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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: KSC-2009-1603
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Feb 10, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, arrives at Space Launch Complex...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Animation
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Oct 9, 2020

Sentinel-6 Animation

Sentinel-6 Animation

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Spacecraft Processing
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Oct 9, 2020

Sentinel-6 Spacecraft Processing

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich team members from European Space Agency pose with the spacecraft during processing....

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Spacecraft Processing
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Oct 5, 2020

Sentinel-6 Spacecraft Processing

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich team members from European Space Agency pose with the spacecraft during processing....

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Spacecraft Processing
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Oct 1, 2020

Sentinel-6 Spacecraft Processing

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich team members from European Space Agency pose with the spacecraft during processing....

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Live Launch Coverage -- Isolated Views
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Nov 21, 2020

Sentinel-6 Live Launch Coverage -- Isolated Views

Live launch coverage of the U.S.-European Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich ocean-monitoring satellite from Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Live Launch Coverage -- Isolated Views
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Nov 21, 2020

Sentinel-6 Live Launch Coverage -- Isolated Views

Live launch coverage of the U.S.-European Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich ocean-monitoring satellite from Vandenberg Air...

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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: 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

Northrop Grumman's Pegasus XL rocket, containing NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON), is attached beneath...

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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

Preparations are underway to attach Northrop Grumman's Pegasus XL rocket, containing NASA's Ionospheric Connection...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Aboard L-1011 Prepares for Departure
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Jun 6, 2018

Pegasus ICON Aboard L-1011 Prepares for Departure

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer is being readied for takeoff June 6, 2018, from the hot pad at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Aboard L-1011 Prepares for Departure
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Jun 6, 2018

Pegasus ICON Aboard L-1011 Prepares for Departure

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer is being readied for takeoff June 6, 2018, from the hot pad at Vandenberg Air...

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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

Northrop Grumman's Pegasus XL rocket, containing NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON), is attached beneath...

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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

Northrop Grumman's Pegasus XL rocket, containing NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON), is transported to...

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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: 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

Northrop Grumman's Pegasus XL rocket, containing NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON), is transported to...

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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

Northrop Grumman's Pegasus XL rocket, containing NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON), is attached beneath...

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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: KSC-2009-1499
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Jan 29, 2009

KSC-2009-1499

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Stage 0 of the Taurus XL launch vehicle for the Orbiting Carbon Observatory...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1502
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Jan 29, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At complex 576E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a crane lifts Stage...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1498
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Jan 26, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The avionics are mated to stage 2 of the Taurus XL launch vehicle for the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1503
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Jan 29, 2009

KSC-2009-1503

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At complex 576E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a crane lifts Stage...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1504
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Jan 29, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At complex 576E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a crane lifts Stage...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1501
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Jan 29, 2009

KSC-2009-1501

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At complex 576E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a crane raises...

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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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