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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: The Search for Life Beyond Earth
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Jul 14, 2014

The Search for Life Beyond Earth

John Mather, Nobel Laureate and Project Scientist for the James Webb Space Telescope at NASA's Goddard Space Flight...

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NASA image: Searching for Vulcanoids
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Mar 3, 2009

Searching for Vulcanoids

In mid-February, before and after MESSENGER latest perihelion closest approach to the Sun, an imaging campaign was...

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NASA image: Final Hazard Search
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Jul 8, 2015

Final Hazard Search

This single frame from a four-frame movie shows New Horizons' final deep search for hazardous material around Pluto,...

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NASA image: How Do Stars Influence the Search for Life? We Asked a NASA Expert
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Apr 30, 2026

How Do Stars Influence the Search for Life? We Asked a NASA Expert

How do stars influence the search for life? When astronomers search for life on other worlds, they look for...

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NASA image: How Do Stars Influence the Search for Life? We Asked a NASA Expert
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Apr 30, 2026

How Do Stars Influence the Search for Life? We Asked a NASA Expert

How do stars influence the search for life? When astronomers search for life on other worlds, they look for...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Modern-Day Explorers Search for Life Beyond Earth [Episode 30]
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Mar 31, 2021

NASA Science Live: Modern-Day Explorers Search for Life Beyond Earth [Episode 30]

Is there life beyond Earth? NASA has been sending spacecraft to the far reaches of our solar system in search of an...

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NASA image: Searching for Signs of Life on Mars
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May 24, 2018

Searching for Signs of Life on Mars

One of the biggest questions in planetary science is whether life ever arose on Mars, and NASA is sending a...

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NASA image: A View of Venus while Searching for Vulcanoids
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Feb 2, 2010

A View of Venus while Searching for Vulcanoids

This image from NASA MESSENGER is one of many from the latest vulcanoid search are currently being transmitted to...

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NASA image: The Search for Life Beyond Earth
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Jul 14, 2014

The Search for Life Beyond Earth

Panelists (from left) Ellen Stofan, NASA Chief Scientist, left; John Grunsfeld, Associate Administrator for NASA's...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Inside NASA’s Prep for the Moon, Mars, and the Search for Life
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Dec 10, 2025

NASA Science Live: Inside NASA’s Prep for the Moon, Mars, and the Search for Life

How do we get ready to explore the Moon, Mars, and beyond? By pushing the limits right here on Earth. Join us...

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NASA image: Searching for Earth's Trojan Asteroids
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Feb 9, 2017

Searching for Earth's Trojan Asteroids

Trojan asteroids accompany several of our solar system's planets, leading or trailing the planet in its orbit at the...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00099
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Apr 27, 2005

KSC-05-S-00099

Saving lives is one of the unique and important missions of NASA and NOAA's polar-orbiting satellites. The Search...

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NASA image: Search for the Mars 2 Debris Field
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Oct 29, 2014

Search for the Mars 2 Debris Field

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter acquired this image to aid in the search for the missing lander, Mars 2. If the...

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NASA image: Searching for Clinoforms in a Possible Delta
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Jul 1, 2015

Searching for Clinoforms in a Possible Delta

A delta is a pile of sediment dumped by a river where it enters a standing body of water. Evidence for deltas that...

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NASA image: OUR ALIEN EARTH: The Undersea Volcanoes of Santorini, Greece
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Aug 22, 2024

OUR ALIEN EARTH: The Undersea Volcanoes of Santorini, Greece

Dive alongside Dr. Richard Camilli and his team as they explore the undersea volcanoes off of the coast of...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Search for Ancient Life Briefing
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Feb 17, 2021

Mars 2020 Search for Ancient Life Briefing

Perseverance Mars rover mission managers and scientist give remarks during a NASA Perseverance rover press briefing...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Search for Ancient Life Briefing
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Feb 17, 2021

Mars 2020 Search for Ancient Life Briefing

Perseverance Mars rover mission managers and scientist give remarks during a NASA Perseverance rover press briefing...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Search for Ancient Life Briefing
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Feb 17, 2021

Mars 2020 Search for Ancient Life Briefing

Media Affairs Specialist, JPL, Marina Jurica, moderates a NASA Perseverance rover press briefing about the search...

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NASA image: So Far, All Clear: New Horizons Team Completes First Search for Pluto System Hazards
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May 28, 2015

So Far, All Clear: New Horizons Team Completes First Search for Pluto System Hazards

This image shows the results of the New Horizons team first search for potentially hazardous material around Pluto,...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Search for Ancient Life Briefing
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Feb 17, 2021

Mars 2020 Search for Ancient Life Briefing

Mars Sample Return program manager, JPL, Bobby Braun, gives remarks during a NASA Perseverance rover press briefing...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Search for Ancient Life Briefing
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Feb 17, 2021

Mars 2020 Search for Ancient Life Briefing

Mars Sample Return program manager, JPL, Bobby Braun, shows a concept model of NASA's orbiting sample container,...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Search for Ancient Life Briefing
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Feb 17, 2021

Mars 2020 Search for Ancient Life Briefing

Associate Administrator of NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Thomas Zurbuchen, left, and Mars Sample Return...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Search for Ancient Life Briefing
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Feb 17, 2021

Mars 2020 Search for Ancient Life Briefing

Director of human and robotic exploration, ESA’s European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC), Netherlands,...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Search for Ancient Life Briefing
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Feb 17, 2021

Mars 2020 Search for Ancient Life Briefing

Perseverance deputy project scientist, JPL, Ken Williford, screen left, and Participating scientist for returned...

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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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