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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: A View From Below the Rover Deck
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Aug 17, 2012

A View From Below the Rover Deck

The Curiosity engineering team created this cylindrical projection view from images taken by NASA Curiosity rover...

JPL
NASA image: ICESat-2 By the Numbers Orbits
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Nov 3, 2017

ICESat-2 By the Numbers Orbits

ICESat-2 is an incredibly precise space laser that features the latest in NASA technology To measure ice heights,...

GSFC
NASA image: Cygnus approaches the International Space Station
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Aug 6, 2024

Cygnus approaches the International Space Station

iss071e418230 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo craft, carrying 8,200 pounds of science and...

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NASA image: The Yemeni cities of Little Aden and Aden
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Apr 19, 2023

The Yemeni cities of Little Aden and Aden

iss069e004371 (April 19, 2023) --- The Yemeni cities of Little Aden and Aden, on the coast of the Arabian Sea near...

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NASA image: Freezing WISE Hydrogen
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Nov 12, 2009

Freezing WISE Hydrogen

A scaffolding structure built around NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer allows engineers to freeze its...

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NASA image: Freezing Hydrogen
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Nov 17, 2009

Freezing Hydrogen

An engineer loads hydrogen gas into the Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer in a clean room at the Vandenberg Air...

JPL
NASA image: Test Scooping for Mars Rover Curiosity
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Oct 4, 2012

Test Scooping for Mars Rover Curiosity

This image shows a test using an engineering model of the soil scoop for NASA Mars rover Curiosity. The scoop dips...

JPL
NASA image: Oman and its Dhofar mountains on the coast of the Arabian Sea
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Apr 13, 2023

Oman and its Dhofar mountains on the coast of the Arabian Sea

iss069e003275 (April 13, 2023) --- The middle eastern nation of Oman and its Dhofar mountains on the coast of the...

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NASA image: Wadis in the hot desert climate of Yemen
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Apr 20, 2023

Wadis in the hot desert climate of Yemen

iss069e004762 (April 20, 2023) --- Wadis, the Arabic term for drainage courses that contain water only when...

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NASA image: Dawn Blue Glow Artist Concept
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Mar 2, 2015

Dawn Blue Glow Artist Concept

This artist concept shows NASA Dawn spacecraft arriving at the dwarf planet Ceres. Dawn travels through space using...

JPL
NASA image: Blowtorch vs Heat Shield
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Jul 19, 2018

Blowtorch vs Heat Shield

Betsy Congdon of Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab is the Lead Thermal Engineer on the heat shield that NASA's Solar...

GSFC
NASA image: MAF_20191030_Artemis1-2ndR25-epb-017
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Oct 30, 2019

MAF_20191030_Artemis1-2ndR25-epb-017

The second RS-25 engine has been attached to the core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket for the...

MAF
NASA image: MAF_20191030_Artemis1-2ndR25-epb-030
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Oct 30, 2019

MAF_20191030_Artemis1-2ndR25-epb-030

The second RS-25 engine has been attached to the core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket for the...

MAF
NASA image: MAF_20191030_Artemis1-2ndR25-epb-034
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Oct 30, 2019

MAF_20191030_Artemis1-2ndR25-epb-034

The second RS-25 engine has been attached to the core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket for the...

MAF
NASA image: KSC-05-S-00043
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Feb 25, 2005

KSC-05-S-00043

Leading the team that ensures the health of the Space Shuttle's powerhouse requires an incredible amount of...

KSC
NASA image: MAF_20191030_Artemis1-2ndR25-epb-009
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Oct 30, 2019

MAF_20191030_Artemis1-2ndR25-epb-009

The second RS-25 engine has been attached to the core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket for the...

MAF
NASA image: MAF_20191030_Artemis1-2ndR25-epb-018
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Oct 30, 2019

MAF_20191030_Artemis1-2ndR25-epb-018

The second RS-25 engine has been attached to the core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket for the...

MAF
NASA image: MAF_20191030_Artemis1-2ndR25-epb-025
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Oct 30, 2019

MAF_20191030_Artemis1-2ndR25-epb-025

The second RS-25 engine has been attached to the core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket for the...

MAF
NASA image: Star Trek Cast and Crew Visit NASA Dryden in 1967
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Apr 13, 1967

Star Trek Cast and Crew Visit NASA Dryden in 1967

The 1960s Star Trek television series cast members Chief Engineer Montgomery ‘Scotty’ Scott played by James...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

Team Titan Shielding Systems poses with NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and Lockheed Martin CEO, Marillyn Hewson....

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

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

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NASA image: 2011-6526
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Aug 19, 2011

2011-6526

T&R Atlantis Engine 3 Removal

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NASA image: 2010-3927
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Jun 30, 2010

2010-3927

STS-133 DISCOVERY ENGINE-1 INSTALLATION

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NASA image: 2011-6530
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Aug 22, 2011

2011-6530

T&R Atlantis Final Engine Removal

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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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