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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: OASIS Study Project (Illustration)
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Sep 23, 2020

OASIS Study Project (Illustration)

The OASIS project seeks to study fresh water aquifers in the desert as well as ice sheets in places like Greenland....

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NASA image: NASA Astronaut E. Michael “Mike” Fincke
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Feb 4, 2019

NASA Astronaut E. Michael “Mike” Fincke

jsc2019e001293_alt (Feb. 13, 2019) --- NASA Astronaut E. Michael “Mike” Fincke has been assigned to the first flight...

JSC
NASA image: Pluto: The Ice Plot Thickens
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Jul 15, 2015

Pluto: The Ice Plot Thickens

The latest spectra from New Horizons Ralph instrument reveal an abundance of methane ice, but with striking...

JPL
NASA image: Ingenuity Helicopter's Launch Lock is Released
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Mar 30, 2021

Ingenuity Helicopter's Launch Lock is Released

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter can be seen on the belly of the Perseverance rover on March 26, 2021, the 36th...

JPL
NASA image: MarCO and Dispenser
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Apr 19, 2018

MarCO and Dispenser

One of the MarCO CubeSats inside a cleanroom at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, before being placed into its deployment...

JPL
NASA image: G-2009-0371-049
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Jun 1, 2009

G-2009-0371-049

Then-president of the University of Maryland at College Park Dr. Dan Mote, left, speaks with then-director of NASA's...

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Jan 16, 2026

HWHAP Ep407 A Place in Space to Call Home: Part 1

Nilufar Ramji Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center, Episode...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Demate
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May 12, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Demate

A set of cranes and wind restraints constructed to remove space shuttle Enterprise from atop NASA's 747 Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5048
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Sep 14, 2012

KSC-2012-5048

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is ready to back out of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's...

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NASA image: Opportunity Path on Mars Through Sol 2436
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Dec 16, 2010

Opportunity Path on Mars Through Sol 2436

The red line on this map shows where NASA Mars Rover Opportunity has driven from the place where it landed in...

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NASA image: Four Corners, United States
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Sep 17, 2011

Four Corners, United States

This image from NASA Terra satellite shows the only place in the United States where four states come together: the...

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NASA image: Opportunity Martian Traverse Through Sol 2442
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Dec 10, 2010

Opportunity Martian Traverse Through Sol 2442

The white line on this map shows where NASA Mars Rover Opportunity has driven from the place where it landed in...

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NASA image: Eagle to Endeavour: Opportunity Path, Sol 2609
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Jun 8, 2011

Eagle to Endeavour: Opportunity Path, Sol 2609

The yellow line on this map shows where NASA Mars Rover Opportunity has driven from the place where it landed in...

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NASA image: Comet Meteor Shower Put Magnesium and Iron into Martian Atmosphere
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Nov 7, 2014

Comet Meteor Shower Put Magnesium and Iron into Martian Atmosphere

The places where the red line on this graph extends higher than the blue line show detection of metals added to the...

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NASA image: Opportunity Route to Endeavour Crater
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Aug 5, 2011

Opportunity Route to Endeavour Crater

The yellow line on this map shows where NASA Mars Rover Opportunity has driven from the place where it landed in...

JPL
NASA image: Lower Empennage Test Fit Install
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Jan 27, 2023

Lower Empennage Test Fit Install

Here is a close-up of the GE F414 engine, from the aft deck or rear, before the tail section of the X-59 is lifted...

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NASA image: The Milky Way Center Aglow with Dust
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Jan 10, 2006

The Milky Way Center Aglow with Dust

Our Milky Way is a dusty place. So dusty that we cannot see the center of the galaxy in visible light. Thanks to...

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NASA image: Carrizo Plain, California
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Aug 16, 2011

Carrizo Plain, California

This image acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft shows the Carrizo Plain, located northwest of Los Angeles, CA. It is...

JPL
NASA image: Opportunity Route to Endeavour Crater Wide View
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Aug 5, 2011

Opportunity Route to Endeavour Crater Wide View

The yellow line on this map shows where NASA Mars Rover Opportunity has driven from the place where it landed in...

JPL
NASA image: NHQ20200501ARMD006
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May 1, 2020

NHQ20200501ARMD006

NASA is leading the nation to open a safe new era in air travel called Advanced Air Mobility, or AAM. AAM will...

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NASA image: NASA Juno Spacecraft Taking Shape in Denver
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Mar 7, 2011

NASA Juno Spacecraft Taking Shape in Denver

This image shows NASA Juno spacecraft undergoing environmental testing at Lockheed Martin Space Systems on Jan. 26,...

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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...

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NASA image: Curiosity Stars and Stripes
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Sep 21, 2012

Curiosity Stars and Stripes

This view of the American flag medallion on NASA Mars rover Curiosity was taken by the rover MAHLI camera during the...

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NASA image: NASA Curiosity Rover in Profile
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Dec 9, 2011

NASA Curiosity Rover in Profile

About the size of a small SUV, NASA Curiosity rover is well equipped for a tour of Gale Crater on Mars. This...

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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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