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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-2009-2313
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Mar 26, 2009

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

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2933
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Sep 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Using the Hyster forklift, workers move space shuttle main engine No. 3 during installation...

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NASA image: STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, IUS / TDRS-C deployment
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Sep 29, 1988

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, IUS / TDRS-C deployment

During STS-26, inertial upper stage (IUS) with the tracking and data relay satellite C (TDRS-C) drifts above...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5809
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Dec 7, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Hyster forklift transporting the second of shuttle Atlantis' three main engines arrives at...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0154
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Jan 18, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, United Space Alliance technician Ed Carillion...

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NASA image: KSC00padig079
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Nov 3, 2000

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In late afternoon, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) rolls down the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility as it...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0230
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Feb 11, 2000

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The brilliant exhaust from the solid rocket boosters (center) and blue mach diamonds from the main engine nozzles...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0381
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Mar 21, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Atlantis' Main Engine No. 1 is lowered...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0378
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Mar 21, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker in the Vehicle Assembly Building adjusts the equipment being used for the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5828
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Dec 9, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, engine #2, the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0019
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Jan 12, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, technicians on the Hyster forklift move a...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5811
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Dec 7, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Hyster forklift transporting the second of shuttle Atlantis' three main engines arrives at...

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NASA image: Astronaut Dale Gardner using MMU to travel to Westar VI satellite
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Nov 14, 1984

Astronaut Dale Gardner using MMU to travel to Westar VI satellite

51A-46-057 (14 November 1984) --- Astronaut Dale A. Gardner, getting his turn in the Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU)...

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NASA image: NASA Conducts First 2023 Test of Redesigned Moon Rocket Engine
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Feb 8, 2023

NASA Conducts First 2023 Test of Redesigned Moon Rocket Engine

NASA’s newly redesigned RS-25 engine for future flights of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket underwent its first...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0382
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Mar 21, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Atlantis' Main Engine No. 1 sits on a...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0384
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Mar 22, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A replacement engine is installed in Space Shuttle Atlantis. Main Engine No. 1 was...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5823
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Dec 9, 2010

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

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2314
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Mar 26, 2009

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

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2931
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Sep 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle main engine No. 3 is installed in space shuttle Discovery in Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2319
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Mar 26, 2009

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

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0374
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Mar 21, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The equipment is in place to remove Main Engine No. 1 from Space Shuttle Atlantis in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2316
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Mar 26, 2009

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

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2937
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Sep 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers make...

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NASA image: KSC-81PC-0124
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Feb 20, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Flames shoot from the nozzles of Space Shuttle Columbia's three main engines during 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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