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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: Caterpillar Dunes
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Jun 28, 2004

Caterpillar Dunes

Caterpillar Dunes

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NASA image: NASA’s Hubble Sees a Cosmic Caterpillar
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA’s Hubble Sees a Cosmic Caterpillar

This light-year-long knot of interstellar gas and dust resembles a caterpillar on its way to a feast. But the meat...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3081
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May 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A team of competitors works with its machine during NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3078
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May 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A videogame simulates driving excavators during NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3074
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May 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A team of competitors waits for a turn in NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at the Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3070
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May 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A team of competitors works with a robotic vehicle taking part in NASA's Lunabotics Mining...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3069
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May 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A robotic vehicle takes part in NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3092
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May 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Teams taking part in NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition were eligible for unique trophies...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3080
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May 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A team of competitors works with its machine during NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3077
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May 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A team of competitors prepares for a turn in NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3071
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May 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A robotic mascot moves among participants during NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3072
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May 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Participants watch NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3079
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May 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A team of competitors works with its machine during NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3076
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May 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A team of competitors works with its machine during NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3075
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May 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A team of competitors prepares for a turn in NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3091
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May 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Teams taking part in NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition gather inside the Apollo/Saturn V...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3093
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May 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The team from the University of Alabama team took home the Joe Kosmo Award for Excellence for...

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NASA image: NASA 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge
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May 2, 2019

NASA 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge

AI. SpaceFactory of New York and Pennsylvania State University of College Park print subscale habitat structures at...

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NASA image: NASA 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge
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May 2, 2019

NASA 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge

AI. SpaceFactory of New York and Pennsylvania State University of College Park print subscale habitat structures at...

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NASA image: NASA 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge
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May 2, 2019

NASA 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge

AI. SpaceFactory of New York and Pennsylvania State University of College Park print subscale habitat structures at...

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NASA image: NASA 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge
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May 2, 2019

NASA 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge

AI. SpaceFactory of New York and Pennsylvania State University of College Park print subscale habitat structures at...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge
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May 2, 2019

NASA 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge

AI. SpaceFactory of New York and Pennsylvania State University of College Park print subscale habitat structures at...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge
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May 1, 2019

NASA 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge

AI. SpaceFactory of New York and Pennsylvania State University of College Park print subscale habitat structures at...

MSFC
NASA image: Picking up Clues from the Discard Pile Stereo
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Sep 1, 2008

Picking up Clues from the Discard Pile Stereo

As NASA Phoenix Mars Lander excavates trenches, it also builds piles with most of the material scooped from 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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