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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: Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th annive
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Sep 26, 2015

Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th annive

Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope....

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NASA image: Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launc
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Sep 26, 2015

Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launc

Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. All areas of...

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NASA image: Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th annive
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Sep 26, 2015

Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th annive

Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope....

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NASA image: Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launc
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Sep 26, 2015

Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launc

Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. All areas of...

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NASA image: Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th annive
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Sep 26, 2015

Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th annive

Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope....

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NASA image: Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launc
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Sep 26, 2015

Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launc

Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. All areas of...

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NASA image: Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launc
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Sep 26, 2015

Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launc

Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. All areas of...

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NASA image: Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launc
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Sep 26, 2015

Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launc

Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. All areas of...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Mission Engineering/Science Briefing
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Jul 27, 2020

Mars 2020 Mission Engineering/Science Briefing

Mars 2020 Mission Engineering/Science Briefing with representatives from NASA, the California Institute of...

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NASA image: Center Director Chris Scolese with Sobe Restaurant owners Tony a
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Sep 26, 2015

Center Director Chris Scolese with Sobe Restaurant owners Tony a

Center Director Chris Scolese with Sobe Restaurant owners Tony and Josette Simpson and Nichelle Schoultz....

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Mission Engineering/Science Briefing
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Jul 27, 2020

Mars 2020 Mission Engineering/Science Briefing

Lori Glaze, Planetary Science Division director, NASA Headquarters, participates in a Mars 2020 Mission Engineering...

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NASA image: Biggest-Ever Heat Shield Prepared for Mars Spacecraft
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May 13, 2011

Biggest-Ever Heat Shield Prepared for Mars Spacecraft

The heat shield for NASA Mars Science Laboratory is the largest ever built for a planetary mission. This image shows...

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NASA image: Preparing Mars Science Laboratory Heat Shield
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May 13, 2011

Preparing Mars Science Laboratory Heat Shield

Technicians at Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Denver, prepare the heat shield for NASA Mars Science Laboratory. With...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Parachute, Artist Concept
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Oct 3, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Parachute, Artist Concept

This artist concept is of NASA Mars Science Laboratory MSL Curiosity rover parachute system; the largest parachute...

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NASA image: Laser Mapping The Earth
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Jun 9, 2014

Laser Mapping The Earth

NASA scientist Bryan Blair introduces a laser mapping sensor known as LVIS (the Land, Vegetation, and Ice Sensor),...

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NASA image: Ancient Earth, Alien Earths Event
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Aug 20, 2014

Ancient Earth, Alien Earths Event

Dr. David H. Grinspoon, Senior Scientist, Planetary Science Institute, moderates a panel at the “Ancient Earth,...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Mission Engineering/Science Briefing
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Jul 27, 2020

Mars 2020 Mission Engineering/Science Briefing

A Mars 2020 Mission Engineering and Science Briefing is held at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 27,...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Mission Engineering/Science Briefing
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Jul 27, 2020

Mars 2020 Mission Engineering/Science Briefing

A Mars 2020 Mission Engineering and Science Briefing is held at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 27,...

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NASA image: Planetary Scientist Profile: Lynn Carter
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Oct 17, 2012

Planetary Scientist Profile: Lynn Carter

From a distance, the dry, ancient surfaces of the Moon, Venus, and Mars look nothing like the dynamic planet we live...

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0322-42
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May 1, 1992

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Dr James Pollack, a radiative transfer theorist (Planetary Scientist) in planetary systems branch in the Ames Space...

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NASA image: ARC-1988-AC88-0328-6
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Jun 1, 1988

ARC-1988-AC88-0328-6

ASRF - Automated Sciences into the future of spaceflight and planetary research. Artwork

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NASA image: Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception
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Apr 23, 2014

Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception

John Grunsfeld, NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, speaks during an event unveiling a...

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NASA image: Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception
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Apr 23, 2014

Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception

John Grunsfeld, NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, is seen during during an event...

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NASA image: Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception
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Apr 23, 2014

Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception

John Grunsfeld, NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, speaks during during an event...

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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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