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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: Mars Exploration Rover Landing Site at Gusev Crater
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Dec 5, 2006

Mars Exploration Rover Landing Site at Gusev Crater

Mars Exploration Rover Landing Site at Gusev Crater

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NASA image: One Web Satellites Ground Breaking
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Mar 16, 2017

One Web Satellites Ground Breaking

Brian Holz, CEO of OneWeb Satellites, speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony at Kennedy's Exploration Park for...

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NASA image: One Web Satellites Ground Breaking
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Mar 16, 2017

One Web Satellites Ground Breaking

Cissy Procter, executive director of the Florida Department of Economic Activity, speaks during the groundbreaking...

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NASA image: One Web Satellites Ground Breaking
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Mar 16, 2017

One Web Satellites Ground Breaking

Jim Kuzma, COO of Space Florida, speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony at Kennedy's Exploration Park for OneWeb....

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NASA image: One Web Satellites Ground Breaking
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Mar 16, 2017

One Web Satellites Ground Breaking

Florida Governor Rick Scott speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony at Kennedy's Exploration Park for OneWeb. The...

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NASA image: MESSENGER Explores Mercury - In Color
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Jan 25, 2011

MESSENGER Explores Mercury - In Color

MESSENGER Explores Mercury - In Color

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NASA image: Phoebian Explorers 2
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Feb 24, 2005

Phoebian Explorers 2

Phoebian Explorers 2

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NASA image: Exploring Mercury Plasma Environment
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Jun 21, 2011

Exploring Mercury Plasma Environment

Exploring Mercury Plasma Environment

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NASA image: Exploring the Rays of Debussy
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Mar 30, 2011

Exploring the Rays of Debussy

Exploring the Rays of Debussy

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NASA image: Mars Exploration Rover
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Oct 30, 2003

Mars Exploration Rover

One of two Mars Exploration Rovers sits inside its cruise stage waitingto undergo environmental testing at NASA Jet...

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NASA image: Exploring the Evolution of the Caloris Basin
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Mar 19, 2008

Exploring the Evolution of the Caloris Basin

Exploring the Evolution of the Caloris Basin http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA10606

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NASA image: One Web Satellites Ground Breaking
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Mar 16, 2017

One Web Satellites Ground Breaking

A model of a OneWeb satellite like those the company will build to will connect all areas of the world to the...

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NASA image: Blue Origin Facility - Construction Progress
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Mar 21, 2017

Blue Origin Facility - Construction Progress

Construction is progressing on Blue Origin's 750,000-square-foot facility being built at Exploration Park on NASA...

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NASA image: One Web Satellites Ground Breaking
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Mar 16, 2017

One Web Satellites Ground Breaking

A model of a OneWeb satellite like those the company will build to will connect all areas of the world to the...

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NASA image: One Web Satellites Ground Breaking
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Mar 16, 2017

One Web Satellites Ground Breaking

Lynda Weatherman, president and CEO of the Economic Development Council of the Space Coast, talks with Kelvin...

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NASA image: Mars Exploration Rover Makes Progress
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Oct 30, 2003

Mars Exploration Rover Makes Progress

One of two Mars Exploration Rovers sits inside its cruise stage waiting to undergo environmental testing at NASA Jet...

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NASA image: Artist Concept of Mars Exploration Rover
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Dec 21, 2002

Artist Concept of Mars Exploration Rover

Artist concept of NASA Artist concept of Mars Exploration Rover MER from December, 2002....

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NASA image: Artist Concept of Mars Exploration Rover
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Dec 21, 2002

Artist Concept of Mars Exploration Rover

Artist concept of NASA Artist concept of Mars Exploration Rover MER from December, 2002....

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NASA image: Opportunity View During Exploration in Duck Bay, Sols 1506-1510 Stereo
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Feb 3, 2009

Opportunity View During Exploration in Duck Bay, Sols 1506-1510 Stereo

Opportunity View During Exploration in Duck Bay, Sols 1506-1510 Stereo

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NASA image: Opportunity View During Exploration in Duck Bay, Sols 1506-1510 Vertical
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Feb 3, 2009

Opportunity View During Exploration in Duck Bay, Sols 1506-1510 Vertical

Opportunity View During Exploration in Duck Bay, Sols 1506-1510 Vertical

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NASA image: Opportunity View During Exploration in Duck Bay, Sols 1506-1510 Polar
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Feb 3, 2009

Opportunity View During Exploration in Duck Bay, Sols 1506-1510 Polar

Opportunity View During Exploration in Duck Bay, Sols 1506-1510 Polar

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NASA image: Opportunity View During Exploration in Duck Bay, Sols 1506-1510
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Feb 3, 2009

Opportunity View During Exploration in Duck Bay, Sols 1506-1510

Opportunity View During Exploration in Duck Bay, Sols 1506-1510

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NASA image: Mars Exploration Rover, Vertical Artist Concept
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Dec 15, 2003

Mars Exploration Rover, Vertical Artist Concept

An artist's concept portrays a NASA Mars Exploration Rover on the surface of Mars. Two rovers, Spirit and...

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NASA image: One Web Satellites Ground Breaking
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Mar 16, 2017

One Web Satellites Ground Breaking

Officials break ground for a 150,000-square-foot manufacturing facility for OneWeb Satellites at Exploration Park at...

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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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