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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-00PP-1933
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Dec 21, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, overhead cranes move the U.S. Lab Destiny...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1781
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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-05pd2457
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Nov 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, a crane lifts the...

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NASA image: DSC_5076
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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: KSC-05PD-2177
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Sep 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle Assembly Building, a crane is fitted over an...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1104
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Aug 13, 2000

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

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3199
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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: KSC-06pd0583
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Apr 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the airlock is...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3160
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May 15, 2009

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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: KSC-2012-1075
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Jan 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A crane lifts an F-104 Starfighter off the bed of a truck at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0686
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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: 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: KSC-05PD-2178
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Sep 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle Assembly Building, workers secure the guidelines...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1931
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Dec 21, 2000

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

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NASA image: Artemis III Pressure Vessel Arrival, Lift to Work Stand
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Oct 21, 2021

Artemis III Pressure Vessel Arrival, Lift to Work Stand

The Orion pressure vessel for NASA’s Artemis III mission is lifted by crane for its move onto a work stand in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1503
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Jan 29, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At complex 576E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a crane lifts Stage...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2568
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Dec 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1, workers secure...

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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: KSC-07pd3295
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Nov 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the crane crawler lifts a piling off...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0451
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Jan 26, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a crane is lifted near the Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3297
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Nov 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the crane crawler lifts a piling...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0257
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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: 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: 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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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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