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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-2009-3421
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Jun 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a portion of the service...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4234
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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-06pd2230
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Sep 27, 2006

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

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NASA image: Module 4 Lift onto Mobile Launcher 2
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Jan 3, 2025

Module 4 Lift onto Mobile Launcher 2

Teams at Bechtel National, Inc. use a crane to lift Module 4 into place atop the mobile launcher 2 tower chair at...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1804
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Jul 28, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The encapsulated Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) is having a crane attached to lift...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0855
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Apr 10, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Astrotech's Payload Processing Facility, a crane is attached to the shipping...

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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: KSC-2012-2792
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May 12, 2012

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

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1043
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Apr 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a crane lifts space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0664
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Apr 2, 2001

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane is attached to the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2500
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Apr 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lifts the...

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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...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0453
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Jan 26, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a crane swings the detached lamp room clear of the...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0698
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Mar 27, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 keep watch as an overhead crane...

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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-08pd2494
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Aug 23, 2008

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

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3473
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Nov 27, 2007

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

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0255
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Feb 8, 2008

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

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NASA image: KSC00pp1619
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Oct 25, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viewed from behind, the tiles on the bottom of orbiter Endeavour can be seen. The...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3020
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Apr 22, 2011

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

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NASA image: View of the ISS taken during fly-around
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Jun 3, 1999

View of the ISS taken during fly-around

STS096-345-033 (3 June 1999) --- A STS-96 crew member aboard Discovery handling a 35mm camera recorded this image of...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4509
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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – An Erickson Sky Crane helicopter returns the SpaceX Dragon test article to Morro Bay, Cailf.,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2565
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Sep 25, 2007

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

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1820
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Feb 23, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, external fuel...

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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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