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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: LH2/TSMU Lift and Install
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Jul 27, 2018

LH2/TSMU Lift and Install

Construction workers with JP Donovan assist as a crane lifts the second of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals up for...

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NASA image: LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation
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Jul 12, 2018

LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation

The first of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals is lifted up for installation on the 0-level deck of the mobile...

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NASA image: LH2/TSMU Lift and Install
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Jul 27, 2018

LH2/TSMU Lift and Install

The second of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals is lifted by crane for installation on the 0-level deck of the mobile...

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NASA image: LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation
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Jul 12, 2018

LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation

A crane is used to lift up the first of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals for installation on the 0-level deck of the...

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NASA image: LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation
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Jul 12, 2018

LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation

Construction workers with JP Donovan monitor operations as a crane is used to lower the first of two Tail Service...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0669
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Mar 26, 2004

KSC-04pd0669

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech Space Operations facilities near KSC, workers at left move a turnover...

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NASA image: LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation
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Jul 12, 2018

LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation

A crane is used to lower the first of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals for installation on the 0-level deck of the...

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NASA image: LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation
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Jul 12, 2018

LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation

The first of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals is lifted up for installation on the 0-level deck of the mobile...

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NASA image: LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation
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Jul 12, 2018

LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation

Construction workers with JP Donovan monitor operations as a crane is used to lower the first of two Tail Service...

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NASA image: LH2/TSMU Lift and Install
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Jul 27, 2018

LH2/TSMU Lift and Install

The second of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals is lifted by crane for installation on the 0-level deck of the mobile...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-21 Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 4, 2020

SpaceX CRS-21 Prelaunch News Conference

On Dec. 4, NASA held a briefing at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida to provide an overview of the next...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Prelaunch News Conference
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Nov 13, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Prelaunch News Conference

Representatives from NASA, SpaceX and the U.S. Air Force 45th Weather Squadron participate in a news conference...

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NASA image: KSC-90PC-0667
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Apr 10, 1990

KSC-90PC-0667

The orbiter Discovery is unveiled as rollback of the Rotating Service Structure begins during final prelaunch...

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NASA image: g60-02552
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Jan 18, 2007

g60-02552

G60-02552 (8 Nov. 1960) --- Little Joe-5 prelaunch fittings shot before flight from Wallops Island. The suborbital...

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NASA image: KSC-84PC-0080
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Feb 2, 1984

KSC-84PC-0080

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure has pulled back to...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Falcon 9 First Stage Booster Arrival
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Jul 14, 2027

SpaceX Crew-1 Falcon 9 First Stage Booster Arrival

The SpaceX Falcon 9 first stage booster that will launch NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 mission arrived in Florida Tuesday,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Grissom - Cabin - "Liberty Bell 7" - Capsule
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Jul 21, 1961

Astronaut Grissom - Cabin - "Liberty Bell 7" - Capsule

S64-10806 (21 July 1961) --- Astronaut Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom, pilot of the Mercury-Redstone 4 (MR-4) spaceflight,...

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NASA image: LOOK OVER TRAINING PLANS - ASTRONAUT EDWARD H. WHITE II - TRAINING
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May 31, 1965

LOOK OVER TRAINING PLANS - ASTRONAUT EDWARD H. WHITE II - TRAINING

S65-29655 (7 May 1965) --- Astronauts James A. McDivitt (left) and Edward H. White II, Gemini-4 prime crew, are...

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NASA image: INSIDE SPACECRAFT (S/C) (Prime Crew)
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Aug 16, 1965

INSIDE SPACECRAFT (S/C) (Prime Crew)

S65-48989 (21 Aug. 1965) --- Astronauts L. Gordon Cooper Jr. (foreground), command pilot, and Charles Conrad Jr.,...

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NASA image: STS-29 Flight Directors Briscoe and Dittemore at JSC MCC consoles
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Mar 18, 1989

STS-29 Flight Directors Briscoe and Dittemore at JSC MCC consoles

STS029-S-041 (13 March 1989) --- Flight Directors (FD) Lee Brisco (left) and Ronad D. Dittmore monitor prelaunch...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Glenn, Jr. - Insertion - Mercury Spacecraft - Cape
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Feb 20, 1962

Astronaut John Glenn, Jr. - Insertion - Mercury Spacecraft - Cape

S62-00371 (20 Feb. 1962) --- Mercury astronaut John H. Glenn Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 6 (MA-6) spaceflight,...

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NASA image: MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-6 - ASTRONAUT GLENN - LT. O'HARA, DELORES (DEE)
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Mar 9, 1962

MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-6 - ASTRONAUT GLENN - LT. O'HARA, DELORES (DEE)

S62-00469 (1962) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 6 (MA-6) Earth-orbital space mission,...

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NASA image: STP-2 NASA Tech Show
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Jun 23, 2019

STP-2 NASA Tech Show

NASA prelaunch technology TV show from Kennedy Space Center on June 23, 2019. Subject matter experts will explain...

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NASA image: Technicians close hatches on Gemini 11 spacecraft during countdown
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Sep 10, 1966

Technicians close hatches on Gemini 11 spacecraft during countdown

S66-56177 (10 Sept. 1966) --- Technicians in the White Room atop Pad 19 prepare to close hatches on the Gemini-11...

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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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