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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: Artemis II LVSA Stacking
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Apr 3, 2025

Artemis II LVSA Stacking

A massive crane lifts the launch vehicle stage adapter 250 feet into the air on Thursday, April 3, 2025, to prepare...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7510
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Oct 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2499
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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: KSC-02pd1008
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Jun 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- - In the Space Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 (SAEF-2), an overhead crane...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7687
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Nov 4, 2011

KSC-2011-7687

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

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2366
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Oct 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility’s bay 1, the orbiter boom sensor system is lifted by...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3813
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Jun 7, 2010

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a crane lifts the Stage 0 motor for...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2531
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Sep 21, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The overhead crane lowers the U.S. Node 2 module, known as Harmony, into the payload...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 European Service Module Uncrating
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Nov 6, 2018

Orion EM-1 European Service Module Uncrating

Inside the airlock in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay On Nov. 6, 2018, a crane is used...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4747
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Jun 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers using an overhead crane lift a solid...

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NASA image: SLS Booster Aft Exit Cone Arrival
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Nov 4, 2019

SLS Booster Aft Exit Cone Arrival

A crane is used to lift the first Northrop Grumman aft exit cone to arrive for the Space Launch System’s solid...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2269
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Nov 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Boeing Delta Operations Center, the newly arrived Delta IV second stage is...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1346
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Feb 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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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: SLS Booster Aft Exit Cone Arrival
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Nov 4, 2019

SLS Booster Aft Exit Cone Arrival

Workers attach a crane to the first Northrop Grumman aft exit cone to arrive for the Space Launch System’s solid...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6011
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Jul 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers monitor...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1653
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Jul 24, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, workers are securing the sling...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0234
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Jan 31, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, an overhead crane lowers the Mars...

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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 lifted by crane at the United...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1513
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Jul 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, a crane begins raising the head of external tank No....

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5390
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Sep 26, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At the Astrotech processing facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4679
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Aug 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a battery...

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NASA image: GOES-S Atlas V First SRB Mate to Booster
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Feb 1, 2018

GOES-S Atlas V First SRB Mate to Booster

A crane lifts a solid rocket booster (SRB) for mating to a United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage in the...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Crew Access Arm Transport from Cocoa FL to KSC
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Oct 17, 2017

Mobile Launcher Crew Access Arm Transport from Cocoa FL to KSC

Two heavy-lift cranes are used to lower the Orion crew access arm onto a work stand in a storage location at NASA's...

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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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