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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.

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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: ICESat-2 Pre Launch
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Sep 15, 2018

ICESat-2 Pre Launch

Weather balloons are prepared for release to help measure atmospheric conditions ahead of the launch of the NASA...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Prelaunch
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Sep 14, 2018

ICESat-2 Prelaunch

Workers prepare the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta II rocket, with the NASA Ice, Cloud and land Elevation...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Prelaunch Briefing
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Sep 13, 2018

ICESat-2 Prelaunch Briefing

Scott Messer, Program Manager, United Launch Alliance, is seen during a NASA Ice, Cloud and land Elevation...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Launch
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Sep 15, 2018

ICESat-2 Launch

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta II rocket launches with the NASA Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Prelaunch
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Sep 13, 2018

ICESat-2 Prelaunch

A thin fog covers the mobile service tower and the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta II rocket with the NASA Ice,...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Launch
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Sep 15, 2018

ICESat-2 Launch

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta II rocket launches with the NASA Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Friends and Family Day. Tours and activities in Buildin
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Feb 3, 2018

ICESat-2 Friends and Family Day. Tours and activities in Buildin

ICESat-2 Friends and Family Day. Tours and activities in Building 7 and 28.

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Friends and Family Day. Tours and activities in Buildin
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Feb 3, 2018

ICESat-2 Friends and Family Day. Tours and activities in Buildin

ICESat-2 Friends and Family Day. Tours and activities in Building 7 and 28.

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Friends and Family Day. Tours and activities in Buildin
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Feb 3, 2018

ICESat-2 Friends and Family Day. Tours and activities in Buildin

ICESat-2 Friends and Family Day. Tours and activities in Building 7 and 28.

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Friends and Family Day. Tours and activities in Buildin
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Feb 3, 2018

ICESat-2 Friends and Family Day. Tours and activities in Buildin

ICESat-2 Friends and Family Day. Tours and activities in Building 7 and 28.

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NASA image: ICESat-2 big send off event for the ATLAS laser instrument at th
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Feb 15, 2018

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ICESat-2 big send off event for the ATLAS laser instrument at the Goddard Recreation Center

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Feb 15, 2018

ICESat-2 big send off event for the ATLAS laser instrument at th

ICESat-2 big send off event for the ATLAS laser instrument at the Goddard Recreation Center

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NASA image: ICESat-2 big send off event for the ATLAS laser instrument at th
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Feb 15, 2018

ICESat-2 big send off event for the ATLAS laser instrument at th

ICESat-2 big send off event for the ATLAS laser instrument at the Goddard Recreation Center

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NASA image: Trees Around the GLOBE
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Apr 26, 2019

Trees Around the GLOBE

We live, play and work with trees everywhere around the globe. The Trees Around the GLOBE Student Research Campaign...

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NASA image: ATLAS: Laser Focus: The Transmitter
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Jan 7, 2015

ATLAS: Laser Focus: The Transmitter

Opto-Mechanical Engineer Tyler Evans illustrates how the laser is transmitted from the ATLAS instrument on the...

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NASA image: New NASA Satellite Reveals Profiles of Ice, Forests and Oceans
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Dec 11, 2018

New NASA Satellite Reveals Profiles of Ice, Forests and Oceans

Less than three months into its mission, NASA’s Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2, or ICESat-2, is already...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Spacecraft Arrival
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Jun 12, 2018

ICESat-2 Spacecraft Arrival

NASA's Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) arrives in its shipping container aboard a heavy...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Prelaunch
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Sep 12, 2018

ICESat-2 Prelaunch

An emblem signifying the 381st flight of the United Launch Alliance Delta family is seen on the Delta II rocket,...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Prelaunch
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Sep 13, 2018

ICESat-2 Prelaunch

Michael Freilich, director of NASA’s Earth Science Division, NASA Headquarters, signs a star on the United Launch...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Elevates Our View of Earth
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Aug 16, 2017

ICESat-2 Elevates Our View of Earth

ICESat-2 will provide scientists with height measurements that create a global portrait of Earth’s third dimension,...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Elevates Our View of Earth: Fixed
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Aug 16, 2017

ICESat-2 Elevates Our View of Earth: Fixed

ICESat-2 will provide scientists with height measurements that create a global portrait of Earth’s third dimension,...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Encapsulation
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Sep 4, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Encapsulation

The first half of the United Launch Alliance Delta II payload fairing is secured around NASA's Ice, Cloud and land...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Encapsulation
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Sep 4, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Encapsulation

The first half of the United Launch Alliance Delta II payload fairing is secured around NASA's Ice, Cloud and land...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Encapsulation
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Sep 4, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Encapsulation

The first half of the United Launch Alliance Delta II payload fairing is secured around NASA's Ice, Cloud and land...

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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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