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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: TODD MAY UPDATES MARSHALL TEAM
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Feb 9, 2017

TODD MAY UPDATES MARSHALL TEAM

MARSHALL CENTER DIRECTOR TODD MAY UPDATES MARSHALL TEAM MEMBERS ON THE CENTER'S REALIGNMENT PLANS.

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Aug 7, 2002

Microgravity

Students prepare to load fluids in their experiment apparatus during the Microgravity Environment (DIME) competition...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Aug 7, 2002

Microgravity

Two students show the Lego (TM) Challenge device they designed and built to operate in the portable drop tower...

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NASA image: School outreach event
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Jan 27, 2012

School outreach event

Rick Gilbrech (l), deputy director at Stennis Space Center, and Katie Wallace, director of the Stennis Education...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Aug 7, 2002

Microgravity

Members from all four teams were mixed into pairs to work on a Lego (TM) Challenge device to operate in the portable...

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NASA image: HPA Facility
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Jul 15, 2002

HPA Facility

jsc2021e009416 (7/15/2002) --- A preflight view of the Hand Posture Analyzer (HPA) Posture Acquisition Glove (PAG)....

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NASA image: HPA Facility
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Aug 12, 2002

HPA Facility

jsc2021e009414 (8/12/20020 --- A preflight view of theHand Posture Analyzer (HPA) Hand Grip Dynamometer (HGD). The...

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NASA image: HPA Facility
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Aug 12, 2002

HPA Facility

jsc2021e009417 (8/12/2002) --- A preflight view of the Hand Posture Analyzer (HPA) Pinch Force Dynamometer (PFD)....

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NASA image: HPA Facility
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Aug 13, 2002

HPA Facility

jsc2021e009415 (8/13/2002) --- A preflight view of the Hand Posture Analyzer (HPA) Interface Box (IBOX). The Hand...

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NASA image: Great Galactic Buddies
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Mar 21, 2006

Great Galactic Buddies

Like great friends, galaxies stick together. Astronomers using NASA Spitzer Space Telescope have spotted a handful...

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NASA image: Cloud Arcs in the Western Pacific
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Aug 14, 2002

Cloud Arcs in the Western Pacific

The image was acquired by NASA Terra satellite on March 11, 2002, and is centered west of the Marshall Islands....

JPL
NASA image: Martian Ground Seen by Arm Camera With and Without Dust Cover Thumbnails
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Sep 9, 2012

Martian Ground Seen by Arm Camera With and Without Dust Cover Thumbnails

As the last step in a series of inspections of the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI aboard NASA Mars rover Curiosity,...

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NASA image: Wheels and a Destination
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Sep 10, 2012

Wheels and a Destination

This view of the three left wheels of NASA Mars rover Curiosity combines two images that were taken by the rover...

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NASA image: First Color Landscape Image of Mars from Curiosity
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Aug 7, 2012

First Color Landscape Image of Mars from Curiosity

This view of the landscape to the north of NASA Mars rover Curiosity acquired by the Mars Hand Lens Imager on the...

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NASA image: Camera Test on Curiosity During Flight to Mars
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May 7, 2012

Camera Test on Curiosity During Flight to Mars

An in-flight camera check produced this out-of-focus image when NASA Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft turned on...

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NASA image: First Image From Curiosity Arm Camera With Dust Cover Open
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Sep 9, 2012

First Image From Curiosity Arm Camera With Dust Cover Open

The level of detail apparent in this image from Curiosity Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI shows that haziness in earlier...

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NASA image: Rock Burwash Near Curiosity, Sol 82
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Oct 29, 2012

Rock Burwash Near Curiosity, Sol 82

This focus-merge image from the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI on the arm of NASA Mars rover Curiosity shows a rock...

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NASA image: President Signature Onboard Curiosity
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Sep 21, 2012

President Signature Onboard Curiosity

This view of Curiosity deck shows a plaque bearing several signatures of US officials, including that of President...

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NASA image: Concretions at Cumberland
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Jun 5, 2013

Concretions at Cumberland

This image taken by the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI on NASA Mars rover Curiosity shows the texture of the patch of...

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NASA image: First Sampling Hole in Mount Sharp
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Sep 25, 2014

First Sampling Hole in Mount Sharp

This image from the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI camera on NASA Curiosity Mars rover shows the first...

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NASA image: Best-Ever Pinning Down When a Space Rock Hit Mars
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May 22, 2014

Best-Ever Pinning Down When a Space Rock Hit Mars

These two images taken one day apart by the MARCI weather camera on NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter reveal when an...

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NASA image: Test Image of Earth Rocks by Mars Camera Stereo
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Nov 16, 2010

Test Image of Earth Rocks by Mars Camera Stereo

This stereo view of terrestrial rocks combines two images taken by a testing twin of the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI...

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NASA image: Resistant Features in Pahrump Hills Outcrop
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Sep 25, 2014

Resistant Features in Pahrump Hills Outcrop

This image from the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI camera on NASA Curiosity Mars rover shows an example of a type of...

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NASA image: Zapped, Martian Rock
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Feb 20, 2013

Zapped, Martian Rock

This image from the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI on NASA Mars rover Curiosity shows details of rock texture and color...

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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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