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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.

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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: Aquarius/SAC-D Observatory in Thermal-vacuum Test Chamber
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Apr 19, 2011

Aquarius/SAC-D Observatory in Thermal-vacuum Test Chamber

NASA Aquarius/SAC-D observatory is moved into the thermal-vacuum chamber at Brazil National Institute for Space...

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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: Aquarius/SAC-D Observatory before Departing Brazil
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Apr 19, 2011

Aquarius/SAC-D Observatory before Departing Brazil

After months of environmental tests at Brazil National Institute for Space Research Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas...

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NASA image: President of Argentina Visits Aquarius/SAC-D
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Apr 19, 2011

President of Argentina Visits Aquarius/SAC-D

Dr. Cristina Fernández Kirchner, the President of Argentina, visits INVAP for the inauguration of the new...

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NASA image: NASA Aquarius Detects Possible Effects of Tropical Storm Lee in Gulf
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Dec 7, 2011

NASA Aquarius Detects Possible Effects of Tropical Storm Lee in Gulf

Tropical Storm Lee made landfall over New Orleans on Sept. 2-3, 2011, with predicted rainfall of 15 to 20 inches 38...

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NASA image: Aquarius SAC-D Launch
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Jun 9, 2011

Aquarius SAC-D Launch

A Delta II rocket launches with the Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft payload from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: Aquarius SAC-D Launch
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Jun 9, 2011

Aquarius SAC-D Launch

A Delta II rocket launches with the Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft payload from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: Aquarius SAC-D Launch
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Jun 9, 2011

Aquarius SAC-D Launch

A Delta II rocket launches with the Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft payload from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: Aquarius SAC-D Launch
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Jun 9, 2011

Aquarius SAC-D Launch

A Delta II rocket launches with the Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft payload from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: Aquarius SAC-D Launch
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Jun 9, 2011

Aquarius SAC-D Launch

A Delta II rocket launches with the Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft payload from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: Aquarius SAC-D Launch
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Jun 9, 2011

Aquarius SAC-D Launch

A Delta II rocket launches with the Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft payload from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: Aquarius SAC-D Launch
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Jun 9, 2011

Aquarius SAC-D Launch

A Delta II rocket launches with the Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft payload from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: Aquarius SAC-D Launch
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Jun 10, 2011

Aquarius SAC-D Launch

A Delta II rocket launches with the Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft payload from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: Aquarius/SAC-D Mission
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May 17, 2011

Aquarius/SAC-D Mission

Gary Lagerloef, Aquarius Principal Investigator, Earth & Space Research, Seattle, speaks at a press conference on...

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NASA image: Aquarius/SAC-D Mission
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May 17, 2011

Aquarius/SAC-D Mission

Amit Sen, Aquarius Project Manager, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, speaks at a press conference on NASA's...

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NASA image: Aquarius/SAC-D Mission
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May 17, 2011

Aquarius/SAC-D Mission

Gary Lagerloef, right, Aquarius Principal Investigator, Earth & Space Research, Seattle, speaks at a press...

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NASA image: Aquarius/SAC-D Mission
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May 17, 2011

Aquarius/SAC-D Mission

Eric Ianson, Aquarius Program Executive, NASA Headquarters, talks about NASA's Aquarius/SAC-D mission to study the...

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NASA image: Aquarius/SAC-D Mission
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May 17, 2011

Aquarius/SAC-D Mission

A reporter asks a question to the panel of scientists assembled at the Aquarius/SAC-D press conference on Tuesday,...

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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: Aquarius SAC-D Launch
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Jun 8, 2011

Aquarius SAC-D Launch

The Delta II rocket with it's Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft payload is seen shortly after the service structure is...

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NASA image: Aquarius SAC-D Launch
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Jun 8, 2011

Aquarius SAC-D Launch

The Delta II rocket with it's Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft payload is seen as the service structure is rolled back on...

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NASA image: Thermal Blanket Check
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Apr 19, 2011

Thermal Blanket Check

Completion of the thermal blanket patterns for the Aquarius bipod after routing the flight harness from the SAC-D...

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NASA image: Aquarius/SAC-D Mission
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May 17, 2011

Aquarius/SAC-D Mission

Gary Lagerloef, left, Aquarius Principal Investigator, Earth & Space Research, Seattle, speaks at a press conference...

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NASA image: Aquarius/SAC-D Mission
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May 17, 2011

Aquarius/SAC-D Mission

Eric Lindstrom, left, Aquarius Program Scientist, NASA Headquarters, talks about NASA's Aquarius/SAC-D mission to...

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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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