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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: Space Radar Image of North Sea, Germany
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of North Sea, Germany

This is an X-band image of an oil slick experiment conducted in the North Sea, Germany. The image is centered at...

JPL
NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 20, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On the top deck of the USS San Diego, U.S. Navy personnel monitor a helicopter landing after an...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 6, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission launched from the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida via the Marshall Space Flight Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1471
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Feb 18, 2014

KSC-2014-1471

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On the top deck of the USS San Diego, a helicopter flies overhead to monitor conditions as the...

KSC
NASA image: Perseverance Deposits Its First Sample on the Martian Surface
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Dec 21, 2022

Perseverance Deposits Its First Sample on the Martian Surface

NASA's Perseverance rover deposited the first of several samples onto the Martian surface on Dec. 21, 2022, the...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2012-3149
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May 30, 2012

KSC-2012-3149

LOUISVILLE, Colo. – An Erickson Air-Crane helicopter lifts Sierra Nevada Corporation Space Systems’ Dream Chaser...

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NASA image: Remembering Our Fallen Heroes on This Week @NASA – January 26, 2024
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Jan 26, 2024

Remembering Our Fallen Heroes on This Week @NASA – January 26, 2024

Remembering our fallen heroes, an agency town hall to talk safety, and the end of an historic mission on Mars … a...

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Audio
Jan 23, 2026

HWHAP Ep408 Artemis II Recovery

Ep408_Artemis Recovery Director Nilufar Ramji Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of NASA's...

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NASA image: Ballooning in the constant sun of the South Pole summer
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Dec 8, 2017

Ballooning in the constant sun of the South Pole summer

Recovery of a BARREL balloon payload after its flight. The recovery was carried out by helicopter. This area is...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Training Footage Resource Reel
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Jul 25, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Training Footage Resource Reel

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 mission will carry NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut...

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NASA image: Low clouds over the English Channel
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Dec 8, 2017

Low clouds over the English Channel

A thick blanket of low clouds covered the English Channel, Celtic Sea and Irish Sea on March 13, 2014. The fog also...

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NASA image: Edwin W. Lewis, Jr.
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Sep 29, 1999

Edwin W. Lewis, Jr.

Edwin W. Lewis Jr. is a research pilot in the Airborne Science program, Flight Crew Branch, Dryden Flight Research...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Training Footage Resource Reel (4K)
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Jul 25, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Training Footage Resource Reel (4K)

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 mission will carry NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut...

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NASA image: Meadow Fire in Yosemite National Park, California
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Dec 8, 2017

Meadow Fire in Yosemite National Park, California

The Meadow Fire in Yosemite National Park is a remote, hold-over lightning caused fire which began on September 4...

GSFC
Audio
Feb 7, 2025

HWHAP Ep#371 Bringing Astronauts Home

Host (Leah Cheshier): Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center,...

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NASA image: Dream Chaser Departs NASA Armstrong
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Apr 5, 2018

Dream Chaser Departs NASA Armstrong

Dream Chaser departs in front of HL-10 at NASA Armstrong where it underwent testing and preparation for successful...

AFRC
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Apr 5, 2018

Dream Chaser Departs NASA Armstrong

SNC Dream Chaser is in NASA Armstrong, previously known as space shuttle, hangar being loaded on truck for its...

AFRC
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...

JPL
NASA image: Mars 2020 Mars Mission Tech and Humans to Mars Briefing
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Jul 28, 2020

Mars 2020 Mars Mission Tech and Humans to Mars Briefing

Tammy Long, NASA Communicaions, moderates a Mars 2020 Mission Tech and Humans to Mars Briefing at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover Finds A Changing Landscape
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Aug 16, 2021

NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover Finds A Changing Landscape

NASA’s Curiosity rover explores Mount Sharp, a 5-mile-tall (8-kilometer-tall) mountain within the basin of Gale...

JPL
NASA image: Dream Chaser Departs NASA Armstrong
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Apr 5, 2018

Dream Chaser Departs NASA Armstrong

SNC Dream Chaser is lifted on to a truck in NASA Armstrong’s historic space shuttle hangar where the spacecraft...

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NASA image: Some News About Our Moon to Mars Architecture on This Week @NASA – April 21, 2023
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Apr 21, 2023

Some News About Our Moon to Mars Architecture on This Week @NASA – April 21, 2023

Some news about our Moon to Mars Architecture, chalk up another one for our frequent flyer on Mars, and yes, this...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Mars Mission Tech and Humans to Mars Briefing
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Jul 28, 2020

Mars 2020 Mars Mission Tech and Humans to Mars Briefing

A Mars 2020 Mission Tech and Humans to Mars Briefing is held at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 28,...

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NASA image: How to Bring Mars Sample Tubes Safely to Earth (Mars News Report Oct. 19, 2022)
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Oct 26, 2022

How to Bring Mars Sample Tubes Safely to Earth (Mars News Report Oct. 19, 2022)

NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover is filling sample tubes with rocky material on the Red Planet as the agency works on...

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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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