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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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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif.-- Technicians unload NASA's Landsat Data Continuity Mission, or LDCM, satellite at the...

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- At the Astrotech processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., technicians...

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Feb 11, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- The Landsat Data Continuity Mission spacecraft lifted off at 1:02 p.m. EST, 10:02 a.m....

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Jan 3, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- In the Astrotech processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., solar arrays...

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Feb 11, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., the gantry at Space Launch Complex 3E rolls back...

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Dec 21, 2012

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- A Technician photographs a component on NASA's Landsat Data Continuity Mission, or LDCM,...

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- The Landsat Data Continuity Mission spacecraft lifts off at 1:02 p.m. EST, 10:02 a.m. PST)...

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Dec 19, 2012

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif.-- NASA's Landsat Data Continuity Mission, or LDCM, satellite arrives by transport truck at...

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- The Landsat Data Continuity Mission spacecraft lifted off at 1:02 p.m. EST, 10:02 a.m....

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Oct 9, 2012

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Cranes raise the first stage booster of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V onto the launch...

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Feb 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., NASA's Landsat Data Continuity Mission, or LDCM,...

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Dec 21, 2012

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif.-- Technicians use a crane to move NASA's Landsat Data Continuity Mission, or LDCM, satellite...

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Feb 11, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- The Landsat Data Continuity Mission spacecraft is poised for lift off atop a United Launch...

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- At the Astrotech processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., NASA's Landsat...

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Feb 6, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- The sun sets in the west behind Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base where...

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Dec 21, 2012

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- NASA's Landsat Data Continuity Mission, or LDCM, satellite during post-arrival inspections...

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Dec 19, 2012

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif.-- Technicians check out the transport truck used to deliver NASA's Landsat Data Continuity...

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Jan 25, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- The payload fairing containing the Landsat Data Continuity Mission, or LDCM, spacecraft is...

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Feb 11, 2013

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The Landsat Data Continuity Mission spacecraft is poised for lift off atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket...

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Feb 11, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- The Landsat Data Continuity Mission spacecraft lifted off at 1:02 p.m. EST, 10:02 a.m....

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5928
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Oct 8, 2012

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – A truck moves the first stage booster of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V to Space Launch...

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Jan 25, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- The payload fairing containing the Landsat Data Continuity Mission, or LDCM, spacecraft is...

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Feb 11, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- The Landsat Data Continuity Mission spacecraft lifts off at 1:02 p.m. EST, 10:02 a.m. PST)...

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- At the Astrotech processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., technicians...

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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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