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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: KSC-05pd-1695
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Jul 25, 2005

KSC-05pd-1695

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This professional photographer is one of hundreds who are gathered at NASA Kennedy...

KSC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 31, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a photo of the Apollo 15 Lunar Module, Falcon, on the lunar surface. Apollo 15 launched from Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Phoenix Mars Lander Spacecraft Heat Shield Installation
Image
May 11, 2007

Phoenix Mars Lander Spacecraft Heat Shield Installation

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Phoenix Mars Lander spacecraft undergoes spin testing. The Phoenix...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-4349
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Jul 30, 2009

KSC-2009-4349

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Visitor Complex in Florida, Apollo astronaut Al Worden shares...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1737
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Jul 26, 2005

KSC-05pd-1737

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Framed by Florida greenery, Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off Launch Pad 39B at 10:39...

KSC
NASA image: sts128-s-035
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Aug 31, 2009

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STS128-S-035 (28 Aug. 2009) --- Against a black night sky, Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member STS-128 crew...

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NASA image: sts128-s-034
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Aug 31, 2009

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STS128-S-034 (28 Aug. 2009) --- Against a black night sky, Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member STS-128 crew...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4878
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Aug 28, 2009

KSC-2009-4878

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128...

KSC
NASA image: Phoenix Mars Lander Spacecraft Processing
Image
May 10, 2007

Phoenix Mars Lander Spacecraft Processing

This closeup shows the Phoenix Mars Lander spacecraft nestled inside the backshell. The spacecraft is ready for spin...

KSC
NASA image: sts128-s-036
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Aug 31, 2009

sts128-s-036

STS128-S-036 (28 Aug. 2009) --- Against a black night sky, Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member STS-128 crew...

JSC
NASA image: Abrasion Patch on Rochette
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Sep 10, 2021

Abrasion Patch on Rochette

NASA's Perseverance rover took this image of the Martian rock nicknamed "Rochette" on Aug. 27, 2021, shortly after...

JPL
NASA image: iss057e131663
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Dec 11, 2018

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iss057e131663 (Dec. 11, 2018) --- Russian spacewalkers Oleg Kononenko (suit with red stripes) and Sergey Prokopyev...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1700
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Jul 25, 2005

KSC-05pd-1700

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the edge of a pond across from Launch Pad 39B, only long grasses stand between the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1084
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May 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, technicians lower a crane over the...

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NASA image: Mastcam-Z Video of Ingenuity Taking Off and Landing
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Apr 22, 2021

Mastcam-Z Video of Ingenuity Taking Off and Landing

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter takes off and lands in this video captured on April 19, 2021, by Mastcam-Z, an...

JPL
NASA image: Perspective View, Mt. Etna, Italy
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Nov 1, 2002

Perspective View, Mt. Etna, Italy

Italy's Mount Etna is the focus of this perspective view made from an Advanced Spaceborne Thermal and Emission...

JPL
NASA image: Astronauts harvest, eat first chile pepper crop on space station
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Oct 29, 2021

Astronauts harvest, eat first chile pepper crop on space station

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station harvested chile peppers for the first time, and taste-tested the...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1745
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Jul 26, 2005

KSC-05pd-1745

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC Deputy Director Woodrow Whitlow Jr. (left) escorts distinguished guests to the VIP...

KSC
NASA image: Phoenix Mars Lander Spacecraft Heat Shield Installation
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May 11, 2007

Phoenix Mars Lander Spacecraft Heat Shield Installation

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the heat shield for the Phoenix Mars Lander is moved into position for...

KSC
NASA image: Perseverance Looks Toward 'Santa Cruz'
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Mar 17, 2022

Perseverance Looks Toward 'Santa Cruz'

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover looks out at an expanse of boulders on the landscape in front of a location nicknamed...

JPL
NASA image: Perseverance's WATSON Views Bettys Rock
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Dec 15, 2022

Perseverance's WATSON Views Bettys Rock

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover used its WATSON camera, located on the end of its robotic arm, to view the texture of...

JPL
NASA image: Perseverance's Drill Bits
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Dec 7, 2022

Perseverance's Drill Bits

The drill bits used by NASA's Perseverance Mars rover are seen before being installed prior to launch. The regolith...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-99pp0293
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Mar 9, 1999

KSC-99pp0293

In the KSC Life Sciences Building, Hangar L, Cape Canaveral Air Station, Shawn Bengtson, with Lockheed Martin,...

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NASA image: KSC-05pp1794
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Jul 26, 2005

KSC-05pp1794

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Mission Specialist Charles Camarda is helped by the Closeout Crew with his...

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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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