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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: CALIPSO Spacecraft Beauty Shot Two
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Apr 4, 2016

CALIPSO Spacecraft Beauty Shot Two

A variety of animated beauty passes of the CloudSat and the Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite...

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NASA image: CALIPSO Spacecraft Beauty Shot One
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Apr 4, 2016

CALIPSO Spacecraft Beauty Shot One

A variety of animated beauty passes of the CloudSat and the Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00125
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Apr 28, 2006

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Cheers erupt from the Mission Director's Center as CALIPSO achieved successful separation. CALIPSO stands for...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00126
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Apr 28, 2006

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After a successful spacecraft separation, CloudSat joins CALIPSO in orbital formation with three other Earth...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2009
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Jun 16, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - One of four Solid Rocket Boosters for the CALIPSO_CloudSat launch is ready for...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00120
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Apr 26, 2006

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Another CloudSat_CALIPSO launch countdown is halted by uncooperative weather at the Vandenberg Air Force Base,...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00118
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Apr 26, 2006

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NASA Commentator Bruce Buckingham begins televised coverage of today's planned launch of the CloudSat_CALIPSO...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00122
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Apr 28, 2006

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Buckingham describes a video of a tower rollback that took place earlier in the week. CALIPSO stands for...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00124
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Apr 28, 2006

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NASA Launch Manager Chuck Dovale conducts the launch readiness poll. CALIPSO stands for Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00127
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Apr 28, 2006

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Buckingham discusses the CALIPSO_CloudSat launch with NASA Launch Manager Chuck Dovale and concludes today's...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00121
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Apr 28, 2006

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NASA commentator Bruce Buckingham opens the live coverage of the CALIPSO_CloudSat launch from Vandenberg Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00123
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Apr 28, 2006

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The satellite duo are successfully launched aboard a Boeing Delta II rocket. CALIPSO stands for Cloud-Aerosol Lidar...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2020
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Jun 21, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - At NASA Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1994
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Jun 14, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - At NASA Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2002
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Jun 14, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - At NASA Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1987
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Jun 14, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - At NASA Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1988
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Jun 14, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. — At NASA Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2018
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Jun 21, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - At NASA Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2001
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Jun 14, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - At NASA Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1989
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Jun 14, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - At NASA Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1999
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Jun 14, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - At NASA Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2022
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Jun 21, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - At NASA Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2003
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Jun 14, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - At NASA Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2006
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Jun 16, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - The first Solid Rocket Booster for the CALIPSO_CloudSat launch arrives at NASA...

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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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