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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: Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing
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Mar 16, 2007

Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing

In Building 1555 at North Vandenberg Air Force Base, workers get ready to attach the overhead crane to the AIM...

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NASA image: Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing
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Mar 16, 2007

Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing

In Building 1555 at North Vandenberg Air Force Base, workers lift the AIM spacecraft from its stand in order to move...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00029
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Apr 25, 2007

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The Pegasus rocket successfully carried the AIM spacecraft into orbit. AIM will fly three instruments designed to...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00022
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Apr 20, 2007

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Ron Mueller, a Launch Services Program mission manager, explains the science goals of NASA's Aeronomy of Ice in the...

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NASA image: NASA Aims to Create First-Ever Space-Based Sodium Lidar to Study Poorly Understood Mesosphere
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Aims to Create First-Ever Space-Based Sodium Lidar to Study Poorly Understood Mesosphere

Caption: Mike Krainak (left) and Diego Janches recently won NASA follow-on funding to advance a spaceborne sodium...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00024
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Apr 25, 2007

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The L-1011 carrier aircraft takes off and heads for the drop point to launch the Pegasus rocket carrying AIM. The...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00025
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Apr 25, 2007

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NASA Commentator George Diller interviews AIM Principal Investigator James Russell. The AIM spacecraft will fly...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00030-Converted
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Apr 25, 2007

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The solid rocket boosters have successfully separated from the spacecraft. The AIM spacecraft will fly three...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00031-Converted
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Apr 25, 2007

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NASA Launch Director Omar Baez provides commentary on the successful AIM launch. The AIM spacecraft will fly three...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00023-Converted
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Apr 25, 2007

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The L-1011 carrier aircraft taxis on the runway carrying the Pegasus rocket that will deliver the AIM spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00026-Converted
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Apr 25, 2007

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Launch Director Omar Baez polls the AIM mission team for flight readiness. The AIM spacecraft will fly three...

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NASA image: Rare Electric Blue Clouds Observed By NASA Balloon
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Sep 20, 2018

Rare Electric Blue Clouds Observed By NASA Balloon

On the cusp of our atmosphere live a thin group of seasonal electric blue clouds. Forming fifty miles above the...

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NASA image: iss031e116058
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Jun 13, 2012

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ISS031-E-116058 (13 June 2012) --- Polar mesospheric clouds in the Northern Hemisphere are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Jun 16, 2010

Earth Observations

ISS024-E-006136 (16 June 2010) --- Polar mesospheric clouds, illuminated by an orbital sunrise, are featured in this...

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NASA image: Earth Atmosphere Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew
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Apr 3, 2013

Earth Atmosphere Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew

Earth atmosphere observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew aboard the ISS. The colors roughly denote the layers of...

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NASA image: AIM being prepared for integrated testing and flight simulation
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Mar 24, 2007

AIM being prepared for integrated testing and flight simulation

At North Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the AIM spacecraft is moved into a clean room for testing. AIM,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0990
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Apr 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0787
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Mar 24, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Building 1555 on North Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians lift...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0974
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Apr 16, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The mated Pegasus XL rocket - AIM spacecraft is secured onto a transporter at...

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NASA image: AIM being prepared for integrated testing and flight simulation
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Mar 24, 2007

AIM being prepared for integrated testing and flight simulation

At North Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the AIM spacecraft is prepared for its move to the clean room for...

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NASA image: AIM being prepared for integrated testing and flight simulation
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Mar 24, 2007

AIM being prepared for integrated testing and flight simulation

Flight simulation No. 3 is on the schedule for the Pegasus XL launch vehicle, seen here in Building 1555 on North...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0791
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Mar 24, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Building 1555 on North Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians roll...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0776
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Mar 24, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Building 1555 on North Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians work on...

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NASA image: The third stage of the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is bei
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Apr 3, 2007

The third stage of the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is bei

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians prepare to mate the AIM spacecraft (at left) to the SoftRide...

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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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