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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: KSC-2011-4284
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May 28, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Inside the mobile service tower at NASA's Launch Complex-2 at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4285
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May 28, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Inside the mobile service tower at NASA's Launch Complex-2 at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4282
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May 28, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Inside the mobile service tower at NASA's Launch Complex-2 at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3237
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Apr 28, 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-2011-3229
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Apr 28, 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: Aquarius Artist Concept
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May 24, 2011

Aquarius Artist Concept

Artist concept of NASA Aquarius/SAC-D observatory. SAC-D observatory will provide NASA first space-based global...

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NASA image: Thermal Blanket Check
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Apr 19, 2011

Thermal Blanket Check

Completion of the thermal blanket patterns for the Aquarius bipod after routing the flight harness from the SAC-D...

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NASA image: Close-up View of Aquarius
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Apr 19, 2011

Close-up View of Aquarius

NASA Aquarius instrument, covered in silver foil, is shown attached to the SAC-D satellite bus at INVAP facility.

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NASA image: Aquarius Instrument Electrical Interface Test
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Apr 19, 2011

Aquarius Instrument Electrical Interface Test

NASA Aquarius instrument power interfaces are tested prior to connection with the SAC-D service platform at the...

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NASA image: NASA Aquarius Maps Ocean Salinity Structure
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Jun 12, 2012

NASA Aquarius Maps Ocean Salinity Structure

NASA Aquarius instrument on the Aquarius/SAC-D observatory gives an unprecedented look at a key factor involved in...

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NASA image: Aquarius Principal Investigator with Observatory
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Apr 19, 2011

Aquarius Principal Investigator with Observatory

NASA Aquarius Principal Investigator Gary Lagerloef photographed in front of the Aquarius/SAC-D satellite...

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NASA image: Aquarius Lifts Off!
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Jun 10, 2011

Aquarius Lifts Off!

A Delta II rocket launches with the Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft payload from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00056
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Jun 9, 2011

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Flowing Toward Launch: Follow the steps that prepared the Aquarius_SAC-D spacecraft and the ULA Delta II rocket for...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3857
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May 20, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft, secured inside its payload transportation...

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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-2011-3859
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May 20, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Workers attach an overhead crane to the Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft, secured...

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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-2011-4351
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Jun 10, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The mobile service tower at NASA's Launch Complex-2 at Vandenberg Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3858
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May 20, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft, secured inside its payload transportation...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4358
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Jun 10, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At NASA's Launch Complex-2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4352
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Jun 10, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The mobile service tower at NASA's Launch Complex-2 at Vandenberg Air Force...

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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-2011-4364
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Jun 10, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At NASA's Launch Complex-2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California the...

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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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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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