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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: VIPER Dust Test Preparations
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Mar 17, 2020

VIPER Dust Test Preparations

Researchers at NASA's Kennedy Space Center are testing the various types of seals for electric motors that drive the...

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NASA image: View From Within 'Perseverance Valley' on Mars
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Dec 6, 2017

View From Within 'Perseverance Valley' on Mars

This view from within "Perseverance Valley," on the inner slope of the western rim of Endurance Crater on Mars,...

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NASA image: View From Within 'Perseverance Valley' on Mars (Enhanced Color)
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Dec 6, 2017

View From Within 'Perseverance Valley' on Mars (Enhanced Color)

This enhanced-color view from within "Perseverance Valley," on the inner slope of the western rim of Endurance...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3153
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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a 15-day mission to the International Space Station, space shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0097
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Jan 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Vertical Processing Facility check the position of the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0096
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Jan 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Vertical Processing Facility check the position of the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0264
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Mar 12, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Powerful xenon lights on the Shuttle Landing Facility outline the dark image of...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3161
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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The wheels on Space shuttle Discovery kick up dust on Runway 33 as they touch down at...

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NASA image: KSC01padig118
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Mar 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, a modified Boeing 747, straightens out its landing as...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0095
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Jan 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Vertical Processing Facility maneuver the replacement Reaction Wheel...

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NASA image: Sojourner at "Mermaid Dune"
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Aug 8, 1997

Sojourner at "Mermaid Dune"

This is an image of the rover Sojourner at the feature called Mermaid Dune at the MPF landing site. Mermaid is...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD0263
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Mar 12, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Columbia, with its crew of seven, approaches touchdown on Runway 33 of the KSC...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0094
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Jan 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vertical Processing Facility, the replacement Reaction Wheel Actuator for the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0266
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Mar 12, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a post-flight walk around orbiter Columbia at the Shuttle Landing Facility,...

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NASA image: STS-109 landing view
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Mar 12, 2002

STS-109 landing view

STS109-S-016 (12 March 2002)--- The Space Shuttle Columbia, with its crew of seven astronauts on board, approaches...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3155
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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a 15-day mission to the International Space Station, space shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00085
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Apr 15, 2005

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This is LC on the countdown and at this time, I'd like to go ahead and begin the pre-takeoff checklist, step 118 on...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0098
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Jan 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Vertical Processing Facility check the attachment of the the Hubble...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia touches down at Edwards Air Force Base
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Apr 14, 1981

Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia touches down at Edwards Air Force Base

S81-30744 (14 April 1981) --- The rear wheels of the space shuttle orbiter Columbia are about to touch down on...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0093
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Jan 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The replacement Reaction Wheel Actuator for the Hubble Space Telescope arrives at the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3163
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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a 15-day mission to the International Space Station, space shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-118
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Mar 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, a modified Boeing 747, straightens out its landing as...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0265
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Mar 12, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After landing Columbia on its return from mission STS-109 - servicing the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Deployment Test
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Aug 13, 2020

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Deployment Test

In this photo taken on Oct. 1, 2019, the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover and the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter (between...

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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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