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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: 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: OCI Optical Module Reorientation on Rotational Fixture
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Jan 21, 2022

OCI Optical Module Reorientation on Rotational Fixture

Mechanical technicians reorient the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) Optical Module on a rotation fixture to allow for...

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NASA image: OCI Optical Measurements
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May 10, 2022

OCI Optical Measurements

Optical technician, Timothy Madison, uses a theodolite to perform optical measurements on the Ocean Color Instrument...

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NASA image: OCI Test Conductor During the Environmental Test Campaign
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Sep 7, 2022

OCI Test Conductor During the Environmental Test Campaign

Test conductor, Lucas Tucker, monitors thermal vacuum testing operations in the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) control...

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NASA image: OCI is Prepared for Metrology
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Nov 2, 2022

OCI is Prepared for Metrology

Thermal blanket technicians, Aldine Joseph-pierre and Paula Cain, adjust blankets on the Ocean Color Instrument...

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NASA image: GSFC_20230617_PACE_019381
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Jun 17, 2023

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The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) Observatory inside the Space Environment Simulator (SES)...

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NASA image: GSFC_20220224_PACE_018778
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Feb 24, 2022

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Engineering Technicians Alex Schaeffer and Eric Norris assemble the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE)...

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NASA image: GSFC_20240201_PACE_002210
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Feb 1, 2024

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NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft encapsulated inside SpaceX’s Falcon 9 payload...

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NASA image: GSFC_20230130_PACE_003201
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Jan 30, 2023

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Technicians move the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) observatory inside the Electromagnetic...

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NASA image: GSFC_20230616_PACE_020019
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Jun 16, 2023

GSFC_20230616_PACE_020019

The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) Observatory inside the Space Environment Simulator (SES)...

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NASA image: GSFC_20231114_PACE_031899
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Nov 14, 2023

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The transport carrier containing NASA’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) observatory spacecraft...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX TRACERS Booster Landing
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Jul 23, 2025

NASA/SpaceX TRACERS Booster Landing

A SpaceX Falcon 9 first stage booster lands on Landing Zone 4 following liftoff of NASA’s TRACERS (Tandem...

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NASA image: GSFC_20230616_PACE_020006
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Jun 16, 2023

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The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) Observatory inside the Space Environment Simulator (SES)...

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NASA image: GSFC_20231114_PACE_031895
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Nov 14, 2023

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The transport carrier containing NASA’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) observatory spacecraft...

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NASA image: GSFC_20210408_PACE_49766
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Apr 8, 2021

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Jochen Campo from SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research with the The SPEXone Polarimetric Calibration at...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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May 9, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-16599 (9 May 2006) --- Wave sets and tidal currents in the Gulf of California are featured in this image...

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NASA image: GSFC_20231031_PACE_030764
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Oct 31, 2023

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The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) in the clean room at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in...

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NASA image: GSFC_20231114_PACE_031893
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Nov 14, 2023

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The transport carrier containing NASA’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) observatory spacecraft...

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NASA image: GSFC_20231114_PACE_031903
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Nov 14, 2023

GSFC_20231114_PACE_031903

The transport carrier containing NASA’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) observatory spacecraft...

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NASA image: GSFC_20230601_PACE_017587
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Jun 1, 2023

GSFC_20230601_PACE_017587

The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) Observatory is lowered into the Space Environment Simulator...

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NASA image: GSFC_20231102_PACE_030819
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Nov 2, 2023

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Quality Engineer Larry Morgan looks at the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) observatory in the...

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NASA image: GSFC_20231113_PACE_031817
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Nov 13, 2023

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The transport carrier containing NASA’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) observatory spacecraft...

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NASA image: GSFC_20230616_PACE_019371
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Jun 16, 2023

GSFC_20230616_PACE_019371

The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) Observatory inside the Space Environment Simulator (SES)...

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NASA image: GSFC_20240201_PACE_002219
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Feb 1, 2024

GSFC_20240201_PACE_002219

NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft encapsulated inside SpaceX’s Falcon 9 payload...

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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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