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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: OCI Main Optics Bench with Collimator Slit Assembly Installed
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Aug 18, 2021

OCI Main Optics Bench with Collimator Slit Assembly Installed

The Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) Main Optics Bench (MOB) is integrated with the Collimator Slit Assembly (CSA). The...

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NASA image: OCI Stray Light Testing
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Jun 2, 2022

OCI Stray Light Testing

Systems engineer, Joseph Knuble, adjusts the intensity of a lamp during stray light testing on the Ocean Color...

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NASA image: OCI Integration to PACE Spacecraft
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Nov 21, 2022

OCI Integration to PACE Spacecraft

Mechanical technicians install the Flight Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) and Tilt Platform Assembly to the Plankton,...

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NASA image: OCI Optical Alignment Measurements
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Nov 17, 2022

OCI Optical Alignment Measurements

Optical engineer, Maurice Stancil, performs final optical alignment metrology measurements prior to the Ocean Color...

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NASA image: OCI Installed in Thermal Vacuum Chamber
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Aug 17, 2022

OCI Installed in Thermal Vacuum Chamber

The flight Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) is connected to flex lines and other alignment calibration hardware in a...

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NASA image: Exmouth Gulf, Australia as seen from STS-67 Endeavour
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Mar 17, 1995

Exmouth Gulf, Australia as seen from STS-67 Endeavour

The Exmouth Gulf, western Australia, is bounded on the west by the Cape Ranges; near the base of the peninsula the...

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NASA image: OCI Electronic Box Integration
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Feb 4, 2022

OCI Electronic Box Integration

Mechanical technician, Thomas Huber and mechanical engineer Peter Steigner, install an electronic box onto the Ocean...

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NASA image: OCI Quality Engineer in the Electro Magnetic Interference Chamber
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Jun 8, 2022

OCI Quality Engineer in the Electro Magnetic Interference Chamber

Quality engineer, John Tota, poses with a magnifying glass and stands close to the textured wall in the Electro...

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NASA image: GSFC_20240205_PACE_002253
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Feb 5, 2024

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Members of the PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem), OCI (The Ocean Color Instrument), HARP2, and...

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NASA image: OCI Short Wave Infrared Pulse Calibration Assembly Build
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Mar 14, 2022

OCI Short Wave Infrared Pulse Calibration Assembly Build

Mechanical technician, Dave Nolan, tightens bolts on the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) Short Wave Infrared (SWIR)...

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NASA image: Earth Day Media Briefing
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Apr 19, 2024

Earth Day Media Briefing

Tom Wagner, associate director for Earth Action in the Earth Science Division of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate,...

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NASA image: OCI Electro Magnetic Interference Testing
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Jun 17, 2022

OCI Electro Magnetic Interference Testing

The Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) is prepared for testing in the Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) chamber showing...

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NASA image: OCI Main Optics Bench Crane Lift
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Jan 19, 2022

OCI Main Optics Bench Crane Lift

Mechanical technician, Andrew Scharmann, slides a lift fixture into position to ensure the Ocean Color Instrument...

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NASA image: ER-2 aircraft experts ensure safe instrument installation for PACE-PAX mission
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Aug 21, 2024

ER-2 aircraft experts ensure safe instrument installation for PACE-PAX mission

Sam Habbal (quality inspector), Darick Alvarez (aircraft mechanic), and Juan Alvarez (crew chief) work on the...

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NASA image: OCI Crane Lift off the Multi-Purpose Ground Support Fixture
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Aug 5, 2022

OCI Crane Lift off the Multi-Purpose Ground Support Fixture

Mechanical technicians, Nicholas Kwiatkowski and Thomas Huber, guide the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) as it is...

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NASA image: OCI Final Walkthrough Prior to Thermal Vacuum Testing
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Aug 18, 2022

OCI Final Walkthrough Prior to Thermal Vacuum Testing

The Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) team reviews test plans and inspects the instrument in the thermal vacuum chamber...

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NASA image: Earth Day Media Briefing
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Apr 19, 2024

Earth Day Media Briefing

Faith McKie, acting NASA Press Secretary, open a briefing in advance of Earth Day to share updates on NASA’s climate...

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NASA image: GSFC_20210405_PACE_49963
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Apr 5, 2021

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The SPEXone instrument undergoes comprehensive performace and calibration testing at NASA's Goddard Space Flight...

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NASA image: GSFC_20210420_PACE_49970
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Apr 20, 2021

GSFC_20210420_PACE_49970

The SPEXone instrument undergoes cross calibration at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt,Maryland on...

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NASA image: Earth Day Media Briefing
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Apr 19, 2024

Earth Day Media Briefing

Karen St. Germain, division director of the Earth Sciences Division of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, speaks...

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NASA image: Earth Day Media Briefing
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Apr 19, 2024

Earth Day Media Briefing

Tom Wagner, associate director for Earth Action in the Earth Science Division of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate,...

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NASA image: Earth's Ocean and Jupiter's Atmosphere
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Jan 18, 2022

Earth's Ocean and Jupiter's Atmosphere

This morphing animation compares the eddies in Earth's oceans to the turbulent clouds in Jupiter's atmosphere. In...

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NASA image: OCI in Vibration Testing
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Jul 27, 2022

OCI in Vibration Testing

The Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) is configured for vibration testing. OCI is bagged with Dun-Shield to protect the...

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NASA image: OCI Solar Calibration Assembly Life Test Unit
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Sep 16, 2021

OCI Solar Calibration Assembly Life Test Unit

Aerospace Engineer, Daniel Senai, inspects the Solar Calibration Assembly (SCA) Life Test Unit mechanism for 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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