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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.

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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: Aquarius/SAC-D Mission
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May 17, 2011

Aquarius/SAC-D Mission

Eric Lindstrom, left, Aquarius Program Scientist, NASA Headquarters, talks about NASA's Aquarius/SAC-D mission to...

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NASA image: Aquarius/SAC-D Mission
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May 17, 2011

Aquarius/SAC-D Mission

Amit Sen, center, Aquarius Project Manager, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, speaks at a press conference on NASA's...

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NASA image: Aquarius/SAC-D Mission
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May 17, 2011

Aquarius/SAC-D Mission

Daniel Caruso, SAC-D Project Manager, CONAE, Argentina, speaks at a press conference on NASA's Aquarius/SAC-D...

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NASA image: Aquarius/SAC-D Mission
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May 17, 2011

Aquarius/SAC-D Mission

Daniel Caruso, SAC-D Project Manager, CONAE, Argentina, speaks at a press conference on NASA's Aquarius/SAC-D...

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NASA image: NASA's Aquarius Returns Global Maps of Soil Moisture: Soil in Different Weather
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Jul 7, 2014

NASA's Aquarius Returns Global Maps of Soil Moisture: Soil in Different Weather

NASA's Aquarius instrument has released its first released worldwide maps of soil moisture. Soil moisture, the water...

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NASA image: NASA Salt-Seeking Instrument Gets a Silvery Blanket
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Jan 26, 2011

NASA Salt-Seeking Instrument Gets a Silvery Blanket

Technicians from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., install thermal blankets on the Aquarius...

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NASA image: NASA Salt
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Sep 22, 2011

NASA Salt

NASA Aquarius instrument has produced its first global map of the salinity, or saltiness, of Earth ocean surface,...

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NASA image: Aquarius SAC-D Post-Launch Briefing
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Jun 10, 2011

Aquarius SAC-D Post-Launch Briefing

Michael Freilich, NASA Earth Science Division Director, NASA Headquarters, talks during the Aquarius/SAC-D...

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NASA image: Aquarius SAC-D Post-Launch Briefing
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Jun 10, 2011

Aquarius SAC-D Post-Launch Briefing

Conrado Varotto, CONAE Executive and Technical Director, Buenos Aires, talks during the Aquarius/SAC-D post-launch...

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NASA image: Aquarius SAC-D Post-Launch Briefing
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Jun 10, 2011

Aquarius SAC-D Post-Launch Briefing

Conrado Varotto, CONAE Executive and Technical Director, Buenos Aires, talks during the Aquarius/SAC-D post-launch...

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NASA image: Aquarius SAC-D Post-Launch Briefing
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Jun 10, 2011

Aquarius SAC-D Post-Launch Briefing

Charles Gay, Deputy Associate Administrator, NASA Science Mission Directorate, talks during the Aquarius/SAC-D...

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NASA image: Aquarius SAC-D Post-Launch Briefing
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Jun 10, 2011

Aquarius SAC-D Post-Launch Briefing

Hector Timerman, Foreign Minister of Argentina, Buenos Aires, talks during the Aquarius/SAC-D post-launch press...

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NASA image: Aquarius SAC-D Post-Launch Briefing
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Jun 10, 2011

Aquarius SAC-D Post-Launch Briefing

Michael Freilich, NASA Earth Science Division Director, NASA Headquarters, talks during the Aquarius/SAC-D...

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NASA image: Aquarius SAC-D Post-Launch Briefing
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Jun 10, 2011

Aquarius SAC-D Post-Launch Briefing

Conrado Varotto, CONAE Executive and Technical Director, Buenos Aires, looks on as other panelest speak during the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3872
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Mar 1, 2011

KSC-2011-3872

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Workers guide the first stage of the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00052
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Jun 10, 2011

KSC-11-S-00052

Aquarius Launch Recap. NASA Public Affairs Officer Tracy Young and NASA Launch Director Omar Baez talk about the...

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NASA image: Aquarius SAC-D Post-Launch Briefing
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Jun 10, 2011

Aquarius SAC-D Post-Launch Briefing

Hector Timerman, Foreign Minister of Argentina, Buenos Aires, left, Michael Freilich, NASA Earth Science Division...

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NASA image: Aquarius SAC-D Post-Launch Briefing
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Jun 10, 2011

Aquarius SAC-D Post-Launch Briefing

From left, George Diller, NASA Public Affairs Officer; Charles Gay, Deputy Associate Administrator, NASA Science...

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NASA image: Aquarius SAC-D Post-Launch Briefing
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Jun 10, 2011

Aquarius SAC-D Post-Launch Briefing

Seated from left, George Diller, NASA Public Affairs Officer; Charles Gay, Deputy Associate Administrator, NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3489
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May 10, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- In Space Systems International's Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3491
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May 10, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- In Space Systems International's Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3004
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Apr 21, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- In Space Systems International's Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2914
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Apr 12, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- In Space Systems International's Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3246
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Apr 29, 2011

KSC-2011-3246

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- In Space Systems International's Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air...

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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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