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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 arrived at NASA's Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Booster Arrival
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Mar 9, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Booster Arrival

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: Landsat-9 Spacecraft Lift & Mate
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Sep 15, 2021

Landsat-9 Spacecraft Lift & Mate

The Landsat 9 spacecraft is lifted and mated to the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at Space Launch Complex 3...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc912
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Aug 12, 1998

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This NASA Dryden Flight Research Center DC-8, on view at Patrick Air Force Base, stands ready to pursue its goal of...

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NASA image: InSight Collecting Mars Weather Data (Artist's Concept)
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Feb 19, 2019

InSight Collecting Mars Weather Data (Artist's Concept)

This artist's concept shows NASA's InSight lander with its instruments deployed on the Martian surface. InSight's...

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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

Protective doors have been closed on the mobile service tower at Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base...

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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: COWVR, TEMPEST Capture Vital Data on Hurricane Franklin
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Aug 29, 2023

COWVR, TEMPEST Capture Vital Data on Hurricane Franklin

A pair of weather instruments built at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California captured images of...

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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: Delta II ICESat-2 Booster Arrival
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Mar 9, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Booster Arrival

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: KSC-2011-2623
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Mar 30, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft arrives at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: The NICER X-ray telescope pictured on the International Space Station
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Dec 24, 2024

The NICER X-ray telescope pictured on the International Space Station

iss072e371351 (Dec. 17, 2024) --- The NICER (Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer) X-ray telescope is pictured...

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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

Technicians inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida install and...

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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 second half of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta II rocket payload fairing is being prepared for the move...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0401
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Mar 1, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - The second stage of the Delta II rocket is lifted up the gantry on the launch pad. The...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0069
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Jan 5, 2001

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In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2, the 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft sits on a workstand, ready...

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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

Technicians inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida install and...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3235
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Nov 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers inside...

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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 arrives at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: COWVR, TEMPEST Capture Vital Data on Hurricane Idalia
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Aug 29, 2023

COWVR, TEMPEST Capture Vital Data on Hurricane Idalia

A pair of weather instruments built at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California captured images of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1734
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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-2009-1736
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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: Delta II ICESat-2 Second Stage Lift and Mate
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Jun 21, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Second Stage Lift and Mate

The second stage of the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket is lifted high up at the Vertical Integration...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Interstage Lift and Mate
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Jun 12, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Interstage Lift and Mate

The United Launch Alliance Delta II interstage is lifted up at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch...

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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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