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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: Delta II ICESAT Second Stage Arrival
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Dec 18, 2017

Delta II ICESAT Second Stage Arrival

The United Launch Alliance Delta II second stage has arrived at the horizontal processing facility at Space Launch...

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NASA image: Olympus Mons Caldera
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Apr 8, 2022

Olympus Mons Caldera

Today's VIS image shows part of the summit caldera of Olympus Mons. Scarps and extensional features (graben) record...

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NASA image: IMAP Instrument Reintegration for CoDICE - Mechanical Installati
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Jun 20, 2025

IMAP Instrument Reintegration for CoDICE - Mechanical Installati

Technicians reintegrate the Compact Dual Ion Composition Experiment (CoDICE) instrument of NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESAT Second Stage Arrival
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Dec 18, 2017

Delta II ICESAT Second Stage Arrival

The United Launch Alliance Delta II second stage emerges from NASA's Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Transport
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Feb 23, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Transport

Both halves of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta II rocket payload fairing were moved inside ULA's Building...

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NASA image: IMAP Rideshare Processing - SWFO
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Jul 20, 2025

IMAP Rideshare Processing - SWFO

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Follow On–Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1)...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0779
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May 5, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A worker uncovers instrumentation on one of NASA's Solar Terrestrial Relations...

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NASA image: Atlas V Rocket Launches with Juno Spacecraft
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Aug 5, 2011

Atlas V Rocket Launches with Juno Spacecraft

An Atlas V rocket launches with the Juno spacecraft payload from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: Atlas V Rocket Launches with Juno Spacecraft
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Aug 5, 2011

Atlas V Rocket Launches with Juno Spacecraft

An Atlas V rocket launches with the Juno spacecraft payload from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-10 at Pad 39A
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Feb 16, 2017

SpaceX CRS-10 at Pad 39A

A Falcon 9 rocket stands ready for liftoff at the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A. The historic launch...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd2027
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Dec 31, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers carefully rotate the SORCE satellite for mating to the Pegasus launch vehicle....

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 First Stage Booster Transport and LVOS
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Jun 8, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 First Stage Booster Transport and LVOS

The United Launch Alliance Delta II first stage is lifted up in the mobile service tower at Space Launch Complex 2...

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NASA image: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 4, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

CTD instruments used to measure Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth, are seen onboard the Woods Hole Oceanographic...

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NASA image: IMAP Rideshare Processing - SWFO
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Jul 22, 2025

IMAP Rideshare Processing - SWFO

A photographer captures the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Follow...

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NASA image: IMAP Instrument Reintegration for CoDICE - Bench Checks
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Jun 17, 2025

IMAP Instrument Reintegration for CoDICE - Bench Checks

Technicians perform tests on the Compact Dual Ion Composition Experiment (CoDICE) instrument of NASA’s IMAP...

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NASA image: Atlas V Rocket Launches with Juno Spacecraft
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Aug 5, 2011

Atlas V Rocket Launches with Juno Spacecraft

An Atlas V rocket launches with the Juno spacecraft payload from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: Imaging Spectrometer Fully Integrated
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Sep 14, 2023

Imaging Spectrometer Fully Integrated

The Carbon Mapper imaging spectrometer, which will measure the greenhouse gases methane and carbon dioxide from...

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NASA image: PA-30 Twin Comanche - NASA 808 in hangar
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May 5, 1980

PA-30 Twin Comanche - NASA 808 in hangar

Technicians check instrumentation and systems on NASA 808, a PA-30 aircraft, prior to a research flight. The...

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NASA image: MOXIE All Tucked In
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Jan 19, 2021

MOXIE All Tucked In

In this image, the gold-plated Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment (MOXIE) Instrument shines after...

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NASA image: Eastern Hebes Chasma
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Jan 14, 2022

Eastern Hebes Chasma

Today's VIS image shows part of eastern Hebes Chasma. The floor of the chasma is covered with chaotic materials,...

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NASA image: Introducing NASA’s NEW Earth System Observatory
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Jun 2, 2021

Introducing NASA’s NEW Earth System Observatory

NASA is introducing the Earth System Observatory – an array of satellites, instruments and missions that are going...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 First Stage Booster Transport and LVOS
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Jun 8, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 First Stage Booster Transport and LVOS

The United Launch Alliance Delta II first stage arrives at Space Launch Complex 2 on June 8, 2018, at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd2025
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Dec 31, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers keep watch as the SORCE satellite is lifted off its workstand. The equipment...

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NASA image: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 4, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

Sean Whelan, a Marine Technician for the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, prepares CTD instruments used to...

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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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