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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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Aug 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians supervise a jacking, equalization and leveling (JEL) cylinder and bearing...

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Dec 20, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vertical Processing Facility, workers watch while an overhead crane lowers the...

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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., Boeing technicians hold guide wires attached to the...

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NASA image: OA-7 Cargo Module mate to Service Module
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Feb 14, 2017

OA-7 Cargo Module mate to Service Module

In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians and engineers use a...

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NASA image: Inside a Big Dish
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Jul 9, 2020

Inside a Big Dish

The antenna of the Deep Space Network's Deep Space Station 43 (DSS-43) in Canberra, Australia, spans 70 meters (230...

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Aug 30, 2010

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

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Structural Test Article Transport from SLF to
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Nov 15, 2016

Orion Crew Module Structural Test Article Transport from SLF to

After arriving at the Shuttle Landing Facility operated by Space Florida at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: OA-7 Service Module Lift to Stand
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Feb 2, 2017

OA-7 Service Module Lift to Stand

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, engineers and technicians...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Crew Module Structural Test Article Move to Birdcage
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Nov 16, 2016

Orion EM-1 Crew Module Structural Test Article Move to Birdcage

Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Lockheed...

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Jun 29, 2000

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Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, an overhead crane moves the forward section of a solid rocket booster (SRB)...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Spacecraft Mate to Spacecraft Adapter
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Oct 4, 2022

JPSS-2 Spacecraft Mate to Spacecraft Adapter

Technicians assist as a crane is used to lower the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Joint Polar...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3238
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Apr 28, 2011

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

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Jun 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The crane lifting orbiter Discovery casts an arc shadow across the underside of the...

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May 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, the overhead crane lifts the SHI Research...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3242
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Apr 28, 2011

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

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 LH Forward Skirt Arrival and Offload
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Feb 1, 2017

Orion EM-1 LH Forward Skirt Arrival and Offload

Technicians with Orbital ATK assist as a crane lifts the left-hand forward skirt for NASA's Space Launch System...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4775
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Jun 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers using an overhead crane lowered the...

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NASA image: OA-7 Service Module move into SSPF Highbay
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Feb 2, 2017

OA-7 Service Module move into SSPF Highbay

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, engineers and technicians...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Cone Install
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Aug 20, 2020

Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Cone Install

The Artemis I Orion spacecraft with its spacecraft adapter cone attached, is moved by crane into the FAST cell...

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Apr 22, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, an overhead crane...

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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

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

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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 lower the Orion crew access arm onto a flatbed truck at Precision...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Offload, Transport, and Lift
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Aug 26, 2016

Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Offload, Transport, and Lift

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

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NASA image: Artemis II Spider Install on SLS Core Stage
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Oct 25, 2024

Artemis II Spider Install on SLS Core Stage

Teams with Exploration Ground Systems prepare to attach a cover, called a “spider” to the top of the SLS (Space...

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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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