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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: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Endeavour settles into place inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) where it has been moved for temporary storage. It left the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) to allow work to be performed in the OPF that can only be accomplished while the bay is empty. Work scheduled in the OPF includes annual validation of the bay’s cranes, work platforms, lifting mechanisms and jack stands. Endeavour will remain in the VAB for approximately 12 days, then return to the OPF.
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Jan 9, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Endeavour settles into place inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) where it has been moved for temporary storage. It left the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) to allow work to be performed in the OPF that can only be accomplished while the bay is empty. Work scheduled in the OPF includes annual validation of the bay’s cranes, work platforms, lifting mechanisms and jack stands. Endeavour will remain in the VAB for approximately 12 days, then return to the OPF.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Endeavour settles into place inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) where it has...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Endeavour is towed in front of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) where it is going for temporary storage. The orbiter has been moved from the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) to allow work to be performed in the OPF that can only be accomplished while the bay is empty. Work scheduled in the OPF includes annual validation of the bay’s cranes, work platforms, lifting mechanisms and jack stands. Endeavour will remain in the VAB for approximately 12 days, then return to the OPF.
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Jan 9, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Endeavour is towed in front of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) where it is going for temporary storage. The orbiter has been moved from the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) to allow work to be performed in the OPF that can only be accomplished while the bay is empty. Work scheduled in the OPF includes annual validation of the bay’s cranes, work platforms, lifting mechanisms and jack stands. Endeavour will remain in the VAB for approximately 12 days, then return to the OPF.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Endeavour is towed in front of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) where it is going...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After Endeavour’s rollout from inside the Orbiter Processing Facility, the transporter (foreground) prepares to tow it to the Vehicle Assembly Building for temporary transfer. A protective cover surrounds the nose of Endeavour. The move to the VAB allows work to be performed in the OPF that can only be accomplished while the bay is empty. Work scheduled in the OPF includes annual validation of the bay’s cranes, work platforms, lifting mechanisms and jack stands. Endeavour will remain in the VAB for approximately 12 days, then return to the OPF.
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Jan 9, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After Endeavour’s rollout from inside the Orbiter Processing Facility, the transporter (foreground) prepares to tow it to the Vehicle Assembly Building for temporary transfer. A protective cover surrounds the nose of Endeavour. The move to the VAB allows work to be performed in the OPF that can only be accomplished while the bay is empty. Work scheduled in the OPF includes annual validation of the bay’s cranes, work platforms, lifting mechanisms and jack stands. Endeavour will remain in the VAB for approximately 12 days, then return to the OPF.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After Endeavour’s rollout from inside the Orbiter Processing Facility, the transporter...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Flatbed trucks carrying some of the debris of Space Shuttle Columbia approach the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). The debris is being transferred from the Columbia Debris Hangar to the VAB for permanent storage. More than 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.
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Sep 15, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Flatbed trucks carrying some of the debris of Space Shuttle Columbia approach the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). The debris is being transferred from the Columbia Debris Hangar to the VAB for permanent storage. More than 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Flatbed trucks carrying some of the debris of Space Shuttle Columbia approach the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3672
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May 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy employees gather to watch shuttle Atlantis' rollover from Orbiter Processing...

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May 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Members of the media and Kennedy workers snap photos of shuttle Atlantis as it makes its...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3661
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May 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Shuttle Atlantis is parked in front of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3654
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May 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-135 Pilot...

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May 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Center Director Bob Cabana (right) speaks with a worker in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at...

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May 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Shuttle Atlantis slowly backs out of Orbiter Processing Facility-1 during its final planned...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3653
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May 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Shuttle Atlantis is prepared for its final planned move from Orbiter Processing Facility-1...

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May 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Outside of Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3656
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May 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Outside of Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-135...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3659
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May 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson, Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus and Rex Walheim, and...

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May 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A hazy Florida sun shines down on NASA's Kennedy Space Center as shuttle Atlantis makes its...

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May 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-135 Assistant Launch Director Pete Nickolenko and Kennedy's Associate Director for...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3671
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May 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-135 Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus and Rex Walheim, pause for a photo while watching...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3669
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May 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers monitor the progress of shuttle Atlantis as it is backing out of Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3665
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May 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Center Director Bob Cabana (right) speaks with STS-135 crew members and Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3670
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May 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson (left), Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus and Rex Walheim,...

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May 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Shuttle Atlantis' three main engines take center stage in this image as Atlantis is being...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3652
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May 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians prepare shuttle Atlantis for its final planned move from Orbiter Processing...

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Sep 20, 1999

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The walls of the Butler Building at Kennedy Space Center come tumbling down, with the help of the crane in the...

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Sep 20, 1999

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The Butler Building at Kennedy Space Center is nearly demolished, with the help of the crane in the background. 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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