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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: Engineering Design Project
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May 16, 2016

Engineering Design Project

Toledo, Bowser and Scott High School Students, Mars and Moon Wheel, Engineering Design Project, Hardware Test on the...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Apr 15, 2004

Mercury Project

The original seven astronauts for the Mercury Project pose in front of an Air Force Jet. From left to right: Scott...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Apr 27, 1959

Mercury Project

Astronaut Walter M. "Wally" Schirra, one of the original seven astronauts for Mercury Project selected by NASA on...

MSFC
NASA image: Mercury Project
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Apr 27, 1959

Mercury Project

Astronaut Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom, one of the original seven astronauts for Mercury Project selected by NASA on...

MSFC
NASA image: OFFICIAL EMBLEM - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP)
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Mar 1, 1974

OFFICIAL EMBLEM - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP)

S74-17843 (March 1974) --- This is the official emblem of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project chosen by NASA and the...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Apr 27, 1959

Mercury Project

The group portrait of the original seven astronauts for the Mercury Project. NASA selected its first seven...

MSFC
NASA image: Phoenix Lander on Mars with Surrounding Terrain, Polar Projection
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Dec 15, 2008

Phoenix Lander on Mars with Surrounding Terrain, Polar Projection

This view is a polar projection that combines more than 500 exposures taken by the Surface Stereo Imager camera on...

JPL
NASA image: Apollo Soyuz Test Project Commemorative plaque in orbit
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Jul 17, 1975

Apollo Soyuz Test Project Commemorative plaque in orbit

AST-05-263 (17-18 July 1975) --- The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) Commemorative Plaque is assembled in the...

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NASA image: Project Mars at National Geographic
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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

A guest uses some virtual reality viewers before a showing of the Project Mars Competition's short films winners and...

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NASA image: Project Mars at National Geographic
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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

Chris Davenport, Washington Post space reporter, moderates a panel after a showing of the Project Mars Competition's...

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NASA image: Project Mars at National Geographic
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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

Eric Fanning, AIA President and CEO speaks before a showing of the Project Mars Competition's short films winners...

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NASA image: Project Mars at National Geographic
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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

Dr. Stephen Petranek, MARS scientific advisor and co-executive producer speaks on a panel after a showing of the...

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NASA image: Project Mars at National Geographic
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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

Gary Knell, CEO, National Geographic Partners speaks before a showing of the Project Mars Competition's short films...

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NASA image: Project Mars at National Geographic
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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

Gareth Edwards, film director, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, speaks on a panel after a showing of the Project Mars...

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NASA image: Project Mars at National Geographic
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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

Christyl Johnson, deputy director for technology and research investments, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, second...

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NASA image: Project Mars at National Geographic
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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

A guest uses some virtual reality viewers before a showing of the Project Mars Competition's short films winners and...

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NASA image: Project Mars at National Geographic
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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

Ellen Stofan, director, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, speaks on a panel after a showing of the Project...

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NASA image: Project Mars at National Geographic
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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

Ellen Stofan, director, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, speaks on a panel after a showing of the Project...

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NASA image: LDSD Saucer Aboard
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Jun 29, 2014

LDSD Saucer Aboard

The first flown test vehicle of NASA Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator project relaxes aboard the recovery vessel...

JPL
NASA image: Firing the Saucer
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Aug 8, 2014

Firing the Saucer

This frame from a video clip shows rockets fired by the test vehicle for NASA Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator...

JPL
NASA image: First Seconds of LDSD Test
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Jun 29, 2014

First Seconds of LDSD Test

The first flown test vehicle of NASA Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator project relaxes aboard the recovery vessel...

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NASA image: Project Morpheus testing
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Jun 25, 2012

Project Morpheus testing

A frame grab from a mounted video camera on the E-3 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center documents testing of the new...

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NASA image: Apollo - LOLA Project
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Dec 5, 1961

Apollo - LOLA Project

Project LOLA. Test subject sitting at the controls: Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach was a simulator...

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NASA image: Project Mars at National Geographic
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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine gives keynote remarks before a showing of the Project Mars Competition's short...

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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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