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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: Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)
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Sep 27, 2017

Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)

NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center in Florida was used to assemble and house American-crewed...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jun 20, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building

A view looking at High Bay 3 in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Ten...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jun 20, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building

A view looking up at one side of the 10 levels of work platforms in High Bay 3 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jun 20, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building

A view looking up at the 10 levels of work platforms in High Bay 3 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jun 20, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building

A view looking up at one side of the 10 levels of work platforms in High Bay 3 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jun 20, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building

A brilliant sun shines through the doors of High Bay 3 in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jun 20, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building

A view looking up at the 10 levels of work platforms in High Bay 3 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at...

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NASA image: Vehicle Assembly Building In The Rain
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Jul 9, 2009

Vehicle Assembly Building In The Rain

The NASA Vehicle Assembly Building is seen through a rain covered windshield at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: 2017 First Nations Launch Competition Winners visit Kennedy Spac
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Aug 2, 2017

2017 First Nations Launch Competition Winners visit Kennedy Spac

A group of 19 college students recently visited NASA's Kennedy Space Center as winners of the First Nations Launch...

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NASA image: 2017 First Nations Launch Competition Winners visit Kennedy Spac
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Aug 2, 2017

2017 First Nations Launch Competition Winners visit Kennedy Spac

A group of 19 college students recently visited NASA's Kennedy Space Center as winners of the First Nations Launch...

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NASA image: 2017 First Nations Launch Competition Winners visit Kennedy Spac
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Aug 2, 2017

2017 First Nations Launch Competition Winners visit Kennedy Spac

A group of 19 college students recently visited NASA's Kennedy Space Center as winners of the First Nations Launch...

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NASA image: Congressional Tour in Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jul 30, 2021

Congressional Tour in Vehicle Assembly Building

Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro addresses Congressional guests inside the Vehicle Assembly Building on...

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NASA image: Solar Eclipse 2017
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Aug 21, 2017

Solar Eclipse 2017

A partial eclipse on Florida's Space Coast, the rare astronomical event was photographed from the top of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: Solar Eclipse 2017
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Aug 21, 2017

Solar Eclipse 2017

A partial eclipse on Florida's Space Coast, the rare astronomical event was photographed from the top of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: Solar Eclipse 2017
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Aug 21, 2017

Solar Eclipse 2017

A partial eclipse on Florida's Space Coast, the rare astronomical event was photographed from the top of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: Solar Eclipse 2017
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Aug 21, 2017

Solar Eclipse 2017

A partial eclipse on Florida's Space Coast, the rare astronomical event was photographed from the top of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: Solar Eclipse 2017
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Aug 21, 2017

Solar Eclipse 2017

A partial eclipse on Florida's Space Coast, the rare astronomical event was photographed from the top of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: Launch America Banner Install Time Lapse
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Dec 8, 2020

Launch America Banner Install Time Lapse

Time lapse of Launch America banner installed on the side of the Vehicle Assembly Building.

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NASA image: Storm Clouds Roll In Over The Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jul 12, 2009

Storm Clouds Roll In Over The Vehicle Assembly Building

Storm clouds roll in over the NASA Vehicle Assembly building moments after STS-127 Space Shuttle Launch Director...

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NASA image: Artemis II Spider Install on SLS Core Stage
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Oct 28, 2024

Artemis II Spider Install on SLS Core Stage

A cover, called a “spider” is attached to the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket core stage for NASA’s Artemis II...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Rolls from Pad 39B to the Vehicle Assembly Building
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Oct 30, 2020

Mobile Launcher Rolls from Pad 39B to the Vehicle Assembly Building

Mobile Launcher rolls from Pad 39B to the Vehicle Assembly Building.

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher rolls from Pad 39B to the Vehicle Assembly Building.
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Oct 30, 2020

Mobile Launcher rolls from Pad 39B to the Vehicle Assembly Building.

Mobile Launcher rolls from Pad 39B to the Vehicle Assembly Building

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NASA image: NASA Meatball Painting at VAB
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May 8, 2020

NASA Meatball Painting at VAB

Painting of the NASA logo, also called the meatball, is underway on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: NASA Meatball Painting on VAB
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May 29, 2020

NASA Meatball Painting on VAB

Painting of the NASA logo, also called the meatball, continues on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)...

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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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