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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: Astronaut Michael Collins inspects camera during prelaunch activity
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Jul 18, 1966

Astronaut Michael Collins inspects camera during prelaunch activity

S66-42763 (18 July 1966) --- Astronaut Michael Collins (left), Gemini-10 prime crew pilot, inspects a camera during...

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NASA image: STS-36 Mission Specialist Thuot operates 16mm camera on OV-104's middeck
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Mar 3, 1990

STS-36 Mission Specialist Thuot operates 16mm camera on OV-104's middeck

STS-36 Mission Specialist (MS) Pierre J. Thuot operates 16mm ARRIFLEX motion picture camera mounted on the open...

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NASA image: Test Image of InSight Footpad Before Launch
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Nov 25, 2018

Test Image of InSight Footpad Before Launch

This image of a footpad on NASA's Insight lander was taken by the Instrument Deployment Camera during the assembly,...

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NASA image: Routine Inspection of Rover Wheel Wear and Tear
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Apr 27, 2016

Routine Inspection of Rover Wheel Wear and Tear

The team operating NASA Curiosity Mars rover uses the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI camera on the rover arm to check...

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NASA image: Workers at Cape Canaveral install mirror in Wide Field/Planetary Camera II
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Aug 24, 1993

Workers at Cape Canaveral install mirror in Wide Field/Planetary Camera II

Workers in bldg AE, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, install a mirror on the Wide Field/Planetary Camera II as part...

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NASA image: Hello, MAHLI
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Sep 12, 2012

Hello, MAHLI

This image shows the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI on NASA Curiosity rover, with the Martian landscape in the...

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NASA image: Whitson smiles for the camera during Joint Operations
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Mar 24, 2008

Whitson smiles for the camera during Joint Operations

S123-E-009754 (24 March 2008) --- Astronaut Peggy Whitson, Expedition 16 commander, smiles for the camera while in...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility,  Dan Clark, with KSC Boeing, operates the camera for a 3D digital scan of the actuator on the table.  There are two actuators per engine on the Shuttle, one for pitch motion and one for yaw motion. The Space Shuttle Main Engine hydraulic servoactuators are used to gimbal the main engine.
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Sep 3, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Dan Clark, with KSC Boeing, operates the camera for a 3D digital scan of the actuator on the table. There are two actuators per engine on the Shuttle, one for pitch motion and one for yaw motion. The Space Shuttle Main Engine hydraulic servoactuators are used to gimbal the main engine.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Dan Clark, with KSC Boeing, operates the camera for...

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NASA image: Cameras in the Nevada Desert
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May 6, 2020

Cameras in the Nevada Desert

Two members of a field team set up cameras in the Nevada desert in February 2020, as part of a simulated rover...

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NASA image: STS-34 Pilot Michael J. McCulley uses ARRIFLEX camera equipment
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Apr 13, 1989

STS-34 Pilot Michael J. McCulley uses ARRIFLEX camera equipment

STS-34 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, Pilot Michael J. McCulley squints while looking through ARRIFLEX camera...

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NASA image: jsc2012e030007
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Feb 17, 2012

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jsc2012e030007 (2-23-2012) --- The High Definition Earth Viewing (HDEV) development team. The HDEV experiment places...

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NASA image: Hand-Held Self-Maneuvering Unit to be used during EVA on Gemini 4
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Jun 2, 1965

Hand-Held Self-Maneuvering Unit to be used during EVA on Gemini 4

Hand-Held Self-Maneuvering Unit to be used during extravehicular activity (EVA) on Gemini 4 flight. It is an...

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0007-10
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Jan 3, 1992

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NASA Mars Underwater Rover Phantom 2 TROV (Telepresences Controlled Remotely Operated Vehicle) cameras

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0007-8
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Jan 3, 1992

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NASA Mars Underwater Rover Phantom 2 TROV (Telepresences Controlled Remotely Operated Vehicle) cameras

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NASA image: Checking the Cover on Perseverance's SHERLOC
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Jun 26, 2024

Checking the Cover on Perseverance's SHERLOC

Video from a navigation camera aboard NASA's Perseverance Mars rover shows the position of a cover on the SHERLOC...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1224
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May 19, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Johnson Controls operator Rick Wetherington sits in the center console seat of one of...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1227
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May 19, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Johnson Controls operator Kenny Allen checks out one of the recently acquired...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1220
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May 19, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Johnson Controls operator Kenny Allen works on the recently acquired Contraves-Goerz...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1226
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May 19, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Johnson Controls operator Rick Wetherington checks out one of the recently acquired...

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NASA image: STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, crewmembers participate in IMAX camera training
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Nov 8, 1988

STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, crewmembers participate in IMAX camera training

S88-52476 (8 Nov 1988) --- John E. Blaha, STS-29 pilot, gets in some training on the operation of one of the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1223
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May 19, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Johnson Controls operator Kenny Allen makes adjustments on one of the recently...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1225
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May 19, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Johnson Controls operator Kenny Allen stands in the center console area of one of the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1219
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May 19, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Johnson Controls operator Kenny Allen works on the recently acquired Contraves-Goerz...

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NASA image: Odyssey's THEMIS Views the Horizon of Mars
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Nov 28, 2023

Odyssey's THEMIS Views the Horizon of Mars

This view of Mars was captured by NASA's Odyssey orbiter using its Thermal Emission Imaging System, or THEMIS,...

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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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