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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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Jun 3, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Preparations are underway to move a section of the fairing for NASA's Soil...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4243
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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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NASA image: KSC-2014-3599
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Aug 18, 2014

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

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NASA image: Pre-Monsoon Drought and Heat Waves in India
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Sep 12, 2015

Pre-Monsoon Drought and Heat Waves in India

In June 2015, news organizations around the world reported on a deadly heat wave in India that killed more than...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3494
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Aug 4, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Delta II interstage adapter, or ISA, for NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive...

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Aug 4, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Delta II interstage adapter, or ISA, for NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3168
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Jun 20, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. –The interstage adapter, or ISA, for NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3506
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Aug 4, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – This view from the mobile service tower at Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3493
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Aug 4, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Delta II interstage adapter, or ISA, for NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3495
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Aug 4, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Preparations are underway to hoist the Delta II interstage adapter, or ISA, for...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3183
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Jul 14, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The second stage, or upper stage, of a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3164
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Jul 14, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The second stage, or upper stage, of a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket...

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NASA image: NASA's Aquarius Returns Global Maps of Soil Moisture: Rotating Globe
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Jul 7, 2014

NASA's Aquarius Returns Global Maps of Soil Moisture: Rotating Globe

NASA's Aquarius instrument has released its first released worldwide maps of soil moisture. Soil moisture, the water...

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NASA image: NASA's Aquarius Returns Global Maps of Soil Moisture
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Jul 7, 2014

NASA's Aquarius Returns Global Maps of Soil Moisture

NASA's Aquarius instrument has released its first released worldwide maps of soil moisture. Soil moisture, the water...

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NASA image: NASA's Aquarius Returns Global Maps of Soil Moisture: Soil in Different Weather
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Jul 7, 2014

NASA's Aquarius Returns Global Maps of Soil Moisture: Soil in Different Weather

NASA's Aquarius instrument has released its first released worldwide maps of soil moisture. Soil moisture, the water...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3334
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Jul 31, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers secure the Delta II interstage adapter, or ISA, for NASA's Soil Moisture...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3330
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Jul 31, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Slowly and carefully, the Delta II interstage adapter, or ISA, for NASA's Soil...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3500
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Aug 4, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The view from inside the mobile service tower at Space Launch Complex 2 on...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3504
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Aug 4, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Delta II interstage adapter, or ISA, for NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3501
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Aug 4, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Delta II interstage adapter, or ISA, for NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3177
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Jun 20, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The canister containing the interstage adapter, or ISA, for NASA's Soil Moisture...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3169
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Jun 20, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – As the cover of the transportation trailer is lifted in the high bay of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3176
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Jun 20, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers secure the canister containing the interstage adapter, or ISA, for...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3505
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Aug 4, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers secure the Delta II interstage adapter, or ISA, 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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