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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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Sep 11, 1998

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In the Vehicle Assembly Building, workers prepare the orbiter Discovery for vertical lift before mating it with the...

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Aug 7, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The orbiter Atlantis begins its move out of the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 over...

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Oct 25, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As the orbiter Endeavour hangs suspended from a crane inside the Vehicle Assembly...

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Jun 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From an upper level in the Vehicle Assembly Building, the orbiter Discovery appears...

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Oct 24, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Endeavour rolls out of the Orbiter Processing Facility to begin the next stage of...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Mar 15, 1978

Space Shuttle Project

In this view looking northwest over the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), the Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise is seen...

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Feb 2, 2001

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In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, the orbiter Discovery (seen from the back) is lifted to...

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Feb 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, space shuttle Endeavour hangs vertically suspended...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1203
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Aug 24, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Discovery rolls into the Vehicle Assembly Building where it will be mated...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1170
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Jan 15, 2009

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

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1202
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Aug 24, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers watch as the orbiter Discovery rolls backward out of the Orbiter Processing...

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Feb 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The overhead sling lowers the orbiter Atlantis next to the external tank and solid...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1826
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Feb 23, 2009

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

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2181
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Sep 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle Assembly Building, an external tank is lifted...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1029
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Jan 7, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery rolls out of Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2485
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Aug 23, 2008

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

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0071
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Jan 15, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Cast in late afternoon shadows, Space Shuttle Columbia, with its orange external tank...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2954
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Apr 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Tugboats in the Turn Basin in the Launch Complex 39 area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0532
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Mar 17, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Endeavour begins backing out of Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 atop an orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1913
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Dec 14, 2000

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A KSC solid rocket booster worker inspects the reusable cables and connectors located inside the external tank...

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Aug 22, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- KSC employees chaperone the transfer of the orbiter Discovery from Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1189
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Aug 22, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Discovery rolls past the Vehicle Assembly Building on its way to Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0269
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Feb 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On its transporter, space shuttle Endeavour begins the rollover to the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2493
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Aug 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane lifts space shuttle Atlantis into the upper levels of the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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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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