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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-2010-5818
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Dec 8, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Hyster forklift transports engine #2, the last of shuttle Atlantis' three main engines,...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0382
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Mar 21, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Atlantis' Main Engine No. 1 sits on a...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5808
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Dec 7, 2010

KSC-2010-5808

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Hyster forklift transports the second of shuttle Atlantis' three main engines from the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2942
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Sep 25, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Using a Hyster forklift, workers maneuver space shuttle main engine No. 1 (top) into place in...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3716
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Nov 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Endeavour roars into the...

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NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Aug 7, 1997

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

This double exposure depicts Marshall Space Flight Center's (MSFC) Test Stand 116 hosting a 60K Bantam Fastrac...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1818
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Nov 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Blue mach diamonds appear behind the main engine nozzles on Space Shuttle Endeavour as...

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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: KSC00pp0378
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Mar 21, 2000

KSC00pp0378

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker in the Vehicle Assembly Building adjusts the equipment being used for the...

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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: KSC-2009-2315
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Mar 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Rotation, Processing and Surge Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: EC94-42645-9
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Jun 27, 1994

EC94-42645-9

The modified F-18 High Alpha Research Vehicle (HARV) carries out air flow studies on a flight from the Dryden Flight...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0381
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Mar 21, 2000

KSC00pp0381

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Atlantis' Main Engine No. 1 is lowered...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3719
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Nov 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Endeavour roars into the...

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NASA image: Expedition 36 Soyuz
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May 25, 2013

Expedition 36 Soyuz

The 32 rocket engine nozzles are seen at the bottom of the Soyuz rocket as is is assembled horizontally at the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2947
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Sep 25, 2008

KSC-08pd2947

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5816
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Dec 8, 2010

KSC-2010-5816

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the second of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2612
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Apr 10, 2009

KSC-2009-2612

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After removal from space shuttle Discovery, the third and final main engine has left Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2165
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Sep 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Engine No. 3 is ready to be installed on Discovery in the Orbiter Processing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0018
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Jan 12, 2006

KSC-06pd0018

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, a Hyster forklift maneuvers a main engine...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5810
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Dec 7, 2010

KSC-2010-5810

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Hyster forklift transporting the second of shuttle Atlantis' three main engines arrives at...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5817
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Dec 8, 2010

KSC-2010-5817

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Hyster forklift transports engine #2, the last of shuttle Atlantis' three main engines,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5829
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Dec 9, 2010

KSC-2010-5829

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, engine #2, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2608
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Apr 10, 2009

KSC-2009-2608

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a technician using a Hyster forklift begins...

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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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