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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: Close-Up of Perseverance Heat Shield on the Martian Surface
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Feb 22, 2021

Close-Up of Perseverance Heat Shield on the Martian Surface

The High Resolution Imaging Experiment (HiRISE) camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) was able to...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 3, 2005

Space Shuttle Projects

Launched on July 26 2005, from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-114 was classified as Logistics Flight 1....

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NASA image: Perseverance Gets to Know Rochette
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Sep 10, 2021

Perseverance Gets to Know Rochette

On Aug. 27, 2021, NASA's Perseverance rover captured this image of the science-instrument-laden turret at the end of...

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NASA image: First Image of Europa From Juno's Close Flyby
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Sep 29, 2022

First Image of Europa From Juno's Close Flyby

This look at the complex, ice-covered surface of Jupiter's moon Europa came from NASA's Juno mission during a close...

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NASA image: NASA's Evolving Views of Pluto
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Evolving Views of Pluto

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft flew within 8,000 miles of dwarf planet Pluto on 14 July 2015. Our view of this cold,...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2420
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Nov 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Kennedy Space Center, the container holding the radioisotope thermoelectric...

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NASA image: HST High Gain Antennae photographed by Electronic Still Camera
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Dec 4, 1993

HST High Gain Antennae photographed by Electronic Still Camera

S61-E-021 (7 Dec 1993) --- This close-up view of one of two High Gain Antennae (HGA) on the Hubble Space Telescope...

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NASA image: Progress 12P approaching ISS
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Aug 31, 2003

Progress 12P approaching ISS

ISS007-E-13799 (30 August 2003) --- This close-up view of an unpiloted Progress supply vehicle was taken by one of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4178
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Oct 1, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This close-up view shows the United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket for Exploration...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2430
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Nov 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RTG Facility at Kennedy Space Center, Jim Wojciechowski (left) and Rhett Rovig...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2474
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Nov 8, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, a metal canister is lowered over the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2417
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Nov 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Jamie Gurney makes a zero adjustment of a personal dosimeter for officials handling the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2424
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Nov 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Bob Tessmer and Dave Nobles lift the radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG)...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2440
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Nov 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -In the RTG Facility at Kennedy Space Center, Jim Wojciechowski and Dan Brunson lower a...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2421
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Nov 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The container holding the radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG) is moved toward...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2418
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Nov 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Jamie Gurney reads a personal dosimeter that will be used by officials handling the...

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NASA image: What's Up: March 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Mar 1, 2023

What's Up: March 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in November 2020? Cool autumn evenings are a great time to look for the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2469
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Nov 8, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, engineers move the radioisotope...

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NASA image: Artemis II Lunar Flyby Visualization for April 1 Launch
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Apr 4, 2026

Artemis II Lunar Flyby Visualization for April 1 Launch

This visualization follows the trajectory of the Orion spacecraft during the Artemis II flyby of the Moon, showing...

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NASA image: Goodnight Moon
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Apr 6, 2026

Goodnight Moon

art002e009210 (April 6, 2026) - Before going to sleep on flight day 5, the Artemis II crew snapped one more photo of...

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NASA image: Soyuz MS-24 Space Station Undocking - Friday, April 5, 2024
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Apr 5, 2024

Soyuz MS-24 Space Station Undocking - Friday, April 5, 2024

NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy, and Belarus spaceflight participant Marina...

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NASA image: Latch of HST aft shroud photographed by Electronic Still Camera
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Dec 4, 1993

Latch of HST aft shroud photographed by Electronic Still Camera

S61-E-004 (4 Dec 1993) --- This close-up view of a latch on the minus V3 aft shroud door of the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2437
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Nov 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RTG Facility at Kennedy Space Center, officials check the radioisotope...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2432
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Nov 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RTG Facility at Kennedy Space Center, the radioisotope thermoelectric generator...

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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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