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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-08pd3190
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Oct 15, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload canister with the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: Sojourner APXS at Stimpy - Left Eye
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Jul 2, 1999

Sojourner APXS at Stimpy - Left Eye

This image shows the Sojourner rover's Alpha Proton X-ray Spectrometer (APXS) deployed against the rock "Stimpy" on...

NASA image: Sojourner APXS at Stimpy - Right Eye
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Oct 13, 1997

Sojourner APXS at Stimpy - Right Eye

This image shows the Sojourner rover's Alpha Proton X-ray Spectrometer (APXS) deployed against the rock "Stimpy" on...

NASA image: Whitson and Fincke in MCC during  House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics hearing
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Jun 14, 2005

Whitson and Fincke in MCC during House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics hearing

JSC2005-E-22363 (14 June 2005) --- Astronauts Peggy A. Whitson (left) and Edward M. (Mike) Fincke, former Station...

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NASA image: Sojourner APXS at Chimp - Left Eye
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Oct 13, 1997

Sojourner APXS at Chimp - Left Eye

This image taken on the morning of Sol 80 (September 23) shows the Sojourner rover with its Alpha Proton X-ray...

NASA image: KSC-08pd3192
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Oct 15, 2008

KSC-08pd3192

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload canister with the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: "Roadrunner Flats"
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Oct 14, 1997

"Roadrunner Flats"

This enhanced color image of the Pathfinder landing site shows the eastern horizon. The elongated, reddish, low...

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NASA image: Sojourner at "Moe" - Color
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Oct 14, 1997

Sojourner at "Moe" - Color

This color image shows the Sojourner rover's Alpha Proton X-ray Spectrometer (APXS) deployed against the rock "Moe"...

JPL
NASA image: Kondratyev and Skripochka in the Pirs DC1
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Jan 18, 2011

Kondratyev and Skripochka in the Pirs DC1

ISS026-E-018429 (18 Jan. 2011) --- Attired in blue thermal undergarments that complement the Russian Orlan...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3188
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Oct 15, 2008

KSC-08pd3188

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload canister with the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc830
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Jul 14, 1998

KSC-98pc830

STS-88 crew members inspect the orbital docking mechanism in the payload bay of Orbiter Endeavour during the Crew...

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NASA image: Kondratyev and Skripochka in the Pirs DC1
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Jan 18, 2011

Kondratyev and Skripochka in the Pirs DC1

ISS026-E-018421 (18 Jan. 2011) --- Attired in blue thermal undergarments that complement the Russian Orlan...

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NASA image: Astronaut Charles Conrad as test subject for Lower Body Negative Pressure
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Jun 9, 1973

Astronaut Charles Conrad as test subject for Lower Body Negative Pressure

S73-27707 (9 June 1973) --- Astronaut Charles Conrad Jr., Skylab 2 commander, serves as test subject for the Lower...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3128
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Oct 15, 2008

KSC-08pd3128

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After transfer of space shuttle Atlantis’ HST payload on Launch Pad 39A on NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: A Rover-eye view of the Lander
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Jul 11, 1997

A Rover-eye view of the Lander

One of Sojourner's two front cameras took this image of the Sagan Memorial Station on Sol 6. The lander and its...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-08pd3239
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Oct 16, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or PHSF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3235
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Oct 16, 2008

KSC-08pd3235

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or PHSF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image:  Ingenuity Fist Bump
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Apr 17, 2024

Ingenuity Fist Bump

Ingenuity team lead Josh Anderson celebrates with Perseverance rover deputy project manager Steve Lee during the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3126
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Oct 15, 2008

KSC-08pd3126

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After transfer of space shuttle Atlantis’ HST payload on Launch Pad 39A on NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3114
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Oct 13, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3037
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Jul 11, 2013

KSC-2013-3037

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians prepare to uncover and check the...

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NASA image: Pre-Dawn Clouds Over Mars
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Aug 28, 1997

Pre-Dawn Clouds Over Mars

These are more wispy blue clouds from Sol 39 as seen by the Imager for Mars Pathfinder. The bright clouds near the...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-08pd3122
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Oct 15, 2008

KSC-08pd3122

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A on NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker supervises the movement...

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NASA image: SKYLAB (SL) PRIME CREW - BLDG 5 - JSC
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Mar 20, 1973

SKYLAB (SL) PRIME CREW - BLDG 5 - JSC

S73-20622 (March 1973) --- Scientist-astronaut Joseph P. Kerwin, science pilot of the first manned Skylab mission,...

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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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