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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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Apr 27, 1999

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The STS-96 crew visit Launch Pad 39B where Space Shuttle Discovery, in the background, is being prepared for the...

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Feb 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Hazardous Processing Facility at Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., workers attach cables...

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Jul 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers attach a crane to the heat shield...

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Apr 26, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Discovery, atop the mobile launcher platform and...

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Feb 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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May 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an...

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May 20, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery makes the climb to Launch Pad 39B aboard the mobile launcher...

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May 16, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A crawler transporter slowly maneuvers Space Shuttle Discovery, with its external tank...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2159
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Mar 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech facility in Titusville, Fla., a crane is attached to NASA's Lunar...

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Sep 30, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Jack Wilcox (at the microphone) answers questions from the media during a reunion with...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3055
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Jul 12, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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Sep 30, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Hangar AF docks, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the captain of the Freedom...

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May 16, 1999

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As the sun begins to rise, a crawler transporter moves Space Shuttle Discovery from Pad 39B back to the Vehicle...

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Apr 29, 1999

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In the white room, an environmental chamber, at Launch Pad 39B, STS-96 Mission Specialist Valery Ivanovich Tokarev,...

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Sep 30, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Jack Wilcox answers questions from the media during a reunion at the Hangar AF docks,...

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NASA image: GCA/TRS Mate and Breakover for AA-2
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Jun 22, 2018

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Jacobs technicians, on the Test and Operations Support Contract, check bolt fittings as they practice crane...

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NASA image: Artemis III Forward Skirt Lifted for Forward Join Mating
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Dec 5, 2025

Artemis III Forward Skirt Lifted for Forward Join Mating

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the forward skirt for the agency’s SLS (Space...

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NASA image: Artemis III Forward Skirt Lifted for Forward Join Mating
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Dec 5, 2025

Artemis III Forward Skirt Lifted for Forward Join Mating

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the forward skirt for the agency’s SLS (Space...

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NASA image: Artemis III Forward Skirt Lifted for Forward Join Mating
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Dec 5, 2025

Artemis III Forward Skirt Lifted for Forward Join Mating

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the forward skirt for the agency’s SLS (Space...

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NASA image: Artemis III Forward Skirt Lifted for Forward Join Mating
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Dec 5, 2025

Artemis III Forward Skirt Lifted for Forward Join Mating

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the forward skirt for the agency’s SLS (Space...

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NASA image: The Lift: NASA's Europa Clipper Moves Into Position
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Aug 24, 2022

The Lift: NASA's Europa Clipper Moves Into Position

Engineers and technicians use a crane to lift the main body of NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft and position it in...

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NASA image: Easy Does It: NASA's Europa Clipper Is Lowered Into Place
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Aug 24, 2022

Easy Does It: NASA's Europa Clipper Is Lowered Into Place

Engineers and technicians use a crane to lower the main body of NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft into position in...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Gets Its High-Gain On
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Aug 15, 2023

Europa Clipper Gets Its High-Gain On

Engineers and technicians use a crane to lift a 10-foot (3-meter) high-gain antenna as they prepare to install it on...

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May 7, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An overhead crane in the Operations and Checkout Building lowers one of four gas tanks...

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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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