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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: Tug Clermont II moves a LOX-filled barge on the canal
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Dec 20, 2004

Tug Clermont II moves a LOX-filled barge on the canal

The crew of the NASA tugboat Clermont II navigates a barge of super-cool liquid oxygen through the 7 -mile canal...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid
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Jun 6, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid

The tugboat Shelby helps tow the space shuttle Enterprise on a barge up the Hudson River to the Intrepid Sea, Air...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid
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Jun 6, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid

The tugboat Shelby tows the space shuttle Enterprise on a barge on the Hudson River to the Intrepid Sea, Air and...

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NASA image: Hot Fire Test of SLS Rocket Core Stage
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Jan 17, 2021

Hot Fire Test of SLS Rocket Core Stage

NASA tugboat Clermont II arrives at the B-2 Test Stand the day after a hot fire test of the core stage for the first...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2131
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Jul 29, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin, the lead tugboat moves out of the way of the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2130
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Jul 29, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Tugboats tow the Pegasus barge to the landing dock in the Launch Complex 39 Area. The...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2132
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Jul 29, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin, the lead tugboat helps move the Pegasus...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0847
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Apr 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Tugboats maneuver the Pegasus barge closer to the dock in the Launch Complex 39 Area....

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3483
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Nov 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Towed by a tugboat, the Pegasus barge passes through the open bridge in the Banana...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3195
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May 8, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Tugboats guide the Pegasus barge containing the external fuel tank for space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2138
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Jul 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Aboard a transporter, external tank No. 120 moves past the NASA News Center parking...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2970
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May 7, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Tugboats maneuver the Pegasus barge toward the dock in the turn basin in the Launch Complex...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2954
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Apr 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Tugboats in the Turn Basin in the Launch Complex 39 area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4056
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Jul 13, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Tugboats safely deliver NASA's Pegasus barge, carrying External Tank-138 to the turn basin...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2458
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Sep 14, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Tugboats maneuver the Pegasus barge toward the dock in the turn basin of the Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1949
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Mar 1, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A tugboat pulls the Pegasus barge carrying External Tank-136 through Port Canaveral on its...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2969
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May 7, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Pegasus barge, towed by a tugboat, enters the turn basin in the Launch Complex 39 Area at...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3485
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Nov 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Tugboats maneuver the Pegasus barge toward the dock in the Launch Complex 39 Area at...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2953
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Apr 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- As the sun rises over the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2454
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Sep 14, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Tugboats tow the Pegasus barge, with its cargo of external tank No. 125, on the Banana...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3484
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Nov 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Towed by a tugboat, the Pegasus barge passes through the open bridge in the Banana...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Demate
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May 12, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Demate

A set of cranes and wind restraints constructed to remove space shuttle Enterprise from atop NASA's 747 Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2455
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Sep 14, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Tugboats tow the Pegasus barge through the bridge at the haulover canal on the Banana...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2139
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Jul 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Aboard a transporter, external tank No. 120 moves past the NASA News Center parking...

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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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