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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: KSC-04pd1596
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Jul 14, 2004

KSC-04pd1596

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Orbital Sciences technicians check the...

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NASA image: PIA25666
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Aug 2, 2023

PIA25666

Prototypes of the rovers being built for NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration)...

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NASA image: JPSS-2/LOFTID Liftoff
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Nov 10, 2022

JPSS-2/LOFTID Liftoff

A United launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket soars upward after liftoff from Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: JPSS-2/LOFTID Liftoff
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Nov 10, 2022

JPSS-2/LOFTID Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in...

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NASA image: JPSS-2/LOFTID Liftoff
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Nov 10, 2022

JPSS-2/LOFTID Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in...

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NASA image: Mars Helicopter Team’s Final Gathering for Ingenuity Data Downlink
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Apr 23, 2024

Mars Helicopter Team’s Final Gathering for Ingenuity Data Downlink

B-roll for media and public use. On April 16, 2024, NASA’s Ingenuity team gathered in mission control at the...

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NASA image: RGM_4221
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Feb 23, 2024

RGM_4221

For the first time in more than 50 years, new NASA science instruments and technology demonstrations are operating...

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NASA image: 2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge
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Jun 14, 2014

2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge

Dorothy Rasco, NASA Deputy Associate Administrator for the Space Technology Mission Directorate, speaks at the...

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NASA image: RGM_4416
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Feb 23, 2024

RGM_4416

For the first time in more than 50 years, new NASA science instruments and technology demonstrations are operating...

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NASA image: RGM_4324
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Feb 23, 2024

RGM_4324

For the first time in more than 50 years, new NASA science instruments and technology demonstrations are operating...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft EDR Install
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Aug 19, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft EDR Install

Inside Building 836 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a technician works on installing ejetable data...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Turnover Fixture
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Aug 19, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Turnover Fixture

Technicians prepare to move NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) re-entry...

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NASA image: RGM_4450
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Feb 23, 2024

RGM_4450

For the first time in more than 50 years, new NASA science instruments and technology demonstrations are operating...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Turnover Fixture
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Aug 19, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Turnover Fixture

Technicians move NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) re-entry vehicle over to a...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Turnover Fixture
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Aug 19, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Turnover Fixture

Technicians move NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) re-entry vehicle onto a...

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NASA image: RGM_4156
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Feb 23, 2024

RGM_4156

For the first time in more than 50 years, new NASA science instruments and technology demonstrations are operating...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1230
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Oct 20, 1999

KSC-99pp1230

Center Director Roy Bridges stops to talk to one of the vendors at the Disability Awareness and Action Working Group...

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NASA image: News Conference on Intuitive Machines' First Lunar Landing
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Feb 23, 2024

News Conference on Intuitive Machines' First Lunar Landing

For the first time in more than 50 years, new NASA science instruments and technology demonstrations are operating...

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NASA image: Zimmerli RFMG- CLPS IM-1 Lunar Landing
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Dec 21, 2023

Zimmerli RFMG- CLPS IM-1 Lunar Landing

In space, because of the very small amount of gravity, fluid doesn’t settle to the bottom of propellant tanks but...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1229
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Oct 20, 1999

KSC-99pp1229

Center Director Roy Bridges stops at the Stewart Eye Institute table at the Disability Awareness and Action Working...

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NASA image: RGM_4147
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Feb 23, 2024

RGM_4147

For the first time in more than 50 years, new NASA science instruments and technology demonstrations are operating...

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NASA image: NASA News Conference on Intuitive Machines' First Lunar Landing
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Feb 23, 2024

NASA News Conference on Intuitive Machines' First Lunar Landing

Intuitive Machines' IM-1 mission made history on Feb. 22, with the first successful Moon landing by a company. This...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft EDR Install
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Aug 19, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft EDR Install

Technicians work on installing ejectable data recorders onto NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft EDR Install
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Aug 19, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft EDR Install

Inside Building 836 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a worker inspects and prepares hardware used...

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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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