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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-2013-4413
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Dec 13, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a technician support lifting the first stage of the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1767
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Jul 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Seen from the back side, the orbiter Endeavour hangs vertically above the transfer...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Centaur Lift and Mate
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Jun 10, 2020

Mars 2020 Centaur Lift and Mate

The single-engine Centaur upper stage for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket for NASA’s Mars Perseverance...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0669
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May 22, 2000

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At Launch Pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), the Atlas IIA rocket is halfway to a vertical position...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0701
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May 25, 2000

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At Launch Pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a Centaur rocket is raised to a vertical position before...

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NASA image: GOES-T Spacecraft Transport from Astrotech to SLC-41
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Feb 17, 2022

GOES-T Spacecraft Transport from Astrotech to SLC-41

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-T...

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NASA image: DSC_1140
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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, workers watch as a crane is used to...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1755
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Jul 3, 2007

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

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NASA image: DSC_1129
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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-2010-1064
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Jan 6, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers prepare...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2616
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Apr 10, 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: 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: 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, the Space Launch System (SLS) Core...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1489
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Jul 9, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) is...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5328
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Oct 6, 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_1009
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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-2009-5353
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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: Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Hoist
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Jun 4, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Hoist

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

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1212
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Apr 23, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the foreground workers on Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, watch as the...

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NASA image: Artemis III major Join 3 moves to final integration
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Dec 27, 2025

Artemis III major Join 3 moves to final integration

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: KSC-08pd2789
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Sep 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers on a crane attach adjusted guide...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1956
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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, an overhead crane...

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NASA image: TDRS-L spacecraft lift to mate on Atlas V
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Jan 13, 2014

TDRS-L spacecraft lift to mate on Atlas V

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Vertical Integration Facility at Launch Complex 41,...

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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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