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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: KSC-75p-110
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Feb 6, 1975

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians inspect the Viking Lander 2 in Kennedy's...

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NASA image: Viking Lander Model
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Jul 9, 2007

Viking Lander Model

NASA Viking Project found a place in history when it became the first U.S. mission to land a spacecraft successfully...

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NASA image: KSC-75p-12
Image
Jan 7, 1975

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians prepared for removal of Viking Lander 1's aeroshell cover in KSC's...

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NASA image: KSC-75P-160
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Dec 11, 1974

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Closeup view shows mated Viking Lander (top) and Orbiter in Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-75p-158
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Mar 8, 1975

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Closeup view shows mated Viking Lander (top) and Orbiter in Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: ARC-1963-A-31494
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Oct 14, 1963

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Dr H. 'Chuck' Klein (l) with Dr R. Young looking into the Mars box (simulator), which simulated the environment of...

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

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

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NASA image: KSC-75pc-167
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Mar 27, 1975

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The mated orbiter and lander for Viking A were encapsulated within a Centaur shroud at...

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NASA image: Example of Weathering And Sun Angle
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Dec 12, 1996

Example of Weathering And Sun Angle

The letter 'B' or perhaps the figure '8' appears to have been etched into the Mars rock at the left edge of this...

JPL
NASA image: Valles Marineris
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Jun 8, 1998

Valles Marineris

A color image of Valles Marineris, the great canyon of Mars; north toward top. The scene shows the entire canyon...

JPL
NASA image: Researchers Test Mars Drone Software in Death Valley
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Dec 3, 2025

Researchers Test Mars Drone Software in Death Valley

The work was among 25 projects funded by NASA’s Mars Exploration Program this past year to push the limits of future...

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NASA image: First Panoramic View From The Surface Of Mars
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Dec 30, 1996

First Panoramic View From The Surface Of Mars

First panoramic view by NASA's Viking 1 from the surface of Mars. The out of focus spacecraft component toward left...

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NASA image: First Panoramic View From The Surface Of Mars
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Dec 30, 1996

First Panoramic View From The Surface Of Mars

First panoramic view by Viking 1 from the surface of Mars. (Top): The out-of-focus spacecraft component toward left...

JPL
NASA image: 101-KSC-73PC-630
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Jun 29, 1973

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viking Project In 1976: NASA will land two automated scientific laboratories on the...

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NASA image: Researchers Monitor Drone Testing in Death Valley
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Dec 3, 2025

Researchers Monitor Drone Testing in Death Valley

The work was among 25 projects funded by NASA’s Mars Exploration Program this past year to push the limits of future...

JPL
NASA image: Acidalia and Chryse Plains, Mars
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Jun 14, 2000

Acidalia and Chryse Plains, Mars

Somewhere down there sits the Mars Pathfinder lander and Sojourner rover. This Mars Global Surveyor Mars Orbiter...

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NASA image: Chryse Outflow Channel
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Jun 8, 1998

Chryse Outflow Channel

A color image of the south Chryse basin Valles Marineris outflow channels on Mars; north toward top. The scene shows...

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NASA image: First Photograph Taken On Mars Surface
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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...

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NASA image: Schematic of Mars Interior
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Oct 14, 1997

Schematic of Mars Interior

The interior of Mars is simply modeled as a core and mantle with a thin crust, similar to Earth. Mars' size and...

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

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

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NASA image: Drone Test Flight Over Sand Dunes
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Dec 3, 2025

Drone Test Flight Over Sand Dunes

A researcher from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California monitors a drone as it flies over sand...

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NASA image: Phoenix Mars Lander Spacecraft Processing
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May 10, 2007

Phoenix Mars Lander Spacecraft Processing

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Phoenix Mars Lander (foreground) can be seen inside the backshell....

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1100
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May 10, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Phoenix Mars Lander spacecraft...

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NASA image: Phoenix Mars Lander Spacecraft Heat Shield Installation
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May 11, 2007

Phoenix Mars Lander Spacecraft Heat Shield Installation

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Phoenix Mars Lander spacecraft undergoes spin testing. The Phoenix...

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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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