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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: Robotic Mining Competition - Activities
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May 17, 2018

Robotic Mining Competition - Activities

First-time participants from the University of Maine, along with their faculty advisor, at far right, are with their...

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NASA image: Robotic Mining Competition - Activities
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May 17, 2018

Robotic Mining Competition - Activities

Team members from New York University work on their robot miner in the RobotPits on the fourth day of NASA's 9th...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

Dr. Alexander Chernov, of the Universities Space Research Association (USRA) and based at Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: Banded Terrain in Hellas Planitia
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Nov 29, 2021

Banded Terrain in Hellas Planitia

This image shows a portion of an enigmatic formation called banded terrain, which is only observed in the northwest...

JPL
NASA image: OCO-2 Booster Arrival
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Mar 19, 2014

OCO-2 Booster Arrival

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Preparations are underway to offload the Delta first-stage booster for NASA's...

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NASA image: Robotic Mining Competition - Activities
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May 16, 2018

Robotic Mining Competition - Activities

On the third day of NASA's 9th Robotic Mining Competition, May 16, team members from Temple University prepare their...

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NASA image: Age-Defying Star
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Aug 29, 2016

Age-Defying Star

An age-defying star called IRAS 19312+1950 exhibits features characteristic of a very young star and a very old...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1514
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Feb 24, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers prepare to remove the cover of the transportation trailer protecting the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2952
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Jun 14, 2014

KSC-2014-2952

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, or OCO-2, is lifted to the top of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2949
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Jun 14, 2014

KSC-2014-2949

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, or OCO-2, is connected to a 20-ton crane...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2913
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Jun 10, 2014

KSC-2014-2913

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A technician attaches NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, or OCO-2, to the...

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NASA image: OCO-2 Booster Arrival
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Mar 20, 2014

OCO-2 Booster Arrival

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Delta first-stage booster for NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3955
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May 24, 2011

KSC-2011-3955

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- University students prepare for NASA's second annual Lunabotics Mining Competition at the...

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NASA image: Secondary Craters in Bas Relief
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Apr 17, 2017

Secondary Craters in Bas Relief

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) captured this region of Mars, sprayed with secondary craters from...

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NASA image: Robotic Mining Competition Awards Ceremony
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May 26, 2017

Robotic Mining Competition Awards Ceremony

Inside the Apollo-Saturn V Center at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Pat Simpkins, director of...

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NASA image:  OCO-2 - Delta II 2nd Stage Transport
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Feb 24, 2014

OCO-2 - Delta II 2nd Stage Transport

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers guide the second stage for NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 mission,...

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NASA image: OCO-2 Booster Arrival
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Mar 20, 2014

OCO-2 Booster Arrival

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Delta first-stage booster for NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2982
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Jun 23, 2014

KSC-2014-2982

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Heather Hava, who is working on a doctorate in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2404
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Mar 28, 2014

KSC-2014-2404

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket for NASA's Orbiting Carbon...

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NASA image: OCO-2 Tower Roll Prior to Fairing Hoist
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Mar 24, 2014

OCO-2 Tower Roll Prior to Fairing Hoist

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, workers...

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NASA image: 2017 Robotic Mining Competition
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May 24, 2017

2017 Robotic Mining Competition

Team members from the New York University Tandon School of Engineering transport their robot to the mining arena...

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NASA image: OCO-2: Hoisting the Fairing Halves up the MST
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Mar 24, 2014

OCO-2: Hoisting the Fairing Halves up the MST

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A crane is employed to lift half of the fairing for NASA's Orbiting Carbon...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2127
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Apr 11, 2014

KSC-2014-2127

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A solid rocket motor, or SRM, for NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1133
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Jun 15, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility -2 prepare the Microwave...

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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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