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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: Creative Photography - Sandhill Cranes
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Mar 24, 2021

Creative Photography - Sandhill Cranes

A pair of sandhill cranes explore a paved parking area near the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Sandhill Cranes
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Mar 24, 2021

Creative Photography - Sandhill Cranes

An inquisitive sandhill crane approaches the photographer near the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Sandhill Cranes
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Mar 24, 2021

Creative Photography - Sandhill Cranes

A sandhill crane explores a paved parking area near the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Sandhill Cranes
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Mar 24, 2021

Creative Photography - Sandhill Cranes

A pair of sandhill cranes explore a paved parking area at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on March 24, 2021....

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NASA image: Large Crawler Crane for new lightning protection system
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Oct 25, 2007

Large Crawler Crane for new lightning protection system

A large crawler crane arrives at the turn basin at the Launch Complex 39 Area on NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The...

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NASA image: Large Crawler Crane for new lightning protection system
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Oct 25, 2007

Large Crawler Crane for new lightning protection system

A large crawler crane arrives at the turn basin at the Launch Complex 39 Area on NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The...

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NASA image: Large Crawler Crane for new lightning protection system
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Oct 25, 2007

Large Crawler Crane for new lightning protection system

A large crawler crane traveling long one of the crawlerway tracks makes the turn toward Launch Pad 39B. The crane...

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NASA image: Large Crawler Crane for new lightning protection system
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Oct 25, 2007

Large Crawler Crane for new lightning protection system

A large crawler crane begins moving away from the turn basin at the Launch Complex 39 Area on NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Large Crawler Crane for new lightning protection system
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Oct 25, 2007

Large Crawler Crane for new lightning protection system

A large crawler crane begins moving away from the turn basin at the Launch Complex 39 Area on NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Crane Replacement in O&C Highbay
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Mar 15, 2021

Crane Replacement in O&C Highbay

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

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NASA image: Crane Replacement in O&C Highbay
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Mar 3, 2021

Crane Replacement in O&C Highbay

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

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NASA image: Crane Replacement in O&C Highbay
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Mar 15, 2021

Crane Replacement in O&C Highbay

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

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NASA image: Large Crawler Crane for new lightning protection system
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Oct 25, 2007

Large Crawler Crane for new lightning protection system

A large crawler crane moves past the Vehicle Assembly Building on its way to Launch Pad 39B. The crane with its...

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NASA image: Large Crawler Crane for new lightning protection system
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Oct 25, 2007

Large Crawler Crane for new lightning protection system

A large crawler crane travels along one of the crawlerway tracks on its way to Launch Pad 39B. The crane with its...

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NASA image: Crane Replacement in O&C Highbay
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Mar 10, 2021

Crane Replacement in O&C Highbay

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

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NASA image: Crane Replacement in O&C Highbay
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Mar 10, 2021

Crane Replacement in O&C Highbay

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

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NASA image: Crane Replacement in O&C Highbay
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Mar 17, 2021

Crane Replacement in O&C Highbay

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

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NASA image: Crane Replacement in the Operations and Checkout Building High Bay
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Mar 18, 2021

Crane Replacement in the Operations and Checkout Building High Bay

Teams from American Crane and Equipment Corporation recently replaced the facility’s existing crane with a new crane...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4029
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Sep 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, or VAB, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4028
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Sep 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, or VAB, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4030
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Sep 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, or VAB, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: Crews Prepare Cranes For Discovery's Arrival
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Apr 16, 2012

Crews Prepare Cranes For Discovery's Arrival

Workers use two cranes to position the sling that will be used to demate the space shuttle Discovery, Monday, April...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4011
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Sep 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, or VAB, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4019
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Sep 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, or VAB, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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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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