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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: KSC-2011-6709
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Jul 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the high bay of the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Perseverance Rover Zooms in on Ancient Mars River
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Dec 27, 2023

Perseverance Rover Zooms in on Ancient Mars River

After 1,000 Martian days of exploration, NASA’s Perseverance rover is studying rocks that show several eras in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7939
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Nov 25, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An educational news conference to explore "Why Mars Excites and Inspires Us" begins in NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7938
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Nov 25, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Leland Melvin, NASA associate administrator for Education; Clara Ma, student, NASA contest...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7940
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Nov 25, 2011

KSC-2011-7940

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An educational news conference to explore "Why Mars Excites and Inspires Us" is under way in...

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NASA image: Starburst Cluster Shows Celestial Fireworks
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Dec 8, 2017

Starburst Cluster Shows Celestial Fireworks

NASA image release June 6, 2010 Like a July 4 fireworks display a young, glittering collection of stars looks like...

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NASA image:  Europa Clipper's 'Golden Record'
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Mar 8, 2024

Europa Clipper's 'Golden Record'

NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft will carry a special message when it launches in October 2024 and heads toward...

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NASA image: Shark Bay, Australia
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Dec 8, 2017

Shark Bay, Australia

Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve is located in the Shark Bay World Heritage Site in Western Australia. It is one...

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NASA image: 2 Abrasion Patches From Perseverance at Jezero Delta
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Sep 15, 2022

2 Abrasion Patches From Perseverance at Jezero Delta

This pair of images from NASA's Perseverance shows close-up views of two rock types the rover investigated in the...

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NASA image: A Cosmic Holiday Ornament, Hubble-Style
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Dec 8, 2017

A Cosmic Holiday Ornament, Hubble-Style

'Tis the season for holiday decorating and tree-trimming. Not to be left out, astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space...

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NASA image: Proposed Route of Perseverance's Northern Rim Science Campaign
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Dec 12, 2024

Proposed Route of Perseverance's Northern Rim Science Campaign

This animation shows the position of NASA's Perseverance Mars rover as of Dec. 4, 2024, the 1,347th Martian day, or...

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NASA image: Landsat 8’s First Year
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Dec 8, 2017

Landsat 8’s First Year

On February 11, 2013, the Landsat 8 satellite rocketed into a sunny California morning onboard a powerful Atlas V...

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NASA image: NASA's Europa Clipper Gets Its Reaction Wheels
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Nov 23, 2022

NASA's Europa Clipper Gets Its Reaction Wheels

Engineers install 2-foot-wide reaction wheels onto the main body of NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft at the agency's...

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NASA image: NASA Unveils Celestial Fireworks as Official Image for Hubble 25th Anniversary
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Unveils Celestial Fireworks as Official Image for Hubble 25th Anniversary

The brilliant tapestry of young stars flaring to life resemble a glittering fireworks display in the 25th...

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NASA image: Aaron Piña Portrait
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Jun 13, 2022

Aaron Piña Portrait

“I remember crying on the floor of my living room. In the nineties, three-day forecasts were about as good as...

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NASA image: Getting NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover to Launch During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Jun 17, 2020

Getting NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover to Launch During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Getting a Mars rover built, tested and to the launch pad is a feat that requires the dedication of hundreds of team...

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NASA image: Video File: Launch of NASA’s Next Mars Rover Perseverance Approaches
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Jun 17, 2020

Video File: Launch of NASA’s Next Mars Rover Perseverance Approaches

NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover mission is over 30 days from launch (7/20/20). Perseverance will seek signs of...

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NASA image: EELS (Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor) Media Reel
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May 8, 2023

EELS (Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor) Media Reel

B-roll for media. A team at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is creating and testing a snake-like robot called EELS...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Spacecraft Assembly Media Reel
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Aug 17, 2023

Europa Clipper Spacecraft Assembly Media Reel

B-roll for media and public use. NASA’s Europa Clipper mission, scheduled to launch in October 2024, will conduct a...

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NASA image: NASA Invites Media to See Europa Clipper Spacecraft Media Reel
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Apr 11, 2024

NASA Invites Media to See Europa Clipper Spacecraft Media Reel

B-roll and sound bites for media and public use. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory invited members of the news media...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7998
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Nov 26, 2011

KSC-2011-7998

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Will.i.am, entertainer and member of The Black Eyed...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7952
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – From left, Yves Lamothe, lead systems engineer for the 21st Century Ground Systems Program at...

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NASA image: Hashima Hasan Portrait
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Jul 6, 2020

Hashima Hasan Portrait

“I was born in India soon after we got independence from the British. So we were just beginning to get access to...

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NASA image: Perseverance's Rock Core From 'Berea' Outcrop
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Mar 31, 2023

Perseverance's Rock Core From 'Berea' Outcrop

This image shows a cylinder of rock the size of a piece of classroom chalk inside the drill of NASA's Perseverance...

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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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