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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-2009-4608
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Aug 12, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building's High Bay 3, a crane lowers the Ares I-X Super Stack 4 onto...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Crew Module Structural Test Article Prepped for Trans
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Apr 24, 2017

Orion EM-1 Crew Module Structural Test Article Prepped for Trans

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

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1282
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Feb 8, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a technician...

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NASA image: Sierra Space Dream Chaser Arrival - Move to High Bay
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May 20, 2024

Sierra Space Dream Chaser Arrival - Move to High Bay

Dream Chaser Tenacity, Sierra Space's uncrewed cargo spaceplane is lifted and moved by crane inside the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0249
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Feb 3, 2001

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An overhead crane lowers the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Donatello onto a workstand. In the SSPF, Donatello will...

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NASA image: Orion Service Module Umbilical (OSMU) Installation
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Mar 16, 2017

Orion Service Module Umbilical (OSMU) Installation

A crane and rigging are used to lift the Orion Service Module Umbilical (OSMU) high up for installation on the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0501
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Apr 13, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A, work on replacing the Power Drive Unit (PDU) in Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2498
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Apr 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) for EM-1, Removed from
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Mar 9, 2017

Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) for EM-1, Removed from

Inside the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Horizontal Integration Facility at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers
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Jul 24, 2025

IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers

A crane lifts NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1607
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Jun 21, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech, an overhead crane moves the Dawn spacecraft across the floor toward the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1633
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Jul 21, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane moves the Port 3/4 truss...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3258
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Oct 17, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or PHSF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: GOES-S Atlas V Last SRB Lift to Booster
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Feb 7, 2018

GOES-S Atlas V Last SRB Lift to Booster

In the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1339
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Jan 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane places a 100-foot...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Crew Access Arm Prep for Transport to Kennedy Sp
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Oct 16, 2017

Mobile Launcher Crew Access Arm Prep for Transport to Kennedy Sp

Two heavy-lift cranes are being used to move the Orion crew access arm and lower it onto a flatbed truck at...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4536
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Aug 30, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3251
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Oct 17, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or PHSF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Platform B North Installation
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Dec 16, 2016

Platform B North Installation

High up in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lowers the second...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3243
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Apr 28, 2011

KSC-2011-3243

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- In Space Systems International's Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers
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Jul 24, 2025

IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers

A crane lifts NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7566
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Oct 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is...

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NASA image: OA-7 Lift and Mate to Booster
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Mar 17, 2017

OA-7 Lift and Mate to Booster

The payload fairing containing the Orbital ATK Cygnus pressurized cargo module is hoisted up by crane at the United...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0736
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May 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Suspended from the overhead crane, the SHI Research Double Module (SHI/RDM) travels...

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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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