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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: DSOC's Flight Laser Transceiver
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Apr 6, 2022

DSOC's Flight Laser Transceiver

The Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) technology demonstration's flight laser transceiver is shown at NASA's...

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NASA image: DSOC Flight Laser Transceiver Integrated with NASA's Psyche Spacecraft
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Apr 6, 2022

DSOC Flight Laser Transceiver Integrated with NASA's Psyche Spacecraft

The Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) technology demonstration's flight laser transceiver can be easily...

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NASA image: DSOC's Downlink Detector Prototype
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Oct 4, 2023

DSOC's Downlink Detector Prototype

Shown here is a prototype of the Deep Space Optical Communications, or DSOC, ground receiver detector built by the...

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NASA image: Testing Space Lasers for Deep Space Optical Communications (Mission Overview)
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Sep 29, 2023

Testing Space Lasers for Deep Space Optical Communications (Mission Overview)

How might lasers revolutionize deep space communications? NASA will test high-bandwidth laser (or optical)...

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NASA image: DSOC's Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detector
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Oct 4, 2023

DSOC's Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detector

Shown here is an identical copy of the Deep Space Optical Communications, or DSOC, superconducting nanowire...

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NASA image: DSOC's Table Mountain Facility Uplink Laser – Infrared vs. Visible Light
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Sep 18, 2025

DSOC's Table Mountain Facility Uplink Laser – Infrared vs. Visible Light

This infrared photograph shows the uplink laser beacon for NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC)...

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NASA image: Psyche Mission and Deep Space Optical Communications Animations Media Reel
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Oct 10, 2023

Psyche Mission and Deep Space Optical Communications Animations Media Reel

Animation b-roll for media and public use. NASA’s Psyche mission, scheduled to launch in October 2023, is the first...

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NASA image: NASA Tech Demo Streams First Video From Deep Space Via Laser (Media Reel)
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Dec 18, 2023

NASA Tech Demo Streams First Video From Deep Space Via Laser (Media Reel)

B-roll for media and public use. NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment marked a historic...

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NASA image: DSN's Experimental Hybrid Antenna Tracks DSOC's Laser Downlink
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Feb 8, 2024

DSN's Experimental Hybrid Antenna Tracks DSOC's Laser Downlink

Deep Space Station 13 (DSS-13) at NASA's Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex near Barstow, California – part...

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NASA image: Table Mountain Facility Sends DSOC Laser Beacon to NASA's Psyche (Infrared Image)
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Sep 18, 2025

Table Mountain Facility Sends DSOC Laser Beacon to NASA's Psyche (Infrared Image)

In this infrared photograph, the Optical Communications Telescope Laboratory (OCTL) at NASA Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: From Taters to Terabits: NASA Wraps Up Deep Space Laser Test
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Sep 18, 2025

From Taters to Terabits: NASA Wraps Up Deep Space Laser Test

NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) technology demonstration has successfully concluded after two years,...

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NASA image: NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Move at Astrotech
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Aug 14, 2023

NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Move at Astrotech

Technicians open the high bay door to Building 9 at the Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Move at Astrotech
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Aug 14, 2023

NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Move at Astrotech

A driver uses a transport vehicle to move NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, secured for transport, into the entrance of...

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NASA image: NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Move at Astrotech
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Aug 14, 2023

NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Move at Astrotech

Technicians and engineers moved NASA’s Psyche spacecraft along the road to Building 9 at the Astrotech Space...

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NASA image: NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Move at Astrotech
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Aug 14, 2023

NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Move at Astrotech

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, secured for transport, arrived at the entrance to Building 9 at the Astrotech Space...

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NASA image: NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Move at Astrotech
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Aug 14, 2023

NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Move at Astrotech

Technicians moved NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, secured for transport, to Building 9 at the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Move at Astrotech
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Aug 14, 2023

NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Move at Astrotech

Technicians moved NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, secured for transport, to Building 9 at the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Move at Astrotech
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Aug 14, 2023

NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Move at Astrotech

Technicians moved NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, secured for transport, into the entrance of Building 9 at the Astrotech...

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NASA image: NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Move at Astrotech
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Aug 14, 2023

NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Move at Astrotech

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, secured for transport, arrived at the entrance to Building 9 at the Astrotech Space...

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NASA image: Psyche Solar Array Arrival and Offload
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Jul 15, 2023

Psyche Solar Array Arrival and Offload

A NASA team prepares the agency’s Psyche spacecraft for launch inside the Astrotech Space Operations Facility near...

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NASA image: Psyche Solar Array Arrival and Offload
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Jul 15, 2023

Psyche Solar Array Arrival and Offload

A NASA team prepares the agency’s Psyche spacecraft for launch inside the Astrotech Space Operations Facility near...

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NASA image: Psyche Solar Array Arrival and Offload
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Jul 15, 2023

Psyche Solar Array Arrival and Offload

A NASA team prepares the agency’s Psyche spacecraft for launch inside the Astrotech Space Operations Facility near...

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NASA image: Timelapse of JPL's Table Mountain Facility Beaming Laser Beacon to Psyche
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Sep 18, 2025

Timelapse of JPL's Table Mountain Facility Beaming Laser Beacon to Psyche

This timelapse video shows the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Table Mountain Facility near Wrightwood, California,...

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NASA image: Psyche Transport from Astrotech to LC 39A
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Oct 6, 2023

Psyche Transport from Astrotech to LC 39A

Teams transport NASA's encapsulated Psyche spacecraft from the Astrotech Space Operations Facility in Titusville to...

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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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