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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: Illustration of Dawn Spacecraft Core Structure
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May 29, 2009

Illustration of Dawn Spacecraft Core Structure

This illustration shows the core structure with ion propulsion system installed aboard NASA Dawn spacecraft.

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NASA image: Juno Over Jupiter's South Pole (Illustration)
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Jul 11, 2017

Juno Over Jupiter's South Pole (Illustration)

This illustration depicts NASA's Juno spacecraft soaring over Jupiter's south pole....

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NASA image: Space Science
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Jan 1, 2001

Space Science

This illustration shows a close-up of Saturn's rings. These rings are thought to have formed from material that was...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

This image illustrates the deployment of the Skylab parasol thermal shield. Skylab lost its thermal protection...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

This image illustrates the deployment of the Skylab parasol thermal shield. Skylab lost its thermal protection...

MSFC
NASA image: InSight Touching Down on Mars (Illustration)
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Oct 10, 2018

InSight Touching Down on Mars (Illustration)

This illustration shows a simulated view of NASA's InSight lander kicking up dust as it lands on the Martian...

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NASA image: InSight - Artist's Illustration
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Oct 30, 2018

InSight - Artist's Illustration

An artist illustration of the InSight lander on Mars. InSight, short for Interior Exploration using Seismic...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Jan 1, 2001

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This illustration of the Comet-Shoemaker/Levy collision shows the first piece of the remains of the comet crashing...

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NASA image: An illustration of the SpaceX Crew Dragon
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Apr 29, 2020

An illustration of the SpaceX Crew Dragon

An illustration of the SpaceX Crew Dragon.

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NASA image: An illustration of the SpaceX Falcon 9
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Apr 29, 2020

An illustration of the SpaceX Falcon 9

An illustration of the SpaceX Falcon 9.

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Expanded Spacecraft Illustration
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Oct 15, 2020

Mars 2020 Expanded Spacecraft Illustration

This illustration depicts five major components of the Mars 2020 spacecraft. Top to bottom: cruise stage, backshell,...

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NASA image: Perseverance Rover on Mars (Gradient Illustration)
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Dec 21, 2020

Perseverance Rover on Mars (Gradient Illustration)

This illustration shows NASA's Mars Perseverance rover on the surface of the Red Planet. Perseverance will search...

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NASA image: K2-288Bb (Artist's Illustration)
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Jan 7, 2019

K2-288Bb (Artist's Illustration)

The newfound planet K2-288Bb, illustrated here, is slightly smaller than Neptune. Located about 226 light-years...

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NASA image: Swoosh Goes the Parachute (Illustration)
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Dec 21, 2020

Swoosh Goes the Parachute (Illustration)

An illustration of NASA's Mars Perseverance rover deploying its supersonic parachute from its aeroshell as it slows...

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NASA image: FU Orionis Disk Illustration
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Dec 18, 2018

FU Orionis Disk Illustration

This illustration shows a young star undergoing a type of growth spurt. Left panel: Material from the dusty and...

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NASA image: Star System Bonanza Illustration
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Feb 27, 2014

Star System Bonanza Illustration

This illustration shows the unusual orbit of planet Kepler-413b around a close pair of orange and red dwarf stars....

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NASA image: X59_Plate_003-Aug.jpg
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Aug 10, 2022

X59_Plate_003-Aug.jpg

Artist illustration of the X-59 in flight over land.

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NASA image: Mars Perseverance Rover Mission (Humans and Robots Illustration)
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Dec 21, 2020

Mars Perseverance Rover Mission (Humans and Robots Illustration)

An illustration of the planet Mars, highlighting NASA's Mars Perseverance rover and future human explorers....

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NASA image: Mars Samples in Orbit (Illustration)
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Mar 8, 2022

Mars Samples in Orbit (Illustration)

This illustration shows NASA's Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV), which will carry tubes containing Martian rock and soil...

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NASA image: 0800202
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Mar 15, 2008

0800202

Shown is an illustration of the Ares I crew launch vehicle on the launch pad at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Florida.

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NASA image: Cassini versus Saturn Illustration
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Apr 4, 2017

Cassini versus Saturn Illustration

As depicted in this illustration, Cassini will plunge into Saturn's atmosphere on Sept. 15, 2017. Using its attitude...

JPL
NASA image: InSight Heading Down to the Martian Surface (Illustration)
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Oct 10, 2018

InSight Heading Down to the Martian Surface (Illustration)

This illustration shows a simulated view of NASA's InSight lander firing retrorockets to slow down as it descends...

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NASA image: NASA Astronauts on Mars With Helicopter (Illustration)
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Jul 28, 2020

NASA Astronauts on Mars With Helicopter (Illustration)

This illustration shows NASA astronauts working on the surface of Mars. A helicopter similar to the Ingenuity Mars...

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NASA image: Illustration of InSight Cruise Stage Separation
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Oct 23, 2018

Illustration of InSight Cruise Stage Separation

This illustration shows NASA's InSight lander separating from its cruise stage as it prepares to enter Mars'...

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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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