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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: iss063e019948
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May 28, 2020

iss063e019948

iss063e019948 (May 28, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy works on the Soft Matter...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD1-0011-002
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Feb 2, 2011

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This artist's conception shows the Kepler-11 planetary system and our solar system from a tilted perspective to...

ARC
NASA image: PHOTOMICROPHOTOGRAPHY- GEOLOGY ( SEM)
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Oct 13, 1972

PHOTOMICROPHOTOGRAPHY- GEOLOGY ( SEM)

PHOTOMICROPHOTOGRAPHY -GEOLOGY (SEM) High magnification and resolution views of lunar, meteorite and terrestrial...

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NASA image: Morpheus Lander
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Mar 23, 2017

Morpheus Lander

NASA's Morpheus Project has developed and tested a prototype planetary lander capable of vertical takeoff and...

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NASA image: GRC-2011-C-04349
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Nov 6, 2007

GRC-2011-C-04349

tests the main observation helicopter's transmission used by the Army Kiowa Warrior (OH-58); Tests performed include...

GRC
NASA image: iss066e088377
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Dec 9, 2021

iss066e088377

iss066e088377 (Dec. 9, 2021) --- NASA astronauts Mark Vande Hei and Kayla Barron set up the Fluids Integrated Rack...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Mar 3, 1959

Early Rockets

The launch of Juno II (AM-14), carrying the lunar and planetary exploration satellite in orbit, Pioneer IV, on March...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0260-015
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Nov 5, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0260-015

K-10 'Red' planetary rover in the Nasa Ames Marscape: operations tests at Marscape (Ames Mars Yard) with remote...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Aug 20, 1977

Launch Vehicles

The Voyager 2 aboard Titan III-Centaur launch vehicle lifted off on August 20, 1977. The Voyager 2 was a scientific...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0260-004
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Nov 5, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0260-004

K-10 'Red' planetary rover in the Nasa Ames Marscape: operations tests at Marscape (Ames Mars Yard) with remote...

ARC
NASA image: DART Prelaunch
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Nov 22, 2021

DART Prelaunch

NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate Thomas Zurbuchen, left, and other NASA leadership...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1440
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May 6, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - John Cassanto (center), with Instrumentation Technology Associates, Inc., explains the...

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NASA image: Mars Comet Encounter Briefing
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Oct 9, 2014

Mars Comet Encounter Briefing

Jim Green, director, Planetary Science Division, NASA Headquarters, Washington, left, is seen with fellow panelists...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2046
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Apr 11, 2014

KSC-2014-2046

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Marriott Courtyard Hotel in Cocoa Beach, Fla., Greg Clements, chief of Kennedy's...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 24, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

NASA Chief Scientist Jim Green, left, Lisa Pratt, NASA's Planetary Protection Officer, Michael Meyer, Lead Scientist...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2042
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Apr 11, 2014

KSC-2014-2042

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Marriott Courtyard Hotel in Cocoa Beach, Fla., Janet Petro, deputy director of NASA's...

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NASA image: Garver Google+ Hangout
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May 31, 2013

Garver Google+ Hangout

NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver participates in a live "We The Geeks" Google+ Hangout hosted by the White...

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NASA image: Mars Comet Encounter Briefing
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Oct 9, 2014

Mars Comet Encounter Briefing

Panelists, from left, Jim Green, director, Planetary Science Division, NASA Headquarters, Washington, Carey Lisse,...

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NASA image: ESDMD Plume Surface Interaction Project
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Jul 28, 2022

ESDMD Plume Surface Interaction Project

The Dust Concentration Monitor and the Millimeter Wave Doppler Radar undergo testing inside a regolith bin at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2044
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Apr 11, 2014

KSC-2014-2044

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Marriott Courtyard Hotel in Cocoa Beach, Fla., Karen Thompson, NASA's chief...

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NASA image: Mars Comet Encounter Briefing
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Oct 9, 2014

Mars Comet Encounter Briefing

Panelists, from left, Jim Green, director, Planetary Science Division, NASA Headquarters, Washington, Carey Lisse,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2038
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Apr 11, 2014

KSC-2014-2038

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Marriott Courtyard Hotel in Cocoa Beach, Fla., James Mantovani of the NASA Surface...

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NASA image: DART Prelaunch
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Nov 22, 2021

DART Prelaunch

The Falcon 9 rocket and DART spacecraft readied for launch are seen as NASA Associate Administrator for the Science...

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NASA image: Binar-1 Preflight Imagery
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Mar 11, 2021

Binar-1 Preflight Imagery

jsc2021e052202 (3/11/2021) --- A view of the Binar-1 flight model undergoing routine vibration testing for flight...

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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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