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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: ARC-1969-AC96-0347-2
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Oct 10, 1996

ARC-1969-AC96-0347-2

LVLASO (Low Visability Landing and Surface Operations) Project. Taxiway Navigation and Situtation Awareness (TNAS)...

ARC
NASA image: Crew Training - Apollo 11
Image
Apr 9, 1969

Crew Training - Apollo 11

S69-32240 (22 April 1969) --- Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, wearing an Extravehicular Mobility Unit, participates in...

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NASA image: NASA Mars Report: Dec. 20, 2018
Video
Dec 20, 2018

NASA Mars Report: Dec. 20, 2018

NASA’s InSight has been busy. After landing on the Red Planet, the mission sent home pictures and sound, then placed...

JPL
NASA image: Enlarged View - Hypervelocity Impact - Lunar Surface Material - CA
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Jan 6, 1970

Enlarged View - Hypervelocity Impact - Lunar Surface Material - CA

S70-20416 (December 1969) --- Enlarged view show hypervelocity impact on iron particles of lunar surface material...

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NASA image: Black and White: Smoke Plume from Perseverance's Descent Stage
Image
Feb 24, 2021

Black and White: Smoke Plume from Perseverance's Descent Stage

This image from one of the rear Hazard Cameras, or Hazcams, aboard NASA's Perseverance Mars rover, shows a smoke...

JPL
NASA image: Terminal Tower illuminated in red to commemorate the Mars Landing of Perseverance Rover
Image
Feb 17, 2021

Terminal Tower illuminated in red to commemorate the Mars Landing of Perseverance Rover

February 17, 2021, The Terminal Tower is illuminated in red to commemorate the Landing of NASA’s Perseverance Rover...

GRC
NASA image: Laser Mapping The Earth
Video
Jun 9, 2014

Laser Mapping The Earth

NASA scientist Bryan Blair introduces a laser mapping sensor known as LVIS (the Land, Vegetation, and Ice Sensor),...

GSFC
NASA image: Apollo 13 Astronaut James Lovel during lunar surface simulation training
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Jan 16, 1970

Apollo 13 Astronaut James Lovel during lunar surface simulation training

S70-28229 (16 Jan. 1970) --- Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., commander of the Apollo 13 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 Astronaut Fred Haise during lunar surface simulation training
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Jan 19, 1970

Apollo 13 Astronaut Fred Haise during lunar surface simulation training

S70-24012 (19 Jan. 1970) --- Astronaut Fred W. Haise Jr., lunar module pilot of the Apollo 13 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: Power for Artemis Discussion at Shell Eco-marathon
Image
Apr 6, 2024

Power for Artemis Discussion at Shell Eco-marathon

Logan Kennedy, surface lead for Human Landing System Programs in NASA's Exploration Systems Development Mission...

HQ
NASA image: Airbag Retraction
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Jul 5, 1997

Airbag Retraction

This image shows that the Mars Pathfinder airbags have been successfully retracted, allowing safe deployment of the...

JPL
NASA image: Astronaut Alan Bean participates in lunar surface simulation
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Oct 29, 1969

Astronaut Alan Bean participates in lunar surface simulation

S69-56059 (24 Oct. 1969) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean, lunar module pilot of the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: APOLLO XVII - SIMULATIONS (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - KSC
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Jul 17, 1972

APOLLO XVII - SIMULATIONS (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - KSC

S72-44422 (8 Sept. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. "Jack" Schmitt, lunar module pilot of the Apollo 17...

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NASA image: Power for Artemis Discussion at Shell Eco-marathon
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Apr 6, 2024

Power for Artemis Discussion at Shell Eco-marathon

Logan Kennedy, surface lead for Human Landing System Programs in NASA's Exploration Systems Development Mission...

HQ
NASA image: Apollo 11 25th Anniversary logo
Image
Aug 3, 1993

Apollo 11 25th Anniversary logo

This official NASA commemorative logo marks the 25th anniversary of the first lunar landing. The design incorporates...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0289
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Mar 1, 2000

KSC-00pp0289

In OPF bay 2, the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) payload is lifted out of Endeavour's payload bay for...

KSC
NASA image: Perseverance on Mars
Image
Mar 5, 2020

Perseverance on Mars

This illustration depicts NASA's Perseverance rover operating on the surface of Mars. Perseverance will land at the...

JPL
NASA image: Terminal Tower illuminated in red to commemorate the Mars Landing of Perseverance Rover
Image
Feb 17, 2021

Terminal Tower illuminated in red to commemorate the Mars Landing of Perseverance Rover

February 17, 2021, The Terminal Tower is illuminated in red to commemorate the Landing of NASA’s Perseverance Rover...

GRC
NASA image: APOLLO XVII - SIMULATIONS (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - KSC
Image
Jul 17, 1972

APOLLO XVII - SIMULATIONS (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - KSC

S72-44420 (8 June 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, commander of the Apollo 17 lunar landing mission, prepares...

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NASA image: KSC-69P-0619
Image
Jul 16, 1969

KSC-69P-0619

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- These three were among the thousands of persons who camped on beaches and roads adjacent to...

KSC
NASA image: Terminal Tower illuminated in red to commemorate the Mars Landing of Perseverance Rover
Image
Feb 17, 2021

Terminal Tower illuminated in red to commemorate the Mars Landing of Perseverance Rover

February 17, 2021, The Terminal Tower is illuminated in red to commemorate the Landing of NASA’s Perseverance Rover...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-2011-1312
Image
Jan 29, 2011

KSC-2011-1312

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Apollo Program legends attend the Apollo 14 Anniversary Soirée at the Kennedy Space Center...

KSC
NASA image: Terminal Tower illuminated in red to commemorate the Mars Landing of Perseverance Rover
Image
Feb 17, 2021

Terminal Tower illuminated in red to commemorate the Mars Landing of Perseverance Rover

February 17, 2021, The Terminal Tower is illuminated in red to commemorate the Landing of NASA’s Perseverance Rover...

GRC
NASA image: Apollo 12 - Bean - Conrad - during geological field trip
Image
Oct 24, 1969

Apollo 12 - Bean - Conrad - during geological field trip

S69-55667 (10 Oct. 1969) --- Astronauts Charles Conrad Jr. and Alan L. Bean train for their upcoming Apollo 12 lunar...

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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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