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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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May 31, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker prepares the rail for...

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May 31, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers prepare to drive the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3356
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May 31, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers keep watch as the...

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May 31, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure...

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Aug 3, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, cleanup of Launch Pad 39B is in progress beside...

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Jul 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This elevated view of Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center shows workers preparing...

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Jul 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers on a platform spray a...

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Jul 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This elevated view of Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center shows workers preparing...

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Jul 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers spray a heat-resistant concrete...

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Jul 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This elevated view of Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center shows workers filling...

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Jul 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This elevated view of Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center shows the steel grid...

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Jul 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers spray a heat-resistant concrete...

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Jul 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers pack a heat-resistant concrete...

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Jul 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers spray a heat-resistant concrete...

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During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TDCT) activities at Launch Pad 39B, the STS-103 crew pose in front of...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first stage of a Delta II rocket is lifted up the mobile service tower.  Below the rocket is the flame trench, and in the foreground is the overflow pool.  The rocket is being erected to launch the Space InfraRed Telescope Facility (SIRTF).  Consisting of an 0.85-meter telescope and three cryogenically cooled science instruments, SIRTF is one of NASA's largest infrared telescopes to be launched.  SIRTF will obtain images and spectra by detecting the infrared energy, or heat, radiated by objects in space. Most of this infrared radiation is blocked by the Earth's atmosphere and cannot be observed from the ground.
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Jul 18, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first stage of a Delta II rocket is lifted up the mobile service tower. Below the rocket is the flame trench, and in the foreground is the overflow pool. The rocket is being erected to launch the Space InfraRed Telescope Facility (SIRTF). Consisting of an 0.85-meter telescope and three cryogenically cooled science instruments, SIRTF is one of NASA's largest infrared telescopes to be launched. SIRTF will obtain images and spectra by detecting the infrared energy, or heat, radiated by objects in space. Most of this infrared radiation is blocked by the Earth's atmosphere and cannot be observed from the ground.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first stage of a Delta II...

NASA image: Wet Flow Test at Launch Complex 39B
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Dec 20, 2017

Wet Flow Test at Launch Complex 39B

About 450,000 gallons of water flowed at high speed from a holding tank through new and modified piping and valves,...

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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At ignition, flames from the main engines on space shuttle Atlantis pour through the...

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Sep 12, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A long view of Launch Complex 39 is caught by the early morning sun. Left of center is...

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NASA image: Mobile Laucher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to  Launch Complex 39B
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Aug 31, 2018

Mobile Laucher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to Launch Complex 39B

With a view of the flame trench and flame deflector below, NASA's mobile launcher (ML) atop crawler-transporter 2...

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NASA image: Wet Flow Test at Launch Complex 39B
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Dec 20, 2017

Wet Flow Test at Launch Complex 39B

About 450,000 gallons of water flowed at high speed from a holding tank through new and modified piping and valves,...

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NASA image: Crawler Transporter 2 at Launch Complex 39B
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May 22, 2018

Crawler Transporter 2 at Launch Complex 39B

Crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2) arrives on the surface of Launch Pad 39B for a fit check on May 22, 2018, at NASA's...

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NASA image: Wet Flow Test at Launch Complex 39B
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Dec 20, 2017

Wet Flow Test at Launch Complex 39B

About 450,000 gallons of water flowed at high speed from a holding tank through new and modified piping and valves,...

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NASA image: Crawler Transporter 2 at Launch Complex 39B
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May 22, 2018

Crawler Transporter 2 at Launch Complex 39B

Crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2) arrives on the surface of Launch Pad 39B for a fit check on May 22, 2018, at NASA's...

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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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