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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: Cygnus release by Canadarm2.
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Oct 22, 2013

Cygnus release by Canadarm2.

ISS037-E-018564 (22 Oct. 2013) --- The International Space Station?s Canadarm2 releases the Orbital Sciences? Cygnus...

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NASA image: LAUNCH (SOLID ROCKET BOOSTER [SRB]) - STS-1
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Apr 12, 1981

LAUNCH (SOLID ROCKET BOOSTER [SRB]) - STS-1

S81-30505 (12 April 1981) --- Separation of space shuttle Columbia?s external tank, photographed by motion picture...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00184
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Jun 1, 2004

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Aura will lift off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California aboard a Delta II launch vehicle. The spacecraft is...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Departs from VAFB
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Jun 6, 2018

Pegasus ICON Departs from VAFB

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer soars upward after takeoff from the hot pad at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Sterographic Photos
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Aug 16, 2018

Pegasus ICON Sterographic Photos

A stereographic view of NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) in a clean room at Vandenberg Air Force Base...

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NASA image: GRACE-FO Preaunch
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May 21, 2018

GRACE-FO Preaunch

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is seen with the NASA/German Research Centre for Geosciences GRACE Follow-On spacecraft...

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NASA image: IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers
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Jul 23, 2025

IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers

Technicians inspect the solar array panel attached to NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory on Wednesday, July 23,...

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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 was moved inside Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force...

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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: Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Arrival Activites
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May 1, 2018

Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Arrival Activites

NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) arrives by truck on May 1, 2018, at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Departure from VAFB
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Jun 6, 2018

Pegasus ICON Departure from VAFB

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer prepares for takeoff June 6, 2018, from the hot pad at Vandenberg Air Force Base...

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NASA image: IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers
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Jul 22, 2025

IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers

Technicians inspect a motorized light band for NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB
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Oct 19, 2018

Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer is ready for takeoff Oct. 19, 2018, from the hot pad at Vandenberg Air Force...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB
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Oct 19, 2018

Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer takes off from the hot pad at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Oct....

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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: GRACE-FO Prelaunch
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May 22, 2018

GRACE-FO Prelaunch

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is seen with the NASA/German Research Centre for Geosciences GRACE Follow-On spacecraft...

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NASA image: Cygnus CRS-11 Installation - April 19, 2019
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Apr 19, 2019

Cygnus CRS-11 Installation - April 19, 2019

After its capture this morning at 5:28 a.m. EDT, the Northrop Grumman Cygnus spacecraft was bolted into place on the...

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NASA image: GSFC_20240207_PACE_002325
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Feb 7, 2024

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

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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: 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 Solar Array Deployment Test
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Aug 10, 2019

Pegasus ICON Solar Array Deployment Test

Technicians extend the solar array on NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) during a deployment test inside...

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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), inside its shipping container, is moved inside Building 1555 on May...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1350
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Jun 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the predawn hours, the Aura spacecraft is being transported from the Astrotech...

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NASA image: GRACE-FO Prelaunch
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May 22, 2018

GRACE-FO Prelaunch

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is seen with the NASA/German Research Centre for Geosciences GRACE Follow-On spacecraft...

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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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