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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: Mars Cruise Stage on Rotation Fixture and Helicopter Functional
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Mar 10, 2020

Mars Cruise Stage on Rotation Fixture and Helicopter Functional

Functional testing of NASA’s Mars Helicopter and its cruise stage occurred in the airlock inside Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Mars Cruise Stage on Rotation Fixture and Helicopter Functional
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Mar 10, 2020

Mars Cruise Stage on Rotation Fixture and Helicopter Functional

Functional testing of NASA’s Mars Helicopter and its cruise stage occurred in the airlock inside Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Mars Cruise Stage on Rotation Fixture and Helicopter Functional
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Mar 10, 2020

Mars Cruise Stage on Rotation Fixture and Helicopter Functional

Functional testing of NASA’s Mars Helicopter and its cruise stage occurred in the airlock inside Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Mars Cruise Stage on Rotation Fixture and Helicopter Functional
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Mar 10, 2020

Mars Cruise Stage on Rotation Fixture and Helicopter Functional

Functional testing of NASA’s Mars Helicopter and its cruise stage occurred in the airlock inside Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: OCI Optical Module Reorientation on Rotational Fixture
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Jan 21, 2022

OCI Optical Module Reorientation on Rotational Fixture

Mechanical technicians reorient the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) Optical Module on a rotation fixture to allow for...

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NASA image: Mars Cruise Stage on Rotation Fixture and Helicopter Functional
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Mar 10, 2020

Mars Cruise Stage on Rotation Fixture and Helicopter Functional

Functional testing of NASA’s Mars Helicopter and its cruise stage occurred in the airlock inside Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: McArthur rotates the CHeCS rack back into position after cleaning the AAA fan
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Dec 1, 2005

McArthur rotates the CHeCS rack back into position after cleaning the AAA fan

ISS012-E-09931 (1 December 2005) --- Astronaut William S. (Bill) McArthur Jr., Expedition 12 commander and NASA...

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NASA image: How Sunlight Pushes Asteroids
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Jul 29, 2015

How Sunlight Pushes Asteroids

Near-Earth asteroids like Bennu pose a potential danger to our planet, so it's important to predict their orbits...

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NASA image: OCI Installed to Ground Support Equipment Application for Tilt or Rotation
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Apr 8, 2022

OCI Installed to Ground Support Equipment Application for Tilt or Rotation

Mechanical technician, Thomas Huber, tightens bolts on the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) is installed onto the Ground...

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NASA image: HST SM4 Orbital Replacement Unit Carrier - ORUC
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May 20, 2008

HST SM4 Orbital Replacement Unit Carrier - ORUC

An animation of a rotating Orbital Replacement Unit Carrier as prepped for the Hubble Space Telescope Servicing...

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NASA image: Rotating Flow
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Apr 24, 2006

Rotating Flow

The bright whorls and small-scale specks of convective clouds drift through a region just north of Saturn bright...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Rotation
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Jun 14, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Rotation

Technicians assist as a crane rotates NASA's Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) into position for...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Rotation
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Jun 14, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Rotation

A crane is used to rotate NASA's Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) in its fixture inside the high...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Rotation
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Jun 14, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Rotation

A crane rotates NASA's Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) in its fixture inside the high bay of...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Rotation
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Jun 14, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Rotation

A crane is used to rotate NASA's Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) in its fixture inside the high...

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NASA image: TESS Discovers Its Tiniest World To Date: L98-59D Full Rotation
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Jun 27, 2019

TESS Discovers Its Tiniest World To Date: L98-59D Full Rotation

NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has discovered a world between the sizes of Mars and Earth...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Spacecraft Rotate to Vertical, Lift and Mate to Work Stand
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May 28, 2024

Europa Clipper Spacecraft Rotate to Vertical, Lift and Mate to Work Stand

Technicians inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida prepare to...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Spacecraft Rotate to Vertical, Lift and Mate to Work Stand
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May 28, 2024

Europa Clipper Spacecraft Rotate to Vertical, Lift and Mate to Work Stand

Technicians inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida prepare to...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Spacecraft Rotate to Vertical, Lift and Mate to Work Stand
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May 28, 2024

Europa Clipper Spacecraft Rotate to Vertical, Lift and Mate to Work Stand

Technicians inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida prepare to...

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NASA image: LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Lift, Rotate, and Move to Trailer
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Nov 17, 2016

LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Lift, Rotate, and Move to Trailer

A new liquid hydrogen separator tank arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. A crane has been attached to...

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NASA image: LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Lift, Rotate, and Move to Trailer
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Nov 17, 2016

LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Lift, Rotate, and Move to Trailer

A new liquid hydrogen separator tank arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. A crane is used to lift and...

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NASA image: LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Lift, Rotate, and Move to Trailer
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Nov 17, 2016

LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Lift, Rotate, and Move to Trailer

A new liquid hydrogen separator tank arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. A crane is used to lift the...

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NASA image: LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Lift, Rotate, and Move to Trailer
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Nov 17, 2016

LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Lift, Rotate, and Move to Trailer

A new liquid hydrogen separator tank arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Construction workers check...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Spacecraft Rotate to Vertical, Lift and Mate to Work Stand
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May 28, 2024

Europa Clipper Spacecraft Rotate to Vertical, Lift and Mate to Work Stand

Technicians inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida prepare to...

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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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