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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: Pegasus ICON Rollout at VAFB
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Sep 25, 2019

Pegasus ICON Rollout at VAFB

The Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket, with NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) secured in its payload...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate
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Sep 10, 2019

Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate

Technicians attach NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) to the Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket inside...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Rollout at VAFB
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Sep 25, 2019

Pegasus ICON Rollout at VAFB

The Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket, with NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) secured in its payload...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Rollout at VAFB
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Sep 25, 2019

Pegasus ICON Rollout at VAFB

The Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket, with NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) secured in its payload...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate
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Sep 10, 2019

Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate

NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) is attached to the Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket inside Building...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate
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Sep 10, 2019

Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate

Technicians perform a black light inspection of the Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket inside Building 1555 at...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Rollout at VAFB
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Sep 25, 2019

Pegasus ICON Rollout at VAFB

The Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket, with NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) secured in its payload...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate
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Sep 10, 2019

Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate

Technicians attach NASA’s Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) to the Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket inside...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate
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Sep 10, 2019

Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate

Technicians perform a black light inspection of the Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket inside Building 1555 at...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate
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Sep 10, 2019

Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate

NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) is attached to the Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket inside Building...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Sterographic Photos
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Aug 16, 2018

Pegasus ICON Sterographic Photos

A stereographic view of NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) in a clean room at Vandenberg Air Force Base...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Rollout at VAFB
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Sep 25, 2019

Pegasus ICON Rollout at VAFB

The Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket, with NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) secured in its payload...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate
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Sep 10, 2019

Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate

Technicians attach NASA’s Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) to the Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket inside...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Solar Array Deployment Test
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Aug 10, 2019

Pegasus ICON Solar Array Deployment Test

Technicians extend the solar array on NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) during a deployment test inside...

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NASA image: Pegaus ICON Fairing Installation
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Aug 22, 2018

Pegaus ICON Fairing Installation

Technicians install the Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL payload fairings around NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Horizontal Prior to Mate
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May 11, 2018

Pegasus ICON Horizontal Prior to Mate

NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) is in the horizontal position May 11, 2018, inside a clean room in...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Fairing Installation
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Oct 4, 2018

Pegasus ICON Fairing Installation

Inside a clean room in Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians install the first half...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON -- L-1011 at Hotpad VAFB
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May 26, 2018

Pegasus ICON -- L-1011 at Hotpad VAFB

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer aircraft is at the hot pad at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on May 26,...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Fairing Installation
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Oct 4, 2018

Pegasus ICON Fairing Installation

Inside a clean room in Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians install the first half...

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May 14, 2018

Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate to Launch Vehicle

A technician assists with connections as NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) is attached to the Orbital...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Solar Array Deployment Test
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Aug 10, 2019

Pegasus ICON Solar Array Deployment Test

The solar panels on NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) are being deployed to test them inside Building...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Takeoff for Launch - Scrub Attempt
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Nov 7, 2018

Pegasus ICON Takeoff for Launch - Scrub Attempt

The Northrop Grumman L-1011 Stargazer aircraft, with the Pegasus XL rocket attached beneath, is being prepared for...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Solar Array Deployment Test
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Aug 10, 2019

Pegasus ICON Solar Array Deployment Test

Technicians extend the solar array on NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) during a deployment test inside...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Fairing Installation
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Aug 22, 2018

Pegasus ICON Fairing Installation

Inside a clean room in Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians begin to install 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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