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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.

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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-09-S-00058
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May 31, 2009

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Space shuttle Endeavour is rolled around from Launch Pad 39B to 39A in preparation for the STS-127 mission to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1816
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Mar 13, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers from Canaveral Construction in Mims,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1814
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Mar 13, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On the crawlerway leading to Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1772
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Mar 1, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers from Canaveral Construction in Mims,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1771
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Mar 1, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --Workers from Canaveral Construction in Mims, Fla., continue to re-grade the lime rock on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1817
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Mar 13, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers from Canaveral Construction in Mims,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1815
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Mar 13, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers from Canaveral Construction in Mims,...

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NASA image: KSC-10-S-00026
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Mar 26, 2010

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A leak detector for the space shuttle launch pad has been miniaturized and could be used as a volcano warning system.

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1324
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Jan 31, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers from Canaveral Construction in Mims, Fla., have removed the Alabama river rock from...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00394
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Dec 15, 2004

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It was a test -- only a test. Rescue teams at NASA's Kennedy Space Center recently practiced their readiness by...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1321
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Jan 31, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A worker from Canaveral Construction in Mims, Fla., re-grades a section of the crawlerway...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1322
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Jan 31, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A worker from Canaveral Construction in Mims, Fla., re-grades a section of the crawlerway...

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00030
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Apr 25, 2011

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It's shuttle launch day. Dressed in bright-orange protective suits, an elite group heads to the launch pad where a...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1323
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Jan 31, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers from Canaveral Construction in Mims, Fla., have removed the Alabama river rock from...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00376
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Nov 24, 2004

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From touch down after a mission -- through processing for the next flight -- to liftoff again -- NASA's Space...

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NASA image: KSC-10-S-00083
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Nov 5, 2010

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The Ground Umbilical Carrier Plate provides one of the critical connections between the shuttle and the launch pad....

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00061-Converted
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Oct 31, 2008

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The STS-126 astronauts flew into NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on October 26 for their scheduled countdown...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00060
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Oct 29, 2008

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In preparation for its upcoming STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour rolled from Kennedy Space Center's Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00078
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Apr 8, 2005

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NASA officials and employees are savoring a welcome sight they haven't enjoyed in more than two years. Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-10-S-00078
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Sep 21, 2010

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Discovery's Last Ride Like a Broadway star ready for the final performance, space shuttle Discovery took center...

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00026
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Apr 1, 2011

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In preparation for space shuttle Endeavour's final launch, the STS-134 crew of six veteran astronauts flew T-38...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00079
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Apr 12, 2005

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Now on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: The world watches as NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery rolls out to the...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00166
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Jul 2, 2006

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The crew of STS-121 enters Discovery from the White Room at Launch Pad 39B. The closeout crew assists the astronauts...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00166
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May 10, 2004

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It was a wet morning at Kennedy Space Center May 7 when a torrent of water was unleashed at Launch Pad 39A. It...

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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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