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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 Starboard Fairing Mate
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Sep 17, 2019

Pegasus ICON Starboard Fairing Mate

The starboard side of the Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket’s payload fairing is ready for installation around...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0069
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Jan 12, 2003

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- A Boeing Delta II rocket soars above the clouds here today at Vandenberg AFB, Calif. The...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate
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Sep 10, 2019

Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate

Technicians attach NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) to the Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket inside...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Rollout at VAFB
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Sep 25, 2019

Pegasus ICON Rollout at VAFB

The Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket, with NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) secured in its payload...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Mission Science Briefing
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Aug 9, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Mission Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center's Operations and Support Building II, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, members of the media...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1668
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Nov 4, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Computers in the Multi-Purpose Processing Facility are set up to conduct a solar array...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Fairing Installation
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Aug 22, 2018

Pegasus ICON Fairing Installation

Inside a clean room in Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians begin to install the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2638
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Dec 17, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The fairing lifting fixture is lowered toward the nose of the fairing enclosing New...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate to Separation System
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May 9, 2018

Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate to Separation System

Technicians secure NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) on the spacecraft separation system May 9, 2018, in...

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NASA image: Upper Management Visits Pegasus ICON
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Jun 6, 2017

Upper Management Visits Pegasus ICON

Managers of NASA's Launch Services Program (LSP) at Kennedy Space Center visit the processing facility for the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2640
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Dec 17, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The fairing lifting fixture lifts the fairing enclosing New Horizons to the top of a...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Lift onto Assembly Integration Trailer (AIT)
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Aug 23, 2017

Pegasus ICON Lift onto Assembly Integration Trailer (AIT)

The payload fairing halves for Orbital ATK's Pegasus XL rocket are staged inside Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Solar Array Illumination Test
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May 4, 2018

Pegasus ICON Solar Array Illumination Test

NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) is prepared for a solar array illumination test in a clean room inside...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2766
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Jun 17, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Space Life Sciences Laboratory near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Dr....

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Starboard Fairing Mate
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Sep 17, 2019

Pegasus ICON Starboard Fairing Mate

The starboard side of the Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket’s payload fairing has been installed around NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1664
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Oct 28, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Purpose Processing Facility at KSC, the Solar Radiation and Climate...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Rollout to Hotpad, Mate to L-1011
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Oct 14, 2018

Pegasus ICON Rollout to Hotpad, Mate to L-1011

Technicians secure Northrop Grumman's Pegasus XL rocket, containing NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON),...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Mission Science Briefing
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Aug 9, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Mission Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center's Operations and Support Building II, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, members of the media...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1662
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Oct 28, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Multi-Purpose Processing Facility at KSC help guide the Solar Radiation...

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NASA image: Dr. Eugene Parker Speaks to Media
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Aug 9, 2018

Dr. Eugene Parker Speaks to Media

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Operations Support Building II, Dr. Eugene Parker, a pioneer in heliophysics and S....

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1669
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Nov 4, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Multi-Purpose Processing Facility, workers adjust the SORCE satellite for a...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Horizontal Prior to Mate
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May 11, 2018

Pegasus ICON Horizontal Prior to Mate

NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) is in the horizontal position May 11, 2018, inside a clean room in...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Mission Science Briefing
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Aug 9, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Mission Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center's Operations and Support Building II, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, members of the media...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Rollout at VAFB
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Sep 25, 2019

Pegasus ICON Rollout at VAFB

The Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket, with NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) secured in its payload...

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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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