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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: 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 Aboard L-1011 Prepares for Departure
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Jun 6, 2018

Pegasus ICON Aboard L-1011 Prepares for Departure

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer is being readied for takeoff June 6, 2018, from the hot pad at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Northrop Grumman CRS-18 Cygnus Cargo Craft Departs Space Station - April 21, 2023
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Apr 21, 2023

Expedition 69 Northrop Grumman CRS-18 Cygnus Cargo Craft Departs Space Station - April 21, 2023

The unpiloted Northrop Grumman CRS-18 Cygnus cargo craft was released from the nadir port of the Unity Module of the...

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NASA image: PACE Spacecraft Processing - Mated to PAF, Blankets Removed
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Jan 26, 2024

PACE Spacecraft Processing - Mated to PAF, Blankets Removed

NASA and SpaceX technicians connect NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4403
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Aug 17, 2010

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, workers are preparing to unload one...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Aboard L-1011 Prepares for Departure
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Jun 6, 2018

Pegasus ICON Aboard L-1011 Prepares for Departure

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer is being readied for takeoff June 6, 2018, from the hot pad at Vandenberg Air...

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

Pegasus ICON Solar Panel Installation

Technicians install the solar array for NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) inside Building 1555 at...

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NASA image: SpaceX PACE Rollout for Launch
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Feb 5, 2024

SpaceX PACE Rollout for Launch

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

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NASA image: PACE Spacecraft Processing - Mated to PAF, Blankets Removed
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Jan 26, 2024

PACE Spacecraft Processing - Mated to PAF, Blankets Removed

NASA and SpaceX technicians connect NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft to the...

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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 arrives by truck at Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Arrival Activites
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May 1, 2018

Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Arrival Activites

NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) is uncrated from its shipping container on May 1, 2018, inside...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON -- L-1011 at Hotpad VAFB
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May 26, 2018

Pegasus ICON -- L-1011 at Hotpad VAFB

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer aircraft is at the hot pad at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on May 26,...

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NASA image: KSC-89pc-0948
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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: Progress 47 Undocks from the ISS
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Jul 30, 2012

Progress 47 Undocks from the ISS

ISS032-E-011287 (30 July 2012) --- The unpiloted Russian Progress 47 supply vehicle departs from the International...

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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 is on the tarmac after touching down at the Skid Strip at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON inside Bldg 1555 VAFB
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Oct 8, 2018

Pegasus ICON inside Bldg 1555 VAFB

The Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL vehicle is inside Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, on Oct....

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NASA image: Unboxing of Carruthers Rideshare for IMAP Mission
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Jul 21, 2025

Unboxing of Carruthers Rideshare for IMAP Mission

Technicians remove the protective casing covering NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory on Monday, July 21, 2025,...

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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: 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: 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: Orlan Suit RadioSkaf Microsatellite after release from the ISS during the second EVA on Expedition 12
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Feb 3, 2006

Orlan Suit RadioSkaf Microsatellite after release from the ISS during the second EVA on Expedition 12

ISS012-E-16905 (3 Feb. 2006) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth’s horizon, a...

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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: KSC-89pc-0954
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Oct 10, 1989

KSC-89pc-0954

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

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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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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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