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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: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Operations and C
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Operations and C

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is briefed on work taking place on NASA’s Orion spacecraft during a tour of...

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NASA image: Orion Space Hardware In-Production inside the Operations and Che
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Oct 3, 2017

Orion Space Hardware In-Production inside the Operations and Che

The Orion heat shield is undergoing processing in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at...

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NASA image: Orion Space Hardware In-Production inside the Operations and Che
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Oct 3, 2017

Orion Space Hardware In-Production inside the Operations and Che

One of the work stations is in view in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's...

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NASA image: Orion Space Hardware In-Production inside the Operations and Che
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Oct 3, 2017

Orion Space Hardware In-Production inside the Operations and Che

A variety of space hardware for the Orion crew module is in view in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Operations and C
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Operations and C

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is updated on the progress of the Orion Program during a tour of NASA Kennedy...

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NASA image: Artemis II CSM to IOZ
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Dec 5, 2024

Artemis II CSM to IOZ

On Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, a team returns the Artemis II Orion spacecraft to the Final Assembly and Test cell from a...

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NASA image: Orion Space Hardware In-Production inside the Operations and Che
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Oct 3, 2017

Orion Space Hardware In-Production inside the Operations and Che

Thermal protection system panels are in view in the high bay of the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Operations and C
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Operations and C

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, second from left, poses with members of the Orion/Lockheed Martin team during a...

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NASA image: Orion Space Hardware In-Production inside the Operations and Che
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Oct 3, 2017

Orion Space Hardware In-Production inside the Operations and Che

The Orion heat shield is undergoing processing in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4248
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Aug 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Lockheed Martin's Jules Schneider, right, shows the upper portion of the Orion capsule to...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4249
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Aug 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Scott Wilson, right, shows the Orion ground test article to Charles Bolden, NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4246
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Aug 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Lockheed Martin's Jules Schneider, right, shows the upper portion of the Orion capsule to...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4243
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Aug 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Charles Bolden, NASA administrator, center, is shown the high bay at the Operations and...

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Aug 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Charles Bolden, NASA administrator, center, is shown the high bay at the Operations and...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4247
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Aug 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Lockheed Martin's Jules Schneider, right, shows details of the preparation hardware used for...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Adapter-Structural Test Article and European S
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May 9, 2017

Orion Crew Module Adapter-Structural Test Article and European S

Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Adapter-Structural Test Article and European S
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May 9, 2017

Orion Crew Module Adapter-Structural Test Article and European S

Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Move
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Nov 17, 2017

Orion Crew Module Move

The Orion crew module for Exploration Mission-1 was moved into the thermal chamber in the Neil Armstrong Operations...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Adapter-Structural Test Article and European S
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May 9, 2017

Orion Crew Module Adapter-Structural Test Article and European S

Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: STS-29 crewmembers leave KSC Operations and Checkout (O&C) Building
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Mar 13, 1989

STS-29 crewmembers leave KSC Operations and Checkout (O&C) Building

STS029-S-024 (13 March 1989) --- The flight crew for NASA's STS-29 mission leave the operations and checkout...

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NASA image: STS 51-D crewmembers depart KSC's operations and checkout building
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Apr 12, 1985

STS 51-D crewmembers depart KSC's operations and checkout building

51D-9091 (S23-9091) (12 April 1985) --- The Space Shuttle mission 51-D crewmembers depart the Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: 41-D crew leaves operations and checkout building at KSC
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Aug 30, 1984

41-D crew leaves operations and checkout building at KSC

41D-3194 (30 Aug 1984)--- The six members of the 41-D Discovery crew leave the operations and checkout building at...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Move
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Nov 17, 2017

Orion Crew Module Move

Technicians check a crane that will be used during move operations of the Orion crew module for Exploration...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Move
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Nov 17, 2017

Orion Crew Module Move

Technicians prepare a crane for use during move operations of the Orion crew module for Exploration Mission-1 to 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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