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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: One of the Last
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Apr 30, 2015

One of the Last

This image, acquired yesterday, is one of MESSENGER's last. Today, the spacecraft will complete its highly...

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NASA image: Last flight engine arrives
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Oct 1, 2008

Last flight engine arrives

Workers at Stennis Space Center examine space shuttle main engine 2061 upon its arrival Oct. 1. The engine was to be...

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NASA image: Last flight engine arrives
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Oct 1, 2008

Last flight engine arrives

Workers at Stennis Space Center examine space shuttle main engine 2061 upon its arrival Oct. 1. The engine was to be...

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NASA image: The Last Rays of an Orbital Sunset
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Jul 6, 2024

The Last Rays of an Orbital Sunset

iss071e310017 (July 6, 2024) -- The last rays of an orbital sunset shine a striking orange against Earth's blue glow...

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NASA image: HST SM4 — Astronauts Close HST Doors for Last Time
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May 20, 2008

HST SM4 — Astronauts Close HST Doors for Last Time

Animation showing the Hubble Servicing Mission Servicing Mission 4 crew closing Hubble's aft doors for the last...

GSFC
NASA image: Last Look: Ceres
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Nov 1, 2018

Last Look: Ceres

This photo of Ceres and the bright regions in Occator Crater was one of the last views NASA's Dawn spacecraft...

JPL
NASA image: NASA's B-52B mothership, escorted by two F-18s, makes a final flyover after its last research mission that launched the X-43A on its record Mach 9.6 flight
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Nov 16, 2004

NASA's B-52B mothership, escorted by two F-18s, makes a final flyover after its last research mission that launched the X-43A on its record Mach 9.6 flight

NASA's B-52B mothership, escorted by two F-18s, makes a final flyover after its last research mission that launched...

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NASA image: EC04-0327-39
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Nov 15, 2004

EC04-0327-39

Shadowed by two F/A-18s, NASA Dryden's venerable NB-52B is saluted by employees as it makes its final flyover after...

AFRC
NASA image: Curiosity Takes a Last Look at Sulfur Stones
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Nov 18, 2024

Curiosity Takes a Last Look at Sulfur Stones

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover used its Mast Camera, or Mastcam, to capture this last look at a field of bright white...

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NASA image: Last Look: Ahuna Mons on Ceres
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Nov 1, 2018

Last Look: Ahuna Mons on Ceres

This photo of Ceres and one of its key landmarks, Ahuna Mons, was one of the last views Dawn transmitted before it...

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NASA image: A Last Look at Titan
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Sep 15, 2017

A Last Look at Titan

As it glanced around the Saturn system one final time, NASA's Cassini spacecraft captured this view of the planet's...

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NASA image: The last Quarter Moon is pictured above Earth's atmosphere
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May 20, 2025

The last Quarter Moon is pictured above Earth's atmosphere

iss073e0077872 (May 20, 2025) --- The Last Quarter Moon is pictured above Earth's atmosphere from the International...

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NASA image: Webb's Heart Endures Its Last Cryogenic Test Before Installation Into the Telescope
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Mar 19, 2019

Webb's Heart Endures Its Last Cryogenic Test Before Installation Into the Telescope

Engineers lift the James Webb Space Telescope's cameras and spectrographs out of the Space Environment Simulator at...

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NASA image: Veterans of the X-15 program reunited at Dryden during a historical colloquium on the 40th anniversary of the last X-15 flight that occurred Oct. 24, 1968.
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Oct 24, 2008

Veterans of the X-15 program reunited at Dryden during a historical colloquium on the 40th anniversary of the last X-15 flight that occurred Oct. 24, 1968.

Veterans of the X-15 flight research program, most of them now retired, reunited at Dryden on the 40th anniversary...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 Flies for Last Time
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May 15, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Flies for Last Time

The DC-8 flies for the last time from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703 in Palmdale, California,...

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NASA image: Long-lasting Ice in a Young Crater
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Jun 25, 2021

Long-lasting Ice in a Young Crater

The HiRISE and Context Camera instruments on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter have worked together to image many new...

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NASA image: STS135 flight controllers on console during last shuttle mission
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Jul 8, 2011

STS135 flight controllers on console during last shuttle mission

Photo Date: 7-8-2011 Subject: STS135 flight controllers on console during last shuttle mission Location: B. 30S WFCR...

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NASA image: STS135 flight controllers on console during last shuttle mission
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Jul 8, 2011

STS135 flight controllers on console during last shuttle mission

Photo Date: 7-8-2011 Subject: STS135 flight controllers on console during last shuttle mission Location: B. 30S WFCR...

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NASA image: STS135 flight controllers on console during last shuttle mission
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Jul 8, 2011

STS135 flight controllers on console during last shuttle mission

Photo Date: 7-8-2011 Subject: STS135 flight controllers on console during last shuttle mission Location: B. 30S WFCR...

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NASA image: STS135 flight controllers on console during last shuttle mission
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Jul 8, 2011

STS135 flight controllers on console during last shuttle mission

Photo Date: 7-8-2011 Subject: STS135 flight controllers on console during last shuttle mission Location: B. 30S WFCR...

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NASA image: Last scheduled SSME removed after firing
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Aug 20, 2009

Last scheduled SSME removed after firing

Space shuttle main engine No. 0525 is lifted from the A-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center against the backdrop of...

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NASA image: The last rays of an orbital sunset outline Earth's horizon
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Aug 12, 2025

The last rays of an orbital sunset outline Earth's horizon

iss073e0690720 (Aug. 12, 2025) --- The last rays of an orbital sunset outline Earth's horizon revealing faint orange...

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NASA image: The last rays of an orbital sunset outline Earth’s horizon
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Mar 6, 2025

The last rays of an orbital sunset outline Earth’s horizon

iss072e757530 (March 6, 2025) --- The last rays of an orbital sunset outline Earth’s horizon as a thin orange layer...

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NASA image: STS135 flight controllers on console during last shuttle mission
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Jul 8, 2011

STS135 flight controllers on console during last shuttle mission

PHOTO DATE: 08 July 2011 LOCATION: Bldg. 30 south - WFCR, SMG SUBJECT: STS-135 Flight Controllers on Console during...

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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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