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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: GSFC_20220614_PACE_053928
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Jun 14, 2022

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Engineers from SRON, the Netherlands Institute for Space Research, move the SPEXone instrument before it is...

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NASA image: OCI Installed to Ground Support Equipment Application for Tilt or Rotation
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Apr 8, 2022

OCI Installed to Ground Support Equipment Application for Tilt or Rotation

Mechanical technician, Thomas Huber, tightens bolts on the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) is installed onto the Ground...

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NASA image: GSFC_20220614_PACE_053929
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Jun 14, 2022

GSFC_20220614_PACE_053929

NASA technicians and Engineers from SRON, the Netherlands Institute for Space Research, integrate the SPEXone...

GSFC
NASA image: OCI Team Photo with Integrated Earth Shade
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Jun 30, 2022

OCI Team Photo with Integrated Earth Shade

The Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) team pose with OCI and its integrated Earth Shade behind a clean tent curtain. This...

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NASA image: PACE Spacecraft Arrival
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Nov 14, 2023

PACE Spacecraft Arrival

The transport carrier containing NASA’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) observatory spacecraft is...

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NASA image: PACE Spacecraft Uncrating
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Nov 15, 2023

PACE Spacecraft Uncrating

Technicians monitor movement as a crane hoists NASA’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) observatory...

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NASA image: PACE Spacecraft Arrival
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Nov 14, 2023

PACE Spacecraft Arrival

The transport carrier containing NASA’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) observatory spacecraft...

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NASA image: PACE Spacecraft Uncrating
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Nov 15, 2023

PACE Spacecraft Uncrating

Technicians monitor movement as a crane hoists NASA’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) observatory...

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NASA image: PACE Spacecraft Uncrating
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Nov 15, 2023

PACE Spacecraft Uncrating

Technicians monitor movement as a crane hoists NASA’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) observatory...

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NASA image: PACE Spacecraft Arrival
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Nov 14, 2023

PACE Spacecraft Arrival

The transport carrier containing NASA’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) observatory spacecraft...

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NASA image: PACE Spacecraft Arrival
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Nov 14, 2023

PACE Spacecraft Arrival

The transport carrier containing NASA’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) observatory spacecraft is...

KSC
NASA image: PACE Spacecraft Uncrating
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Nov 15, 2023

PACE Spacecraft Uncrating

Technicians monitor movement as a crane hoists NASA’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) observatory...

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NASA image: PACE Spacecraft Uncrating
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Nov 15, 2023

PACE Spacecraft Uncrating

Technicians monitor movement as a crane hoists NASA’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) observatory...

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NASA image: PACE Prelaunch News Conference
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Feb 5, 2024

PACE Prelaunch News Conference

A PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) mission and prelaunch news conference takes place at NASA’s...

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NASA image: PACE NASA Social
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Feb 4, 2024

PACE NASA Social

A PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) mission and social media panel discussion takes place at NASA’s...

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NASA image: PACE Science Briefing
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Feb 4, 2024

PACE Science Briefing

A PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) mission and science briefing takes place at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: NASA to Explore Volcanoes, Coral Reefs, and Snowpacks
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Jan 12, 2017

NASA to Explore Volcanoes, Coral Reefs, and Snowpacks

2016 was a big year for NASA’s field campaigns studying our changing planet, and 2017 will be just as exciting. New...

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NASA image: GSFC_20240208_PACE_002322
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Feb 8, 2024

GSFC_20240208_PACE_002322

NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft, atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, successfully...

GSFC
NASA image: OCI Optical Lens Installation
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Jul 19, 2021

OCI Optical Lens Installation

An Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) optical lens is installed into the flight housing hardware for alignment...

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NASA image: OCI Optical Module Integration on Transportation Dolly
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Mar 28, 2022

OCI Optical Module Integration on Transportation Dolly

The Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) is installed on its transportation dolly and prepared for additional integration...

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20220826_PACE_068510
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Aug 26, 2022

GSFC_20220826_PACE_068510

UMBC Earth and Space Institute engineers Yomiyu Fekadu (left) and Danny Nelson (right) prepare the Hyper-Angular...

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20240208_PACE_002300
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Feb 8, 2024

GSFC_20240208_PACE_002300

NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft, atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, successfully...

GSFC
NASA image: OCI Crane Lift onto the Tilt Mechanism
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Nov 12, 2022

OCI Crane Lift onto the Tilt Mechanism

Mechanical technicians crane lift the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) onto the Tilt Mechanism. OCI is a highly advanced...

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NASA image: Lunch Break, Director’s Cut
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May 21, 2025

Lunch Break, Director’s Cut

NASA videographer Jacob Shaw shares a moment with his constant companion during a break in the cafeteria at NASA’s...

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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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