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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: 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-20 PCM Lift
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Sep 18, 2023

NG-20 PCM Lift

The Northrop Grumman Cygnus spacecraft’s pressurized cargo module (PCM) for the company’s 20th commercial resupply...

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NASA image:  Artemis II Stacking, RPSF High Bay
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Nov 13, 2024

Artemis II Stacking, RPSF High Bay

Engineers and technicians with the Exploration Ground Systems Program prepare to transfer one of the aft assemblies...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1412
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Oct 22, 1998

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, a closeup view shows the overhead crane holding the Unity connecting...

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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: 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: KSC-08pd2493
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Aug 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane lifts space shuttle Atlantis into the upper levels of the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2950
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May 6, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Port Canaveral, Fla., a crane lowers the X-band radar onto the U.S. Army landing craft...

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NASA image: DSC_4991
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Jun 5, 2012

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Astronaut Rex Walheim uses the Active Response Gravity Offload System (ARGOS) to perform early evaluations of the...

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NASA image: GOES-R Lift and Mate
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Nov 9, 2016

GOES-R Lift and Mate

A crane is used to lift the payload fairing containing NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Lift and Mate to Booster
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Jul 31, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Lift and Mate to Booster

Encapsulated in its payload fairing, NASA's Parker Solar Probe is lifted by a crane for mating to a United Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0310
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Feb 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers attach an overhead crane to the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0724
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Apr 24, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, the overhead crane moves the external tank designated...

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

GOES-R Lift to Stand

An overhead crane moves the GOES-R spacecraft toward its work stand inside the Astrotech payload processing facility...

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NASA image: Orion Move to Vac Chamber
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Oct 20, 2022

Orion Move to Vac Chamber

Technicians used a 30-ton crane to lift NASA’s Orion spacecraft on Friday, June 28, 2024, from the Final Assembly...

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NASA image: GOES-S Atlas V First Stage Booster Lift to Vertical On Stand (LV
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Jan 31, 2018

GOES-S Atlas V First Stage Booster Lift to Vertical On Stand (LV

A crane lifts a United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1629
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Jun 25, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, the overhead crane lifts the S5 integrated...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0806
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May 11, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers attach an overhead crane to the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1206
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Aug 24, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, an overhead crane suspends the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4235
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Jul 22, 2009

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

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1783
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Feb 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a heavy-duty crane is slowly making its way to...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0530
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Mar 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF), the overhead...

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NASA image: SRB Stack Training
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Jan 30, 2018

SRB Stack Training

Crane operators and ground support personnel practice lifting and stacking mock-ups of solid rocket booster (SRB)...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0229
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Feb 2, 2001

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The orbiter Discovery is lifted by cranes in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building. It will next be...

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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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