507 (11 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Nicholas Patrick (partially obscured at left),...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0517
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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the orbiter...

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NASA image: Patrick during EVA 1
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Feb 12, 2010

Patrick during EVA 1

S130-E-007446 (11 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Nicholas Patrick, STS-130 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical Installation onto Mobile Laun
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May 25, 2017

Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical Installation onto Mobile Laun

Cranes and rigging are being used to lift the Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical (CSFSU) into position for...

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NASA image: Tail Service Mast Umbilical (TSMU) Drop Test
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Jun 19, 2019

Tail Service Mast Umbilical (TSMU) Drop Test

Preparations are underway to conduct a drop test of the Tail Service Mast Umbilicals (TSMU) for NASA’s Space Launch...

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NASA image: NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Mate to Payload Attach Fitting (PAF)
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Sep 20, 2023

NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Mate to Payload Attach Fitting (PAF)

Technicians connected NASA’s Psyche spacecraft to the payload attach fitting inside the clean room at Astrotech...

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Nov 30, 2000

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After rollback of the Rotating Service Structure, Space Shuttle Endeavour shines under spotlights. At the top of the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0518
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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2491
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May 29, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Engineers unwrap NASA's IRIS spacecraft after its connection to the nose of an Orbital...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0494
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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery rests in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2203
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Apr 25, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph, or IRIS, is being readied for mating...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2514
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May 31, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – Engineers move the payload fairing into place for NASA's IRIS spacecraft. The fairing connects to...

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NASA image: Stefanyshyn-Piper and Tanner perform first EVA during STS-115 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Sep 12, 2006

Stefanyshyn-Piper and Tanner perform first EVA during STS-115 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S115-E-05663 (12 Sept. 2006) --- Astronauts Joseph R. Tanner (left) and Heidemarie M. Stefanyshyn-Piper, both...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2154
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Mar 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery is connected to its "towback" vehicle, which will slowly pull the...

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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 (

A construction worker is in view as a flatbed truck passes by carrying a vertical support post (VSP) for NASA's...

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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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