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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: Checking on the Jacks
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Nov 3, 2010

Checking on the Jacks

Workers at NASA Deep Space Network Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex check on a set of jacks used to raise...

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NASA image: DSN's Experimental Hybrid Antenna Tracks DSOC's Laser Downlink
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Feb 8, 2024

DSN's Experimental Hybrid Antenna Tracks DSOC's Laser Downlink

Deep Space Station 13 (DSS-13) at NASA's Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex near Barstow, California – part...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Executes First Deep Space Maneuver
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Dec 8, 2017

OSIRIS-REx Executes First Deep Space Maneuver

NASA's Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security–Regolith Explorer, OSIRIS-REx,...

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NASA image: The Goldstone Solar System Radar at Sunset
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Jul 3, 2024

The Goldstone Solar System Radar at Sunset

This sunset photo shows Deep Space Station 14 (DSS-14), the 230-foot-wide (70-meter) antenna at the Goldstone Deep...

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NASA image: Inside a Big Dish
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Jul 9, 2020

Inside a Big Dish

The antenna of the Deep Space Network's Deep Space Station 43 (DSS-43) in Canberra, Australia, spans 70 meters (230...

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NASA image: Why NASA is Sending Yeast to Deep Space
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Feb 23, 2022

Why NASA is Sending Yeast to Deep Space

NASA’s BioSentinel mission will go beyond the Moon to perform the first long-duration deep space biology experiment....

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NASA image: Goldstone's DSS-23 Antenna Groundbreaking
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Feb 11, 2020

Goldstone's DSS-23 Antenna Groundbreaking

On Feb. 11, 2020, NASA, JPL, military and local officials broke ground in Goldstone, California, for a new antenna...

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NASA image: Ultra-High-Definition Video Beamed From Deep Space on This Week @NASA – December 22, 2023
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Dec 22, 2023

Ultra-High-Definition Video Beamed From Deep Space on This Week @NASA – December 22, 2023

Ultra-high-definition video beamed from deep space, the Artemis II astronauts train for their upcoming mission, and...

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NASA image: Removing Pads from Antenna
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Nov 3, 2010

Removing Pads from Antenna

On May 3, 2010, workers at NASA Deep Space Network Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex removed one of the...

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NASA image: Mars Antenna Gets Legs
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Nov 3, 2010

Mars Antenna Gets Legs

Workers at NASA Deep Space Network Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex put into place a set of support legs...

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NASA image: Jacking up the Antenna
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Nov 3, 2010

Jacking up the Antenna

A worker at NASA Deep Space Network Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex radios to his colleagues that 12...

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NASA image: Tracks of a Giant
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Aug 25, 2010

Tracks of a Giant

The giant, 70-meter-wide antenna at NASA Deep Space Network complex in Goldstone, Calif., tracks a spacecraft on...

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NASA image: A Heavy-Duty Jack for a Giant Task
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Nov 3, 2010

A Heavy-Duty Jack for a Giant Task

A major refurbishment of the giant Mars antenna at NASA Deep Space Network Goldstone Deep Space Communications...

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NASA image: A Big Crane for a Big Dish
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Jul 9, 2020

A Big Crane for a Big Dish

Located in Canberra, Australia, the Deep Space Network's Deep Space Station 43 spans 70 meters (230 feet), making it...

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NASA image: Preparing America for Deep Space Episode 20: Underway and Moving
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Mar 4, 2019

Preparing America for Deep Space Episode 20: Underway and Moving

NASA’s Orion, Space Launch System (SLS), and Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) programs made huge strides in late...

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NASA image: Distant Perspective of MarCOs Cruise in Deep Space
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Mar 29, 2018

Distant Perspective of MarCOs Cruise in Deep Space

An artist's rendering of the twin Mars Cube One (MarCO) spacecraft on their cruise in deep space. The MarCOs will be...

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NASA image:  JPL's Suzanne Dodd Speaks at the DSN Canberra 60th Anniversary Celebration
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Apr 8, 2025

JPL's Suzanne Dodd Speaks at the DSN Canberra 60th Anniversary Celebration

Suzanne Dodd, the director for the Interplanetary Network Directorate at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in...

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NASA image: Testing Space Lasers for Deep Space Optical Communications (Mission Overview)
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Sep 29, 2023

Testing Space Lasers for Deep Space Optical Communications (Mission Overview)

How might lasers revolutionize deep space communications? NASA will test high-bandwidth laser (or optical)...

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NASA image: NASA Tech Demo Streams First Video From Deep Space Via Laser (Media Reel)
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Dec 18, 2023

NASA Tech Demo Streams First Video From Deep Space Via Laser (Media Reel)

B-roll for media and public use. NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment marked a historic...

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NASA image: A New Antenna at DSN's Goldstone Awaits Construction
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Dec 20, 2024

A New Antenna at DSN's Goldstone Awaits Construction

In the early morning of Dec. 18, 2024, a crane looms over the 112-foot-wide (34-meter-wide) steel framework for Deep...

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NASA image: How Will Deep Space Travel Affect Artemis Astronauts’ Health and Performance?
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Feb 5, 2026

How Will Deep Space Travel Affect Artemis Astronauts’ Health and Performance?

NASA wants to know: How will Artemis II astronauts adapt to Orion's living space? Select crew members will wear...

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NASA image: Swinging the Cone Into Place
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Jul 9, 2020

Swinging the Cone Into Place

In a delicate operation, a 400-ton crane lifts the new X-band cone into the 70-meter (230-foot) Deep Space Network's...

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NASA image: From Taters to Terabits: NASA Wraps Up Deep Space Laser Test
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Sep 18, 2025

From Taters to Terabits: NASA Wraps Up Deep Space Laser Test

NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) technology demonstration has successfully concluded after two years,...

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NASA image: Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) lifted off from Cape Canaveral
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Dec 8, 2017

Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) lifted off from Cape Canaveral

Open Image KSC-2015-1368.KSC-2015-1368 (02/11/2015) --- The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NOAA’s Deep Space...

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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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