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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: Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate
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Sep 10, 2019

Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate

Pegasus ICON spacecraft mate inside Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.

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NASA image: GRACE-FO Satellites in a Clean Room at Vandenberg Air Force Base
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Mar 12, 2018

GRACE-FO Satellites in a Clean Room at Vandenberg Air Force Base

The Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment Follow-On (GRACE-FO) twin satellites, attached to turntable fixtures, at...

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NASA image: GRACE-FO Satellites in a Clean Room at Vandenberg Air Force Base
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Mar 12, 2018

GRACE-FO Satellites in a Clean Room at Vandenberg Air Force Base

The Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment Follow-On (GRACE-FO) twin satellites, attached to turntable fixtures, at...

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NASA image: GRACE-FO Satellites in a Clean Room at Vandenberg Air Force Base
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Mar 12, 2018

GRACE-FO Satellites in a Clean Room at Vandenberg Air Force Base

The Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment Follow-On (GRACE-FO) twin satellites, attached to turntable fixtures, at...

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NASA image: GRACE-FO Satellites in a Clean Room at Vandenberg Air Force Base
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Mar 12, 2018

GRACE-FO Satellites in a Clean Room at Vandenberg Air Force Base

One of the two Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment Follow-On (GRACE-FO) satellites and its turntable fixture at...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Rollout to Hotpad VAFB
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Sep 25, 2019

Pegasus ICON Rollout to Hotpad VAFB

Pegasus ICON Rollout to Hot Pad Airfield at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.

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NASA image: Key Events in the Launch of NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2
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Jun 30, 2014

Key Events in the Launch of NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2

This illustration highlights key events in the launch of NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, beginning with its...

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NASA image: InSight Prelaunch Briefing
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May 3, 2018

InSight Prelaunch Briefing

Col. Michael Hough, Commander 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, discusses NASA's InSight mission during a...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Prelaunch Briefing
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Sep 13, 2018

ICESat-2 Prelaunch Briefing

1st Lt. Daniel Smith, Weather Officer, 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, is seen during a NASA Ice, Cloud...

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NASA image: InSight Prelaunch Briefing
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May 3, 2018

InSight Prelaunch Briefing

1st Lieutenant Kristina Williams, weather officer, 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, discusses NASA's...

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NASA image: Shipping InSight Mars Spacecraft to California for Launch
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Feb 28, 2018

Shipping InSight Mars Spacecraft to California for Launch

Personnel supporting NASA's InSight mission to Mars load the crated InSight spacecraft into a C-17 cargo aircraft at...

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NASA image: Shipping InSight Mars Spacecraft to California for Launch
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Feb 28, 2018

Shipping InSight Mars Spacecraft to California for Launch

Personnel supporting NASA's InSight mission to Mars load the crated InSight spacecraft into a C-17 cargo aircraft at...

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NASA image: Shipping InSight Mars Spacecraft to California for Launch
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Feb 28, 2018

Shipping InSight Mars Spacecraft to California for Launch

Personnel supporting NASA's InSight mission to Mars load the crated InSight spacecraft into a C-17 cargo aircraft at...

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NASA image: InSight Prelaunch Briefing
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May 3, 2018

InSight Prelaunch Briefing

Col. Michael Hough, Commander 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, left, and 1st Lieutenant Kristina...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Prelaunch
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Sep 13, 2018

ICESat-2 Prelaunch

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta II rocket with the NASA Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2)...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Prelaunch Briefing
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Sep 13, 2018

ICESat-2 Prelaunch Briefing

Prelaunch briefing for the NASA Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2), Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, at...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Rollout at SLC-4
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Nov 20, 2020

Sentinel-6 Rollout at SLC-4

Sentinel-6 Rollout and SLC-4, Vandenberg Air Force Base in California

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NASA image: C-17 Shipping InSight Mars Spacecraft to Vandenberg Air Force Base
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Feb 28, 2018

C-17 Shipping InSight Mars Spacecraft to Vandenberg Air Force Base

A C-17 cargo aircraft carrying NASA's InSight spacecraft flew from Buckley Air Force Base, Denver, to Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: GRACE Follow-On Moves Closer to Launch
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May 11, 2018

GRACE Follow-On Moves Closer to Launch

Technicians inspect the twin GRACE Follow-On satellites and their multi-satellite dispenser at the SpaceX facility...

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NASA image: InSight Prelaunch Briefing
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May 3, 2018

InSight Prelaunch Briefing

1st Lieutenant Kristina Williams, weather officer, 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, right, discusses...

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NASA image: GRACE-FO Prelaunch Briefing
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May 21, 2018

GRACE-FO Prelaunch Briefing

Capt. Jennifer Haden, weather officer, 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, discusses the weather forecast...

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NASA image: Shipping InSight Mars Spacecraft to California for Launch
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Dec 17, 2015

Shipping InSight Mars Spacecraft to California for Launch

Personnel supporting NASA's InSight mission to Mars load the crated InSight spacecraft into a C-17 cargo aircraft at...

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NASA image: Going Up
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Jan 21, 2015

Going Up

At Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA Soil Moisture Active Passive SMAP mission...

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NASA image: Sunset at Vandenberg
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Jan 21, 2015

Sunset at Vandenberg

The sun sets behind Space Launch Complex 2, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, where NASA Soil Moisture Active...

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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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