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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: KSC-01pp0748
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Apr 7, 2001

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The rising sun paints the horizon pink as the Boeing Delta II rocket stands ready for launch after tower rollback....

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Mar 27, 2001

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On Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the canister that surrounded the Mars Odyssey orbiter rises up...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0643
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Mar 27, 2001

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A worker on Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, watches as the canister that surrounded the Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0643
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Mar 27, 2001

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A worker on Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, watches as the canister that surrounded the Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0644
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Mar 27, 2001

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On Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the canister that surrounded the Mars Odyssey orbiter rises up...

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NASA image: 'Ireson Hill' on Mount Sharp, Mars
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Jul 11, 2017

'Ireson Hill' on Mount Sharp, Mars

This dark mound, called "Ireson Hill," rises about 16 feet (5 meters) above redder layered outcrop material of the...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Liftoff
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Jul 30, 2020

Mars 2020 Liftoff

The Sun rises on the Space Coast as NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida prepares for the launch of a United...

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NASA image: The Devil is in the Details
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Feb 14, 2020

The Devil is in the Details

The HiRISE camera has done it again: here is yet another stunning image of an active dust devil on Mars. Dust devils...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0469
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Mar 2, 2001

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A piece of the fairing that will cover the Mars Odyssey Orbiter during rises up the gantry at Launch Pad 17-A, Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0473
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Mar 2, 2001

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The first piece of the fairing that will cover the Mars Odyssey Orbiter during launch rises up the gantry at Launch...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0473
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Mar 2, 2001

KSC01pp0473

The first piece of the fairing that will cover the Mars Odyssey Orbiter during launch rises up the gantry at Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0469
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Mar 2, 2001

KSC-01PP-0469

A piece of the fairing that will cover the Mars Odyssey Orbiter during rises up the gantry at Launch Pad 17-A, Cape...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 9, 2007

International Space Station (ISS)

The STS-120 patch reflects the role of the mission in the future of the space program. The shuttle payload bay...

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NASA image: How We Are Going to the Moon - 4K
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Dec 19, 2019

How We Are Going to the Moon - 4K

While Apollo placed the first steps on the Moon, Artemis opens the door for humanity to sustainably work and live on...

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NASA image: Tharsis Tectonics
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Jun 10, 2020

Tharsis Tectonics

The Tharsis region of Mars is an immense region of volcanos, lava flows, and tectonic faulting. The entire area is a...

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NASA image: What's Up: April 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Apr 1, 2024

What's Up: April 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in April 2024? Catch Mars and Saturn rising, and Jupiter hangs out with Comet...

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NASA image: Elysium Fossae
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Jul 29, 2019

Elysium Fossae

Today's VIS image shows a section of one of the graben that comprise Elysium Fossae. Graben are formed during...

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NASA image: Northern Portion of Gale Crater Rim Viewed from 'Naukluft Plateau'
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Apr 27, 2016

Northern Portion of Gale Crater Rim Viewed from 'Naukluft Plateau'

This early-morning view from the Mast Camera (Mastcam) on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover covers a field of view of...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Kaiser Crater Dunes
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Jan 25, 2018

Investigating Mars: Kaiser Crater Dunes

This VIS image of Kaiser Crater shows the central part of the crater floor. At the bottom of the image there is a...

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NASA image: "Elementary, My Dear Deposit..."
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Jun 28, 2017

"Elementary, My Dear Deposit..."

In this image, NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) observes an impact crater with associated bright deposits...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2583
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Sep 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Rising above a cloud-filled horizon, the Delta II rocket carrying the Dawn spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8010
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL)...

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Jan 30, 2017

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jsc2017e011382 (01/30/2017) --- Ready to take the Journey to Mars and back, a virtual reality experience at the...

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NASA image: Curiosity Observes Sunset Eclipse: Sol 2358
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Apr 4, 2019

Curiosity Observes Sunset Eclipse: Sol 2358

This series of images shows the shadow of Phobos as it sweeps over NASA's Curiosity Mars rover and darkens the...

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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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