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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: JPSS-2/LOFTID Isolated Launch Views
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Nov 10, 2022

JPSS-2/LOFTID Isolated Launch Views

JPSS-2/LOFTID isolated views featuring launch, JPSS-2 spacecraft separation, LOFTID inflation, LOFTID spin up and...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Uncrating
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Aug 16, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Uncrating

The LOFTID spacecraft is uncrated inside B836 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Arrival
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Aug 15, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Arrival

The LOFTID spacecraft has arrived at B836 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

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NASA image: LOFTID Transport to ASO
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Sep 30, 2022

LOFTID Transport to ASO

LOFTID transport to ASO at ASO, Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft EDR Install
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Aug 19, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft EDR Install

The LOFTID spacecraft undergoes EDR installation (EDM is loaded into the EDR) inside B836 at Vandenberg Space Force...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Uncrating
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Aug 16, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Uncrating

Teams working at Building 836 on Vandenberg Space Force Base in California remove NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft EDR Install
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Aug 19, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft EDR Install

Inside Building 836 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a technician works on installing ejetable data...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Uncrating
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Aug 16, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Uncrating

NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) arrives for processing inside Building 836...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft EDR Install
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Aug 19, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft EDR Install

Technicians work on installing ejectable data recorders onto NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Uncrating
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Aug 16, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Uncrating

NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) arrives for processing inside Building 836...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft EDR Install
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Aug 19, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft EDR Install

Inside Building 836 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a worker inspects and prepares hardware used...

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NASA image: JPSS-2/LOFTID Liftoff
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Nov 10, 2022

JPSS-2/LOFTID Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in...

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NASA image: JPSS-2/LOFTID Liftoff
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Nov 10, 2022

JPSS-2/LOFTID Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Stack Lift and Mate to GTV
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Sep 9, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Stack Lift and Mate to GTV

The LOFTID spacecraft stack is lifted and mate to the GTV at B836, Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Work Stand
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Aug 25, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Work Stand

The LOFTID spacecraft RV is lifted to a work stand inside the Astrotech facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift & Mate RV to RVPAIR/PLA
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Sep 7, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift & Mate RV to RVPAIR/PLA

The LOFTID spacecraft lift and mate RV to RVPAIR/PLA at B836, Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Turnover Fixture
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Aug 19, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Turnover Fixture

The LOFTID spacecraft lift RV to turnover fixture inside B836 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Mate SC to LOFTID Stack
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Oct 5, 2022

JPSS-2 Mate SC to LOFTID Stack

JPSS-2 SC Mate to LOFTID Stack at ASO, Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Arrival
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Aug 15, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Arrival

NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator, or LOFTID, arrives by cargo truck at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Arrival
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Aug 15, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Arrival

NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator, or LOFTID, arrives by cargo truck at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: JPSS-2/LOFTID Liftoff
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Nov 10, 2022

JPSS-2/LOFTID Liftoff

A United launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket soars upward after liftoff from Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Turnover Fixture
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Aug 19, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Turnover Fixture

Technicians prepare to move NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) re-entry...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Turnover Fixture
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Aug 19, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Turnover Fixture

Technicians move NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) re-entry vehicle over to a...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Turnover Fixture
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Aug 19, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Turnover Fixture

Technicians move NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) re-entry vehicle onto 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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