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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: Shipment of the TIRS instrument
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Dec 8, 2017

Shipment of the TIRS instrument

The TIRS instrument in the foreground with its shipping container waits in the background. The copper-color of TIRS...

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NASA image: Assembly of Landsat's TIRS Instrument
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Dec 8, 2017

Assembly of Landsat's TIRS Instrument

Pete Steigner, and Mike Golob (middle and right) assist an Chris Kolos in carefully moving a TIRS component across...

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NASA image: Assembly of Landsat's TIRS Instrument
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Dec 8, 2017

Assembly of Landsat's TIRS Instrument

Aleksandra Bogunovic reaches across the instrument to affix the corners of a Multi-Layer Insulation blanket to the...

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NASA image: Assembly of Landsat's TIRS Instrument
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Dec 8, 2017

Assembly of Landsat's TIRS Instrument

Aleksandra Bogunovic (left) and Veronica Otero (right) look on while Pete Steigner (in the middle) adds a flow tube...

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NASA image: Landsat's TIRS Instrument
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Dec 8, 2017

Landsat's TIRS Instrument

The Thermal Infrared Sensor (TIRS) will fly on the next Landsat satellite, the Landsat Data Continuity Mission...

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NASA image: TIRS - The Thermal Infrared Sensor on LDCM Overview
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Feb 14, 2012

TIRS - The Thermal Infrared Sensor on LDCM Overview

The Thermal InfraRed Sensor (TIRS) is one of the instruments on the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM)...

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NASA image: TIRS - The Thermal Infrared Sensor on LDCM Packing
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Feb 14, 2012

TIRS - The Thermal Infrared Sensor on LDCM Packing

A timelapse of the Thermal Infrared Sensor(TIRS) instrument for the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) being...

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NASA image: TIRS TVAC1 Opening The Vacuum Chamber
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Oct 30, 2011

TIRS TVAC1 Opening The Vacuum Chamber

The Thermal InfraRed Sensor (TIRS) is part of the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) to continue thermal imaging...

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NASA image: ASTER First Views of Red Sea, Ethiopia - Thermal-Infrared TIR Image monochrome
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Mar 11, 2000

ASTER First Views of Red Sea, Ethiopia - Thermal-Infrared TIR Image monochrome

ASTER succeeded in acquiring this image at night, which is something Visible/Near Infrared VNIR) and Shortwave...

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NASA image: ASTER First Views of Rift Valley, Ethiopia - Thermal-Infrared TIR Image color
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Mar 11, 2000

ASTER First Views of Rift Valley, Ethiopia - Thermal-Infrared TIR Image color

This image is a color composite covering the Rift Valley inland area of Ethiopia (south of the region shown in...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Liftoff
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Sep 27, 2021

Landsat 9 Liftoff

NASA’s Landsat 9 satellite launches on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket from Space Launch Complex 3 at...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Live Launch Coverage
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Sep 27, 2021

Landsat 9 Live Launch Coverage

NASA’s Landsat 9 satellite launches on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket from Space Launch Complex 3 at...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Liftoff
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Sep 27, 2021

Landsat 9 Liftoff

NASA’s Landsat 9 satellite launches on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket from Space Launch Complex 3 at...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Liftoff
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Sep 27, 2021

Landsat 9 Liftoff

NASA’s Landsat 9 satellite launches on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket from Space Launch Complex 3 at...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Liftoff
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Sep 27, 2021

Landsat 9 Liftoff

NASA’s Landsat 9 satellite launches on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket from Space Launch Complex 3 at...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Live Launch Coverage
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Sep 27, 2021

Landsat 9 Live Launch Coverage

Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator, NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, participates in the launch...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Live Launch Coverage
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Sep 27, 2021

Landsat 9 Live Launch Coverage

Dr. Pete Doucette, acting director, USGS Earth Resources, participates in the launch broadcast for the Landsat 9...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Live Launch Coverage
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Sep 27, 2021

Landsat 9 Live Launch Coverage

Jeff Masek, Landsat 9 project scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, participates in the launch broadcast...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Live Launch Coverage
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Sep 27, 2021

Landsat 9 Live Launch Coverage

Marie Lewis, NASA Communications, moderates the launch broadcast for the Landsat 9 mission on Sept. 27, 2021, at...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Live Launch Coverage
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Sep 27, 2021

Landsat 9 Live Launch Coverage

Dr. Kate Frickas, cofounder of "Ladies of Landsat", participates in the launch broadcast for the Landsat 9 mission...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Live Launch Coverage
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Sep 27, 2021

Landsat 9 Live Launch Coverage

Frank DeMauro, vice president, Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Systems, participates in the launch broadcast for the...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Liftoff
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Sep 27, 2021

Landsat 9 Liftoff

NASA’s Landsat 9 satellite launches on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket from Space Launch Complex 3 at...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Live Launch Coverage
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Sep 27, 2021

Landsat 9 Live Launch Coverage

Marc Evan Jackson, actor, "Landsat Steve" in Kong: Skull Island, participates in the launch broadcast for the...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Live Launch Coverage
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Sep 27, 2021

Landsat 9 Live Launch Coverage

NASA’s Landsat 9 satellite launches on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket from Space Launch Complex 3 at...

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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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