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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: KSC-01PP-0696
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Mar 27, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, an overhead crane lifts the Multi-Purpose...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4976
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Sep 1, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, a crane lifts space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1498
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Oct 3, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An overhead crane in the Operations and Checkout Building hovers over the Joint...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2200
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Mar 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is used to...

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NASA image: Booster Pathfinder Stacking
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Nov 19, 2019

Booster Pathfinder Stacking

Teams from NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems and Space Launch System (SLS) practice SLS booster stacking with...

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NASA image: NG-21 PCM Lift to Work Stand, SSPF
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Jun 1, 2024

NG-21 PCM Lift to Work Stand, SSPF

The Northrop Grumman Cygnus spacecraft’s pressurized cargo module for the company’s 21st commercial resupply mission...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1588
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Jun 2, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a crane lifts part of the lightning mast...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1618
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Oct 25, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Endeavour hangs suspended from a crane inside the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3142
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Nov 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the crane...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3474
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Nov 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers help...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2629
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Sep 16, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, an overhead crane...

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NASA image: GOES-R Atlas V Centaur Lift and Mate
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Oct 31, 2016

GOES-R Atlas V Centaur Lift and Mate

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V Centaur second stage is lifted up by crane for transfer into Vertical Integration...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1182
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Aug 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A jacking, equalization and leveling (JEL) cylinder and bearing from...

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NASA image: GOES-R Lift to Stand
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Aug 23, 2016

GOES-R Lift to Stand

Team members monitor progress as an overhead crane lowers the GOES-R spacecraft toward its work stand inside the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1932
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Dec 21, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane begins lifting the U.S....

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2248
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Mar 21, 2009

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

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1867
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Dec 7, 2000

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Cranes move toward the Integrated Truss Structure S3 as it sits on the parking apron of the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4507
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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – An Erickson Sky Crane helicopter recovers the SpaceX Dragon test article following a test to...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4441
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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-07pd2147
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Jul 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at KSC, external tank No. 120...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 2
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Aug 3, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test 2

The NASA and US Navy recovery crews practice lifting the Orion boilerplate test article out of the water using a...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V LVOS
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Mar 3, 2018

InSight Atlas V LVOS

A crane lifts a United Launch Alliance Atlas V booster at Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion FAST Cell Imagery
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Apr 27, 2024

Artemis II Orion FAST Cell Imagery

The Orion spacecraft crew module for NASA’s Artemis II mission is photographed being lowered inside the Final...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1360
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Nov 17, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Operations and Checkout Building, overhead cranes move a segment of the...

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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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