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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: Space & STEM - How Do You Fit In
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Oct 23, 2019

Space & STEM - How Do You Fit In

Jody Singer, Director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, left, moderates a discussion with NASA Administrator...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training
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Aug 30, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

Lockheed Martin Program Manager Sandy Freund, second from left, answers questions from reporters during an...

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NASA image: The Shuttle's Last Flight | An end. A new beginning
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Jul 21, 2021

The Shuttle's Last Flight | An end. A new beginning

Ten years ago, the last shuttle mission (STS-135) dropped out of the predawn darkness and landed at Kennedy's...

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NASA image: NASA's Final Space Shuttle Launch 10th Anniversary Replay
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Jul 8, 2021

NASA's Final Space Shuttle Launch 10th Anniversary Replay

Ten years ago, Atlantis rose from the launch pad on a plume of fire and parted the high clouds on its way to the...

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NASA image: Preparing to Test Rover Mobility
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May 5, 2005

Preparing to Test Rover Mobility

Rover engineers prepare a mixture of sandy and powdery materials to simulate some difficult Mars driving conditions...

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NASA image: Endeavour on the Horizon
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Apr 30, 2010

Endeavour on the Horizon

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity used its panoramic camera Pancam to capture this view approximately...

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NASA image: Small Dunes
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Sep 6, 2011

Small Dunes

With the extensive amount of dust and sandy materials on Mars, dunes are a pervasive feature. Many dunes are small,...

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NASA image: Endeavour on the Horizon False Color
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Apr 30, 2010

Endeavour on the Horizon False Color

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity used its panoramic camera Pancam to capture this false-color view of the rim...

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May 4, 2006

This image is from data collected during the 147-minute plunge through Titan thick orange-brown atmosphere to a soft...

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NASA image: MISR Views the Middle East
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Oct 4, 2000

MISR Views the Middle East

This image from NASA Terra satellite in August, 2000, shows the northern tip of the Red Sea, the Gulf of Suez and...

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NASA image: Down Northeastern Ramp into Hidden Valley on Mars
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Aug 15, 2014

Down Northeastern Ramp into Hidden Valley on Mars

This image from NASA Curiosity Mars rover looks down the ramp at the northeastern end of Hidden Valley and across...

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NASA image: Curiosity Tracks in Hidden Valley on Mars
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Aug 5, 2014

Curiosity Tracks in Hidden Valley on Mars

This image, taken on Aug. 4, 2014, from the Navigation Camera on NASA Curiosity Mars rover shows wheel tracks...

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NASA image: Spirit Paige Panorama of the Interior of Home Plate False Color
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Mar 6, 2006

Spirit Paige Panorama of the Interior of Home Plate False Color

This panorama shows two rock-strewn slopes on the left and right sides of a broad, U-shaped dip in the middle. The...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUTS PREPARE STATION FOR SOLAR ARRAY UPGRADES
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Apr 24, 2023

ASTRONAUTS PREPARE STATION FOR SOLAR ARRAY UPGRADES

On April 28, NASA astronaut Steve Bowen (EV1) and UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut Sultan Alneyadi (EV2) will...

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NASA image: Sally Ride Tribute
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May 20, 2013

Sally Ride Tribute

From left, astronauts Pam Melroy; Kay Hire; Cady Coleman; Kathy Sullivan; Tam O'Shaughnessy, Sally Ride's life...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Departure: Farewell to Asteroid Bennu
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May 10, 2021

OSIRIS-REx Departure: Farewell to Asteroid Bennu

After two and a half years of space operations near asteroid Bennu.... NASA’s first asteroid return mission...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training
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Aug 30, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

NASA Office of Communications Deputy Chief Patrick Lynch, left, introduces, from left to right, NASA Program...

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NASA image: Sandy Martian Valleys in Curiosity Near Future
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Aug 1, 2014

Sandy Martian Valleys in Curiosity Near Future

The main map shows landforms near NASA Curiosity Mars rover as the rover second anniversary of landing on Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1246
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Jan 23, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1245
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Jan 23, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1251
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Jan 23, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1240
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Jan 23, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1243
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Jan 23, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1238
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Jan 23, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape...

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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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