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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: Astronaut Mike Hopkins Visit to Maryland Science Center
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Jun 9, 2014

Astronaut Mike Hopkins Visit to Maryland Science Center

NASA Astronaut Mike Hopkins explains what it was like to live on the International Space Station for 6 months to...

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NASA image: Astronaut Mike Hopkins Visit to Maryland Science Center
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Jun 9, 2014

Astronaut Mike Hopkins Visit to Maryland Science Center

NASA Astronaut Mike Hopkins explains what it was like to live on the International Space Station for 6 months to...

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NASA image: Astronaut Mike Hopkins Visit to Maryland Science Center
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Jun 9, 2014

Astronaut Mike Hopkins Visit to Maryland Science Center

NASA Astronaut Mike Hopkins explains what it was like to live on the International Space Station for 6 months to...

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NASA image: Aeroshell for Mars Science Laboratory
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Nov 19, 2008

Aeroshell for Mars Science Laboratory

This image from July 2008 shows the aeroshell for NASA Mars Science Laboratory while it was being worked on by...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Powered Descent Vehicle
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Nov 10, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Powered Descent Vehicle

The Mars Science Laboratory mission powered descent vehicle is the integrated combination of the spacecraft descent...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx: Science Operations Center
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Jul 9, 2020

OSIRIS-REx: Science Operations Center

This editor's resource page contains footage of the OSIRIS-REx Science Operations Center at the University of...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Science in the Time of Coronavirus [Episode 18]
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Jun 25, 2020

NASA Science Live: Science in the Time of Coronavirus [Episode 18]

Our planet is facing an unprecedented crisis as we continue to wrestle with the impacts of coronavirus. With its...

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NASA image: Science project
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Aug 23, 2012

Science project

DRIFTER sensor devices were designed by the Applied Science and Technology Project Office as inexpensive tools that...

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NASA image: Science project
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Aug 23, 2012

Science project

Once tethered in place in Gulf Coast waters, a DRIFTER sensor device is able to transmit valuable information about...

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NASA image: Science Fair
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May 27, 2014

Science Fair

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden (left) and Bill Nye, The Science Guy, speak with some students that participated...

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NASA image: Large Parachute for NASA Mars Science Laboratory
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Apr 22, 2009

Large Parachute for NASA Mars Science Laboratory

The parachute for NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission opens to a diameter of nearly 16 meters 51 feet. This image...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Jan 31, 1996

Earth Science

The Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous (NEAR) spacecraft embarks on a journey that will culminate in a close encounter...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Next Steps to Science on the Moon [Episode 5]
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May 31, 2019

NASA Science Live: Next Steps to Science on the Moon [Episode 5]

Welcome to a special edition of NASA Science Live. NASA has selected three commercial Moon landing service providers...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Cruise Stage
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Nov 10, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Cruise Stage

The cruise stage of NASA Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft is being prepared for final stacking of the spacecraft...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Descent Stage
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Nov 10, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Descent Stage

The descent stage of NASA Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft is being lifted during assembly of the spacecraft in...

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NASA image: Parachute Testing for Mars Science Laboratory
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Dec 20, 2007

Parachute Testing for Mars Science Laboratory

The team developing the landing system for NASA Mars Science Laboratory tested the deployment of an early parachute...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Rover Closeout
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Nov 10, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Rover Closeout

The Mars Science Laboratory mission rover, Curiosity, is prepared for final integration into the complete NASA...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Stacked Spacecraft
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Nov 10, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Stacked Spacecraft

NASA Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft has been fully stacked for flight in this photograph from inside the Payload...

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NASA image: Radar Testing for Mars Science Labotatory
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Apr 13, 2010

Radar Testing for Mars Science Labotatory

This image, taken April 9, 2010, shows the test radar affixed to a gimbal mounting at the front of a helicopter,...

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NASA image: University High School Science Bowl Team
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Mar 22, 2021

University High School Science Bowl Team

For the fourth consecutive year, Irvine's University High School won the Southern California regional round of the...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Cruise Stage in Test Chamber
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Sep 2, 2010

Mars Science Laboratory Cruise Stage in Test Chamber

Testing of the cruise stage for NASA Mars Science Laboratory in August 2010 included a session in a facility that...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory at Canyon Artist Concept
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Dec 1, 2003

Mars Science Laboratory at Canyon Artist Concept

NASA Mars Science Laboratory travels near a canyon on Mars in this artist concept. The mission is under development...

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NASA image: Bridle Device in Mars Science Laboratory Descent Stage
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Nov 19, 2008

Bridle Device in Mars Science Laboratory Descent Stage

This view of a portion of the descent stage of NASA Mars Science Laboratory shows two of the stage three spherical...

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NASA image: Device for Lowering Mars Science Laboratory Rover to the Surface
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Nov 19, 2008

Device for Lowering Mars Science Laboratory Rover to the Surface

This is hardware for controlling the final lowering of NASA Mars Science Laboratory rover to the surface of Mars...

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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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