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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: Cassini Farewell to Jupiter
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May 31, 2001

Cassini Farewell to Jupiter

On January 15, 2001, 17 days after it passed its closest approach to Jupiter, NASA Cassini spacecraft looked back to...

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NASA image: Rover Tracks in Stereo View Along Rim of Endeavour Crater
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Sep 9, 2014

Rover Tracks in Stereo View Along Rim of Endeavour Crater

This stereo 3D scene from the Pancam on NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity looks back toward part of the west...

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NASA image: Traces of Landing
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Aug 10, 2012

Traces of Landing

This mosaic image shows part of the left side of NASA Curiosity rover and two blast marks from the descent stage...

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NASA image: Cool Shadow
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Oct 17, 2013

Cool Shadow

The shadow of Saturn cuts across the rings as seen by NASA Cassini spacecraft. As the ring particles enter Saturn...

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NASA image: Ganymede - Ancient Impact Craters in Galileo Regio
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Sep 7, 1997

Ganymede - Ancient Impact Craters in Galileo Regio

Ancient impact craters shown in this image of Jupiter moon Ganymede taken by NASA Galileo spacecraft testify to the...

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NASA image: Curiosity Color View of Martian Dune After Crossing It
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Feb 19, 2014

Curiosity Color View of Martian Dune After Crossing It

This look back at a dune that NASA Curiosity Mars rover drove across was taken by the rover Mast Camera Mastcam...

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NASA image: Curiosity Making Headway West of Dingo Gap
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Feb 11, 2014

Curiosity Making Headway West of Dingo Gap

NASA Curiosity Mars rover used the Navigation Camera Navcam on its mast to catch this look-back eastward at wheel...

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NASA image: Two Shepherds
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Oct 21, 2013

Two Shepherds

Although their gravitational effects on nearby ring material look quite different, Prometheus and Pan are both...

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NASA image: Sample Return Capsule Parachuting Down To Earth Artist Concept
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Nov 3, 2005

Sample Return Capsule Parachuting Down To Earth Artist Concept

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

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NASA image: MESSENGER Bids Farewell to Venus
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Jun 5, 2007

MESSENGER Bids Farewell to Venus

After acquiring hundreds of high-resolution images during close approach to Venus, NASA MESSENGER turned its...

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NASA image: Phoenix Robotic Arm Rasp
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Jul 15, 2008

Phoenix Robotic Arm Rasp

This photograph shows the rasp protruding from the back of the scoop on NASA Phoenix Mars Lander Robotic Arm...

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NASA image: Shape of Vesta
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Sep 11, 2012

Shape of Vesta

This image from NASA Dawn mission shows the topography of the northern and southern hemispheres of the giant...

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NASA image: Rover Tracks in Northward View Along West Rim of Endeavour, False Color
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Sep 9, 2014

Rover Tracks in Northward View Along West Rim of Endeavour, False Color

This false-color scene from the Pancam on NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity looks back toward part of the west...

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NASA image: NuSTAR Captures the Beat of a Dead Star Animation
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Oct 8, 2014

NuSTAR Captures the Beat of a Dead Star Animation

The brightest pulsar detected to date is shown in this frame from an animation that flips back and forth between...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Craters of the Moon, Idaho
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Craters of the Moon, Idaho

Ancient lava flows dating back 2,000 to 15,000 years are shown in light green and red on the left side of this space...

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NASA image: Rover Tracks in Northward View Along West Rim of Endeavour
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Sep 9, 2014

Rover Tracks in Northward View Along West Rim of Endeavour

This scene from the Pancam on NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity looks back toward part of the west rim of...

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NASA image: AFRC2016-0073-80
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Mar 8, 2016

AFRC2016-0073-80

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

AFRC
NASA image: A Clear Look at the Rover Deck
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Aug 9, 2012

A Clear Look at the Rover Deck

This full-resolution image shows part of the deck of NASA Curiosity rover taken from one of the rover Navigation...

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NASA image: Relics of Rover Landing
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Sep 6, 2012

Relics of Rover Landing

This color view of the parachute and back shell that helped deliver NASA Curiosity rover to the surface of the Red...

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NASA image: Mars 2020's Aeroshell
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Jan 21, 2020

Mars 2020's Aeroshell

The heat shield (left) and back shell (right) that comprise the aeroshell for NASA's Mars 2020 mission are depicted...

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NASA image: Flight Day 22: Orion Looks Back at the Moon
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Dec 7, 2022

Flight Day 22: Orion Looks Back at the Moon

art001e002186 (Dec. 7, 2022) The Moon appears smaller from Orion’s perspective on flight day 22 as the Artemis I...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Moves Back to Pad 39B
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Sep 10, 2019

Mobile Launcher Moves Back to Pad 39B

NASA's Exploration Ground Systems returns the mobile launcher to Launch Pad 39B on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019. The...

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NASA image: Flight Day 22: Orion Looks Back at the Moon
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Dec 7, 2022

Flight Day 22: Orion Looks Back at the Moon

art001e002187 (Dec. 7, 2022) The Moon appears smaller from Orion’s perspective on flight day 22 as the Artemis I...

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NASA image: Looking Back at Tracks from Sol 24 Drive
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Aug 31, 2012

Looking Back at Tracks from Sol 24 Drive

NASA Mars rover Curiosity drove about 70 feet about 21 meters on the mission 21st Martian day, or sol Aug. 30, 2012...

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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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