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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: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 Ready to Blast Off
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Jun 30, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 Ready to Blast Off

The launch gantry, surrounding the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 on the Pad
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Jul 1, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 on the Pad

NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, perched atop a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket, awaits launch at the...

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NASA image: Key Events in the Launch of NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2
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Jun 30, 2014

Key Events in the Launch of NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2

This illustration highlights key events in the launch of NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, beginning with its...

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NASA image: NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory OCO-2 Artist Concept
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May 15, 2014

NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory OCO-2 Artist Concept

This most recent artist rendering shows NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory OCO-2, one of five new NASA Earth science...

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NASA image: NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory OCO-2 Artist Concept
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May 15, 2014

NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory OCO-2 Artist Concept

This most recent artist rendering shows NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory OCO-2, one of five new NASA Earth science...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2)
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Jun 29, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2)

The launch gantry, surrounding the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2)
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Jun 29, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2)

The upper levels of the launch gantry, surrounding the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with the Orbiting...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2)
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Jun 29, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2)

The launch gantry, surrounding the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2...

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NASA image: NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory OCO-2 Artist Concept
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Jan 22, 2014

NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory OCO-2 Artist Concept

Artist rendering of NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory OCO-2, one of five new NASA Earth science missions set to...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing
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Jun 29, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing

Ken Jucks, OCO-2 program scientist, NASA Headquarters talks during an Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) science...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing
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Jun 29, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing

Dave Crisp, OCO-2 science team leader, JPL talks during an Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) science briefing,...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing
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Jun 29, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing

Dave Crisp, OCO-2 science team leader, JPL talks during an Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) science briefing,...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing
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Jun 29, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing

Annmarie Eldering, OCO-2 deputy project scientist, JPL is seen talking on the monitors during an Orbiting Carbon...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing
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Jun 29, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing

Ken Jucks, OCO-2 program scientist, NASA Headquarters talks during an Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) science...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing
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Jun 29, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing

Annmarie Eldering, OCO-2 deputy project scientist, JPL talks during an Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) science...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing
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Jun 29, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing

NASA Kennedy Space Center Public Affairs Officer George Diller, moderates a briefing ahead of the planned launch of...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2)
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Jun 30, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2)

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, talks with an engineer at the base of the United Launch Alliance Delta II...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2)
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Jun 27, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2)

The launch gantry, surrounding the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing
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Jun 29, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing

Dave Crisp, OCO-2 science team leader, JPL, left, and Annmarie Eldering, OCO-2 deputy project scientist, JPL, are...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing
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Jun 29, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing

Ralph Basilio, OCO-2 project manager, JPL, discusses the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2), NASA’s first...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing
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Jun 29, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing

Ralph Basilio, OCO-2 project manager, JPL, discusses the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2), NASA’s first...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing
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Jun 29, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing

Betsy Edwards, OCO-2 program executive, NASA Headquarters, discusses the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2),...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing
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Jun 29, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing

Vern Thorp, United Launch Alliance program manager, NASA missions, discusses the launch of NASA’s Orbiting Carbon...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing
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Jun 12, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing

Ralph Basilio, OCO-2 project manager with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California, left, and...

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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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