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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: jsc2026e014326
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Mar 23, 2026

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jsc2026e014326 (March 23, 2026) --- Preflight laboratory testing of antenna deployment and retraction as part of the...

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NASA image: jsc2023e046374
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Jul 25, 2023

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jsc2023e046374 (7/25/2023) --- Artistic rendering of the rear side of the Multi-Needle Langmuir Probe (m-NLP). The...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB
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Oct 1, 2019

Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer takes off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Oct. 1, 2019. The...

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NASA image: Unboxing a New NASA Spacecraft: ICON Fairing Installation
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Oct 19, 2018

Unboxing a New NASA Spacecraft: ICON Fairing Installation

Go behind the scenes as we unbox NASA’s Ionospheric Connection Explorer, or ICON, after its arrival at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB
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Oct 1, 2019

Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer takes off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Oct. 1, 2019. The...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB
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Oct 1, 2019

Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer awaits takeoff from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Oct. 1, 2019. The...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB
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Oct 1, 2019

Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer takes off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Oct. 1, 2019. The...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB
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Oct 1, 2019

Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer takes off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Oct. 1, 2019. The...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Jan 1, 1991

Earth Science

In July 1990, the Marshall Space Flight Center, in a joint project with the Department of Defense/Air Force Space...

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NASA image: Unboxing a New NASA Spacecraft: Spacecraft Mate
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Oct 19, 2018

Unboxing a New NASA Spacecraft: Spacecraft Mate

Go behind the scenes as we unbox NASA’s Ionospheric Connection Explorer, or ICON, after its arrival at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - ISX
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Apr 13, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - ISX

Plasma fluctuations in the upper atmosphere can distort radio signals as they pass into space, damaging radio...

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NASA image: jsc2023e046372
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Sep 30, 2022

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jsc2023e046372 (9/30/2022) --- The Multi-Needle Langmuir Probe (m-NLP) is shown from the ram facing side with booms...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB
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Oct 1, 2019

Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer is undergoing final preparations prior to its takeoff from Vandenberg Air Force...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - ISX
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Apr 13, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - ISX

Plasma fluctuations in the upper atmosphere can distort radio signals as they pass into space, damaging radio...

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NASA image: Astronauts Jack Hathaway and Chris Williams prepare the NanoRacks External Platform carrying three scientific payloads
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Apr 20, 2026

Astronauts Jack Hathaway and Chris Williams prepare the NanoRacks External Platform carrying three scientific payloads

iss074e0491189 (April 20, 2026) --- NASA astronauts Jack Hathaway and Chris Williams, both Expedition 74 flight...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jack Hathaway installs the NanoRacks External Platform carrying three scientific payloads
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Apr 20, 2026

Astronaut Jack Hathaway installs the NanoRacks External Platform carrying three scientific payloads

iss074e0491605 (April 20, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jack Hathaway installs the...

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NASA image: Pegaus ICON Fairing Installation
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Aug 22, 2018

Pegaus ICON Fairing Installation

Technicians install the Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL payload fairings around NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Horizontal Prior to Mate
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May 11, 2018

Pegasus ICON Horizontal Prior to Mate

NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) is in the horizontal position May 11, 2018, inside a clean room in...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Fairing Installation
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Oct 4, 2018

Pegasus ICON Fairing Installation

Inside a clean room in Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians install the first half...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Fairing Installation
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Oct 4, 2018

Pegasus ICON Fairing Installation

Inside a clean room in Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians install the first half...

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May 14, 2018

Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate to Launch Vehicle

A technician assists with connections as NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) is attached to the Orbital...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Fairing Installation
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Aug 22, 2018

Pegasus ICON Fairing Installation

Inside a clean room in Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians begin to install the...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate to Separation System
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May 9, 2018

Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate to Separation System

Technicians secure NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) on the spacecraft separation system May 9, 2018, in...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Lift onto Assembly Integration Trailer (AIT)
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Aug 23, 2017

Pegasus ICON Lift onto Assembly Integration Trailer (AIT)

The payload fairing halves for Orbital ATK's Pegasus XL rocket are staged inside Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air...

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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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