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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: Landsat 9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Unloading from Shipping Conta
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Jul 7, 2021

Landsat 9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Unloading from Shipping Conta

Technicians prepare to remove the satellite for the Landsat 9 mission from its shipping container following its...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Atlas V Booster LVOS
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Jul 13, 2021

Landsat 9 Atlas V Booster LVOS

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V booster for NASA’s Landsat 9 mission is moved into the Vertical Integration...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Fairing(s) Lift to Vertical
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Jun 18, 2021

Landsat 9 Fairing(s) Lift to Vertical

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a crane is used to begin...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Fairing Contamination Barrier and Access Door Removal
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Jun 24, 2021

Landsat 9 Fairing Contamination Barrier and Access Door Removal

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, United Launch Alliance (ULA)...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Atlas V Booster LVOS
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Jul 13, 2021

Landsat 9 Atlas V Booster LVOS

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V booster for NASA’s Landsat 9 mission is lifted by crane and special lifting...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Spacecraft Mate to EPSA
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Aug 11, 2021

Landsat 9 Spacecraft Mate to EPSA

Technicians move the Landsat 9 spacecraft over to the evolved expendable vehicle secondary payload adapter (ESPA)...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Encapsulation
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Aug 16, 2021

Landsat 9 Encapsulation

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, technicians prepare the...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 EFS Pre-Transport
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Aug 3, 2021

Landsat 9 EFS Pre-Transport

The secondary payload adapter for NASA’s Landsat 9 mission is staged for further testing at Vandenberg Space Force...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Spacecraft Mate to EPSA
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Aug 11, 2021

Landsat 9 Spacecraft Mate to EPSA

Technicians begin to attach the Landsat 9 spacecraft to the evolved expendable vehicle secondary payload adapter...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Spacecraft Arrival (Observatory)
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Jul 7, 2021

Landsat 9 Spacecraft Arrival (Observatory)

Technicians remove the satellite for the Landsat 9 mission from its shipping container following its arrival at...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Spacecraft Arrival
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Jun 14, 2021

Landsat 9 Spacecraft Arrival

The Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Secondary Payload Adapter for NASA’s Landsat 9 mission is moved into a...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Fairing(s) Lift to Vertical
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Jun 21, 2021

Landsat 9 Fairing(s) Lift to Vertical

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a crane is used to lift the...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Atlas V Centaur Lift and Mate
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Jul 15, 2021

Landsat 9 Atlas V Centaur Lift and Mate

Inside the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Lift Off of Remaining Contain
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Jul 8, 2021

Landsat 9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Lift Off of Remaining Contain

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, technicians monitor the...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 EFS Inspections
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Aug 4, 2021

Landsat 9 EFS Inspections

Technicians perform a blacklight inspection of the secondary payload adapter for NASA’s Landsat 9 mission at...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Atlas V ISA-ASA Lift and Mate
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Jul 14, 2021

Landsat 9 Atlas V ISA-ASA Lift and Mate

Preparations are underway to lift the interstage and assembly second stage adapters for the United Alliance Atlas V...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Fairing(s) Lift to Vertical
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Jun 21, 2021

Landsat 9 Fairing(s) Lift to Vertical

In the foreground inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Atlas V Booster Transport to Launch Pad
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Jul 12, 2021

Landsat 9 Atlas V Booster Transport to Launch Pad

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V booster for NASA’s Landsat 9 mission departs the Horizontal Integration Facility...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Mechanical
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Jun 14, 2021

Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Mechanical

Technicians process mechanical and electrical support equipment for NASA’s Landsat 9 observatory inside the...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 in Transfer Tower
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Aug 25, 2021

Landsat 9 in Transfer Tower

Encapsulated within the United Launch Alliance (ULA) payload fairing, the Landsat 9 spacecraft undergoes final...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Fairing(s) Lift to Vertical
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Jun 18, 2021

Landsat 9 Fairing(s) Lift to Vertical

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Spacecraft Arrival (Observatory)
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Jul 7, 2021

Landsat 9 Spacecraft Arrival (Observatory)

The satellite for the Landsat 9 mission, secured inside its shipping container, arrives at the Integrated Processing...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Encapsulation
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Aug 16, 2021

Landsat 9 Encapsulation

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the Landsat 9 spacecraft is...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Electrical
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Jun 14, 2021

Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Electrical

Mechanical and electrical support equipment for NASA’s Landsat 9 observatory are being processed inside 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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