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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-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-04pd-2523
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Dec 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The third Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) arrives in the Orbiter Processing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2520
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Dec 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) Shop, the SSME is lifted and moved toward the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2513
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Dec 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, a technician appears to ride the Space Shuttle Main...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2521
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Dec 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) Shop, the SSME is lowered onto the Hyster lift...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2522
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Dec 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) is slowly moved from the SSME Shop to the Orbiter...

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NASA image: Endeavour Grand  Opening Ceremony
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Oct 30, 2012

Endeavour Grand Opening Ceremony

A space shuttle main engine (SSME) is on display near the space shuttle Endeavour at the California Science center's...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2527
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Dec 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility carefully guide the placement of the third...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2524
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Dec 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the Hyster lift at right moves the third Space...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2530
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Dec 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the aft of Discovery is shown with all three Space...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2526
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Dec 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, a technician watches closely as the third Space...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2528
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Dec 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians in the Orbiter Processing Facility carefully maneuver the third Space...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2529
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Dec 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Hyster lift is slowly backed away from Discovery after placing the third Space...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2531
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Dec 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the aft of Discovery is shown after the third Space...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2525
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Dec 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the Hyster lift raises the third Space Shuttle Main...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2514
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Dec 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the Hyster lift backs away from the orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2519
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Dec 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) Shop prepare the engine for its move to...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2509
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Dec 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Discovery waits as the first of three Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2517
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Dec 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) has been installed on the orbiter Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2515
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Dec 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In this view from the floor of the Orbiter Processing Facility, the first of three...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2510
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Dec 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, technicians wait below while a Hyster lift moves...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2518
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Dec 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) has been installed on the orbiter Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2512
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Dec 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, a technician (lower right) watches from inside as a...

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NASA image: Final Prep on SSME
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Oct 25, 2005

Final Prep on SSME

Alvin Pittman Sr., lead electronics technician with Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, and Janine Cuevas, a mechanical...

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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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