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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-99pp1359
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Nov 17, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Operations and Checkout Building, overhead cranes lift another segment of...

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NASA image: DSC_4992
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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: GOES-R Lift and Mate
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Nov 9, 2016

GOES-R Lift and Mate

A view from high up inside the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3162
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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-2009-2896
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Apr 29, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– In High Bay 4 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: Oil Pharmacy at the Thermal Protection System Facility
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Aug 8, 2017

Oil Pharmacy at the Thermal Protection System Facility

An overall view of the Oil Pharmacy operated under the Test and Operations Support Contract, or TOSC. The facility...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0229
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Feb 2, 2001

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The orbiter Discovery is lifted by cranes in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building. It will next be...

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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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NASA image: KSC-06pd0969
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Jun 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, an...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0354
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Mar 17, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers check the crane that will begin raising Space Shuttle Atlantis to a vertical...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3390
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Aug 22, 2013

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EDWARDS AFB, Calif. - ED13-0300-001 – An Erickson Air-Crane helicopter lifts Sierra Nevada Corporation's Dream...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3422
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Jun 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is attached to the...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Structural Test Article Offload
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Nov 15, 2016

Orion Crew Module Structural Test Article Offload

After arriving at the Shuttle Landing Facility operated by Space Florida at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0971
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Apr 2, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers attach a crane to the top ring on the payload canister. They will lift the top...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3423
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Jun 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane removes the oxygen vent...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4437
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Aug 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is used to load a twin set of space...

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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: KSC00pp1105
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Aug 13, 2000

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

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0713
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Mar 28, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane lifts the Multi-Purpose...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4511
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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – An Erickson Sky Crane helicopter returns the SpaceX Dragon test article to Morro Bay, Cailf.,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3539
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Nov 3, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a crane lifts the Taurus XL Stage 0...

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NASA image: GOES-S Spacecraft Lift & Mate
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Feb 16, 2018

GOES-S Spacecraft Lift & Mate

The payload fairing containing NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-S (GOES-S) was lifted up by...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2563
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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, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2481
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Apr 1, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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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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