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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: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module
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Oct 11, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module

Technicians with Orbital ATK prepare to install the micro satellites on the deployment module for NASA’s Cyclone...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module
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Oct 11, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module

A technician with Orbital ATK checks out the micro satellites deployment module for NASA’s Cyclone Global Navigation...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fairing Arrival
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Oct 11, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fairing Arrival

Technicians with Orbital ATK remove the first half of the Pegasus payload fairing for NASA’s Cyclone Global...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module
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Oct 11, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module

Technicians with Orbital ATK install the first two sets of micro satellites on the deployment module for NASA’s...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fairing Arrival
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Oct 11, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fairing Arrival

Technicians with Orbital ATK remove the first half of the Pegasus payload fairing for NASA’s Cyclone Global...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module
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Oct 12, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module

Technicians with Orbital ATK continue to install micro satellites on the deployment module for NASA’s Cyclone Global...

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NASA image: Ceres's Southern Hemisphere Navigation Image
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Apr 21, 2017

Ceres's Southern Hemisphere Navigation Image

NASA's Dawn spacecraft took this picture as it reached its new orbit to observe Ceres in opposition, when Dawn is...

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NASA image: How NASA’s Deep Space Atomic Clock Could Be the Next Space GPS
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Jun 10, 2019

How NASA’s Deep Space Atomic Clock Could Be the Next Space GPS

NASA has perfected new navigation technology that would make self-driving spacecraft and GPS beyond the Moon a...

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NASA image: Navigating the Blackness
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Jun 29, 2009

Navigating the Blackness

Saturn moon Atlas plies the Roche Division between the A ring and the thin F ring.

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NASA image: Building Juno Electronic Brain
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Oct 13, 2009

Building Juno Electronic Brain

Technicians install components that will aid with guidance, navigation and control of NASA Juno spacecraft.

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NASA image: Checking out the Rover Deck in Full Resolution
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Aug 9, 2012

Checking out the Rover Deck in Full Resolution

This full-resolution self-portrait shows the deck of NASA Curiosity rover from the rover Navigation cameras. This...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Payload Adapter Installation to Deployment Mod
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Oct 17, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Payload Adapter Installation to Deployment Mod

Technicians with Orbital ATK install the payload adapter to the deployment module that contains the micro satellites...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Payload Adapter Installation to Deployment Mod
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Oct 17, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Payload Adapter Installation to Deployment Mod

Technicians with Orbital ATK prepare to install the payload adapter to the deployment module that contains the micro...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting
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Dec 9, 2021

NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives opening remarks at the 25th meeting of the Space-Based Positioning,...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting
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Dec 9, 2021

NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives opening remarks at the 25th meeting of the Space-Based Positioning,...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting
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Dec 9, 2021

NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives opening remarks at the 25th meeting of the Space-Based Positioning,...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting
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Dec 9, 2021

NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives opening remarks at the 25th meeting of the Space-Based Positioning,...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting
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Dec 9, 2021

NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives opening remarks at the 25th meeting of the Space-Based Positioning,...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting
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Dec 9, 2021

NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives opening remarks at the 25th meeting of the Space-Based Positioning,...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035705
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May 19, 2024

Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035705

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins walks through the lunar-like landscape wearing the Joint AR (Joint Augmented Reality...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e036521
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May 21, 2024

Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e036521

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins uses tongs to pick up a geologic sample while wearing the Joint AR (Joint Augmented...

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NASA image: Andre Douglas - JETT5 -jsc2024e036525
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May 21, 2024

Andre Douglas - JETT5 -jsc2024e036525

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas views the lunar-like landscape at dusk while wearing the Joint AR (Joint Augmented...

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NASA image: Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e036529
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May 21, 2024

Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e036529

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas wears the Joint AR (Joint Augmented Reality Visual Informatics System) display during a...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035704
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May 19, 2024

Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035704

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins pushes a cart through the lunar-like landscape while wearing the Joint AR (Joint...

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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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