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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: NASA Perseverance Rover Initial Surface Checkout Briefing
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Feb 19, 2021

NASA Perseverance Rover Initial Surface Checkout Briefing

A high-resolution still image captured from cameras aboard the descent stage as NASA’s Perseverance rover touched...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7965
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL – Launch controllers oversee the countdown in the Atlas V Spaceflight Operations Center (ASOC) before...

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NASA image: NASA Perseverance Rover Initial Surface Checkout Briefing
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Feb 19, 2021

NASA Perseverance Rover Initial Surface Checkout Briefing

Mars 2020 Strategic Mission Manager Pauline Hwang, gives remarks during a NASA Perseverance rover initial surface...

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NASA image: Perseverance's First Full-Color Look at Mars
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Feb 19, 2021

Perseverance's First Full-Color Look at Mars

This is the first high-resolution, color image to be sent back by the Hazard Cameras (Hazcams) on the underside of...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Facebook Live / NASA Social
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Facebook Live / NASA Social

A full-scale mockup of NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover is on display near the countdown clock at the News Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8029
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- With NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft sealed inside its payload fairing, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8015
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL)...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8004
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- With NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft sealed inside its payload fairing, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8037
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- With NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft sealed inside its payload fairing, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8014
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL)...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Rover Unbagging in PHSF
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Feb 13, 2020

Mars 2020 Rover Unbagging in PHSF

The Mars 2020 rover undergoes processing inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8034
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- With NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft sealed inside its payload fairing, the...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Encapsulation
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Jun 18, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Encapsulation

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the agency’s Mars 2020...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Prelaunch News Conference
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Jul 20, 2020

Mars 2020 Prelaunch News Conference

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine participates in a Mars 2020 prelaunch news briefing at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Rover Mission Landing Update
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Feb 17, 2021

Mars 2020 Rover Mission Landing Update

Director of NASA's Science Mission Directorate’s Planetary Science Division, Lori Glaze, gives remarks during a NASA...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Booster Arrival
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May 18, 2020

Mars 2020 Booster Arrival

The Antonov 124 cargo aircraft, carrying the United Launch Alliance booster for NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover,...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Science Overview
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Feb 16, 2021

Mars 2020 Science Overview

Mission managers and scientist are seen during a NASA Perseverance rover mission science overview, Tuesday, Feb. 16,...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Liftoff
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Jul 30, 2020

Mars 2020 Liftoff

A view from the Atlas Space Operations Center of the launch of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541 rocket from...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Centaur Lift and Mate
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Jun 10, 2020

Mars 2020 Centaur Lift and Mate

Inside the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7985
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- With NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft sealed inside its payload fairing, the...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Liftoff
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Jul 30, 2020

Mars 2020 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541 rocket soars upward after lifting off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7978
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- With NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft sealed inside its payload fairing, the...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Post-Landing Briefing
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Feb 18, 2021

Mars 2020 Post-Landing Briefing

Director of NASA's Science Mission Directorate’s Planetary Science Division, Lori Glaze, gives remarks during a NASA...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Launch Vehicle on Stand
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May 28, 2020

Mars 2020 Launch Vehicle on Stand

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V booster for NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover is hoisted up by crane in the Vertical...

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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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