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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: Sample Collection and Rock Analysis at Wildcat Ridge
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Sep 15, 2022

Sample Collection and Rock Analysis at Wildcat Ridge

Composed of multiple images from NASA's Perseverance Mars rover, this mosaic shows a rocky outcrop called "Wildcat...

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NASA image: Zooming in on Perseverance Rover's Wildcat Ridge Abrasion Patch
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Sep 15, 2022

Zooming in on Perseverance Rover's Wildcat Ridge Abrasion Patch

This video from NASA's Perseverance rover shows increasingly close views of an abraded rock at "Wildcat Ridge" in...

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NASA image: Perseverance Workspace at Skinner Ridge
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Sep 15, 2022

Perseverance Workspace at Skinner Ridge

NASA's Perseverance rover puts its robotic arm to work around a rocky outcrop called "Skinner Ridge" in Mars' Jezero...

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NASA image: Detailed Panorama of Mars' Jezero Crater Delta
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Sep 14, 2022

Detailed Panorama of Mars' Jezero Crater Delta

Intriguing Martian rocks surround NASA's Perseverance rover in this panorama showing an ancient river delta, made...

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NASA image: Expedition 71 Patch Approved 8-31-23
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Aug 31, 2023

Expedition 71 Patch Approved 8-31-23

iss071-s-001 (Aug. 31, 2023) --- For nearly a quarter of a century the International Space Station (ISS) has hosted...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4524
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Jun 14, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- At the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5912
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Jul 18, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Technicians, at the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3501
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May 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers load onto a transporter a container holding the heat shield, one of the first three...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7367
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Oct 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6938
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Sep 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7653
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Nov 2, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7354
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Oct 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7365
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Oct 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7657
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Nov 3, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Standing atop a payload transporter, the Atlas V rocket payload fairing containing NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5069
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Jul 6, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. – NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver, left, listens as Ben Thoma, the MSL Assembly, Test and...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7342
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Oct 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5874
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Jul 14, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- At the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Dr....

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4941
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Jun 27, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- At the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3508
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May 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers unload a container holding the cruise stage, one of the first three elements for...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7360
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Oct 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4868
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Jun 25, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- At the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7651
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Nov 2, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Atlas V payload fairing containing NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft is...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6992
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Sep 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With a side view of the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7351
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Oct 11, 2011

KSC-2011-7351

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, under...

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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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