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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: Spirit View of Own Underbelly, Sol 1990
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Aug 21, 2009

Spirit View of Own Underbelly, Sol 1990

This mosaic image was taken with the microscopic imager on NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit to get a look...

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NASA image: Opportunity Inside Endurance Crater Simulated
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Oct 19, 2006

Opportunity Inside Endurance Crater Simulated

Synthetic image of the Opportunity Mars Exploration Rover inside Endurance Crater produced using Virtual Presence in...

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NASA image: Special-Effects Spirit on Flank of Husband
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Nov 21, 2005

Special-Effects Spirit on Flank of Husband

This synthetic image of NASA Spirit Mars Exploration Rover on the flank of Husband Hill was produced using Virtual...

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NASA image: Not of this Earth
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Jan 27, 2004

Not of this Earth

This sweeping look at the unusual rock outcropping near NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity. 3D glasses are...

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NASA image: High Viewpoint for 11-Year-Old Rover Mission on Mars
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Jan 22, 2015

High Viewpoint for 11-Year-Old Rover Mission on Mars

This panorama is the view NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity gained from the top of the Cape Tribulation...

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NASA image: Opening Aeroshell
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Oct 30, 2003

Opening Aeroshell

Technicians maneuver the aeroshell for Mars Exploration Rover 2 onto a workstand in the Payload Hazardous Servicing...

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NASA image: Pancam Peek into Victoria Crater Stereo
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Sep 22, 2006

Pancam Peek into Victoria Crater Stereo

This anaglyph from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity at the rim of Victoria Crater. 3D glasses are necessary...

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NASA image: Approaching Rock Target No. 1
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Jan 19, 2004

Approaching Rock Target No. 1

This 3-D stereo anaglyph image was taken by NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit. 3D glasses are necessary to view...

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NASA image: Block Island in Sight
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Jul 31, 2009

Block Island in Sight

This image of Block Island was taken on July 28, 2009, with the front hazard-identification camera on NASA’s Mars...

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NASA image: Crane Lowers Aeroshell
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Oct 30, 2003

Crane Lowers Aeroshell

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, an overhead crane lowers the Mars Exploration Rover MER aeroshell...

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NASA image: Exploring Oceans From Space
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Oct 2, 2020

Exploring Oceans From Space

The joint U.S.-European Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich is the next in a line of Earth-observing satellites that will...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

Sponsors of all of the semi-finalist teams in the Exploration Design Challenge pose for a group photo with the...

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NASA image: House Hearing on Deep Space Exploration
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Sep 18, 2019

House Hearing on Deep Space Exploration

Acting NASA Associate Administrator for Human Exploration and Operations, Ken Bowersox, left, Cristina Chaplain,...

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NASA image: Looking Back at Spirit Trail to the Summit Stereo
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Oct 21, 2005

Looking Back at Spirit Trail to the Summit Stereo

Before moving on to explore more of Mars, NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit looked back at the long and winding...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge

The winner of the high school portion of the Exploration Design Challenge is announced at the USA Science and...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge

The winner of the high school portion of the Exploration Design Challenge is announced at the USA Science and...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge

The winner of the high school portion of the Exploration Design Challenge is announced at the USA Science and...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge

The winner of the high school portion of the Exploration Design Challenge is announced at the USA Science and...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge

The winner of the high school portion of the Exploration Design Challenge is announced at the USA Science and...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge

The winner of the high school portion of the Exploration Design Challenge is announced at the USA Science and...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge

The winner of the high school portion of the Exploration Design Challenge is announced at the USA Science and...

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NASA image: Galaxies Grow from Inside Out
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Oct 31, 2013

Galaxies Grow from Inside Out

Evidence from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer and Galaxy Evolution Explorer missions provide support for...

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NASA image: Virtual Intelligent Planetary Exploration Rover, VIPER Mobili...
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Oct 22, 2019

Virtual Intelligent Planetary Exploration Rover, VIPER Mobili...

Virtual Intelligent Planetary Exploration Rover, VIPER Mobility Platform Testing An engineering model of the...

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NASA image: NASA Tests Swimming Robots for Exploring Oceans on Icy Moons
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Nov 19, 2024

NASA Tests Swimming Robots for Exploring Oceans on Icy Moons

A futuristic NASA mission concept envisions a swarm of dozens of self-propelled, cellphone-size robots exploring the...

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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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