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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: Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB
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Oct 1, 2019

Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer awaits takeoff from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Oct. 1, 2019. The...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB
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Oct 1, 2019

Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer takes off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Oct. 1, 2019. The...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB
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Oct 1, 2019

Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer takes off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Oct. 1, 2019. The...

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Jul 18, 2006

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- The probe carrier assembly on the THEMIS spacecraft undergoes a vibration test...

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Jul 18, 2006

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- The probe carrier assembly on the THEMIS spacecraft undergoes a vibration test...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB
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Oct 1, 2019

Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer is undergoing final preparations prior to its takeoff from Vandenberg Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3239
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May 22, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In Orbital Sciences’ hangar on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the...

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May 22, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In Orbital Sciences’ hangar on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA’s...

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May 22, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In Orbital Sciences’ hangar on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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May 22, 2012

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May 22, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In Orbital Sciences’ hangar on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the...

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May 22, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In Orbital Sciences’ hangar on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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May 22, 2012

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May 22, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Preparations are under way in Orbital Sciences’ hangar on Vandenberg Air Force...

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May 22, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Preparations are under way in Orbital Sciences’ hangar on Vandenberg Air Force...

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May 22, 2012

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May 22, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In Orbital Sciences’ hangar on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, half of...

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May 22, 2012

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May 22, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In Orbital Sciences’ hangar on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module
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Oct 11, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module

Inside Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians and engineers install one of eight NASA...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fairing Arrival
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Oct 11, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fairing Arrival

Technicians with Orbital ATK remove the first half of the Pegasus payload fairing for NASA’s Cyclone Global...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module
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Oct 11, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module

Inside Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians and engineers install one of eight NASA...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module
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Oct 11, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module

Technicians with Orbital ATK check assemble the micro satellites deployment module for NASA’s Cyclone Global...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module
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Oct 11, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module

Inside Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians and engineers install one of eight NASA...

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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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