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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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Oct 25, 2000

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

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NASA image: European Service Module-Structural Test Article Load onto Transp
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Jun 21, 2017

European Service Module-Structural Test Article Load onto Transp

The Orion service module structural test article for Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1), built by the European Space...

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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-01PP-0604
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Mar 23, 2001

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In the Space Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2, workers stand by while others prepare the Mars Odyssey Orbiter...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
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Sep 13, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

Recovery team members work on a test version of Orion in the Pacific Ocean on Sept. 13, 2014. A combined NASA and...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0531
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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: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter

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

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0523
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Mar 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An overhead crane carries the multi-purpose logistics module Raffaello across the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3029
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Apr 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers monitor...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3200
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Aug 3, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane lifts shipping material from around NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution...

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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 moved by crane to its transport pallet inside the...

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NASA image: Central Campus Construction Progress
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Oct 18, 2016

Central Campus Construction Progress

A large crane towers overhead as the new, seven-story headquarters building takes shape in the industrial area at...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0686
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Mar 19, 2001

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

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2608
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Dec 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3, a crane carries the new orbital boom sensor...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2790
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Dec 11, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With workers standing by at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., an...

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NASA image: Lifting Perseverance
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Jul 9, 2020

Lifting Perseverance

A crane stands at the ready to hoist the payload fairing, or nose cone, containing NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1105
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Aug 13, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An overhead crane moves the Integrated Cargo Carrier (ICC), with equipment on top,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2635
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Sep 17, 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: KSC-08pd4092
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Dec 19, 2008

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

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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: Europa Clipper Spacecraft Rotate to Vertical, Lift and Mate to Work Stand
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May 28, 2024

Europa Clipper Spacecraft Rotate to Vertical, Lift and Mate to Work Stand

Technicians inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida monitor...

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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: KSC-2009-4227
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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...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3536
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Nov 3, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – After arrival of the Stage 0 motor for the Taurus XL launch vehicle 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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