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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: TRAINING - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-5 - TX
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Jun 18, 1965

TRAINING - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-5 - TX

S65-35563 (18 June 1965) --- Astronauts L. Gordon Cooper Jr. (left), command pilot; and Charles Conrad Jr., pilot,...

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NASA image: STS-64 inflight crew portrait
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Sep 13, 1994

STS-64 inflight crew portrait

STS064-30-006 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- In the microgravity of space, 130 nautical miles above Earth, the six STS-64...

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NASA image: Growing Crack in Antarctica Larsen C Ice Shelf Spotted by NASA MISR
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Aug 31, 2016

Growing Crack in Antarctica Larsen C Ice Shelf Spotted by NASA MISR

Project MIDAS, a United Kingdom-based group that studies the Larsen Ice Shelf in Antarctica, reported Aug. 18, 2016,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3547
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Nov 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A C-130 airplane flown by U.S. Marines lands at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon Parachute Test
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Mar 4, 2018

SpaceX Dragon Parachute Test

SpaceX performed its fourteenth overall parachute test supporting Crew Dragon development. This most recent exercise...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon Parachute Test
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Mar 4, 2018

SpaceX Dragon Parachute Test

SpaceX performed its fourteenth overall parachute test supporting Crew Dragon development. This most recent exercise...

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NASA image: PC Lee and MS Meade testing the SAFER
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Aug 13, 2009

PC Lee and MS Meade testing the SAFER

STS064-60-012 (16 Sept. 1994) --- Backdropped against the blackness of space and Earth's horizon 130 nautical miles...

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NASA image: Astronauts Mark Lee and Carl Meade during pre-breathe for EVA
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Sep 16, 1994

Astronauts Mark Lee and Carl Meade during pre-breathe for EVA

STS064-23-037 (16 Sept. 1994) --- Astronauts Mark C. Lee (left) and Carl J. Meade were photographed in the midst of...

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NASA image: PC Lee using SAFER during an EVA
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Aug 13, 2009

PC Lee using SAFER during an EVA

STS064-45-012 (16 Sept. 1994) --- Backdropped against a massive wall of white clouds 130 nautical miles below,...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon Parachute Test
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Mar 4, 2018

SpaceX Dragon Parachute Test

SpaceX performed its fourteenth overall parachute test supporting Crew Dragon development. This most recent exercise...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 Crew - Prime Recovery Ship - USS Iwo Jima
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Apr 17, 1970

Apollo 13 Crew - Prime Recovery Ship - USS Iwo Jima

S70-35606 (17 April 1970) --- Rear Admiral Donald C. Davis, Commanding Officer of Task Force 130, the Pacific...

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NASA image: Astronaut Mark Lee test SAFER system during EVA
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Sep 16, 1994

Astronaut Mark Lee test SAFER system during EVA

STS064-217-008 (16 Sept. 1994) --- Backdropped against the blue and white Earth, 130 nautical miles below, astronaut...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3549
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Nov 6, 2008

KSC-08pd3549

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A C-130 airplane flown by U.S. Marines stops at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon Parachute Test
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Mar 4, 2018

SpaceX Dragon Parachute Test

SpaceX performed its fourteenth overall parachute test supporting Crew Dragon development. This most recent exercise...

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NASA image: Astronaut Mark Lee floats free of tether during EVA
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Sep 16, 1994

Astronaut Mark Lee floats free of tether during EVA

STS064-45-014 (16 Sept. 1994) --- Backdropped against a massive wall of white clouds 130 nautical miles below,...

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NASA image: NASA MISR Tracks Growth of Rift in the Larsen C Ice Shelf
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Apr 11, 2017

NASA MISR Tracks Growth of Rift in the Larsen C Ice Shelf

A rift in Antarctica's Larsen C ice shelf has grown to 110 miles (175 km) long, making it inevitable that an iceberg...

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NASA image: Roter Kamm Impact Crater in Namibia
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Nov 13, 1996

Roter Kamm Impact Crater in Namibia

This space radar image shows the Roter Kamm impact crater in southwest Namibia. The crater rim is seen in the lower...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Adaptive Caching Assembly (ACA) Arrival
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May 11, 2020

Mars 2020 Adaptive Caching Assembly (ACA) Arrival

A close-up view of NASA’s C-130 aircraft that carries the Adaptive Caching Assembly (ACA) for NASA’s Mars...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Adaptive Caching Assembly (ACA) Arrival
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May 11, 2020

Mars 2020 Adaptive Caching Assembly (ACA) Arrival

Workers offload the Adaptive Caching Assembly (ACA) for NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover from the agency’s C-130...

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NASA image: Chutes and Fissures in Greenland
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May 12, 2015

Chutes and Fissures in Greenland

Scientists and crew with NASA’s Operation IceBridge, which makes annual aerial surveys of polar ice, are wrapping up...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Adaptive Caching Assembly (ACA) Arrival
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May 11, 2020

Mars 2020 Adaptive Caching Assembly (ACA) Arrival

The Adaptive Caching Assembly (ACA) for NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover arrives aboard NASA’s C-130 aircraft at the...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Adaptive Caching Assembly (ACA) Arrival
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May 11, 2020

Mars 2020 Adaptive Caching Assembly (ACA) Arrival

Workers prepare to offload the Adaptive Caching Assembly (ACA) for NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover from the agency’s...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Adaptive Caching Assembly (ACA) Arrival
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May 11, 2020

Mars 2020 Adaptive Caching Assembly (ACA) Arrival

Workers use a special handling device to offload the Adaptive Caching Assembly (ACA) for NASA’s Mars Perseverance...

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NASA image: Centaur Rocket Lowered into Vacuum Tank
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Mar 23, 1964

Centaur Rocket Lowered into Vacuum Tank

A Centaur second-stage rocket is lowered into the vacuum tank inside the Space Power Chambers at NASA’s Lewis...

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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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