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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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Mar 21, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Underneath the 26.3-foot vertical tail structure of Space Shuttle Atlantis, a worker...

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Mar 21, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Underneath the 26.3-foot vertical tail structure of Space Shuttle Atlantis, a worker...

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Mar 21, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Vehicle Assembly Building maneuver equipment in place to remove Main...

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Mar 21, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Underneath the 26.3-foot vertical tail structure of Space Shuttle Atlantis (above...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0377
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Mar 21, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Underneath the 26.3-foot vertical tail structure of Space Shuttle Atlantis (above...

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NASA image: KSC-81PC-0124
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Feb 20, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Flames shoot from the nozzles of Space Shuttle Columbia's three main engines during the...

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NASA image: KSC-81PC-0058
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Feb 20, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Flames shoot from the nozzles of Space Shuttle Columbia's three main engines during the...

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Apr 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After removal from space shuttle Discovery, the third and final main engine, carried by the...

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NASA image: KSC-81pc-0057
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Feb 20, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Flames shot from the nozzles of the Space Shuttle's three engines during the successful...

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Sep 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, technicians on the Hyster forklift maneuver...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, technicians on the Hyster forklift maneuver...

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Sep 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, technicians on the Hyster forklift maneuver...

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Sep 13, 2006

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Sep 13, 2006

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Sep 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, technicians on the Hyster forklift are ready...

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Dec 8, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Hyster forklift transporting engine #2, the last of shuttle Atlantis' three main engines...

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Dec 8, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Hyster forklift transporting engine #2, the last of shuttle Atlantis' three main engines...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0907
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Apr 25, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The new block 2 engine for the orbiter Atlantis is moved into place next to the other...

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Apr 25, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The new block 2 engine for the orbiter Atlantis is moved into place next to the other...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5819
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Dec 8, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Hyster forklift transporting engine #2, the last of shuttle Atlantis' three main engines...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5803
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Dec 7, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers in the Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) Shop at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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Apr 25, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A new block 2 engine, situated on a giant forklift, is moved toward the aft of...

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Apr 25, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As the giant forklift moves closer to Atlantis, workers keep watch as the new block 2...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5825
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Dec 9, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a Hyster...

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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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