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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: Valles Marineris
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Jun 8, 1998

Valles Marineris

A color image of Valles Marineris, the great canyon of Mars; north toward top. The scene shows the entire canyon...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2656
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Dec 17, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., workers push and pull the moveable...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1298
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Jul 16, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Genesis spacecraft is lowered onto...

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NASA image: A Closer Look at Telesto False-Color
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Feb 8, 2006

A Closer Look at Telesto False-Color

These views show surface features and color variation on the Trojan moon Telesto. The smooth surface of this moon...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2393
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Nov 3, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers prepare the Lockheed...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2313
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Oct 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, technicians work...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2529
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Nov 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the five solid...

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NASA image: Rover, Airbags & Martian Terrain
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Jul 4, 1997

Rover, Airbags & Martian Terrain

This picture from Mars Pathfinder was taken at 9:30 AM in the martian morning (2:30 PM Pacific Daylight Time), after...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0013
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Jan 3, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Deep Impact spacecraft is lifted from its transporter into the mobile service tower...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2367
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Nov 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The first stage of the Boeing Delta II launch vehicle for Deep Impact arrives at Launch...

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NASA image: This is Not the Hydrothermal Deposit You're Looking For
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Jul 23, 2018

This is Not the Hydrothermal Deposit You're Looking For

This image was acquired on May 13, 2018 by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. A hotspot for exploration on Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2525
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Nov 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the fifth and...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0080
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Jan 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air force Station,...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0116
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Jan 10, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Ball Aerospace in Boulder, Colo., the impactor on the Deep Impact spacecraft is...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2653
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Dec 17, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., workers lower a second protective...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2182
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Oct 19, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians from Ball Aerospace and...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2426a
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Dec 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the third in the third set of...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2652
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Dec 17, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., workers secure the protective cover...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2658
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Dec 17, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., workers push the Deep Impact...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2405
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Nov 23, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., workers prepare another...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-2247
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Sep 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, technicians from...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0122
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Jan 10, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Matt Scott (upper right), with United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2177
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Oct 18, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the clean room at Astrotech Space Operations near Kennedy Space Center, workers...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2650
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Dec 17, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., workers help guide an overhead crane...

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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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