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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: OCI Electronic Box Integration
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Feb 4, 2022

OCI Electronic Box Integration

Mechanical technician, Thomas Huber and mechanical engineer Peter Steigner, install an electronic box onto the Ocean...

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NASA image: OCI Quality Engineer in the Electro Magnetic Interference Chamber
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Jun 8, 2022

OCI Quality Engineer in the Electro Magnetic Interference Chamber

Quality engineer, John Tota, poses with a magnifying glass and stands close to the textured wall in the Electro...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0650
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Jun 4, 1999

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A Boeing Delta II rocket sits on Launch Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS), waiting to be mated with its...

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NASA image: OCI Short Wave Infrared Pulse Calibration Assembly Build
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Mar 14, 2022

OCI Short Wave Infrared Pulse Calibration Assembly Build

Mechanical technician, Dave Nolan, tightens bolts on the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) Short Wave Infrared (SWIR)...

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NASA image: OCI Main Optics Bench Crane Lift
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Jan 19, 2022

OCI Main Optics Bench Crane Lift

Mechanical technician, Andrew Scharmann, slides a lift fixture into position to ensure the Ocean Color Instrument...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0664
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Jun 12, 1999

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At Hangar AE, Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS), workers move a solar panel toward NASA's Far Ultraviolet...

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NASA image: OCI Crane Lift off the Multi-Purpose Ground Support Fixture
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Aug 5, 2022

OCI Crane Lift off the Multi-Purpose Ground Support Fixture

Mechanical technicians, Nicholas Kwiatkowski and Thomas Huber, guide the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) as it is...

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NASA image: OCI Final Walkthrough Prior to Thermal Vacuum Testing
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Aug 18, 2022

OCI Final Walkthrough Prior to Thermal Vacuum Testing

The Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) team reviews test plans and inspects the instrument in the thermal vacuum chamber...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0668
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Jun 12, 1999

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NASA's Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE) satellite stands in the Hangar A&E, Cape Canaveral Air Station...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0654
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Jun 7, 1999

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The second stage of a Boeing Delta II rocket is lifted up the launch tower at Launch Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

This 1970 photograph shows Skylab's Multispectral Scanner, one of the major components of an Earth Resources...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0666
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Jun 12, 1999

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Workers at Hangar AE, Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS), get ready to move the scaffolding from around NASA's Far...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0657
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Jun 7, 1999

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Workers oversee the mating of the second stage with the first stage of a Boeing Delta II rocket, which will launch...

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NASA image: OCI in Vibration Testing
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Jul 27, 2022

OCI in Vibration Testing

The Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) is configured for vibration testing. OCI is bagged with Dun-Shield to protect the...

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NASA image: OCI Solar Calibration Assembly Life Test Unit
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Sep 16, 2021

OCI Solar Calibration Assembly Life Test Unit

Aerospace Engineer, Daniel Senai, inspects the Solar Calibration Assembly (SCA) Life Test Unit mechanism for the...

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NASA image: OCI Optical Module Reorientation on Rotational Fixture
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Jan 21, 2022

OCI Optical Module Reorientation on Rotational Fixture

Mechanical technicians reorient the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) Optical Module on a rotation fixture to allow for...

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NASA image: OCI Optical Measurements
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May 10, 2022

OCI Optical Measurements

Optical technician, Timothy Madison, uses a theodolite to perform optical measurements on the Ocean Color Instrument...

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NASA image: OCI Test Conductor During the Environmental Test Campaign
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Sep 7, 2022

OCI Test Conductor During the Environmental Test Campaign

Test conductor, Lucas Tucker, monitors thermal vacuum testing operations in the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) control...

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NASA image: OCI is Prepared for Metrology
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Nov 2, 2022

OCI is Prepared for Metrology

Thermal blanket technicians, Aldine Joseph-pierre and Paula Cain, adjust blankets on the Ocean Color Instrument...

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NASA image: HST SM4 WFC3 Installation EVA
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Aug 22, 2008

HST SM4 WFC3 Installation EVA

Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3) will have a broad range of inquiry, from early and distant galaxies beyond Hubble's...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope’s Multifaceted MIRI
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Mar 14, 2019

James Webb Space Telescope’s Multifaceted MIRI

James Webb Space Telescope’s mid-infrared instrument (MIRI) has both a camera and a spectrograph that sees light in...

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NASA image: OCI Thermal Vacuum Chamber Calibration Testing
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Jun 23, 2022

OCI Thermal Vacuum Chamber Calibration Testing

Optical engineer, Brendan McAndrew, installs radiometers inside the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) thermal vacuum...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0381
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Apr 5, 1999

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At Hangar AE, Cape Canaveral Air Station, NASA's Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE) satellite is unveiled...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0379
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Apr 5, 1999

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Workers in Hangar AE, Cape Canaveral Air Station, get ready to remove the protective shipping cover from NASA's Far...

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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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