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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: Sentinel-6B PAF Mate
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Nov 5, 2025

Sentinel-6B PAF Mate

Technicians integrate the Sentinel-6B spacecraft to the payload attach fitting inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Engineers check the installation of the Ocean Surface Topography Mission, or...

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NASA image: NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Mate to Payload Attach Fitting (PAF)
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Sep 20, 2023

NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Mate to Payload Attach Fitting (PAF)

Technicians connected NASA’s Psyche spacecraft to the payload attach fitting inside the clean room at Astrotech...

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NASA image: PACE Spacecraft Processing - Mated to PAF, Blankets Removed
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Jan 26, 2024

PACE Spacecraft Processing - Mated to PAF, Blankets Removed

NASA and SpaceX technicians connect NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft to the...

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NASA image: PACE Spacecraft Processing - Mated to PAF, Blankets Removed
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Jan 26, 2024

PACE Spacecraft Processing - Mated to PAF, Blankets Removed

NASA and SpaceX technicians connect NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft to the...

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NASA image: PACE Spacecraft Processing - Mated to PAF, Blankets Removed
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Jan 26, 2024

PACE Spacecraft Processing - Mated to PAF, Blankets Removed

NASA and SpaceX technicians connect NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft to the...

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NASA image: PACE Spacecraft Processing - Mated to PAF, Blankets Removed
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Jan 26, 2024

PACE Spacecraft Processing - Mated to PAF, Blankets Removed

NASA and SpaceX technicians connect NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft to the...

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Aug 30, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. — Inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2156
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. — From an elevated platform, workers inside the Astrotech Payload Processing...

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May 28, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Suspended by an overhead crane, the Ocean Surface Topography Mission, or...

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May 28, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Engineers check the progress of the Ocean Surface Topography Mission, or...

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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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