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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: Aquarius - SAC-D Artist Concept
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Mar 31, 2011

Aquarius - SAC-D Artist Concept

Artist concept of the Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft. Aquarius will take NASA first space-based measurements of ocean...

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NASA image: Aquarius Principal Investigator with Observatory
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Apr 19, 2011

Aquarius Principal Investigator with Observatory

NASA Aquarius Principal Investigator Gary Lagerloef photographed in front of the Aquarius/SAC-D satellite...

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NASA image: Aquarius at JPL
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Apr 19, 2011

Aquarius at JPL

Aquarius instrument, including 2.5 meter reflector, in the clean room at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena,...

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NASA image: Close-up View of Aquarius
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Apr 19, 2011

Close-up View of Aquarius

NASA Aquarius instrument, covered in silver foil, is shown attached to the SAC-D satellite bus at INVAP facility.

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NASA image: Back of Aquarius Instrument
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Apr 19, 2011

Back of Aquarius Instrument

Engineers check cables on back of Aquarius instrument in the clean room at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in...

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NASA image: Aquarius Deployment Test
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Apr 19, 2011

Aquarius Deployment Test

Aquarius reflector deployment is tested in the clean room at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif.

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NASA image: Aquarius Reflector Test
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Apr 19, 2011

Aquarius Reflector Test

Engineers test Aquarius 2.5 meter reflector in the clean room at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif.

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NASA image: Aquarius Electrical Integration with SAC-D
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Apr 19, 2011

Aquarius Electrical Integration with SAC-D

All NASA Aquarius electrical interfaces have successfully been connected to the SAC-D service platform S/P.

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NASA image: Aquarius Instrument Electrical Interface Test
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Apr 19, 2011

Aquarius Instrument Electrical Interface Test

NASA Aquarius instrument power interfaces are tested prior to connection with the SAC-D service platform at the...

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NASA image: Gold Foil on Aquarius Reflector
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Apr 19, 2011

Gold Foil on Aquarius Reflector

Aquarius 2.5 meter composite reflector being fitted with gold foil covering in the clean room at NASA Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: Aquarius Artist Concept
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May 24, 2011

Aquarius Artist Concept

Artist concept of NASA Aquarius/SAC-D observatory. SAC-D observatory will provide NASA first space-based global...

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NASA image: Aquarius Reflector Attachment
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Apr 19, 2011

Aquarius Reflector Attachment

Aquarius 2.5 meter reflector is hoisted before being attached to boom in the clean room at NASA Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: Aquarius Sunshade Fit
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Apr 19, 2011

Aquarius Sunshade Fit

A fit check of half the sunshade is completed to verify the clearance of NASA Aquarius ground lug as well as the...

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NASA image: Aquarius/SAC-D Observatory Being Crated for Shipment to Brazil
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Apr 19, 2011

Aquarius/SAC-D Observatory Being Crated for Shipment to Brazil

NASA Aquarius/SAC-D being prepared for shipment to Brazil National Institute for Space Research Integration and...

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NASA image: Aquarius Radiometer in Goodard Space Flight Center Clean Room
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Apr 19, 2011

Aquarius Radiometer in Goodard Space Flight Center Clean Room

After a four-year development effort, the Goddard Space Flight Center delivered NASA Aquarius radiometer to the Jet...

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NASA image: NASA Aquarius Maps Ocean Salinity Structure
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Jun 12, 2012

NASA Aquarius Maps Ocean Salinity Structure

NASA Aquarius instrument on the Aquarius/SAC-D observatory gives an unprecedented look at a key factor involved in...

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NASA image: Aquarius Thermal Blanket Completion and Inspection
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Apr 19, 2011

Aquarius Thermal Blanket Completion and Inspection

NASA Aquarius instrument thermal blanketing is completed and inspected. In addition, all external surfaces of the...

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NASA image: Aquarius/SAC-D at INVAP facility in Bariloche, Argentina
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Apr 19, 2011

Aquarius/SAC-D at INVAP facility in Bariloche, Argentina

Engineers inspect NASA Aquarius/SAC-D observatory at INVAP facility in Bariloche, Argentina.

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NASA image: Aquarius Instrument on SAC-D Service Platform
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Apr 19, 2011

Aquarius Instrument on SAC-D Service Platform

NASA Aquarius instrument on SAC-D sevice platform in INVAP high bay facility for mechanical integration activities.

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NASA image: Aquarius Lifted onto SAC-D Service Platform
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Apr 19, 2011

Aquarius Lifted onto SAC-D Service Platform

NASA Aquarius instrument is lifted upright onto the SAC-D service platform at the INVAP high bay facility in...

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NASA image: Aquarius Lifts Off!
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Jun 10, 2011

Aquarius Lifts Off!

A Delta II rocket launches with the Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft payload from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: Final Checks of Aquarius Instrument
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Apr 29, 2011

Final Checks of Aquarius Instrument

Less than two months before launch, team members conduct their final checks of NASA Aquarius instrument at...

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NASA image: Aquarius - SAC-D Spacecraft is Prepped for Shipping to California
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Mar 31, 2011

Aquarius - SAC-D Spacecraft is Prepped for Shipping to California

Technicians lower the cover over the shipping container holding the international Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft at...

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NASA image: Aquarius/SAC-D Removed from Service Platform
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Apr 19, 2011

Aquarius/SAC-D Removed from Service Platform

After months of integration and testing at the INVAP facility Bariloche, Argentina, NASA Aquarius/SAC-D is removed...

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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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