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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 Headquarters Demolition
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Jan 11, 2022

KSC Headquarters Demolition

Sandhill cranes pose in front of the Central Campus Headquarters (CCHQ) Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01PP-0609
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Mar 23, 2001

KSC-01PP-0609

In the Space Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2, the overhead crane begins lowering the Mars Odyssey Orbiter onto...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II Booster Segment
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Nov 21, 2024

Artemis II Booster Segment

Engineers and technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program move the right aft assembly, or bottom...

KSC
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...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd0971
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Jun 1, 2006

KSC-06pd0971

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, an...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2631
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Sep 16, 2008

KSC-08pd2631

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, workers observe...

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

GOES-R Lift to Stand

An overhead crane lifts the GOES-R spacecraft to move it into its work stand inside the Astrotech payload processing...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-4494
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Dec 20, 2013

KSC-2013-4494

MORRO BAY, Calif. – The SpaceX Dragon test article tumbles over the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Morro Bay,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5677
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Oct 5, 2012

KSC-2012-5677

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lowers a space shuttle-era work platform...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd4089
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Dec 19, 2008

KSC-08pd4089

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

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-3197
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Aug 3, 2013

KSC-2013-3197

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers prepare a crane to remove shipping material from around NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-4439
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Aug 14, 2012

KSC-2012-4439

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

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01pp1322
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Jul 18, 2001

KSC-01pp1322

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane lifts the Multi-Purpose...

KSC
NASA image: S3/S4 Integrated Truss being moved into the Space Shuttle Payloa
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Feb 7, 2007

S3/S4 Integrated Truss being moved into the Space Shuttle Payloa

In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane moves the S3/S4 integrated truss above the floor to a...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour in O&C
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour in O&C

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is lowered by crane onto its transport pallet inside...

KSC
NASA image: KSC01pp0690
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Mar 19, 2001

KSC01pp0690

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane carrying the P3 Integrated...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-2791
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May 12, 2012

KSC-2012-2791

NEW YORK – Cranes and other equipment wait as NASA's shuttle carrier aircraft and space shuttle Enterprise are moved...

KSC
NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
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Sep 12, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

Recovery team members work secure a test version of Orion in preparation for tests aboard the USS Salvor on Sept....

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0146
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Feb 4, 2008

KSC-08pd0146

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

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd2229
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Sep 27, 2006

KSC-06pd2229

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane lifts the S3/S4 integrated...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-4483
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Dec 20, 2013

KSC-2013-4483

MORRO BAY, Calif. – An Erickson Sky Crane helicopter lands in Morro Bay, Calif., in preparation for the test of the...

KSC
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...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1094
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Aug 6, 2000

KSC-00pp1094

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Suspended by an overhead crane in the Space Station Processing Facility, the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-038
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Feb 2, 2001

KSC-01PADIG-038

The orbiter Discovery is nearly vertical as overhead cranes lift it in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly...

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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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