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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: Penny for Your Reference
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Jan 16, 2004

Penny for Your Reference

This close-up image of a penny shows the degree to which the microscopic imager on NASA Mars Exploration Rover...

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NASA image: Little Galaxies Pack a Big Punch
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Apr 21, 2011

Little Galaxies Pack a Big Punch

These postage-stamp images taken by NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer are helping to solve a mystery -- why do the...

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NASA image: How to Measure the Universe
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May 19, 2011

How to Measure the Universe

This diagram based on results from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer and the Anglo-Australian Telescope illustrates two...

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NASA image: Testing Spirit on Five Wheels
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Jul 17, 2004

Testing Spirit on Five Wheels

This picture shows a model of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit being tested for performance on five wheels at NASA...

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NASA image: Rovers and Sojourner
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Feb 26, 2003

Rovers and Sojourner

The twin rovers of NASAa Mars Exploration Rover Mission pose with their groundbreaking predecessor, the flight spare...

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NASA image: Artist Concept of Rover on Mars
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Feb 26, 2003

Artist Concept of Rover on Mars

An artist concept portrays a NASA Mars Exploration Rover on the surface of Mars. Two rovers were launched in 2003...

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NASA image: Big Brother to the Milky Way
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Jun 28, 2013

Big Brother to the Milky Way

This image from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer shows NGC 6744, one of the galaxies most similar to our Milky Way in...

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NASA image: Parachute Test
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Feb 26, 2003

Parachute Test

NASA Mars Exploration Rover parachute deployment testing in the world largest wind tunnel at NASA Ames Research...

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NASA image: Vibration Testing of JUICE Mission's RIME Radar Transmitter
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Sep 21, 2020

Vibration Testing of JUICE Mission's RIME Radar Transmitter

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory built and shipped the receiver, transmitter, and electronics necessary to complete...

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NASA image: An Expanse for Perseverance to Explore
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Jul 21, 2021

An Expanse for Perseverance to Explore

This wide view of Mars' Jezero Crater was taken by NASA's Perseverance rover on July 15, 2021 (the 143rd sol, or...

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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

Cristina Chaplain, director, Contracting and National Security Acquisitions, U.S. Government Accountability Office...

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NASA image: Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration
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May 8, 2019

Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration

Portraits of past House Science and Technology Committee Chairmen, Sherwood Boehlert, left, and Ralph Hall are seen...

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NASA image: Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans
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Feb 14, 2019

Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate William Gerstenmaier...

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NASA image: Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans
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Feb 14, 2019

Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate William Gerstenmaier...

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NASA image: Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration
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May 8, 2019

Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration

NASA Special Assistant to the Administrator Mark Sirangelo listens as NASA Associate Administrator, Human...

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NASA image: Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration
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May 8, 2019

Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration

NASA Associate Administrator, Human Exploration and Operations William Gerstenmaier testifies during the House...

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NASA image: Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans
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Feb 14, 2019

Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate William Gerstenmaier...

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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

Chair of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee, Congresswoman Kendra Horn, D-Okla., speaks during a Space and...

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NASA image: Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration
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May 8, 2019

Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration

NASA Associate Administrator, Human Exploration and Operations William Gerstenmaier, left, and NASA Special...

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NASA image: Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration
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May 8, 2019

Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration

NASA Associate Administrator, Human Exploration and Operations William Gerstenmaier testifies during the House...

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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

Doug Cooke, owner, Cooke Concepts and Solutions, testifies during a Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee of the House...

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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

Congressman Brian Babin, R-Texas, asks a question during a Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee of the House Science,...

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NASA image: Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration
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May 8, 2019

Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration

NASA Associate Administrator, Human Exploration and Operations William Gerstenmaier, left, and NASA Special...

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NASA image: Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration
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May 8, 2019

Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration

NASA Associate Administrator, Human Exploration and Operations William Gerstenmaier testifies during the House...

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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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