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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.

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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-2010-5002
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Oct 6, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an overhead...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4773
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Jun 21, 2011

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

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3757
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Nov 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Suspended by a crane in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: LH2/TSMU Lift and Install
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Jul 27, 2018

LH2/TSMU Lift and Install

The second of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals is lowered by crane for installation on the 0-level deck of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4675
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Aug 13, 2009

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

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4441
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Dec 19, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- An overhead crane moves a solid rocket motor onto a transporter inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0115
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Jan 23, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, an overhead crane lifts...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4688
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Aug 14, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane places the...

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NASA image: GOES-U Unboxing, Lift to Vertical, Move to Stand
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Jan 24, 2024

GOES-U Unboxing, Lift to Vertical, Move to Stand

Technicians monitor movement and guide NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-U (GOES-U) as a...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Crew Module Structural Test Article Move to Birdcage
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Nov 16, 2016

Orion EM-1 Crew Module Structural Test Article Move to Birdcage

Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Lockheed...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0656
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Mar 30, 2001

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane lifts the pallet holding the Canadian robotic arm,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2306
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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-2011-6026
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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-2014-3267
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Jul 23, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A view looking down the transfer aisle inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2496
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Nov 10, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane carries the Japanese...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1285
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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, a large crane is...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2628
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Apr 13, 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: Apollo 10 Saturn V S-IC First Stage
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Dec 3, 1968

Apollo 10 Saturn V S-IC First Stage

Teams lift the first stage of the Apollo 10 Saturn V rocket by crane inside High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4326
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Jun 9, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Workers using a large crane remove the access arm section of the rotating service structure...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc543
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Apr 28, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The SPACEHAB Single Module is moved by crane over the payload canister in KSC's Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4677
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Aug 13, 2009

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

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2327
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Mar 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians adjust the crane being attached to the first of the Ares I-X motor segments that...

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NASA image: Orion Service Module Umbilical (OSMU) Installation
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Mar 16, 2017

Orion Service Module Umbilical (OSMU) Installation

A crane and rigging are used to position the Orion Service Module Umbilical (OSMU) for installation high up on the...

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NASA image: Long Exposure Photos of Mobile Launcher
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Mar 14, 2017

Long Exposure Photos of Mobile Launcher

A long-exposure view of the mobile launcher at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Cranes and rigging are being...

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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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