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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: Readying Juno Propulsion Module
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Apr 6, 2010

Readying Juno Propulsion Module

Assembly began April 1, 2010, for NASA Juno spacecraft. Workers at Lockheed Martin Space Systems in Denver, Colorado...

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NASA image: Testing for Mars Science Laboratory Descent
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Jul 22, 2011

Testing for Mars Science Laboratory Descent

Spacecraft specialists test the descent stage and rover of the Mars Science Laboratory in this scene from the...

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NASA image: Juno Gets Ready to Shake It
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Mar 29, 2011

Juno Gets Ready to Shake It

NASA Juno spacecraft looms above the assembly floor as technicians prepare the Jupiter-bound probe for a round of...

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NASA image: NASA Soil Moisture Active Passive SMAP Lowered into Place
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Oct 15, 2014

NASA Soil Moisture Active Passive SMAP Lowered into Place

NASA Soil Moisture Active Passive SMAP spacecraft is slowly lowered into place in the Spacecraft Assembly Facility...

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NASA image: Rover 2 Assembly
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Feb 26, 2003

Rover 2 Assembly

NASA Rover 2 equipment deck, with solar arrays partially deployed, in NASA JPL Spacecraft Assembly Facility cleanroom.

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NASA image: Phoenix Robotic Arm
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Feb 28, 2007

Phoenix Robotic Arm

A spacecraft technician inspected the vital robotic arm of NASA Phoenix Mars Lander during the assembly phase of the...

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NASA image: Spacecraft Makers: Europa Clipper's Instrument Integration
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Mar 6, 2024

Spacecraft Makers: Europa Clipper's Instrument Integration

Hardware for NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft was developed at various institutions and facilities across the U.S....

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NASA image: Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Apr 28, 2018

Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, right, is shown the Mars 2020 spacecraft descent stage from inside the Spacecraft...

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NASA image: Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Apr 28, 2018

Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, 2nd from right, is shown the Mars 2020 spacecraft descent stage from inside the...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Spacecraft Assembled for Testing
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Nov 19, 2008

Mars Science Laboratory Spacecraft Assembled for Testing

The major components of NASA Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft -- cruise stage atop the aeroshell, which has the...

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NASA image: NASA Begins Assembly of Europa Clipper Spacecraft
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Mar 3, 2022

NASA Begins Assembly of Europa Clipper Spacecraft

Science instruments and other hardware for NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft will come together in the mission's...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Descent Stage
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Nov 10, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Descent Stage

The descent stage of NASA Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft is being lifted during assembly of the spacecraft in...

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NASA image: Juno Taking Shape
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May 3, 2010

Juno Taking Shape

Assembly began April 1, 2010, for NASA Juno spacecraft in the high-bay cleanroom at Lockheed Martin in Denver, Colo....

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NASA image: Juno Taking Shape
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Apr 6, 2010

Juno Taking Shape

Assembly began April 1, 2010, for NASA Juno spacecraft. Workers at Lockheed Martin Space Systems in Denver, Colorado...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Rover and Descent Stage
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Nov 19, 2008

Mars Science Laboratory Rover and Descent Stage

In this February 17, 2009, image, NASA Mars Science Laboratory rover is attached to the spacecraft descent stage....

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NASA image: Fish-eye View of NASA Curiosity Rover and its Powered Descent Vehicle
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Nov 23, 2011

Fish-eye View of NASA Curiosity Rover and its Powered Descent Vehicle

An engineer says goodbye to the Curiosity rover and its powered descent vehicle in the Jet Propulsion Laboratory...

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NASA image: Ganymede Global Geologic Map and Global Image Mosaic
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Feb 12, 2014

Ganymede Global Geologic Map and Global Image Mosaic

To present the best information in a single view of Jupiter moon Ganymede, a global image mosaic was assembled,...

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NASA image: Two Years Before Mission Success
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Apr 29, 2004

Two Years Before Mission Success

This scene from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Spacecraft Assembly Facility in April 2002 shows early work on the...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 22, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A live television view of the H-IIA rocket, with the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 22, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

The NASA Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory team is seen during an all-day launch simulation...

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NASA image: Stereo Right Fish-eye View of NASA Curiosity Rover and its Powered Descent Vehicle
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Nov 23, 2011

Stereo Right Fish-eye View of NASA Curiosity Rover and its Powered Descent Vehicle

Right-eye view of NASA Curiosity rover and its powered descent vehicle pose for photographs prior to being...

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NASA image: Stereo Left Fish-eye View of NASA Curiosity Rover and its Powered Descent Vehicle
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Nov 23, 2011

Stereo Left Fish-eye View of NASA Curiosity Rover and its Powered Descent Vehicle

Left-eye view of NASA Curiosity rover and its powered descent vehicle pose for photographs prior to being integrated...

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NASA image: Voyager 2 Encapsulation
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Jul 5, 2017

Voyager 2 Encapsulation

This archival photo shows Voyager 2 at the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Phoenix Mars Lander with Solar Arrays Open
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Nov 29, 2006

Phoenix Mars Lander with Solar Arrays Open

NASA next Mars-bound spacecraft, the Phoenix Mars Lander, partway through assembly and testing at Lockheed Martin...

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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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