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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: Phoenix Stretches its Arm
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May 28, 2008

Phoenix Stretches its Arm

The Phoenix spacecraft is scheduled to begin raising its robotic arm up and out of its stowed configuration on the...

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NASA image: Mars Cube One in Detail
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Sep 13, 2018

Mars Cube One in Detail

Illustration of one of the twin MarCO spacecraft with some key components labeled. Front cover is left out to show...

JPL
NASA image: Cross-Section of Icy Soil
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May 28, 2002

Cross-Section of Icy Soil

This diagram shows a possible configuration of ice-rich and dry soil in the upper meter 3 feet of Mars. The ice-rich...

JPL
NASA image: Preparing NASA InSight for Space Simulation Testing
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Aug 18, 2015

Preparing NASA InSight for Space Simulation Testing

In this photo, a spacecraft specialist prepares NASA's InSight spacecraft for thermal vacuum testing in the flight...

JPL
NASA image: GRAIL Mission Comes Together
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Aug 18, 2011

GRAIL Mission Comes Together

NASA twin Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory GRAIL spacecraft are lowered onto the second stage of their Delta...

JPL
NASA image: Astronaut Andrew Allen monitors Columbia's systems from pilots station
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Mar 5, 1994

Astronaut Andrew Allen monitors Columbia's systems from pilots station

STS062-41-025 (18 March 1994) --- Astronaut Andrew M. Allen monitors Columbia's systems from the pilot's station...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a cutaway illustration of the Apollo Spacecraft configuration and data summary.

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NASA image: Lowering Back Shell onto Stowed InSight Lander
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May 27, 2015

Lowering Back Shell onto Stowed InSight Lander

In this photo, the back shell of NASA's InSight spacecraft is being lowered onto the mission's lander, which is...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1964-A-33672
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Nov 30, 1964

ARC-1964-A-33672

David Reese and Alvin Seiff interpret the results from tests designed to study spacecraft configuration and...

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NASA image: Advanced Composite Solar Sail System Artist’s Concept 6
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Apr 19, 2024

Advanced Composite Solar Sail System Artist’s Concept 6

An artist’s concept of NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System spacecraft orbiting Earth, showing a...

ARC
NASA image: Showcasing Our Efforts to Monitor Earth’s Climate on This Week @NASA – March 11, 2022
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Mar 11, 2022

Showcasing Our Efforts to Monitor Earth’s Climate on This Week @NASA – March 11, 2022

Showcasing our efforts to monitor Earth’s climate, a spacecraft for an asteroid mission is close to its final...

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NASA image: Diagram of Liquid Rocket Systems General Arrangement
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May 21, 1964

Diagram of Liquid Rocket Systems General Arrangement

S64-05966 (1964) --- Diagram shows the general arrangement of the liquid rocket systems on the Gemini spacecraft are...

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NASA image: ARC-1971-AC71-6490
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Aug 14, 1971

ARC-1971-AC71-6490

N-243 Flight and Guidance Centrifuge: Is used for spacecraft mission simulations and is adaptable to two...

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NASA image: ARC-1971-AC71-6486
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Aug 14, 1971

ARC-1971-AC71-6486

N-243 Flight and Guidance Centrifuge: Is used for spacecraft mission simulations and is adaptable to two...

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NASA image: ARC-1971-AC71-6488
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Aug 14, 1971

ARC-1971-AC71-6488

N-243 Flight and Guidance Centrifuge: Is used for spacecraft mission simulations and is adaptable to two...

ARC
NASA image: NASA’s Exploration Upper Stage - EUS - Illustration
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Mar 5, 2021

NASA’s Exploration Upper Stage - EUS - Illustration

Illustration of the SLS Exploration Upper Stage, or EUS. The Exploration Upper Stage will be used on the second...

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NASA image: NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket - Night Launch
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Mar 5, 2021

NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket - Night Launch

Illustration of the evolved SLS Block 1B Crew variant night launch. This configuration of the rocket, with the...

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NASA image: NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket Night Scene
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Mar 5, 2021

NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket Night Scene

Illustration of nighttime scene of the evolved SLS Block 1B Crew variant on Pad 39B.. This configuration of the...

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NASA image: NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket In Flight
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Mar 5, 2021

NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket In Flight

Illustration of evolved SLS Block 1B Crew variant in flight. This configuration of the rocket, with the Exploration...

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NASA image: NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket Illustration - Outer Mold Line
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Mar 5, 2021

NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket Illustration - Outer Mold Line

Illustration of the evolved SLS Block 1B Crew variant outer mold line. This configuration of the rocket, with the...

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NASA image: NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket - Night
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Mar 5, 2021

NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket - Night

Seen here, is a nighttime rendering of the evolved SLS Block 1B Crew variant positioned on the mobile launcher. This...

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NASA image: NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket Expanded View
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Mar 5, 2021

NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket Expanded View

Expanded view illustration of elements of the evolved SLS Block 1B Crew variant. This configuration of the rocket,...

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NASA image: Exploration Upper Stage - EUS - Illustration
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Mar 5, 2021

Exploration Upper Stage - EUS - Illustration

Illustration of the SLS Exploration Upper Stage, or EUS. This configuration of the rocket, with the Exploration...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA astronaut and Artemis II Pilot Victor Glover inside of the Orion spacecraft mockup
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Jan 30, 2025

NASA astronaut and Artemis II Pilot Victor Glover inside of the Orion spacecraft mockup

jsc2025e004071 (Jan. 30, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Artemis II Pilot Victor Glover inside of the Orion spacecraft...

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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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