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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: CloudSat Preps for Launch at Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA
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Aug 26, 2005

CloudSat Preps for Launch at Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA

NASA CloudSat spacecraft sits encapsulated within its Boeing Delta launch vehicle dual payload attach fitting at...

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NASA image: Voyager 2 Encapsulation
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Jul 5, 2017

Voyager 2 Encapsulation

This archival photo shows Voyager 2 at the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Voyager 2 Preparing for Launch
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Aug 5, 1977

Voyager 2 Preparing for Launch

NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft, encapsulated within its payload fairing, is seen on August 5, 1977. It launched atop...

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NASA image: IXPE Spacecraft Encapsulation
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Dec 2, 2021

IXPE Spacecraft Encapsulation

NASA’s Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) Encapsulation

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NASA image: Psyche Encapsulation
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Oct 3, 2023

Psyche Encapsulation

Technicians encapsulate NASA’s Psyche spacecraft in its payload fairings – the cone at the top of the rocket – at...

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NASA image: Psyche Encapsulation
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Oct 3, 2023

Psyche Encapsulation

Technicians encapsulate NASA’s Psyche spacecraft in its payload fairings – the cone at the top of the rocket – at...

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NASA image: Psyche Encapsulation
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Oct 3, 2023

Psyche Encapsulation

Technicians encapsulate NASA’s Psyche spacecraft in its payload fairings – the cone at the top of the rocket – at...

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NASA image: SWOT Spacecraft Encapsulated in Payload Fairing
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Dec 9, 2022

SWOT Spacecraft Encapsulated in Payload Fairing

Technicians encapsulated the SWOT satellite, or the Surface Water and Ocean Topography mission, in its payload...

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NASA image: Voyager 2 Encapsulation
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Jul 5, 2017

Voyager 2 Encapsulation

The Voyager 2 spacecraft, which was the first of the two Voyagers to launch, is seen at the Spacecraft Assembly and...

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NASA image: Voyager 2 in Launch Vehicle
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Jul 5, 2017

Voyager 2 in Launch Vehicle

The Voyager 2 spacecraft, encapsulated within its payload fairing, is seen in August 1977, as it was being hoisted...

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NASA image: IMAP Encapsulation
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Sep 16, 2025

IMAP Encapsulation

Technicians at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida encapsulate NASA’s...

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NASA image: GOES-T Spacecraft Move to Encapsulation Bay
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Jan 28, 2022

GOES-T Spacecraft Move to Encapsulation Bay

NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-T (GOES-T) is in view inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: GOES-T Spacecraft Move to Encapsulation Bay
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Jan 28, 2022

GOES-T Spacecraft Move to Encapsulation Bay

Technicians prepare NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-T (GOES-T) for encapsulation in its...

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NASA image: GOES-T Spacecraft Move to Encapsulation Bay
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Jan 28, 2022

GOES-T Spacecraft Move to Encapsulation Bay

NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-T (GOES-T) is secured on a work stand inside the Astrotech...

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NASA image: GOES-T Spacecraft Move to Encapsulation Bay
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Jan 28, 2022

GOES-T Spacecraft Move to Encapsulation Bay

NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-T (GOES-T) is in view inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: GOES-T Spacecraft Move to Encapsulation Bay
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Jan 28, 2022

GOES-T Spacecraft Move to Encapsulation Bay

In preparation for NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-T (GOES-T) to be encapsulated, members...

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NASA image: GOES-T Spacecraft Move to Encapsulation Bay
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Jan 28, 2022

GOES-T Spacecraft Move to Encapsulation Bay

NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-T (GOES-T) is in view inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: GOES-T Spacecraft Move to Encapsulation Bay
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Jan 28, 2022

GOES-T Spacecraft Move to Encapsulation Bay

NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-T (GOES-T) is moved inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: GOES-T Spacecraft Move to Encapsulation Bay
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Jan 28, 2022

GOES-T Spacecraft Move to Encapsulation Bay

NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-T (GOES-T) is moved inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: GOES-T Spacecraft Move to Encapsulation Bay
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Jan 28, 2022

GOES-T Spacecraft Move to Encapsulation Bay

NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-T (GOES-T) is in view inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: ARC-1972-AC72-2140
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Feb 26, 1972

ARC-1972-AC72-2140

A pre launch view of Pioneer-10 (or F) spacecraft encapsulated and mated with a Atlas-Centaura launch vehicle in...

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NASA image: ARC-1972-AC72-2139
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Feb 26, 1972

ARC-1972-AC72-2139

A pre launch view of Pioneer-10 (or F) spacecraft encapsulated and mated with a Atlas-Centaura launch vehicle in...

ARC
NASA image: Landsat 9 Encapsulation
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Aug 16, 2021

Landsat 9 Encapsulation

The Landsat-9 spacecraft is encapsulated inside the Atlas 9 fairings at the Integrated Processing Facility at...

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NASA image: 77P-210
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Aug 2, 1977

77P-210

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-1 at the Kennedy Space Center in...

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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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