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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: Platform D South Installation
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Aug 29, 2016

Platform D South Installation

A construction worker monitors the progress, as a heavy-lift crane lifts the first half of the D-level work...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0706
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Apr 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., workers attach a crane to one of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3703
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Jun 12, 2009

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

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3256
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Oct 17, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or PHSF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1670
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Feb 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building's extended duration orbiter lab, or EDO, at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2305
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May 7, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a large crane...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7458
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Oct 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a large crane...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4575
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Aug 7, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building, a crane is attached to the Ares I-X...

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NASA image: InSight Rollout to Pad
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Apr 23, 2018

InSight Rollout to Pad

At Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a crane is used to lift NASA's Interior...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1863
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Dec 20, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vertical Processing Facility, workers watch while an overhead crane lowers the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4583
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Aug 7, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building, a crane lowers the Ares I-X Super...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3262
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Aug 9, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4301
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Jun 6, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Workers using a large crane dismantle the final sections of the rotating service structure...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4762
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Jun 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers attach an overhead crane to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5297
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Oct 1, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., workers attach a crane to the...

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NASA image: Tail Service Mast Umbilical Arrival
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Aug 2, 2016

Tail Service Mast Umbilical Arrival

Technicians assist as a crane is used to lift the first Tail Service Mast Umbilical (TSMU) up from the flatbed of...

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Nov 10, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers on the floor watch as an overhead...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6023
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Jul 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an overhead...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4736
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Aug 15, 2009

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

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6020
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Jul 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP1009
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May 18, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With workers keeping a close watch, the overhead crane lowers the high pressure gas...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1284
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Feb 8, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians help...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0656
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May 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An overhead crane lowers the Hitchhiker Bridge with GetAway Special canisters (GAS...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2449
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Nov 3, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane lowers the SPACEHAB...

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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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