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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: KSC-2011-8351
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Dec 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A crane lifts the airlock from the cargo bay of space shuttle Atlantis in Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1335
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Jan 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lifts a 100-foot...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1670
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Jun 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane carries the Spacehab...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2487
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Aug 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building transfer aisle at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the overhead...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0666
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Mar 26, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers at Astrotech Space Operations facilities near KSC get ready to attach an...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8361
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Dec 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane moves the airlock from the cargo bay of space shuttle Atlantis to a waiting trailer...

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NASA image: SSC-20230830-s02679NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions
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Aug 30, 2023

SSC-20230830-s02679NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions

A crane lifts developmental engine E0525 on the west side of the Fred Haise Test Stand at NASA’s Stennis Space...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3296
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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: LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Lift, Rotate, and Move to Trailer
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Nov 17, 2016

LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Lift, Rotate, and Move to Trailer

A new liquid hydrogen separator tank arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. A crane is used to lift the...

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NASA image: Artemis II CMTA Turn Basin Testing
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Jan 31, 2023

Artemis II CMTA Turn Basin Testing

A crane is used to turn the Crew Module Test Article (CMTA) upside down in the water at the turn basin in the Launch...

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NASA image: DSC_5059
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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:  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-2011-3024
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Apr 23, 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: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
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Sep 13, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

Recovery team members work on a test version of Orion in the Pacific Ocean on Sept. 13, 2014. A combined NASA and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1333
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Jan 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane begins lifting a...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
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Sep 12, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

Recovery team members attach cables to a test version of Orion in the Pacific Ocean on Sept. 12, 2014. A combined...

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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: DSC_5117
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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: LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Delivery
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Nov 17, 2016

LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Delivery

A new liquid hydrogen separator tank arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. A crane will be used to lift...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3196
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Aug 3, 2013

KSC-2013-3196

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane begins to lift shipping material from around NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0145
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Feb 4, 2008

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

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NASA image: DSC_5077
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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-07pd2451
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Sep 12, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --In the Space Station Processing Facility, a crane lowers the Harmony, the Italian-built...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2562
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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, a crane lifts...

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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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