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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-2010-4582
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Sep 8, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the LC-39 Complex Turn Basin area across from the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0429
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Mar 30, 2000

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This aerial view captures KSC's Launch Pad 39A, with the rotating service structure closed around Shuttle Atlantis....

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1076
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Aug 7, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), overhead cranes move above the orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4580
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Sep 8, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the LC-39 Complex Turn Basin area across from the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-037
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Feb 2, 2001

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In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, the orbiter Discovery is lifted for mating. It will be moved...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1823
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Feb 23, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, external fuel...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2256
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Mar 23, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis is ready to move out of Orbiter Processing Facility 1 at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0325
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Feb 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The belly of Atlantis can be seen as the orbiter is suspended vertically above the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2953
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Apr 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- As the sun rises over the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1290
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Nov 9, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Terry Kent (left), United Space Alliance, and James Silviano (right), NASA, inspect...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0532
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Mar 17, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Endeavour begins backing out of Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 atop an orbiter...

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NASA image: Atlantis TPS Processing
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Oct 1, 2003

Atlantis TPS Processing

In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Harrell Watts, with United Space Alliance, removes a tile from the thermal...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1200
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Aug 24, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Discovery is rolled out of the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 for...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1666
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Jul 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center, orbiter Atlantis is lowered onto the Mobile Launcher...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1075
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Aug 7, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viewed from an upper level in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), the orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4222
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Jul 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building's High Bay 1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, foam...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0231
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Feb 2, 2001

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The orbiter Discovery finally hangs vertically, suspended from overhead cranes in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: View of the launch of  Discovery 41-D mission
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Aug 30, 1984

View of the launch of Discovery 41-D mission

View of the launch of the shuttle Discovery and the 41-D mission. The orbiter and its plume of smoke are...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1719
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Sep 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Panels from the exterior walls of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) are recovered...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2194
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Mar 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1661
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Jul 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis is slowly lifted into the upper expanse of the Vehicle Assembly Building at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2200
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Mar 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1284
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Nov 5, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Ken Strite, NASA Quality Control, inspects the...

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NASA image: Artist Concept of Atlantis' new home
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Jan 18, 2012

Artist Concept of Atlantis' new home

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A full scale external tank and twin solid rocket booster replicas will stand at the Atlantis...

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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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