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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: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

Team Lore poses with NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and Lockheed Martin CEO, Marillyn Hewson. Team Lore was one...

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NASA image: Spacesuits for the Next Explorers- Preview Trailer 1- What is an EVA?
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Sep 28, 2020

Spacesuits for the Next Explorers- Preview Trailer 1- What is an EVA?

jsc2020m000242 You’ve heard NASA use the term “EVA” before, but what does it mean? In this video, find out how EVA...

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NASA image: Lovell Ambassador of Exploration
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Apr 2, 2009

Lovell Ambassador of Exploration

Bryan O'Connor, NASA Associate Administrator, Office of Mission Assurance and Safety, left, presents the Ambassador...

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NASA image: Kilbourne Hole: Exploring A Crater
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Dec 11, 2017

Kilbourne Hole: Exploring A Crater

This video looks at a NASA Goddard Instrument Field Team deployment to the Kilbourne Hole maar crater in New Mexico....

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NASA image: Orion Exploration Flight Test
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Exploration Flight Test

The United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket with NASA’s Orion spacecraft mounted atop, lifts off on Exploration...

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NASA image: Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award
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Jul 29, 2009

Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award

Apollo astronaut Al Worden, center, flanked by NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, right, and Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award
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Jul 29, 2009

Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award

Apollo astronaut Al Worden, center, is flanked by NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, right, and Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award
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Jul 29, 2009

Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award

Apollo astronaut Al Worden, left, and NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, take a close look at Worden's Ambassador of...

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NASA image: Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award
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Jul 29, 2009

Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, visits with Apollo astronaut Al Worden prior to a ceremony, Thursday, July...

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NASA image: ML Move Towards Exploration Mission-1 Roll Into VAB HB-3
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Sep 8, 2018

ML Move Towards Exploration Mission-1 Roll Into VAB HB-3

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Exploration Mission-1 launch director, and Michael Sarafin, EM-1 mission manager, talk...

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NASA image: Robotic Arm of Rover 1
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Feb 26, 2003

Robotic Arm of Rover 1

JPL engineers examine the robotic arm of NASA Mars Exploration Rover 1.

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NASA image: Adjustments to Rover 1
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Feb 26, 2003

Adjustments to Rover 1

JPL engineers making adjustments to NASA Mars Exploration Rover 1.

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NASA image: Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) Panel Test Weld
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Feb 9, 2021

Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) Panel Test Weld

EUS panel test weld at the VXC in Building 115 at the Michoud Assembly Facility on Tuesday, February 9, 2021....

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NASA image: Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)
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Dec 8, 2017

Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)

Optics Lead Takashi Okajima prepares to align NICER’s X-ray optics. The payload’s 56 mirror assemblies concentrate...

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NASA image: Mars Exploration Rover MER-B Opportunity Landing Site
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Jan 24, 2004

Mars Exploration Rover MER-B Opportunity Landing Site

Mars Exploration Rover MER-B Opportunity Landing Site

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NASA image: MESSENGER Explores Interactions between Mercury Magnetosphere and the Solar Wind
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Oct 30, 2008

MESSENGER Explores Interactions between Mercury Magnetosphere and the Solar Wind

MESSENGER Explores Interactions between Mercury Magnetosphere and the Solar Wind

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NASA image: MGS MOC Image of Mars Exploration Rover, Spirit, on Mars
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Jan 23, 2004

MGS MOC Image of Mars Exploration Rover, Spirit, on Mars

MGS MOC Image of Mars Exploration Rover, Spirit, on Mars

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NASA image: Virtual Intelligent Planetary Exploration Rover, VIPER Mobili...
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Oct 22, 2019

Virtual Intelligent Planetary Exploration Rover, VIPER Mobili...

Virtual Intelligent Planetary Exploration Rover, VIPER Mobility Platform Testing

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NASA image: Virtual Intelligent Planetary Exploration Rover, VIPER Mobili...
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Oct 22, 2019

Virtual Intelligent Planetary Exploration Rover, VIPER Mobili...

Virtual Intelligent Planetary Exploration Rover, VIPER Mobility Platform Testing

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NASA image: Virtual Intelligent Planetary Exploration Rover, VIPER Mobili...
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Oct 22, 2019

Virtual Intelligent Planetary Exploration Rover, VIPER Mobili...

Virtual Intelligent Planetary Exploration Rover, VIPER Mobility Platform Testing

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NASA image: Virtual Intelligent Planetary Exploration Rover, VIPER Mobili...
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Oct 22, 2019

Virtual Intelligent Planetary Exploration Rover, VIPER Mobili...

Virtual Intelligent Planetary Exploration Rover, VIPER Mobility Platform Testing

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NASA image: Virtual Intelligent Planetary Exploration Rover, VIPER Mobili...
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Oct 22, 2019

Virtual Intelligent Planetary Exploration Rover, VIPER Mobili...

Virtual Intelligent Planetary Exploration Rover, VIPER Mobility Platform Testing

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NASA image: Virtual Intelligent Planetary Exploration Rover, VIPER Mobili...
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Oct 22, 2019

Virtual Intelligent Planetary Exploration Rover, VIPER Mobili...

Virtual Intelligent Planetary Exploration Rover, VIPER Mobility Platform Testing

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NASA image: Virtual Intelligent Planetary Exploration Rover, VIPER Mobili...
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Oct 22, 2019

Virtual Intelligent Planetary Exploration Rover, VIPER Mobili...

Virtual Intelligent Planetary Exploration Rover, VIPER Mobility Platform Testing

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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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