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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: SMAP During Weighing
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Nov 7, 2014

SMAP During Weighing

Operations are underway to weigh NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive, or SMAP, spacecraft in the clean room of the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3524
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Dec 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A, space shuttle Atlantis' payload bay doors are closing. Seen here...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2626
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Mar 30, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Workers at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California prepare to offload the...

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NASA image: NASA's F-15B research testbed jet flew in the supersonic shockwave of a Northrop Grumman Corp. - modified U.S. Navy F-5E jet in support of the Shaped Sonic Boom Demonstration project.
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Aug 25, 2003

NASA's F-15B research testbed jet flew in the supersonic shockwave of a Northrop Grumman Corp. - modified U.S. Navy F-5E jet in support of the Shaped Sonic Boom Demonstration project.

NASA's F-15B research testbed jet from NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center flew in the supersonic shockwave of a...

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NASA image: NASA’s Europa Clipper Solar Array Antenna Install
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Mar 20, 2024

NASA’s Europa Clipper Solar Array Antenna Install

On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, a technician inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3523
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Dec 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A, space shuttle Atlantis' payload bay doors are ready for closing....

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NASA image: SMAP During Weighing
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Nov 7, 2014

SMAP During Weighing

Operations are underway to weigh NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive, or SMAP, spacecraft in the clean room of the...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Hoist
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Jun 4, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Hoist

Technicians assist as the second half of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta II rocket payload fairing is lifted...

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NASA image: SMAP During Weighing
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Nov 7, 2014

SMAP During Weighing

Preparations are underway to weigh NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive, or SMAP, spacecraft in the clean room of the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2304
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Oct 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, technicians...

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NASA image: OLI Passes Pre-Ship Review
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Aug 8, 2011

OLI Passes Pre-Ship Review

The Operational Land Imager (OLI), built by Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp., will fly on the Landsat Data...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2628
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Mar 30, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft is offloaded from a U.S. Air Force C-17 transport...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2637
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Mar 30, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft is in the Spaceport Systems International payload...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc943
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Aug 14, 1998

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This NASA Dryden Flight Research Center DC-8 takes off from Patrick Air Force Base to pursue its goal of collecting...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Offload
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Feb 22, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Offload

Inside Building 836 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the first half of the payload fairing for the United...

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NASA image: Global Mineral Dust Source Regions to Be Measured by EMIT
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May 2, 2022

Global Mineral Dust Source Regions to Be Measured by EMIT

From its vantage point aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA's Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2724
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Apr 1, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Technicians prepare to unpack and unveil the Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft in the...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 SRM Lift and Mate
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Jun 14, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 SRM Lift and Mate

The solid rocket motor for mating to the United Launch Alliance Delta II launch vehicle is lifted up at the Vertical...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Booster Offload onto Transporter
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Apr 16, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Booster Offload onto Transporter

A United Launch Alliance Delta II booster arrives at NASA's Building 836, the Spacecraft Labs Telemetry Station at...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Hoist
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Jun 4, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Hoist

The first half of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta II rocket payload fairing is lifted up and into the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1737
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Feb 19, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Orbital...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2310
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Oct 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Solar Wind...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4591
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Aug 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., an engineer monitors the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3522
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Dec 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A, space shuttle Atlantis' payload bay doors are ready for closing....

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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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