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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-2011-7988
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- With NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft sealed inside its payload fairing, the...

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NASA image: NASA Perseverance Rover Initial Surface Checkout Briefing
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Feb 19, 2021

NASA Perseverance Rover Initial Surface Checkout Briefing

A high-resolution still image captured from cameras aboard the descent stage as NASA’s Perseverance rover touched...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Post-Landing Briefing
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Feb 18, 2021

Mars 2020 Post-Landing Briefing

Director of NASA's Science Mission Directorate’s Planetary Science Division, Lori Glaze, gives remarks during a NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8010
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL)...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Booster Arrival
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May 18, 2020

Mars 2020 Booster Arrival

The Antonov 124 cargo aircraft, carrying the United Launch Alliance booster for NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover,...

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NASA image: NASA Perseverance Rover Lands on Mars
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Feb 18, 2021

NASA Perseverance Rover Lands on Mars

Perseverance mission manager Keith Comeaux is seen in mission control as he and the Perseverance Mars river team...

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NASA image: NASA Perseverance Rover Initial Surface Checkout Briefing
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Feb 19, 2021

NASA Perseverance Rover Initial Surface Checkout Briefing

Media Affairs Specialist, JPL, Veronica McGregor, moderates a NASA Perseverance rover initial surface checkout...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8016
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Nov 26, 2011

KSC-2011-8016

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL)...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Rollout
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Jul 28, 2020

Mars 2020 Rollout

Tory Bruno, CEO of United Launch Alliance (ULA), attends the rollout of the ULA Atlas V 541 rocket, carrying NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7987
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Nov 26, 2011

KSC-2011-7987

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- With NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft sealed inside its payload fairing, the...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Science Overview
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Feb 16, 2021

Mars 2020 Science Overview

Media Affairs Specialist, JPL, Marina Jurica, moderates a NASA Perseverance rover mission science overview, Tuesday,...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Rover Mission Landing Update
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Feb 17, 2021

Mars 2020 Rover Mission Landing Update

Perseverance project scientist, Caltech, Pasadena, California, Ken Farley gives remarks during a NASA Perseverance...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Rollout
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Jul 28, 2020

Mars 2020 Rollout

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine attends the rollout of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541 rocket, carrying...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8012
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL)...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Engineering and Technology Overview
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Feb 16, 2021

Mars 2020 Engineering and Technology Overview

NASA and JPL Perseverance Mars rover mission management are seen during an engineering and technology overview,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8005
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- With NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft sealed inside its payload fairing, the...

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NASA image: NASA Perseverance Rover Initial Surface Checkout Briefing
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Feb 19, 2021

NASA Perseverance Rover Initial Surface Checkout Briefing

Deputy Phase Lead for Entry, Descent, and Landing Aaron Stehura, gives remarks during a NASA Perseverance rover...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8017
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- With NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft sealed inside its payload fairing, the...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Liftoff
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Jul 30, 2020

Mars 2020 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541 rocket soars upward after lifting off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape...

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NASA image: NASA Perseverance Rover Initial Surface Checkout Briefing
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Feb 19, 2021

NASA Perseverance Rover Initial Surface Checkout Briefing

Deputy Phase Lead for Entry, Descent, and Landing Aaron Stehura, gives remarks during a NASA Perseverance rover...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Launch Vehicle on Stand
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May 28, 2020

Mars 2020 Launch Vehicle on Stand

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V booster for NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover is lifted up in the Vertical...

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NASA image: NASA Mars Perseverance Live at One Times Square
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Feb 18, 2021

NASA Mars Perseverance Live at One Times Square

The live NASA TV broadcast from inside the Mission Support Area of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is seen on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8008
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL)...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Liftoff
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Jul 30, 2020

Mars 2020 Liftoff

With blue sky as a backdrop, a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at...

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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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