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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.

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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: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats (RSat)
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Apr 13, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats (RSat)

RSat is a 3U CubeSat with two seven degree of freedom robotic arms designed to latch onto a host satellite and...

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NASA image: Alternate: MarCO Being Tested in Sunlight
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Mar 29, 2018

Alternate: MarCO Being Tested in Sunlight

Engineer Joel Steinkraus uses sunlight to test the solar arrays on one of the Mars Cube One (MarCO) spacecraft at...

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NASA image: MarCO Being Tested in Sunlight
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Mar 29, 2018

MarCO Being Tested in Sunlight

Engineer Joel Steinkraus uses sunlight to test the solar arrays on one of the Mars Cube One (MarCO) spacecraft at...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CHOMPTT
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Apr 12, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CHOMPTT

The goal of the CHOMPTT mission is to demonstrate new technologies that could be used for navigation and satellite...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CHOMPTT
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Apr 12, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CHOMPTT

The goal of the CHOMPTT mission is to demonstrate new technologies that could be used for navigation and satellite...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CHOMPTT
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Apr 12, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CHOMPTT

The goal of the CHOMPTT mission is to demonstrate new technologies that could be used for navigation and satellite...

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NASA image: Size Contrast for Mars CubeSat
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Jun 12, 2015

Size Contrast for Mars CubeSat

The full-scale mock-up of NASA's MarCO CubeSat held by Farah Alibay, a systems engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: PREFIRE CubeSat Image
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May 21, 2024

PREFIRE CubeSat Image

This image shows one of two shoebox-size satellites that make up NASA's Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed...

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NASA image: COPPER Students - ELaNa IV
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Jul 11, 2013

COPPER Students - ELaNa IV

The Close Orbiting Propellant Plume Elemental Recognition (COPPER) was developed by students from St. Louis...

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NASA image: MarCOs, Mars and Earth
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Mar 29, 2018

MarCOs, Mars and Earth

An artist's rendering of the twin Mars Cube One (MarCO) spacecraft flying over Mars with Earth in the distance. The...

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NASA image: MarCOs Cruise in Deep Space
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Mar 29, 2018

MarCOs Cruise in Deep Space

An artist's rendering of the twin Mars Cube One (MarCO) spacecraft as they fly through deep space. The MarCOs will...

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NASA image: Distant Perspective of MarCOs Cruise in Deep Space
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Mar 29, 2018

Distant Perspective of MarCOs Cruise in Deep Space

An artist's rendering of the twin Mars Cube One (MarCO) spacecraft on their cruise in deep space. The MarCOs will be...

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NASA image: NanoRacks CubeSat Deployment
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Feb 27, 2015

NanoRacks CubeSat Deployment

ISS042E290579 (02/27/2015) --- On Feb. 27 2015, a series of CubeSats, small experimental satellites, were deployed...

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NASA image: MarCO CubeSat Model
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Jan 20, 2016

MarCO CubeSat Model

Joel Steinkraus, lead mechanical engineer for the MarCO (Mars Cube One) CubeSat spacecraft, adjusts a model of one...

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NASA image: CUAVA-1 CubeSat Preflight Imagery
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Nov 3, 2021

CUAVA-1 CubeSat Preflight Imagery

jsc2021e052206 (11/3/2021) --- A preflight view of a Pathfinder Satellite for Remote Sensing and Earth Observation...

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NASA image: Gerst depressurized Kibo for Cubesat deployment
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Aug 18, 2014

Gerst depressurized Kibo for Cubesat deployment

ISS040-E-096122 (18 Aug. 2014) --- In the International Space Station?s Kibo laboratory, European Space Agency...

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NASA image: Gerst depressurized Kibo for Cubesat deployment
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Aug 18, 2014

Gerst depressurized Kibo for Cubesat deployment

ISS040-E-096126 (18 Aug. 2014) --- In the International Space Station?s Kibo laboratory, European Space Agency...

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NASA image: A CubeSat is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer
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Dec 9, 2024

A CubeSat is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer

iss072e352225 (Dec. 9, 2024) --- A CubeSat is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer...

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NASA image: A CubeSat is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer
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Dec 9, 2024

A CubeSat is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer

iss072e352235 (Dec. 9, 2024) --- A CubeSat is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer...

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NASA image: A CubeSat is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer
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Dec 9, 2024

A CubeSat is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer

iss072e351959 (Dec. 9, 2024) --- A CubeSat is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer...

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NASA image: A CubeSat is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer
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Dec 9, 2024

A CubeSat is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer

iss072e352275 (Dec. 9, 2024) --- A CubeSat is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer...

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NASA image: A trio of CubeSats is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer
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Dec 9, 2024

A trio of CubeSats is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer

iss072e352045 (Dec. 9, 2024) --- A trio of CubeSats is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital...

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NASA image: A CubeSat is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer
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Dec 9, 2024

A CubeSat is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer

iss072e351732 (Dec. 9, 2024) --- A CubeSat is ejected into Earth orbit from a small satellite orbital deployer...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2722
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Jun 10, 2013

KSC-2013-2722

KSC-2013-2721 – SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. –Roland Coelho, third from left, CalPoly program lead, and members of the...

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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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