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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: ARC-1976-AC76-1011-2-15
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Sep 7, 1976

ARC-1976-AC76-1011-2-15

Viking 2 A utopian bright summer afternoon on Mars -- Looking south from Viking 2 on September 7, 1976 the...

ARC
NASA image: Centaur Standard Shroud Test in the Space Power Facility
Image
Aug 23, 1973

Centaur Standard Shroud Test in the Space Power Facility

The Centaur Standard Shroud prepared for a jettison test in the Space Power Facility at the National Aeronautics and...

GRC
NASA image: The United States Flag Stands On The Surface Of Mars
Image
Dec 12, 1996

The United States Flag Stands On The Surface Of Mars

The flag of the United States stands on the surface of Mars. It is mounted on the housing of NASA's Viking 1's...

JPL
NASA image: 101-KSC-76PC-303
Image
Feb 11, 1974

101-KSC-76PC-303

This is an artist's conception of the sequence of events that will take place just prior to landing a life-detection...

KSC
NASA image: First Photograph Taken On Mars Surface
Image
Dec 12, 1996

First Photograph Taken On Mars Surface

This is the first photograph ever taken on the surface of the planet Mars. It was obtained by Viking 1 just minutes...

JPL
NASA image: Erection of a Centaur Standard Shroud at Plum Brook Station’s B-3 Test Stand
Image
Aug 23, 1972

Erection of a Centaur Standard Shroud at Plum Brook Station’s B-3 Test Stand

A section of the Centaur Standard Shroud transported to Nuclear Rocket Dynamics and Control Facility, or B-3 Test...

GRC
NASA image: Clouds Near Mie Crater
Image
Dec 13, 2003

Clouds Near Mie Crater

Mie Crater, a large basin formed by asteroid or comet impact in Utopia Planitia, lies at the center of this Mars...

JPL
NASA image: Launch Vehicle Directorate and Centaur Rocket Model
Image
May 23, 1979

Launch Vehicle Directorate and Centaur Rocket Model

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center’s Launch Vehicle Directorate in front...

GRC
NASA image: "Cottage Cheese" Texture on the Martian North Polar Cap in Summer
Image
Apr 24, 2000

"Cottage Cheese" Texture on the Martian North Polar Cap in Summer

This image is illuminated by sunlight from the upper left. Martian Dairy Products? If parts of the south polar cap...

JPL
NASA image: Fifty Years of Mars Imaging: from Mariner 4 to HiRISE
Image
Nov 20, 2017

Fifty Years of Mars Imaging: from Mariner 4 to HiRISE

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) shows Mars' surface in detail. Mars has captured the...

JPL
NASA image: Trench Excavated By Viking 1 Surface Sampler
Image
Dec 12, 1996

Trench Excavated By Viking 1 Surface Sampler

This image, received today, shows the trench excavated by NASA's Viking 1 surface sampler. The trench was dug by...

JPL
NASA image: Space Science
Image
Nov 7, 1996

Space Science

The journey back to Mars begins with a liftoff of the Mars Global Surveyor atop a Delta II 7925A expendable launch...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-05-S-00036
Video
Feb 3, 2005

KSC-05-S-00036

With a reputation for ingenious creativity and clever innovation, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California is...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05-S-00258
Video
Aug 18, 2005

KSC-05-S-00258

Our next question comes from Juan from Gijon and he says hello, and he asks: How, have you considered taking...

KSC
NASA image: Valles Marineris and Chryse Outflow Channels
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Jun 8, 1998

Valles Marineris and Chryse Outflow Channels

A color image of Valles Marineris, the great canyon and the south Chryse basin-Valles Marineris outflow channels of...

JPL
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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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