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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: iss065e431756
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Sep 27, 2021

iss065e431756

iss065e431756 (Oct. 2, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency) collects...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2091
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Sep 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers prepare to lift the tile box from the...

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NASA image: Lunar Samples - Apollo 12
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Nov 26, 1969

Lunar Samples - Apollo 12

S69-60294 (26 Nov. 1969) --- One of the first views of the Apollo 12 lunar rocks is this photograph of the open...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2094
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Sep 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers ensure the tile box is secured onto a...

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NASA image: The Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mission (Illustration)
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Jun 15, 2020

The Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mission (Illustration)

The Mars 2020 Perseverance rover's astrobiology mission will search for signs of ancient microbial life. It will...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2092
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Sep 6, 2005

KSC-05PD-2092

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers oversee the lifting of the tile box...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2093
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Sep 6, 2005

KSC-05PD-2093

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, the tile box is lowered onto a stand. The box...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2090
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Sep 6, 2005

KSC-05PD-2090

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers prepare to lift the tile box from the...

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NASA image: NASA’s Lunar Vacuum Operates on the Moon
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Mar 6, 2025

NASA’s Lunar Vacuum Operates on the Moon

A technology demonstration instrument aboard Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 has operated on the Moon as...

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NASA image: NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

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NASA image: NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

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NASA image: NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

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NASA image: NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

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NASA image: Perseverance's 'Bunsen Peak' Sample
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Apr 3, 2024

Perseverance's 'Bunsen Peak' Sample

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover captured this image of a sample cored from a rock called "Bunsen Peak" on March 12,...

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NASA image: Perseverance's Drill After Cleaning Operation
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Sep 2, 2021

Perseverance's Drill After Cleaning Operation

This Mastcam-Z image shows Perseverance's drill with no cored-rock sample evident in the sample tube. The image was...

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NASA image: Cored-Rock Sample From Perseverance Test
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Sep 10, 2021

Cored-Rock Sample From Perseverance Test

This image shows a core, about 2.8 inches (71.1 millimeters) in length, collected from a basaltic rock during a test...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2197
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Oct 26, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians at the Space Station Processing Facility lower a Thermal Protection System...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2195
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Oct 26, 2004

KSC-04pd-2195

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians at the Space Station Processing Facility prepare to lift and move a Thermal...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc46
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Jan 11, 1999

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In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers at left check instruments during a lighting test on the solar...

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NASA image: s71-38663
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May 5, 2011

s71-38663

Generic: 14318. Mission: Apollo 14. Station: H. Landmark: NORTH BOULDER FIELD. BagNumber: Bag 1038. OriginalWeight:...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

Gaseous Nitrogen Dewar apparatus developed by Dr. Alex McPherson of the University of California, Irvine for use...

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NASA image: CacheCam Image of Perseverance's 14th Sample of Martian Rock
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Nov 3, 2022

CacheCam Image of Perseverance's 14th Sample of Martian Rock

Perseverance's Sampling and Caching System Camera, or CacheCam, captured this time-lapse series of images of the...

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NASA image: Cored Samples Aboard Perseverance at Sol 1,000
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Dec 12, 2023

Cored Samples Aboard Perseverance at Sol 1,000

Shown here is an annotated representation of the 13 sample tubes containing rock-core samples that are being carried...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 lunar sample
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Jun 24, 2009

Apollo 11 lunar sample

ISS020-E-014193 (FOR RELEASE 21 JULY 2009) --- A moon rock brought to Earth by Apollo 11, humans? first landing on...

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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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