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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: One Last Earthly Look
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Jun 17, 2020

One Last Earthly Look

The Mars 2020 Perseverance rover mission's disk-shaped cruise stage sits atop the bell-shaped back shell, which...

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NASA image: Perseverance from Below
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May 7, 2020

Perseverance from Below

NASA's Mars Perseverance rover's descent stage was recently stacked atop the rover at Kennedy Space Center, and the...

JPL
NASA image: Moments after sunrise, the modified 747 carrier aircraft carrying the Endeavour lifts off from Edwards AFB on the first leg of its ferry flight back to KSC
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Dec 10, 2008

Moments after sunrise, the modified 747 carrier aircraft carrying the Endeavour lifts off from Edwards AFB on the first leg of its ferry flight back to KSC

Moments after sunrise, the modified Boeing 747 carrier aircraft carrying the Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off from...

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NASA image: STS-35 Columbia, OV-102, rolls back to KSC VAB after hydrogen leak discovered
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Jun 12, 1990

STS-35 Columbia, OV-102, rolls back to KSC VAB after hydrogen leak discovered

S90-42289 ( 3 July 1990) --- Kennedy Space Center (KSC) workers watch as Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, along...

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NASA image: MEDLI2 Onboard Mars 2020 Spacecraft
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Oct 22, 2020

MEDLI2 Onboard Mars 2020 Spacecraft

MEDLI2 sensors are installed on the Mars 2020 heat shield and back shell prior to launch. The sensors will measure...

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NASA image: Finale Ringscape
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Sep 15, 2017

Finale Ringscape

This image of Saturn's rings was taken by NASA's Cassini spacecraft on Sept. 13, 2017. It is among the last images...

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NASA image: TTBW-90-lt-blue-windows-with-gray-3-4-back-left-no-logo
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Dec 9, 2020

TTBW-90-lt-blue-windows-with-gray-3-4-back-left-no-logo

Notice anything different about the wings on this airliner? This conceptual truss-braced wing narrowbody is an...

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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: Before and After Curiosity Touchdown
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Aug 8, 2012

Before and After Curiosity Touchdown

This image from an animation is from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter MRO showing the landing effects of the descent...

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NASA image: Wanted: Galactic Thief Who Steals Gas
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Oct 22, 2007

Wanted: Galactic Thief Who Steals Gas

A big galaxy is stealing gas right off the back of its smaller companion in this new image from NASA Spitzer Space...

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NASA image: Uranus - Family Portrait
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Jun 22, 1999

Uranus - Family Portrait

This family portrait of Uranus five largest moons was compiled from images sent back Jan. 20, 1986, by NASA Voyager...

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NASA image: Evidence of a Job Well Done
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Aug 7, 2012

Evidence of a Job Well Done

This close-up view shows the rover Curiosity parachute and back shell strewn across the surface of Mars. The image...

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NASA image: AFRC2016-0073-72
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Mar 8, 2016

AFRC2016-0073-72

Left to right: workhorse F-15B #836, "Mr. Bones" F-15D #884, and "2nd to None" F-15D #897 on the back ramp at NASA's...

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NASA image: SRTM Perspective with Landsat Virgin Islands, Carribean
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Jul 3, 2003

SRTM Perspective with Landsat Virgin Islands, Carribean

St. Thomas, St. John, Tortola, and Virgin Gorda are the four main islands front to back of this east-looking view of...

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NASA image: Saturn Rings in Infrared
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Oct 11, 2006

Saturn Rings in Infrared

This mosaic of Saturn rings was acquired by NASA Cassini visual and infrared mapping spectrometer instrument on...

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NASA image: Mystery of the Fading Star  Artist Concept
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Jan 5, 2010

Mystery of the Fading Star Artist Concept

Every 27 years, a bright star called Epsilon Aurigae fades over period of two years, then brightens back up again. A...

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NASA image: Area with Silica-Rich Target Near Marias Pass on Mars
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Dec 17, 2015

Area with Silica-Rich Target Near Marias Pass on Mars

NASA Curiosity Mars rover used its Navigation Camera Navcam to capture this view partway back down a slope it...

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NASA image: Two Looks at the Turbulent Saturn Storm
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Sep 3, 2013

Two Looks at the Turbulent Saturn Storm

This set of images from NASA Cassini mission shows the turbulent power of a monster Saturn storm. The visible-light...

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NASA image: Sample Return Capsule Landing Artist Concept
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Nov 3, 2005

Sample Return Capsule Landing Artist Concept

Artist rendering of NASA Stardust capsule returning to Earth. The Stardust spacecraft will bring back samples of...

JPL
NASA image: NASA WISE Telescope
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Oct 13, 2009

NASA WISE Telescope

This image shows NASA 40 cm diameter Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer telescope. Here the lead optical test...

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NASA image: AIRS Storm Front Approaching California animation
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Aug 24, 2005

AIRS Storm Front Approaching California animation

NASA Atmospheric Infrared Sounder instrument is able to peel back cloud cover to reveal 3-D structure of a storm...

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NASA image: First Leg of Long Trek Toward Mount Sharp
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Jul 8, 2013

First Leg of Long Trek Toward Mount Sharp

This view from the left Navigation Camera Navcam of NASA Mars Rover Curiosity looks back at wheel tracks made during...

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NASA image: Skirting an Obstacle, Opportunity Sol 1867
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Jul 15, 2009

Skirting an Obstacle, Opportunity Sol 1867

This view from the navigation camera on NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity shows tracks left by backing out of...

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NASA image: Still Life with Rover
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Aug 17, 2012

Still Life with Rover

This full-resolution self-portrait shows the deck of NASA Curiosity rover. The back of the rover can be at top left,...

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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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