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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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Jun 10, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – On Space Launch Complex 2, the Ocean Surface Topography Mission, or OSTM/Jason...

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May 28, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Engineers check the installation of the Ocean Surface Topography Mission, or...

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May 31, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the gantry on Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the fairing for the...

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May 6, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Ocean Surface Topography Mission, or OSTM/Jason 2, spacecraft is being...

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Jun 30, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Boeing Delta II rocket is poised for flight on Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral...

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May 16, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Another look at the Ocean Surface Topography Mission, or OSTM/Jason 2,...

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PACE Postlaunch Airborne eXperiment (PACE-PAX) The PACE Postlaunch Airborne eXperiment (PACE-PAX) is a field...

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Jun 26, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Workers at Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, watch as fairing...

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Jun 30, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The launch of the Boeing Delta II rocket carrying the Microwave Anisotropy Probe (MAP)...

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Jun 12, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Ocean Surface Topography Mission, or OSTM/Jason-2, spacecraft is getting...

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NASA image: Boron in Calcium Sulfate Vein at Catabola, Mars
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Dec 13, 2016

Boron in Calcium Sulfate Vein at Catabola, Mars

The highest concentration of boron measured on Mars, as of late 2016, is in this mineral vein, called "Catabola,"...

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NASA image: SWOT Headed to France on C-17 Aircraft
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Nov 14, 2022

SWOT Headed to France on C-17 Aircraft

On June 27, 2021, teams from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California and the March Air Reserve Base...

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May 31, 2001

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At the gantry on Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the fairing for the Microwave Anisotropy Probe...

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Jun 10, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Inside its shipping container, the Ocean Surface Topography Mission, or...

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NASA image: OCI Installed to Ground Support Equipment Application for Tilt or Rotation
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Apr 8, 2022

OCI Installed to Ground Support Equipment Application for Tilt or Rotation

Mechanical technician, Thomas Huber, tightens bolts on the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) is installed onto the Ground...

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Jun 10, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – On Space Launch Complex 2, the Ocean Surface Topography Mission, or OSTM/Jason...

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NASA image: OCI Electro Magnetic Interference and Electrical Ground Support Equipment Team Photo
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Jun 24, 2022

OCI Electro Magnetic Interference and Electrical Ground Support Equipment Team Photo

The Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI) & Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE)...

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May 6, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Ocean Surface Topography Mission, or OSTM/Jason 2, spacecraft is being...

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Jun 30, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Boeing Delta II rocket is poised for flight on Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: LRO's Diviner Takes the Moon's Temperature During Eclipse: Diviner
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Jun 17, 2011

LRO's Diviner Takes the Moon's Temperature During Eclipse: Diviner

During the June 2011 lunar eclipse, scientists will be able to get a unique view of the moon. While the sun is...

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NASA image: NASA's ECOSTRESS Maps Burn Risk Across Phoenix Streets
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Jul 2, 2024

NASA's ECOSTRESS Maps Burn Risk Across Phoenix Streets

Data from NASA's ECOSTRESS (Ecosystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station) instrument was used...

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NASA image:  Lunar Trailblazer's Thermal Mapper Has Arrived at Lockheed Martin
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Apr 26, 2023

Lunar Trailblazer's Thermal Mapper Has Arrived at Lockheed Martin

Seen here before being shipped from the U.K. to the U.S., the Lunar Thermal Mapper (LTM) is one of two instruments...

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NASA image: Instrument Enclosure for NASA's NEO Surveyor Arrives in Utah
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Sep 4, 2025

Instrument Enclosure for NASA's NEO Surveyor Arrives in Utah

The instrument enclosure for NASA's Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor on May 22, 2025, is seen in a clean room at the...

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NASA image: IMAP Interstellar Dust Experiment (IDEX) Door Deployment
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Jun 3, 2025

IMAP Interstellar Dust Experiment (IDEX) Door Deployment

Technicians test the spring-activated door on the Interstellar Dust Experiment (IDEX) instrument of NASA’s IMAP...

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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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