Explore NASA's vast collection of space images, videos, and audio from missions past and present.
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’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket will enable a new era of space exploration. With NASA’s Orion spacecraft,...
NASA continues to forge ahead in humanity’s quest for knowledge as we explore the Moon and Mars. Through Artemis, we...
Looking Back at Arena of Exploration
“How does NASA collect surface samples from the Moon? The answer may surprise you! Explore the challenges of...
NASA is going to the Moon and on to Mars, in a measured, sustainable way. Working with U.S. companies and...
Hills Explored by Spirit
Plains and Hills Explored by Spirit
Inside Victoria Crater for Extended Exploration
It’s one of the largest buildings in the world! Check in at the Kennedy Space Center and explore inside the Vehicle...
America first satellite, Explorer 1. America joined the space race with the launch of this small, but important...
From Apollo 10 and the Saturn V rocket to Artemis 1 and the Space Launch System, Launch Pad 39B is revamped for the...
Come and join us as we take a ride on the new lunar terrain vehicles that will be used for the Artemis Missions. You...
Mars Exploration Rover MER spacecraft. This image shows the aeroshell, which includes the backshell as well as the...
Mars Exploration Rover MER spacecraft -- areoshell encapsulating the rover and lander plus cruise stage.
Mars Exploration Rover MER spacecraft -- areoshell encapsulating the rover and lander plus cruise stage.
Mars Exploration Rover MER spacecraft -- areoshell encapsulating the rover and lander plus cruise stage.
Engineers for NASA Mars Exploration Rover Mission are completing assembly and testing for the twin robotic...
Engineers for NASA Mars Exploration Rover Mission are completing assembly and testing for the twin robotic...
Listen up! From long form interviews with astronauts and engineers to narrative shows that take you on a tour of the...
The Galaxy Evolution Explorer specializes in surveying galaxies in ultraviolet light. Its telescope, 50 centimeters...
NASA is going to the Moon and on to Mars, in a measured, sustainable way. Working with U.S. companies and...
Videographer of the Year submission for Documentation: A futuristic NASA mission concept envisions a swarm of dozens...
The 2024 Human Exploration Rover Challenge was held in Huntsville, Alabama. This event brings high school and...
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy welcomed Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio,...