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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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Nov 11, 2017

VEG-03

iss053e143976 (Nov. 11, 2017) --- Red lettuce is pictured being cultivated inside the Veggie facility for the Veg-03...

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NASA image: Photos for OSTEM Web Feature - Angie Huerta
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Aug 12, 2022

Photos for OSTEM Web Feature - Angie Huerta

Angie Huerta, a first-year Ph.D. student studying particle physics at the University of Notre Dame, recently...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT ARMSTRONG, NEIL - LUNAR SURFACE SIMULATION TRAINING
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Nov 14, 1969

ASTRONAUT ARMSTRONG, NEIL - LUNAR SURFACE SIMULATION TRAINING

S69-31080 (18 April 1969) --- Suited astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, wearing an Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU),...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1020
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May 18, 2005

KSC-05pd-1020

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, technicians position the the Minus Eighty...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1024
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May 18, 2005

KSC-05pd-1024

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, technicians install the the Minus Eighty...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1022
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May 18, 2005

KSC-05pd-1022

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, technicians prepare to install the the Minus...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 1, 2001

Microgravity

High school students screen crystals of various proteins that are part of the ground-based work that supports...

MSFC
NASA image: Testing a Sample Drop in the Mars Yard
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Dec 21, 2022

Testing a Sample Drop in the Mars Yard

Engineers use OPTIMISM, a full-size replica of NASA's Perseverance rover, to test how it will deposit its first...

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NASA image: Perseverance Team Selects a New Rock to Abrade
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Aug 26, 2021

Perseverance Team Selects a New Rock to Abrade

NASA's Perseverance Mars will use a tool on its robotic arm to abrade the rock, nicknamed "Rochette," at the center...

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NASA image: NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Artist's Concept #4
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Nov 17, 2017

NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Artist's Concept #4

This artist's concept depicts NASA's Mars 2020 rover exploring Mars. The mission will not only seek out and study an...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00203
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Jun 25, 2004

KSC-04-S-00203

NASA’s Stardust spacecraft has gathered dozens of images from its January fly-by of Comet Wild 2. (Pronounced Vilt...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1023
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May 18, 2005

KSC-05pd-1023

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, a technician prepares to install the the...

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NASA image: NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Artist's Concept #5
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Nov 17, 2017

NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Artist's Concept #5

This artist's concept shows a close-up of NASA's Mars 2020 rover studying an outcrop. The mission will not only seek...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Search for Ancient Life Briefing
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Feb 17, 2021

Mars 2020 Search for Ancient Life Briefing

Associate Administrator of NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Thomas Zurbuchen, left, and Mars Sample Return...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 1, 2001

Microgravity

High school students screen crystals of various proteins that are part of the ground-based work that supports...

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NASA image: Computer-Design Drawing for NASA 2020 Mars Rover
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Jul 15, 2016

Computer-Design Drawing for NASA 2020 Mars Rover

NASA's 2020 Mars rover mission will go to a region of Mars thought to have offered favorable conditions long ago for...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Search for Ancient Life Briefing
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Feb 17, 2021

Mars 2020 Search for Ancient Life Briefing

Perseverance deputy project scientist, JPL, Ken Williford, screen left, and Participating scientist for returned...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Dec 18, 1972

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a breathtaking moonlit view of Apollo 17 on the Launch Pad at Kennedy Space Flight Center (KSC). The seventh...

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NASA image: NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Artist's Concept #6
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Nov 17, 2017

NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Artist's Concept #6

This artist's rendition depicts NASA's Mars 2020 rover studying its surroundings. The mission will not only seek out...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 1, 2001

Microgravity

High school students screen crystals of various proteins that are part of the ground-based work that supports...

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NASA image: Creating a Drill Hole in a Test Rock
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Feb 14, 2022

Creating a Drill Hole in a Test Rock

Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory performed tests on rocks such as this one to understand why the first...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Search for Ancient Life Briefing
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Feb 17, 2021

Mars 2020 Search for Ancient Life Briefing

Mars Sample Return program manager, JPL, Bobby Braun, left, gives remarks during a NASA Perseverance rover press...

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NASA image: Perseverance's Navigation Camera Image of First Borehole
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Aug 6, 2021

Perseverance's Navigation Camera Image of First Borehole

This image of the hole drilled by NASA's Perseverance rover during its first sample-collection attempt was imaged by...

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NASA image: NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Artist's Concept #1 (Updated)
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Nov 17, 2017

NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Artist's Concept #1 (Updated)

This artist's concept depicts NASA's Mars 2020 rover exploring Mars. The mission will not only seek out and study an...

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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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