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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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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A half section of the 10-foot-diameter fairing for NASA's Soil Moisture Active...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4267
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Oct 15, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers remove the protective covering from around NASA's Soil Moisture Active...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4456
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Nov 7, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Operations are underway to weigh NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive, or SMAP,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4244
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Oct 15, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers push the pallet supporting the transportation container protecting...

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A half section of the 10-foot-diameter fairing for NASA's Soil Moisture Active...

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Aug 7, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A half section of the 10-foot-diameter fairing for NASA's Soil Moisture Active...

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Aug 18, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A second solid rocket motor for the Delta II rocket for NASA's Soil Moisture...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4452
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Nov 7, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Preparations are underway to weigh NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive, or SMAP,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3614
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Aug 20, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A crane hoists the second stage of the Delta II rocket for NASA's Soil Moisture...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3466
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Aug 7, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A half section of the 10-foot-diameter fairing for NASA's Soil Moisture Active...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2877
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Jun 3, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers lower a half section of the 10-foot-diameter fairing for NASA's Soil...

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Aug 18, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A second solid rocket motor for the Delta II rocket for NASA's Soil Moisture...

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Aug 20, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The second stage of the Delta II rocket for NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive...

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Aug 18, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers deliver a solid rocket motor for the Delta II rocket for NASA's Soil...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3610
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Aug 20, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The mobile service tower at Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base...

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Aug 18, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers monitor a second solid rocket motor for the Delta II rocket for NASA's...

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Aug 18, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers monitor a second solid rocket motor for the Delta II rocket for NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4253
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Oct 15, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive, or SMAP, spacecraft is delivered by truck...

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Preparations are underway to weigh NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive, or SMAP,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3464
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A half section of the 10-foot-diameter fairing for NASA's Soil Moisture Active...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4268
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Oct 15, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive, or SMAP, spacecraft comes into view as the...

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Oct 15, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A forklift is enlisted to offload the transportation container protecting NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2878
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Jun 3, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers lower a half section of the 10-foot-diameter fairing for NASA's Soil...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3617
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Aug 20, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers align the second stage of the Delta II rocket for NASA's Soil Moisture...

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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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