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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 ICON Stage 1 Motor Arrival
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Feb 16, 2017

Pegasus ICON Stage 1 Motor Arrival

The first stage motor for the Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket is moved inside Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-89pc-0947
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Oct 10, 1989

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Hubble Space Telescope is lifted into the...

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NASA image: SpaceX PACE at Sunset
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Feb 5, 2024

SpaceX PACE at Sunset

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft stands vertical at...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Stage 2 & 3 Motor Offload
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May 5, 2017

Pegasus ICON Stage 2 & 3 Motor Offload

The second and third stages of the Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket are offloaded from a transport vehicle at Building...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Stage 2 & 3 Motor Offload
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May 5, 2017

Pegasus ICON Stage 2 & 3 Motor Offload

The third stage of the Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket is offloaded from a transport vehicle at Building 1555 at...

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NASA image: SpaceX PACE Vertical at SLC-40
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Feb 5, 2024

SpaceX PACE Vertical at SLC-40

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft encapsulated atop...

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NASA image: IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers
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Jul 24, 2025

IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers

A crane lifts NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: KSC-89pc-0949
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Oct 10, 1989

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is lifted into the vertical position in the Vertical...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate
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Sep 10, 2019

Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate

NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) is attached to the Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket inside Building...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Solar Panel Installation
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Aug 28, 2019

Pegasus ICON Solar Panel Installation

NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) is ready for solar array installation inside Building 1555 at...

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NASA image: Tropical Storm Ernesto over Cuba
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Aug 28, 2006

Tropical Storm Ernesto over Cuba

This infrared image shows Tropical Storm Ernesto over Cuba, from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on NASA Aqua...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Takeoff for Launch - Scrub Attempt
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Nov 7, 2018

Pegasus ICON Takeoff for Launch - Scrub Attempt

The Northrop Grumman L-1011 Stargazer aircraft, with the Pegasus XL rocket attached beneath, starts down the runway...

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NASA image: Constellation crew exploration vehicle, or CEV, is being prepare
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Nov 27, 2007

Constellation crew exploration vehicle, or CEV, is being prepare

In Hangar N at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a heat shield for the Constellation crew exploration vehicle, or CEV, is...

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NASA image: SpaceX PACE at Sunset
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Feb 6, 2024

SpaceX PACE at Sunset

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft stands vertical at...

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NASA image: GRACE-FO Briefing
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Apr 30, 2018

GRACE-FO Briefing

Karen Fox, of NASA's Office of Communications, right, discusses the upcoming launch of the Gravity Recovery and...

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NASA image: ICON Arrival at CCAFS
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Oct 19, 2018

ICON Arrival at CCAFS

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer descends toward the Skid Strip at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida,...

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NASA image: JAXA HTV-X1 Cargo Departure – Friday, March 6, 2026
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Mar 6, 2026

JAXA HTV-X1 Cargo Departure – Friday, March 6, 2026

An unpiloted JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft was released from the nadir port of...

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NASA image: Orion team watches the spacecraft return
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion team watches the spacecraft return

Orion Chief Engineer Julie Kramer waits for the parachute sequence to start after Orion reentered the atmosphere in...

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NASA image: HTV-4 undocking
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Sep 4, 2013

HTV-4 undocking

ISS036-E-039501 (04 Sept. 2013) --- One of the Expedition 36 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Takeoff for Launch - Scrub Attempt
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Nov 7, 2018

Pegasus ICON Takeoff for Launch - Scrub Attempt

The Northrop Grumman L-1011 Stargazer aircraft, with the Pegasus XL rocket attached beneath, starts down the runway...

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NASA image: GRACE-FO Launch
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May 22, 2018

GRACE-FO Launch

The NASA/German Research Centre for Geosciences GRACE Follow-On spacecraft launch onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket,...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Wing Arrival
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Feb 22, 2017

Pegasus ICON Wing Arrival

The wing for the Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket was offloaded from a truck and transporter to Building 1555 at...

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NASA image: KSC-89pc-1006
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Oct 10, 1989

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is lifted into the workstands in the Vertical...

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NASA image: Cygnus release by Canadarm2.
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Oct 22, 2013

Cygnus release by Canadarm2.

ISS037-E-018502 (22 Oct. 2013) --- The International Space Station’s Canadarm2 unberths the Orbital Sciences’ Cygnus...

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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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