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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: OPALS and the Moon
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Jun 6, 2014

OPALS and the Moon

This frame from an animated GIF shows Earth moon moving below NASA OPALS laser instrument as seen by a robotic...

JPL
NASA image: Topographic Close-up
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Jan 30, 2008

Topographic Close-up

A close-up of the Mercury Laser Altimeter MLA profile of Mercury acquired during NASA MESSENGER spacecraft first...

JPL
NASA image: Lunar Flashlight from Above (Artist's Concept)
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Mar 27, 2019

Lunar Flashlight from Above (Artist's Concept)

This artist's concept shows a view from above the Lunar Flashlight spacecraft, a six-unit CubeSat designed to search...

JPL
NASA image: Astronaut Jessica Watkins at Howard University
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Mar 31, 2023

Astronaut Jessica Watkins at Howard University

Howard University graduate student LaRay Hare discusses his CubeRover project in the Laser Spectroscopy Laboratory...

HQ
NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 First Stage Booster Transport and LVOS
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Jun 8, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 First Stage Booster Transport and LVOS

The United Launch Alliance Delta II first stage is lifted to vertical on the stand at Space Launch Complex 2 on June...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Transport from Astrotech to SLC-2, Lift and Ma
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Aug 26, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Transport from Astrotech to SLC-2, Lift and Ma

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA's Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) is hoisted...

KSC
NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 First Stage Booster Transport and LVOS
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Jun 8, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 First Stage Booster Transport and LVOS

The United Launch Alliance Delta II first stage arrives at Space Launch Complex 2 on June 8, 2018, at Vandenberg Air...

KSC
NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Encapsulation
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Sep 4, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Encapsulation

The first half of the United Launch Alliance Delta II payload fairing is secured around NASA's Ice, Cloud and land...

KSC
NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 First Stage Booster Transport and LVOS
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Jun 8, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 First Stage Booster Transport and LVOS

The United Launch Alliance Delta II first stage is lifted up in the mobile service tower at Space Launch Complex 2...

KSC
NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Encapsulation
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Sep 4, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Encapsulation

The first half of the United Launch Alliance Delta II payload fairing is secured around NASA's Ice, Cloud and land...

KSC
NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Encapsulation Preps
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Sep 4, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Encapsulation Preps

Technicians prepare NASA's Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) for encapsulation in the United...

KSC
NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 First Stage Booster Transport and LVOS
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Jun 8, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 First Stage Booster Transport and LVOS

The United Launch Alliance Delta II first stage arrives at Space Launch Complex 2 on June 8, 2018, at Vandenberg Air...

KSC
NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Encapsulation
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Sep 4, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Encapsulation

The first half of the United Launch Alliance Delta II payload fairing is secured around NASA's Ice, Cloud and land...

KSC
NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Transport from Astrotech to SLC-2, Lift and Ma
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Aug 26, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Transport from Astrotech to SLC-2, Lift and Ma

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA's Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) is inside...

KSC
NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 First Stage Booster Transport and LVOS
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Jun 8, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 First Stage Booster Transport and LVOS

The United Launch Alliance Delta II first stage is lifted up from its stand and moved into the mobile service tower...

KSC
NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 First Stage Booster Transport and LVOS
Image
Jun 8, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 First Stage Booster Transport and LVOS

The United Launch Alliance Delta II first stage arrives at Space Launch Complex 2 on June 8, 2018, at Vandenberg Air...

KSC
NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Encapsulation Preps
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Sep 4, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Encapsulation Preps

Technicians prepare NASA's Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) for encapsulation in the United...

KSC
NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 First Stage Booster Transport and LVOS
Image
Jun 8, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 First Stage Booster Transport and LVOS

The United Launch Alliance Delta II first stage is lifted to vertical at Space Launch Complex 2 on June 8, 2018, at...

KSC
NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Transport from Astrotech to SLC-2, Lift and Ma
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Aug 26, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Transport from Astrotech to SLC-2, Lift and Ma

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA's Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) is moved...

KSC
NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Encapsulation
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Sep 4, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Encapsulation

NASA's Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) is encapsulated in the United Launch Alliance Delta II...

KSC
NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 First Stage Booster Transport and LVOS
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Jun 8, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 First Stage Booster Transport and LVOS

The United Launch Alliance Delta II first stage is lifted up and into the mobile service tower at Space Launch...

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NASA image: MS Michael LA uses a Laser Range Finder on AFD during ISS Rendezvous Operations during STS-113
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Nov 25, 2002

MS Michael LA uses a Laser Range Finder on AFD during ISS Rendezvous Operations during STS-113

STS113-E-05051 (25 November 2002) --- Astronaut Michael E. Lopez-Alegria, STS-113 mission specialist, uses a laser...

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NASA image: STS-115 MS Stefanyshyn-Piper uses laser ranging device throught window in the Aft FD
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Sep 11, 2006

STS-115 MS Stefanyshyn-Piper uses laser ranging device throught window in the Aft FD

S115-E-05356 (11 Sept. 2006) --- Astronaut Heidemarie M. Stefanyshyn-Piper, STS-115 mission specialist, aims a laser...

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NASA image: Pilatus PC-12 Prepped for Takeoff
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Jun 12, 2024

Pilatus PC-12 Prepped for Takeoff

A team at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland streamed 4K video footage from an aircraft to the International...

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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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