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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: Engine Vertical Installer Arrival
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Apr 25, 2019

Engine Vertical Installer Arrival

The engine vertical installer for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) arrives by large transport truck at the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1828
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Dec 2, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The fairing for the upper stages of the Delta II rocket carrying the Mars Polar Lander...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6908
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Dec 21, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the Centaur upper stage...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6835
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Sep 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Vigilant workers monitor the first stage of the Atlas V rocket for NASA's Mars Science...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1660
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Jul 24, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, an overhead crane and sling...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2656
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Apr 14, 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, the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1524
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Oct 11, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a Lockheed Martin Atlas...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 SRB 2 Lift and Mate
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Jun 4, 2020

Mars 2020 SRB 2 Lift and Mate

Inside the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida,...

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NASA image: DSC_1068
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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: KSC-2012-3878
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Jul 13, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, a large crane lifts the...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 SRB 2 Lift and Mate
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Jun 4, 2020

Mars 2020 SRB 2 Lift and Mate

The second of four solid rocket boosters (SRB) for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541 rocket for NASA’s Mars...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Spacecraft Mate to Atlas V
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Jul 7, 2020

Mars 2020 Spacecraft Mate to Atlas V

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) payload fairing with NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover secured inside arrives at...

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NASA image: Artemis III Core Stage Forward Join Lifts from Stacking Cell
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Dec 19, 2025

Artemis III Core Stage Forward Join Lifts from Stacking Cell

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, lift the forward-joined flight hardware for the...

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NASA image: Lucy Centaur Stage Lift and Mate
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Sep 16, 2021

Lucy Centaur Stage Lift and Mate

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

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2015
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Jun 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a hoist and...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0170
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Feb 8, 1999

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Inside the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), workers check the overhead cable that will lift the Chandra X-ray...

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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, NASA and contractor Jacobs workers...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5338
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Oct 7, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis, secured to the yellow framework of a sling, is suspended vertically...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0836
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Jun 30, 2000

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Resting in a rotation and handling fixture, the U.S. Lab, a component of the International Space Station, is lifted...

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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

The solid rocket motor for mating to the United Launch Alliance Delta II launch vehicle is lifted up at the Vertical...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1954
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Mar 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, shuttle Endeavour is...

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NASA image: Artemis III Core Stage Forward Join Lifts from Stacking Cell
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Dec 19, 2025

Artemis III Core Stage Forward Join Lifts from Stacking Cell

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, lift the forward-joined flight hardware for the...

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NASA image: GOES-T Atlas V Launch Vehicle On Stand (LVOS)
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Jan 31, 2022

GOES-T Atlas V Launch Vehicle On Stand (LVOS)

A crane is used to lift the United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) first stage of the Atlas V 541 rocket at the Space Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3877
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Jul 13, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, a large crane lifts the...

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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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