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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: Delta II ICESAT Second Stage Arrival
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Dec 18, 2017

Delta II ICESAT Second Stage Arrival

The United Launch Alliance Delta II second stage arrived at NASA's Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: Second Stage Separation
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Aug 6, 2014

Second Stage Separation

NASA Optical PAyload for Lasercomm Science OPALS is seen in the SpaceX Dragon trunk following second stage...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1960

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph shows a test firing of a Saturn V second stage (S-II) on the S-IC test stand at the Propulsion Test...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Second Stage Lift and Mate
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Jun 21, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Second Stage Lift and Mate

United Launch Alliance workers prepare the first stage of the Delta II second stage to be lifted up in the Vertical...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Second Stage Lift and Mate
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Jun 21, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Second Stage Lift and Mate

United Launch Alliance workers prepare the first stage of the Delta II second stage to be lifted up in the Vertical...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Second Stage Lift and Mate
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Jun 21, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Second Stage Lift and Mate

The United Launch Alliance Delta II second stage is lifted high up at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Second Stage Lift and Mate
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Jun 21, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Second Stage Lift and Mate

The second stage of the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket is lifted high up at the Vertical Integration...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3158
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Jun 30, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Delta Operations Center near Space Launch Complex 37 on Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3154
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Jun 30, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Delta Operations Center near Space Launch Complex 37 on Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3159
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Jun 30, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Delta Operations Center near Space Launch Complex 37 on Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3152
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Jun 30, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Delta Operations Center near Space Launch Complex 37 on Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3153
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Jun 30, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Delta Operations Center near Space Launch Complex 37 on Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Second Stage Lift and Mate
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Jun 21, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Second Stage Lift and Mate

The United Launch Alliance Delta II booster, or first stage, with the interstage attached on top is moved out of the...

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NASA image: Lifting NASA OCO-2 Delta II Launch Vehicle Second Stage into Position for Mating
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Apr 15, 2014

Lifting NASA OCO-2 Delta II Launch Vehicle Second Stage into Position for Mating

Workers monitor the Delta II second stage for NASA OCO-2, as it is lifted into position for mating with the rocket...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Stage 2 & 3 Motor Offload
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May 5, 2017

Pegasus ICON Stage 2 & 3 Motor Offload

The second and third stages of the Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket are offloaded from a transport vehicle at Building...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Stage 2 & 3 Motor Offload
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May 5, 2017

Pegasus ICON Stage 2 & 3 Motor Offload

Workers prepare to offload the second and third stages of the Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket from a transport vehicle...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Stage 2 & 3 Motor Offload
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May 5, 2017

Pegasus ICON Stage 2 & 3 Motor Offload

The second and third stages of the Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket are offloaded from a transport vehicle at Building...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Stage 2 & 3 Motor Offload
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May 5, 2017

Pegasus ICON Stage 2 & 3 Motor Offload

The second and third stages of the Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket are offloaded from a transport vehicle at Building...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3157
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Jun 30, 2014

KSC-2014-3157

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Delta Operations Center near Space Launch Complex 37 on Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3156
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Jun 30, 2014

KSC-2014-3156

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Delta Operations Center near Space Launch Complex 37 on Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: Positioning NASA OCO-2 Delta II Launch Vehicle Second Stage for Mating
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Apr 15, 2014

Positioning NASA OCO-2 Delta II Launch Vehicle Second Stage for Mating

The Delta II second stage for NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 mission, or OCO-2, is positioned atop the rocket...

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NASA image: Mating NASA OCO-2 Delta II Launch Vehicle First and Second Stages
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Apr 15, 2014

Mating NASA OCO-2 Delta II Launch Vehicle First and Second Stages

The Delta II second stage for NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 mission, or OCO-2, makes contact with the rocket...

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NASA image: Delta II JPSS-1 Second Stage Erection
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Apr 11, 2017

Delta II JPSS-1 Second Stage Erection

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a United Launch Alliance Delta II second stage is hoisted into the...

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NASA image: Delta II JPSS-1 Second Stage Erection
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Apr 11, 2017

Delta II JPSS-1 Second Stage Erection

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a United Launch Alliance Delta II second stage is hoisted into the...

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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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