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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: SpaceX In-flight Abort Image/Illustration
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Jan 17, 2020

SpaceX In-flight Abort Image/Illustration

Illustration of the SpaceX Crew Dragon and Falcon 9 rocket during the company’s uncrewed In-Flight Abort Test for...

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NASA image: Flaring Red Dwarf Star (Illustration)
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Jun 6, 2017

Flaring Red Dwarf Star (Illustration)

This illustration shows a red dwarf star orbited by a hypothetical exoplanet. Red dwarfs tend to be magnetically...

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NASA image: NASA Astronauts on Mars (Illustration)
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Jul 28, 2020

NASA Astronauts on Mars (Illustration)

NASA astronauts on Mars in this illustration. https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA24031

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NASA image: Illustration of  Dawn Spacecraft Inside View
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May 29, 2009

Illustration of Dawn Spacecraft Inside View

This illustration shows an inside view of the NASA Dawn spacecraft.

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NASA image: ARC-1977-AC77-1068
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Aug 1, 1977

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Illustration Preliminary Volcanic Terrain Map of Mars Regional Chart

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC90-0151-3
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Mar 16, 1990

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Illustration Origin of Life: Oberbeck, Marshall and Schwartz Theory for Chemical Evolution

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC90-0151-4
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Mar 16, 1990

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Illustration Origin of Life, Chemical Evolution on Mars: Mars Evolution Layers

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NASA image: VEG-PONDS-03 Infographic
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Feb 20, 2020

VEG-PONDS-03 Infographic

Infographic illustrating the Passive Orbital Nutrient Delivery System (PONDS) plant growth unit. The PONDS units are...

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NASA image: Perseverance Rover Touchdown (Illustration)
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Dec 21, 2020

Perseverance Rover Touchdown (Illustration)

An illustration of NASA's Perseverance rover landing on Mars. Hundreds of critical events must execute perfectly and...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC87-0501
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Jul 13, 1987

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Illustration NASA Ames Research Center developed Icing Protection System: Electro-Expuisive Deicing System. (P.I. Dr...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a cutaway illustration of the Apollo Spacecraft configuration and data summary.

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NASA image: Perseverance Rover Touchdown (Gradient Illustration)
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Dec 21, 2020

Perseverance Rover Touchdown (Gradient Illustration)

An illustration of NASA's Perseverance rover landing on Mars. Hundreds of critical events must execute perfectly and...

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NASA image: Mars Perseverance Rover (Gradient Illustration)
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Dec 21, 2020

Mars Perseverance Rover (Gradient Illustration)

An illustration of the planet Mars, highlighting NASA's Mars Perseverance rover mission....

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NASA image: Illustration of OCO-3 on the Space Station
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Apr 2, 2019

Illustration of OCO-3 on the Space Station

Illustration of NASA's OCO-3 mounted on the underside of the International Space Station....

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NASA image: InSight on Its Parachute (Illustration)
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Oct 10, 2018

InSight on Its Parachute (Illustration)

This illustration shows a simulated view of NASA's InSight lander descending towards the surface of Mars on its...

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NASA image: Mapping Invisible Pools of Gas in Our Galaxy Illustration
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Jun 11, 2013

Mapping Invisible Pools of Gas in Our Galaxy Illustration

This illustration shows a newfound reservoir of stellar fuel discovered by the Herschel space observatory.

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NASA image: Comparing the Size of Exoplanet Kepler-1649c and Earth (Illustration)
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Apr 15, 2020

Comparing the Size of Exoplanet Kepler-1649c and Earth (Illustration)

This graphic compares the size of Earth and Kepler-1649c, an exoplanet only 1.06 times larger than Earth by radius....

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC86-0855-1
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Nov 24, 1986

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Illustration N-257 Advanced ATC Concepts simulator: unicqu national facility for treal time evalation by controllers...

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NASA image: Perseverance Rover on Mars (Illustration)
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Dec 21, 2020

Perseverance Rover on Mars (Illustration)

This illustration shows NASA's Mars Perseverance rover on the surface of the Red Planet. Perseverance will search...

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NASA image: Mars Ascent Vehicle (Illustration)
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Mar 8, 2022

Mars Ascent Vehicle (Illustration)

This illustration shows NASA's Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) in powered flight. The MAV will carry tubes containing...

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NASA image: Cassini orbiting Saturn (Illustration)
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Oct 2, 2018

Cassini orbiting Saturn (Illustration)

This illustration shows NASA's Cassini spacecraft in orbit around Saturn. Cassini made 22 orbits that swooped...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Helicopter on Mars (Illustration)
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Mar 16, 2021

Ingenuity Helicopter on Mars (Illustration)

An illustration of NASA's Ingenuity Helicopter flying on Mars. Ingenuity, a technology demonstration experiment,...

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NASA image: NASA Astronaut Stands on Mars (Illustration)
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Jun 16, 2020

NASA Astronaut Stands on Mars (Illustration)

This illustration shows an astronaut on Mars, as viewed through the window of a spacecraft. NASA hopes to return...

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NASA image: Juno and the Great Red Spot (Illustration)
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Jul 11, 2017

Juno and the Great Red Spot (Illustration)

This illustration depicts NASA's Juno spacecraft in orbit above Jupiter's Great Red Spot....

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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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