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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.

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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: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Atlantis is towed back to the Orbiter Processing Facility after spending 10 days in the Vehicle Assembly Building. The hiatus in the VAB allowed work to be performed in the OPF that can only be accomplished while the bay is empty. Work included annual validation of the bay's cranes, work platforms, lifting mechanisms and jack stands. Work resumes to prepare Atlantis for launch in September 2004 on the first return-to-flight mission, STS-114.
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Dec 16, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Atlantis is towed back to the Orbiter Processing Facility after spending 10 days in the Vehicle Assembly Building. The hiatus in the VAB allowed work to be performed in the OPF that can only be accomplished while the bay is empty. Work included annual validation of the bay's cranes, work platforms, lifting mechanisms and jack stands. Work resumes to prepare Atlantis for launch in September 2004 on the first return-to-flight mission, STS-114.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Atlantis is towed back to the Orbiter Processing Facility after spending 10...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Endeavour begins rolling out of the Orbiter Processing Facility for temporary transfer to the Vehicle Assembly Building. The move allows work to be performed in the OPF that can only be accomplished while the bay is empty. Work scheduled in the OPF includes annual validation of the bay’s cranes, work platforms, lifting mechanisms and jack stands. Endeavour will remain in the VAB for approximately 12 days, then return to the OPF.
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Jan 9, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Endeavour begins rolling out of the Orbiter Processing Facility for temporary transfer to the Vehicle Assembly Building. The move allows work to be performed in the OPF that can only be accomplished while the bay is empty. Work scheduled in the OPF includes annual validation of the bay’s cranes, work platforms, lifting mechanisms and jack stands. Endeavour will remain in the VAB for approximately 12 days, then return to the OPF.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Endeavour begins rolling out of the Orbiter Processing Facility for temporary transfer...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers accompany the orbiter Atlantis as it is towed back to the Orbiter Processing Facility after spending 10 days in the Vehicle Assembly Building. The hiatus in the VAB allowed work to be performed in the OPF that can only be accomplished while the bay is empty. Work included annual validation of the bay's cranes, work platforms, lifting mechanisms and jack stands. Work resumes to prepare Atlantis for launch in September 2004 on the first return-to-flight mission, STS-114.
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Dec 16, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers accompany the orbiter Atlantis as it is towed back to the Orbiter Processing Facility after spending 10 days in the Vehicle Assembly Building. The hiatus in the VAB allowed work to be performed in the OPF that can only be accomplished while the bay is empty. Work included annual validation of the bay's cranes, work platforms, lifting mechanisms and jack stands. Work resumes to prepare Atlantis for launch in September 2004 on the first return-to-flight mission, STS-114.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers accompany the orbiter Atlantis as it is towed back to the Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Atlantis rolls into the Orbiter Processing Facility after spending 10 days in the Vehicle Assembly Building. The hiatus in the VAB allowed work to be performed in the OPF that can only be accomplished while the bay is empty. Work included annual validation of the bay's cranes, work platforms, lifting mechanisms and jack stands. Work resumes to prepare Atlantis for launch in September 2004 on the first return-to-flight mission, STS-114.
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Dec 16, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Atlantis rolls into the Orbiter Processing Facility after spending 10 days in the Vehicle Assembly Building. The hiatus in the VAB allowed work to be performed in the OPF that can only be accomplished while the bay is empty. Work included annual validation of the bay's cranes, work platforms, lifting mechanisms and jack stands. Work resumes to prepare Atlantis for launch in September 2004 on the first return-to-flight mission, STS-114.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Atlantis rolls into the Orbiter Processing Facility after spending 10 days...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis is towed from the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). The move will allow work to be performed in the OPF that can only be accomplished while the bay is empty. Work scheduled in the processing facility includes annual validation of the bay's cranes, work platforms, lifting mechanisms, and jack stands. Atlantis will remain in the VAB for about 10 days, then return to the OPF as work resumes to prepare it for launch in September 2004 on the first return-to-flight mission, STS-114.
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Dec 5, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis is towed from the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). The move will allow work to be performed in the OPF that can only be accomplished while the bay is empty. Work scheduled in the processing facility includes annual validation of the bay's cranes, work platforms, lifting mechanisms, and jack stands. Atlantis will remain in the VAB for about 10 days, then return to the OPF as work resumes to prepare it for launch in September 2004 on the first return-to-flight mission, STS-114.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis is towed from the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF)...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-A-18295
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Jun 4, 1953

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F-86E (AF 50-580). Gunsight Tracking and Guidance and Control Displays. Note: Used in publication in Flight Research...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-A-6270
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Aug 9, 1944

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Northrop P-61A-5 Black Widow (AAF42-5572) Note: Used in publication in Flight Research at Ames; 57 Years of...

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NASA image: ARC-1948-A-13091
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Jul 7, 1948

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Investigation of Flying Qualities on the Lockheed P-80A airplane plan view Note: Used in publication in Flight...

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NASA image: ARC-1960-AC-26438
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Mar 1, 1960

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BELL XV-3 (AF54-148) Convertiplane (experimental tilt rotor) IN FLIGHT Note: Used in publication in Flight Research...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC93-0401-2
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Aug 13, 1993

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UH-IH (USA 64-13628 NASA 734) IN FLIGHT. Rotorcraft Research. NASA SP Flight Research at Ames: 57 Years of...

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0186-2
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Mar 12, 1985

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XV-15 Tilt Rotor (NASA-703) in flight at Ames Research Center Note: Used in publication in Flight Research at Ames;...

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NASA image: SpaceX Parachute Test
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Sep 17, 2019

SpaceX Parachute Test

Crew Dragon parachutes successfully deploy during latest development test that simulated a pad abort, where the...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Pilots Assist in Wildfire Efforts
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Jul 18, 2017

NASA Armstrong Pilots Assist in Wildfire Efforts

An ER-2 based at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in California flew a mission over the state's wildfires...

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NASA image: ARC-1949-A-14294
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Jul 12, 1949

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Body Mounted on RF-61-C Airplane in flight Note: publiched in NASA SP Flight research at Ames; 57 Years of...

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NASA image: ARC-1946-A-10034
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Jun 18, 1946

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Douglas XBT2D-1 (Bu. No. 09086) Skyraider prototype Note: Used in publication Flight Research at Ames; 57 Years of...

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NASA image: MicroCub In Flight
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Jan 18, 2018

MicroCub In Flight

The MicroCub, a modified a Bill Hempel 60-percent-scale super cub, approaches for a landing at NASA's Armstrong...

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NASA image: PRANDTL-D No 3 Crash Aftermath
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Jul 27, 2016

PRANDTL-D No 3 Crash Aftermath

Student interns and NASA personnel cluster in front of PRANDTL-D No. 3 following a crash on Rosamond Dry Lake. The...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 12, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida practice the Artemis mission emergency escape or egress procedures...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 9, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida practice the Artemis mission emergency escape or egress procedures...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 12, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Medical and fire-rescue personnel participate in the Artemis II mission emergency escape or egress verification and...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 9, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida practice the Artemis mission emergency escape or egress procedures...

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NASA image: Boeing Crew Training
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Oct 18, 2022

Boeing Crew Training

NASA astronaut Barry “Butch” Wilmore, Boeing Crew Flight Test (CFT) commander, checks his helmet during a crew...

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NASA image: Boeing Crew Training
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Oct 18, 2022

Boeing Crew Training

NASA astronaut Barry “Butch” Wilmore, Boeing Crew Flight Test (CFT) commander, checks his spacesuit during a crew...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 12, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Medical and fire-rescue personnel participate in the Artemis II mission emergency escape or egress verification and...

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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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