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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: Ingenuity Swings Down
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Mar 30, 2021

Ingenuity Swings Down

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter swings down, with two of its four legs extended, from the belly of the Perseverance...

JPL
NASA image: Johnson Space Center (JSC) 20 Foot Chamber Capabilities
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May 26, 2021

Johnson Space Center (JSC) 20 Foot Chamber Capabilities

A virtual tour of the JSC 20-foot Human Rated Atmospheric Vacuum Simulator. The chamber is 20-feet in diameter with...

JSC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jan 1, 2000

International Space Station (ISS)

This diagram shows the flow of water recovery and management in the International Space Station (ISS). The...

MSFC
NASA image: Sandstone in West Candor Chasma
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Jan 21, 2020

Sandstone in West Candor Chasma

Candor Chasma in central Valles Marineris is filled with light-toned layered deposits thought to be sandstones,...

JPL
NASA image: REACT Demonstration
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Jul 28, 2022

REACT Demonstration

NASA Internships, Fellowships, and Scholarships (NIFS) intern Leonel Herrera tests a 3D printer on July 28, 2022, at...

KSC
NASA image: Mars 2020 Science Overview
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Feb 16, 2021

Mars 2020 Science Overview

Principal investigator, Scanning Habitable Environments with Raman & Luminescence for Organics & Chemicals (SHERLOC)...

HQ
NASA image: REACT Demonstration
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Jul 28, 2022

REACT Demonstration

Chemist Nilab Azim, left, and Nathan Gelino, principal investigator with NASA’s Exploration Research and Technology...

KSC
NASA image: A View of the Painted Desert Near Mawrth Vallis
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Aug 7, 2017

A View of the Painted Desert Near Mawrth Vallis

The clay-rich terrain surrounding Mawrth Vallis is one of the most scenic regions of Mars, a future interplanetary...

JPL
NASA image: Mars 2020 Science Overview
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Feb 16, 2021

Mars 2020 Science Overview

Principal investigator, Scanning Habitable Environments with Raman & Luminescence for Organics & Chemicals (SHERLOC)...

HQ
NASA image: SHERLOC Cal Target With Scientist Trevor Graff
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Jul 28, 2020

SHERLOC Cal Target With Scientist Trevor Graff

NASA scientist Trevor Graff peers at a calibration target, which will help fine-tune settings on the Scanning...

JPL
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jan 1, 2000

International Space Station (ISS)

This diagram shows the flow of recyclable resources in the International Space Station (ISS). The Environmental...

MSFC
NASA image: REACT Demonstration
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Jul 28, 2022

REACT Demonstration

NASA engineer Evan Bell, left, and NASA Internships, Fellowships, and Scholarships (NIFS) intern Leonel Herrera test...

KSC
NASA image: Supercam's Mars Meteorite Aboard the ISS
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Dec 8, 2020

Supercam's Mars Meteorite Aboard the ISS

This slice of a Martian meteorite, seen floating inside the International Space Station, is now part of a...

JPL
NASA image: REACT Demonstration
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Jul 28, 2022

REACT Demonstration

Chemist Nilab Azim, left, and Nathan Gelino, principal investigator with NASA’s Exploration Research and Technology...

KSC
NASA image: Europa Clipper: Exploring Jupiter’s Ocean Moon (Mission Overview)
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Sep 16, 2024

Europa Clipper: Exploring Jupiter’s Ocean Moon (Mission Overview)

NASA’s Europa Clipper is the first mission dedicated to studying Jupiter’s icy moon Europa, one of the most...

JPL
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is responsible for designing and building the life support systems that will...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2766
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Jun 17, 2013

KSC-2013-2766

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Space Life Sciences Laboratory near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Dr....

KSC
NASA image: Jezero Crater's Raised Ridges in 3D
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Aug 4, 2021

Jezero Crater's Raised Ridges in 3D

This 3D view of an area the Mars Perseverance rover team calls "Raised Ridges" was created from data collected by...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2013-2768
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Jun 17, 2013

KSC-2013-2768

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Space Life Sciences Laboratory near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Dr....

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2767
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Jun 17, 2013

KSC-2013-2767

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Space Life Sciences Laboratory near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Dr....

KSC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is responsible for designing and building the life support systems that will...

MSFC
NASA image: Perseverance's Selfie with Ingenuity
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Apr 7, 2021

Perseverance's Selfie with Ingenuity

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover took a selfie with the Ingenuity helicopter, seen here about 13 feet (3.9 meters)...

JPL
NASA image: Closing of the Europa Clipper Vault
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Oct 24, 2023

Closing of the Europa Clipper Vault

Engineers and technicians are seen closing the vault of NASA's Europa Clipper in the main clean room of the...

JPL
NASA image: Angle on Jezero Crater (Illustration)
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Jan 27, 2021

Angle on Jezero Crater (Illustration)

This illustration depicts a possible area through which the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover could traverse across...

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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