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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: GOES-S Move to Workstand; Transition into Highbay
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Dec 6, 2017

GOES-S Move to Workstand; Transition into Highbay

At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Florida, technicians and engineers keep a watchful eye on NOAA's...

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NASA image: GOES-S Move to Workstand; Transition into Highbay
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Dec 6, 2017

GOES-S Move to Workstand; Transition into Highbay

At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Florida, technicians and engineers move NOAA's Geostationary...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2915
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Jun 10, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, or OCO-2, is connected to the payload...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2916
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Jun 10, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Connection of NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, or OCO-2, to the payload...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2914
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Jun 10, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, or OCO-2, awaits the next step in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2912
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Jun 10, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Attachment of NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, or OCO-2, to the payload...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2910
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Jun 10, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Preparations are underway to attach NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, or...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2913
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Jun 10, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A technician attaches NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, or OCO-2, to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2911
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Jun 10, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Technicians prepare to attach NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, or OCO-2, to...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 1, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew insignia for STS Flight 51-C includes the names of its five crewmembers. The STS 51-C mission marked the...

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NASA image: Frank Batteas
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Jan 4, 1999

Frank Batteas

Frank Batteas is a research test pilot in the Flight Crew Branch of NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards,...

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NASA image: Astronauts Cernan and Rossa participate in simulation aboard KC-135
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Sep 30, 1972

Astronauts Cernan and Rossa participate in simulation aboard KC-135

S72-50271 (September 1972) --- Astronaut Stuart A. Roosa, backup crew command module pilot of the Apollo 17 lunar...

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NASA image: Delta II JPSS-1 Prelaunch Press Conference
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Nov 12, 2017

Delta II JPSS-1 Prelaunch Press Conference

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA and industry leaders speak to members of the media at a prelaunch...

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NASA image: Delta II JPSS-1 Prelaunch Press Conference
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Nov 12, 2017

Delta II JPSS-1 Prelaunch Press Conference

Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA and industry leaders speak to members of the media at a prelaunch news...

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NASA image: Wreckage of the X-2 rocket plane was taken to NACA's High Speed Flight Station for analysis following the 1956 crash that killed Air Force pilot Capt. Mel Apt
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Nov 21, 1956

Wreckage of the X-2 rocket plane was taken to NACA's High Speed Flight Station for analysis following the 1956 crash that killed Air Force pilot Capt. Mel Apt

The X-2, initially an Air Force program, was scheduled to be transferred to the civilian National Advisory Committee...

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NASA image: Crewmembers in the middeck with the FARE experiment.
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Dec 9, 1992

Crewmembers in the middeck with the FARE experiment.

STS053-04-018 (2-9 Dec 1992) --- Astronauts Guion S. Bluford (left) and Michael R. U. (Rich) Clifford monitor the...

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NASA image: NISAR Science Payload Arrives in India
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Mar 8, 2023

NISAR Science Payload Arrives in India

The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) science instrument payload, housed in a specially designed shipping...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1385
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Feb 8, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Media attend a mission science briefing at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1384
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Feb 8, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Media attend a prelaunch press conference at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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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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