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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, the redesigned External Tank to be used on Return...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0081
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Jan 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The redesigned External Tank is ready to be raised to a vertical position and lifted...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0090
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Jan 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, the redesigned External Tank is being lifted into the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0092
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Jan 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the floor of the Vehicle Assembly Building, the redesigned External Tank is...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0083
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Jan 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The redesigned External Tank is being raised off its transporter. It will be lifted to...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0088
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Jan 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Nearly vertical, the redesigned External Tank will be lifted into the 'checkout cell'...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0082
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Jan 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The redesigned External Tank is being raised off its transporter. It will be lifted to...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0085
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Jan 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The redesigned External Tank is raised above its transporter in the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0091
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Jan 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from an upper level in the Vehicle Assembly Building, the redesigned External...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0087
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Jan 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The redesigned External Tank is being raised to a vertical position in the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0089
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Jan 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Raised to a vertical position in the Vehicle Assembly Building, the redesigned External...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0086
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Jan 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The redesigned External Tank is being raised to a vertical position in the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4647
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Sep 13, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a Vehicle Assembly Building technician adjusts a...

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Sep 13, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a left-side main separation bolt attaches the...

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Aug 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is used to load a twin set of space...

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Aug 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is used to load a space shuttle solid...

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Aug 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is used to load a space shuttle solid...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4442
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Aug 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is used to load a twin set of space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4455
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Aug 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is used to load the aft skirt for a space...

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Aug 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is used to load a space shuttle solid...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4436
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Aug 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, aft skirts for space shuttle solid rocket boosters...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4453
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Aug 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is used to load a space shuttle solid...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4440
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Aug 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparations are underway to load a twin set of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4452
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Aug 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is used to load a space shuttle solid...

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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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