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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: ICESat-2 By the Numbers Beamspacing
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Nov 3, 2017

ICESat-2 By the Numbers Beamspacing

ICESat-2 is an incredibly precise space laser that features the latest in NASA technology To measure ice heights,...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 By the Numbers Greenwavelength
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Nov 3, 2017

ICESat-2 By the Numbers Greenwavelength

ICESat-2 is an incredibly precise space laser that features the latest in NASA technology To measure ice heights,...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 By the Numbers Microradians
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Nov 3, 2017

ICESat-2 By the Numbers Microradians

ICESat-2 is an incredibly precise space laser that features the latest in NASA technology To measure ice heights,...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 By the Numbers Orbits
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Nov 3, 2017

ICESat-2 By the Numbers Orbits

ICESat-2 is an incredibly precise space laser that features the latest in NASA technology To measure ice heights,...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Testing and Integration B-roll: ATLAS Optics Bench Fitcheck
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Oct 15, 2014

ICESat-2 Testing and Integration B-roll: ATLAS Optics Bench Fitcheck

The ATLAS Optics Bench is lifted onto the ICESat-2 box structure in order to ensure a proper fit for future integration.

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NASA image: ICESat-2 By the Numbers 300 Trillions
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Nov 3, 2017

ICESat-2 By the Numbers 300 Trillions

ICESat-2 is an incredibly precise space laser that features the latest in NASA technology To measure ice heights,...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Beauty Pass
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Oct 15, 2014

ICESat-2 Beauty Pass

The Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2, or ICESat-2, is a laser altimeter that will measure the heights of...

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NASA image: Trees Around the GLOBE
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Apr 26, 2019

Trees Around the GLOBE

We live, play and work with trees everywhere around the globe. The Trees Around the GLOBE Student Research Campaign...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Por Los Números 532 nanómetros (en Español)
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Sep 10, 2018

ICESat-2 Por Los Números 532 nanómetros (en Español)

ICESat-2 es un láser espacial de gran precisión que integra la tecnología más puntera de la NASA. Para poder medir...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Por Los Números 90 metros (en Español)
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Sep 10, 2018

ICESat-2 Por Los Números 90 metros (en Español)

ICESat-2 es un láser espacial de gran precisión que integra la tecnología más puntera de la NASA. Para poder medir...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Por Los Números 300 trillones (en Español)
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Sep 10, 2018

ICESat-2 Por Los Números 300 trillones (en Español)

ICESat-2 es un láser espacial de gran precisión que integra la tecnología más puntera de la NASA. Para poder medir...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Por Los Números 0.2 microradianes (en Español)
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Sep 10, 2018

ICESat-2 Por Los Números 0.2 microradianes (en Español)

ICESat-2 es un láser espacial de gran precisión que integra la tecnología más puntera de la NASA. Para poder medir...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Arrival
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Feb 7, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Arrival

A flatbed truck arrives at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, carrying the payload fairing for the United...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Offload
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Feb 22, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Offload

A flatbed truck carrying the payload fairings for the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta II rocket that will launch...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Measures Sea Ice Thickness
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Aug 22, 2018

ICESat-2 Measures Sea Ice Thickness

ICESat-2 will measure heights or elevations. In order to derive sea ice thickness from those measurements, it will...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Prelaunch Briefing
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Sep 13, 2018

ICESat-2 Prelaunch Briefing

Lori Magruder, ICESat-2 Science Definition Team Lead, University of Texas, left, Tom Neumann, ICESat-2 Deputy...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Prelaunch Briefing
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Sep 13, 2018

ICESat-2 Prelaunch Briefing

Tom Wagner, ICESat-2 Program Scientist, NASA Headquarters, left, and Doug McLennan, ICESat-2 Project Manager, NASA's...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Prelaunch Briefing
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Sep 13, 2018

ICESat-2 Prelaunch Briefing

NASA Scientist Michelle Thaller, Tom Wagner, ICESat-2 Program Scientist, NASA Headquarters, center, and Bill...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Offload
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Feb 22, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Offload

Inside Building 836 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the first half of the payload fairing for the United...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Transport
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Feb 23, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Transport

Both halves of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta II rocket payload fairing are transported by convoy to ULA's...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Transport
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Feb 23, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Transport

Both halves of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta II rocket payload fairing are transported by convoy to ULA's...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Offload
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Feb 22, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Offload

Inside Building 836 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, one of the payload fairing halves for the United...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Arrival
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Feb 7, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Arrival

A flatbed truck, carrying the payload fairing for the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta II rocket, arrives at...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESAT Second Stage Arrival
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Dec 18, 2017

Delta II ICESAT Second Stage Arrival

The United Launch Alliance Delta II second stage has arrived at the horizontal processing facility at Space Launch...

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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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