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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: Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Hoist
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Jun 4, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Hoist

The first half of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta II rocket payload fairing is lifted up and into the...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1987
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Jun 14, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - At NASA Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1988
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Jun 14, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. — At NASA Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1766
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Jul 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Endeavour hangs vertically above the transfer aisle of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1312
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Apr 30, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Inside the Astrotech processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4408
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Dec 13, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a technician supports lifting of a United Launch...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Trailblazer
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Feb 15, 2019

Mars 2020 Trailblazer

A crane is used to hoist a test version of the Multi-Mission Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator (MMRTG) for...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0352
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Feb 12, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With umbilical lines still attached, the payload canister is lifted up to the payload...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1661
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Jul 24, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After being raised to a vertical position, Atlantis hangs suspended several feet above...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0081
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Jan 12, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Another solid rocket booster is raised to a vertical position for lifting into the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0510
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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, media capture the image of the orbiter Discovery as it...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0025
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Jan 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, a crane...

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NASA image: GOES-T Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Feb 17, 2022

GOES-T Spacecraft Lift and Mate

Preparations are underway to lift the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4854
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Jun 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the Centaur upper stage for the United...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0459
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Feb 26, 2001

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Cranes on the gantry on Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, lift the first stage of a Boeing Delta...

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NASA image: DSC_0959
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Apr 19, 2021

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Following a successful Green Run hot fire at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, on March...

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NASA image: Core Stage Pathfinder Training Month - Lift into High Bay 3
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Oct 15, 2019

Core Stage Pathfinder Training Month - Lift into High Bay 3

Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, two cranes are used to lift the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0767
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Jun 24, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Hours before dawn, the payload canister transporter delivers its cargo (lower left) to...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5337
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Oct 6, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis is suspended by crane over the transfer aisle in the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: DSC_1157
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Apr 19, 2021

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Following a successful Green Run hot fire at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, on March...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 SRM Lift and Mate
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Jun 14, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 SRM Lift and Mate

United Launch Alliance (ULA) technicians assist as the solid rocket motor is lifted up and moved toward the Delta II...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0417
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Mar 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building, workers are attaching a crane...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6768
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Dec 12, 2009

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

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NASA image: DSC_1101
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Apr 19, 2021

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Following a successful Green Run hot fire at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, on March...

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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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