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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.

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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-2009-2284
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Mar 16, 2009

KSC-2009-2284

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians examine the...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B Solar Array Deployment and Stow
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Oct 16, 2025

Sentinel-6B Solar Array Deployment and Stow

Technicians use a crane during processing of the Sentinel-6B spacecraft on its work stand during prelaunch...

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NASA image: Artemis II Presentation and Group Photos
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May 1, 2025

Artemis II Presentation and Group Photos

Teams from NASA and Lockheed Martin pose for a photo in front of NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft, connected to a...

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NASA image: Artemis II Presentation and Group Photos
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May 1, 2025

Artemis II Presentation and Group Photos

Teams from NASA and Lockheed Martin pose for a photo in front of NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft, connected to a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2473
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Mar 19, 2009

KSC-2009-2473

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., the GOES-O satellite has...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc547
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Apr 28, 1998

KSC-98pc547

Astronaut John Young (left), the keynote speaker at the Thirty-Fifth Space Congress, is presented with a model of...

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NASA image: NASA HQ New A-Suite Visit
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Apr 19, 2021

NASA HQ New A-Suite Visit

Senior leaders with Kennedy Space Center in Florida, familiarize newly appointed officials from NASA Headquarters...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0269-040
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Dec 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0269-040

TROPI-2; Preparation of experiment containers in EMCS (European Modular Cultivation System) Lab, N-236 Sixten...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2471
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Mar 19, 2009

KSC-2009-2471

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., the GOES-O satellite is...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2291
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Apr 24, 2014

KSC-2014-2291

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Modifications continue on the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, or MPPF, at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is readied atop its transport pallet from the Neil...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc191
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Jan 21, 1998

KSC-98pc191

Astronaut Stephen Oswald, at right, explains Shuttle operations to Ohio Senator John Glenn on the orbiter Columbia's...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is readied atop its transport pallet from the Neil...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc549
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Apr 28, 1998

KSC-98pc549

Astronaut John Young (left), the keynote speaker at the Thirty-Fifth Space Congress, is presented with a model of...

KSC
NASA image: Sentinel-6B Solar Array Deployment and Stow
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Oct 16, 2025

Sentinel-6B Solar Array Deployment and Stow

Technicians test the solar arrays during processing of the Sentinel-6B spacecraft during prelaunch operations at the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc190
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Jan 21, 1998

KSC-98pc190

Astronaut Stephen Oswald, at left, explains Shuttle operations to Ohio Senator John Glenn on the orbiter Columbia's...

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NASA image: STS 51-D crewmembers depart KSC's operations and checkout building
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Apr 12, 1985

STS 51-D crewmembers depart KSC's operations and checkout building

51D-9091 (S23-9091) (12 April 1985) --- The Space Shuttle mission 51-D crewmembers depart the Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: GOES-U Encapsulation
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Jun 13, 2024

GOES-U Encapsulation

Technicians at the Astrotech Space Operations facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida connect NOAA’s...

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NASA image: GOES-S Encapsulation
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Feb 7, 2018

GOES-S Encapsulation

In a clean room at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Florida, technicians and engineers monitor progress as...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1939
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Mar 3, 2009

KSC-2009-1939

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., the latest Geostationary...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is readied atop its transport pallet from the Neil...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B Spacecraft Mated to Work Stand at Astrotech, VSFB
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Sep 25, 2025

Sentinel-6B Spacecraft Mated to Work Stand at Astrotech, VSFB

Technicians use a crane to lift the Sentinel-6B spacecraft and attach it to a work stand to conduct prelaunch...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3046
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May 11, 2009

KSC-2009-3046

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-125...

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NASA image: 41-D crew leaves operations and checkout building at KSC
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Aug 30, 1984

41-D crew leaves operations and checkout building at KSC

41D-3194 (30 Aug 1984)--- The six members of the 41-D Discovery crew leave the operations and checkout building at...

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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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