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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: Mars Rover Concept Vehicle
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Jun 5, 2017

Mars Rover Concept Vehicle

The scientifically-themed Mars rover concept vehicle operates on an electric motor, powered by solar panels and a...

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NASA image: SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo
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Apr 4, 2019

SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo

A Space Launch System (SLS) avionics handling tool demonstration takes place inside Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle...

KSC
NASA image: SpaceX Falcon Heavy STP-2 Liftoff
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Jun 25, 2019

SpaceX Falcon Heavy STP-2 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at 2:30 a.m. EDT on June 25, 2019, at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt, Drop & Launch of Rocket
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt, Drop & Launch of Rocket

The Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket carrying NASA's Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System, or CYGNSS, spacecraft...

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NASA image: SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo
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Apr 4, 2019

SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo

A Space Launch System (SLS) avionics handling tool demonstration takes place inside Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle...

KSC
NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Recovery Ops
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Aug 2, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Recovery Ops

The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, with NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley inside, is seen aboard...

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NASA image: STP-2 Launch
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Jun 24, 2019

STP-2 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket is ready for launch on the pad at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Eruptive Prominence
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Dec 8, 2017

Eruptive Prominence

Large, eruptive prominence in He II at 304Å, with an image of the Earth added for size comparison. This prominence...

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NASA image: Mars Rover Concept Vehicle
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Jun 5, 2017

Mars Rover Concept Vehicle

The scientifically-themed Mars rover concept vehicle operates on an electric motor, powered by solar panels and a...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt

A pathfinder aircraft, at left, prepares for takeoff from the Skid Strip at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt

In the Mission Director's Center at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Andy Bundy, Avionics lead, left, and Pat...

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NASA image: STP-2 Launch
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Jun 24, 2019

STP-2 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket is ready for launch on the pad at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo
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Apr 4, 2019

SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo

A Space Launch System (SLS) avionics handling tool demonstration takes place inside Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle...

KSC
NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Recovery Ops
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Aug 2, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Recovery Ops

Support teams arrive at the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, with NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley...

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NASA image: Mars Rover Concept Vehicle
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Jun 5, 2017

Mars Rover Concept Vehicle

The scientifically-themed Mars rover concept vehicle operates on an electric motor, powered by solar panels and a...

KSC
NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt

Photographed from the F-18 pathfinder aircraft, the Orbital ATK L-1011 Stargazer aircraft is seen flying over the...

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NASA image: FACES of NASA Portrait Request, Ales-cia Winsley
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Nov 28, 2023

FACES of NASA Portrait Request, Ales-cia Winsley

"I was on console as a part of the primary launch team [for Artemis I]. I was the Orion system specialist for...

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NASA image: Jezero's Hazard Map
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Feb 17, 2021

Jezero's Hazard Map

The Mars 2020 Perseverance rover will rely on data depicted in this Hazard Map to help guide it to a safe landing....

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NASA image: Perseverance's AutoNav Leads the Way
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Sep 21, 2023

Perseverance's AutoNav Leads the Way

This annotated composite image shows the path NASA's Perseverance Mars rover took through a dense section of...

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NASA image: FACES of NASA Portrait Request, Ales-cia Winsley
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Nov 28, 2023

FACES of NASA Portrait Request, Ales-cia Winsley

"I was on console as a part of the primary launch team [for Artemis I]. I was the Orion system specialist for...

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NASA image: TDRS-L Pre-Launch Press Conference
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Jan 21, 2014

TDRS-L Pre-Launch Press Conference

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – During a news conference at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, agency and contractor...

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NASA image: Perseverance Makes Tracks in Boulder Field
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Sep 21, 2023

Perseverance Makes Tracks in Boulder Field

This mosaic shows part of the path NASA's Perseverance Mars rover took through a portion of a boulder field dubbed...

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NASA image: X-40A Free Flight #5
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May 8, 2001

X-40A Free Flight #5

X-40A Free Flight #5. The unpowered X-40A, an 85 percent scale risk reduction version of the proposed X-37, proved...

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NASA image: X-40A Free Flight #5
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May 8, 2001

X-40A Free Flight #5

X-40A Free Flight #5. The unpowered X-40A, an 85 percent scale risk reduction version of the proposed X-37, proved...

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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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