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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: On Target for Mercury Flyby 3 - Two Weeks To Go!
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Sep 15, 2009

On Target for Mercury Flyby 3 - Two Weeks To Go!

On Target for Mercury Flyby 3 - Two Weeks To Go!

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NASA image: Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from Gemini 8 spacecraft
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Mar 16, 1966

Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from Gemini 8 spacecraft

S66-25774 (16 March 1966) --- The Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from the Gemini-8 spacecraft during rendezvous...

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NASA image: SHERLOC Cal Target
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Jul 28, 2020

SHERLOC Cal Target

By providing a set of base measurements that were taken on Earth, this calibration target will help fine-tune the...

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NASA image: Nose of Gemini 11 spacecraft and Agena Target Vehicle as seen during EVA
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Sep 13, 1966

Nose of Gemini 11 spacecraft and Agena Target Vehicle as seen during EVA

S66-54656 (13 Sept. 1966) --- Nose of Gemini-11 spacecraft and Agena Target Vehicle while docked as photographed by...

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NASA image: View of docking target on Apollo 11 Lunar Module from Command Module
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Jul 21, 1969

View of docking target on Apollo 11 Lunar Module from Command Module

AS11-36-5365 (21 July 1969) --- A close-up view of the docking target on the Apollo 11 Lunar Module (LM)...

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NASA image: Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from Gemini 8 spacecraft
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Mar 16, 1966

Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from Gemini 8 spacecraft

S66-25778 (16 March 1966) --? The Agena Target Docking Vehicle seen from the National Aeronautics and Space...

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NASA image: Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from Gemini 8 spacecraft
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Mar 16, 1966

Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from Gemini 8 spacecraft

S66-25784 (16 March 1966) --? The Agena Target Docking Vehicle seen from the National Aeronautics and Space...

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NASA image: Phoenix on Target
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May 24, 2008

Phoenix on Target

This topography map illustrates where NASA Phoenix Mars Lander was targeted to land on May 25, 2008, based on...

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NASA image: Zeroing in on the Target
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Jan 8, 2021

Zeroing in on the Target

As landing technology improves and these landing ellipses shrink, missions can aim for more precise landings,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Lunar Targeting Plan in Action -- art002e016186
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II Lunar Targeting Plan in Action -- art002e016186

art002e016186 (April 6, 2026) – CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut and Artemis II Mission Specialist Jeremy...

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NASA image: Perseverance and SHERLOC's Calibration Target
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Mar 26, 2025

Perseverance and SHERLOC's Calibration Target

At left is NASA's Perseverance Mars rover. The annotation shows where spacesuit materials can be found attached to a...

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NASA image: Impactor Eyes Comet Target
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Jul 4, 2005

Impactor Eyes Comet Target

Comet Tempel 1 as seen by the NASA Deep Impact impactor targeting sensor at 7:44 Universal Time, July 3, 2005.

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NASA image: Pre-Launch Calibration Target for ChemCam
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Aug 17, 2012

Pre-Launch Calibration Target for ChemCam

This image shows the calibration target for the Chemistry and Camera instrument on NASA Curiosity rover before it...

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NASA image: Cumberland Selected as Curiosity Second Drilling Target
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May 9, 2013

Cumberland Selected as Curiosity Second Drilling Target

This map shows the location of Cumberland, the second rock-drilling target for NASA Mars rover Curiosity, in...

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NASA image: Mast Camera and Its Calibration Target on Curiosity Rover
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Mar 18, 2013

Mast Camera and Its Calibration Target on Curiosity Rover

This set of images illustrates the twin cameras of the Mastcam instrument on NASA Curiosity Mars rover upper left,...

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NASA image: Calibration Target as Seen by Mars Hand Lens Imager
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Feb 7, 2012

Calibration Target as Seen by Mars Hand Lens Imager

During pre-flight testing, the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI camera on NASA Mars rover Curiosity took this image of...

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NASA image: Cumberland Target for Drilling by Curiosity Mars Rover
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May 9, 2013

Cumberland Target for Drilling by Curiosity Mars Rover

Cumberland has been selected as the second target for drilling by NASA Mars rover Curiosity. The rover has the...

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NASA image: Lincoln Penny on Mars in Camera Calibration Target
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Sep 10, 2012

Lincoln Penny on Mars in Camera Calibration Target

The penny in this image is part of a camera calibration target on NASA Mars rover Curiosity. The MAHLI camera on the...

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NASA image: SHERLOC Cal Target With Scientist Trevor Graff
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Jul 28, 2020

SHERLOC Cal Target With Scientist Trevor Graff

NASA scientist Trevor Graff peers at a calibration target, which will help fine-tune settings on the Scanning...

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NASA image: Students Target
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Dec 19, 2005

Students Target

Using the JMars targeting software, eighth grade students from Charleston Middle School in Charleston, IL, selected...

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NASA image: Agena Target Docking Vehicle photographed from Gemini 10 spacecraft
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Jul 18, 1966

Agena Target Docking Vehicle photographed from Gemini 10 spacecraft

S66-46124 (18 July 1966) --- Agena Target Docking Vehicle 5005 is photographed from the Gemini-10 spacecraft during...

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NASA image: First Night Image of MAHLI Calibration Target in White Lighting
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Jan 24, 2013

First Night Image of MAHLI Calibration Target in White Lighting

For scale, the Lincoln penny on the MAHLI calibration target is three-fourths inch 19 millimeters in diameter. The...

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NASA image: Mastcam-Z's Calibration Target
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Dec 8, 2020

Mastcam-Z's Calibration Target

The primary calibration target for Mastcam-Z, a pair of zoomable cameras aboard NASA's Perseverance Mars rover,...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-6 - AGENA TESTS - DOCKING EXERCISE - BORESIGHT RANGE - CAPE
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Aug 25, 1965

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-6 - AGENA TESTS - DOCKING EXERCISE - BORESIGHT RANGE - CAPE

S65-52015 (1965) --- The Gemini-6 spacecraft (right) and the Agena Target Vehicle (left) on the Boresite Range Tower...

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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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