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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.

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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: 2010-4096
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Jul 14, 2009

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STS-133 DISCOVERY RIGHT HAND OMS POD INSTALLATION

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NASA image: 2010-4092
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Jul 14, 2009

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STS-133 DISCOVERY RIGHT HAND OMS POD INSTALLATION

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NASA image: 2010-4099
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Jul 14, 2009

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STS-133 DISCOVERY RIGHT HAND OMS POD INSTALLATION

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NASA image: Robert White, Bill Dana, Neil Armstrong and Joe Engle were on hand when astronaut wings were presented to the three NASA pilots who flew the X-15 into space.
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Aug 23, 2005

Robert White, Bill Dana, Neil Armstrong and Joe Engle were on hand when astronaut wings were presented to the three NASA pilots who flew the X-15 into space.

Four of the five surviving X-15 pilots were on hand when astronaut wings were presented to the three NASA pilots who...

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NASA image: jsc2024e011323 - Astromaterials processor Mari Montoya shows a hand heart while working in the OSIRIS-REx canister glovebox at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Montoya was sweeping asteroid material on the avionics deck of the OSIRIS-REx canister
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Sep 27, 2023

jsc2024e011323 - Astromaterials processor Mari Montoya shows a hand heart while working in the OSIRIS-REx canister glovebox at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Montoya was sweeping asteroid material on the avionics deck of the OSIRIS-REx canister

Astromaterials processor Mari Montoya shows a hand heart while working in the OSIRIS-REx canister glovebox at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3475
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May 12, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Kennedy Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to the students after they participated in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3464
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May 12, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Students participate in a hands-on activity as a laboratory technician looks on in Kennedy’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3470
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May 12, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- A research laboratory is prepared for students to perform hands-on activities in Kennedy’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3473
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May 12, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- A student participates in a hands-on activity as a laboratory technician assists in...

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NASA image: Inflight - Apollo XI (Mission Control Center [MCC]) - MSC
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Aug 28, 1969

Inflight - Apollo XI (Mission Control Center [MCC]) - MSC

S69-44022 (7-24-69) --- On hand in Houston's mission control center to witness activity associated with the landing...

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NASA image: First Imaging of Laser-Induced Spark on Mars
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Jul 16, 2014

First Imaging of Laser-Induced Spark on Mars

NASA Curiosity Mars rover used the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI camera on its arm to catch the first images of sparks...

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NASA image: Camera on Curiosity Arm as Seen by Camera on Mast
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Sep 6, 2012

Camera on Curiosity Arm as Seen by Camera on Mast

The left eye of the Mast Camera Mastcam on NASA Mars rover Curiosity took this image of the camera on the rover arm,...

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NASA image: First Use of Mars Rover Curiosity Dust Removal Tool
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Jan 7, 2013

First Use of Mars Rover Curiosity Dust Removal Tool

This image from the Mars Hand Lens Imager on NASA Mars rover Curiosity shows the patch of rock cleaned by the first...

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NASA image: MAHLI Calibration Target in Ultraviolet Light
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Feb 7, 2012

MAHLI Calibration Target in Ultraviolet Light

During pre-flight testing in March 2011, the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI camera on NASA Mars rover Curiosity took...

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NASA image: Mercury South Pole
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Oct 8, 1999

Mercury South Pole

After passing Mercury the first time and making a trip around the Sun, NASA Mariner 10 again flew by Mercury on...

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NASA image: Composite View of Asteroid Braille from Deep Space 1
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Aug 3, 1999

Composite View of Asteroid Braille from Deep Space 1

The two images on the left hand side of this composite image frame were taken 914 seconds and 932 seconds after the...

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NASA image: Bizarre Temperatures on Mimas
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Mar 29, 2010

Bizarre Temperatures on Mimas

This image shows NASA Cassini spacecraft imaging science subsystem visible-light mosaic of Mimas from previous...

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NASA image: MAHLI First Night Imaging of Martian Rock Under Ultraviolet Lighting
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Jan 24, 2013

MAHLI First Night Imaging of Martian Rock Under Ultraviolet Lighting

This image of a Martian rock dubbed Sayunei is illuminated by ultraviolet LEDs light emitting diodes is part of the...

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NASA image: Jupiter Shakes it Off
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Oct 17, 2012

Jupiter Shakes it Off

Jupiter has been suffering more impacts over the last four years than ever previously observed, including this...

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NASA image: Ladies And Gentlemen, Boot Your Robots!
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Jan 14, 2014

Ladies And Gentlemen, Boot Your Robots!

Known as Clyde, RoboSimian is an an ape-like robot designed and built at Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Ca....

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NASA image: Students and NASA Study Aerosols over Baltimore
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Jun 11, 2003

Students and NASA Study Aerosols over Baltimore

During Spring 2003, students, teachers, and scientists worked side-by-side, measuring the properties of aerosols...

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NASA image: Curiosity Rover Self Portrait at John Klein Drilling Site, Cropped
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Feb 7, 2013

Curiosity Rover Self Portrait at John Klein Drilling Site, Cropped

This rectangular version of a self-portrait of NASA Mars rover Curiosity combines dozens of exposures taken by the...

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NASA image: Color Camera for Curiosity Robotic Arm
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Nov 16, 2010

Color Camera for Curiosity Robotic Arm

The Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI camera will fly on NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission, launching in late 2011....

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NASA image: Space Symposium - All Hands Meeting
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Apr 9, 2019

Space Symposium - All Hands Meeting

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine gives remarks at an International Exploration meeting at the Space Symposium,...

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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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