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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-2 Spacecraft Lift to Work Stand
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Jun 14, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Lift to Work Stand

Technicians assist as a crane lowers NASA's Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) onto a work stand...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Lift to Work Stand
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Jun 14, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Lift to Work Stand

Technicians assist as a crane lowers NASA's Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) onto a work stand...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Rotation
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Jun 14, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Rotation

A crane is used to rotate NASA's Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) in its fixture inside the high...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Rotation
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Jun 14, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Rotation

A crane rotates NASA's Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) in its fixture inside the high bay of...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Lift to Work Stand
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Jun 14, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Lift to Work Stand

Technicians remove NASA's Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) from its fixture inside the high bay...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Lift to Work Stand
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Jun 14, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Lift to Work Stand

Technicians monitor the progress as NASA's Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) is removed from its...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Rotation
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Jun 14, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Rotation

A crane is used to rotate NASA's Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) in its fixture inside the high...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Processing inside Astrotech - Timelapse
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Jan 16, 2020

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Processing inside Astrotech - Timelapse

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Processing inside Astrotech - Timelapse

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Spacecraft Arrival, Offload and Transport
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Apr 3, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Spacecraft Arrival, Offload and Transport

NASA's Parker Solar Probe, secured in its shipping container, arrives at the Astrotech processing facility near the...

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NASA image: Arrival of SWFO-L1 and Carruthers Rideshares for IMAP Mission
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Jul 20, 2025

Arrival of SWFO-L1 and Carruthers Rideshares for IMAP Mission

Technicians offloaded NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory following the spacecraft’s arrival on Sunday, July 20,...

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NASA image: Arrival of Carruthers Rideshare for IMAP Mission
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Jul 21, 2025

Arrival of Carruthers Rideshare for IMAP Mission

Technicians offloaded NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory following the spacecraft’s arrival on Monday, July...

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NASA image: Unboxing of Carruthers Rideshare for IMAP Mission
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Jul 21, 2025

Unboxing of Carruthers Rideshare for IMAP Mission

Technicians remove the protective casing covering NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory on Monday, July 21, 2025,...

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NASA image: IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers
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Jul 23, 2025

IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers

A photographer captures a photo of NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, following...

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NASA image: Unboxing of Carruthers Rideshare for IMAP Mission
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Jul 21, 2025

Unboxing of Carruthers Rideshare for IMAP Mission

Technicians remove the protective casing covering NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory on Monday, July 21, 2025,...

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NASA image: IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers
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Jul 24, 2025

IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers

A crane lifts NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B Solar Array Deployment and Stow
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Oct 16, 2025

Sentinel-6B Solar Array Deployment and Stow

Technicians test the solar arrays during processing of the Sentinel-6B spacecraft during prelaunch operations at the...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B Solar Array Deployment and Stow
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Oct 16, 2025

Sentinel-6B Solar Array Deployment and Stow

Technicians test and deploy the solar arrays during processing of the Sentinel-6B spacecraft during prelaunch...

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NASA image: IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers
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Jul 24, 2025

IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers

A crane lifts NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: Unboxing of Carruthers Rideshare for IMAP Mission
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Jul 21, 2025

Unboxing of Carruthers Rideshare for IMAP Mission

Technicians remove the protective casing covering NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory on Monday, July 21, 2025,...

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NASA image: IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers
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Jul 23, 2025

IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers

Technicians inspect NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, following arrival and...

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NASA image: IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers
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Jul 24, 2025

IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers

A crane lifts NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B Solar Array Deployment and Stow
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Oct 16, 2025

Sentinel-6B Solar Array Deployment and Stow

Technicians test the solar arrays during processing of the Sentinel-6B spacecraft during prelaunch operations at the...

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NASA image: IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers
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Jul 24, 2025

IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers

A crane lifts NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B Solar Array Deployment and Stow
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Oct 16, 2025

Sentinel-6B Solar Array Deployment and Stow

Technicians test the solar arrays during processing of the Sentinel-6B spacecraft during prelaunch operations at 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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