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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: Reconditioning of Cassini Narrow-Angle Camera
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Jul 23, 2002

Reconditioning of Cassini Narrow-Angle Camera

These five images of single stars, taken at different times with the narrow-angle camera on NASA Cassini spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Dawn Framing Camera Flys by Mars
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Jun 4, 2009

Dawn Framing Camera Flys by Mars

Each image on this High Resolution Stereo Camera Image Composite HRSC mosaic is of the same location observed by...

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NASA image: Astronaut Thomas Jones monitors cameras on targets of opportunity
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Apr 10, 1994

Astronaut Thomas Jones monitors cameras on targets of opportunity

STS059-09-021 (9-20 April 1994) --- Astronaut Thomas D. Jones, mission specialist, monitors a number of cameras...

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NASA image: Sand Dunes And Large Rocks Revealed By Camera 1
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Dec 30, 1996

Sand Dunes And Large Rocks Revealed By Camera 1

Sand Dunes And Large Rocks Revealed By Camera 1 http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA00391

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Camera and Microphone Location (Illustration)
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Jan 27, 2021

Mars 2020 Camera and Microphone Location (Illustration)

This graphic shows the location of four cameras and a microphone on the spacecraft for NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance...

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NASA image: Astronaut Robert Gibson prepares to use motion picture camera
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Jan 15, 1986

Astronaut Robert Gibson prepares to use motion picture camera

61C-07-030 (15 Jan 1986) --- Astronaut Robert L. Gibson, STS 61-C mission commander, partially floats on the aft...

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NASA image: M100 Through 3 Cameras
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Dec 4, 2018

M100 Through 3 Cameras

These three images are of the central region of the spiral galaxy M100, taken with three generations of cameras that...

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NASA image: STS-36 Mission Specialist Thuot operates 16mm camera on OV-104's middeck
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Mar 3, 1990

STS-36 Mission Specialist Thuot operates 16mm camera on OV-104's middeck

STS-36 Mission Specialist (MS) Pierre J. Thuot operates 16mm ARRIFLEX motion picture camera mounted on the open...

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NASA image: jsc2024e023266
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Mar 26, 2024

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Paul Reichert, astronaut technical imaging instructor, shows NASA astronauts Kate Rubins and Andre Douglas how to...

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NASA image: Schematic diagram of light path in Wide Field Planetary Camera 2
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Mar 15, 1993

Schematic diagram of light path in Wide Field Planetary Camera 2

S93-33258 (15 Mar 1993) --- An optical schematic diagram of one of the four channels of the Wide Field\Planetary...

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NASA image: Mast Camera and Its Calibration Target on Curiosity Rover
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Mar 18, 2013

Mast Camera and Its Calibration Target on Curiosity Rover

This set of images illustrates the twin cameras of the Mastcam instrument on NASA Curiosity Mars rover upper left,...

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NASA image: Lincoln Penny on Mars in Camera Calibration Target
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Sep 10, 2012

Lincoln Penny on Mars in Camera Calibration Target

The penny in this image is part of a camera calibration target on NASA Mars rover Curiosity. The MAHLI camera on the...

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NASA image: STS-35 aft flight deck of Columbia, OV-102, with an array of camera equipment
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 aft flight deck of Columbia, OV-102, with an array of camera equipment

STS035-10-015 (2-10 Dec 1990) --- This busy scene shows cameras and supportive photographic gear temporarily stowed...

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NASA image: Perseverance's Cameras, Tallies of Their Images
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Dec 15, 2022

Perseverance's Cameras, Tallies of Their Images

This annotated image points out the various cameras aboard NASA's Perseverance Mars rover; the list on the right...

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NASA image: Curiosity Hazard Cameras Ready for Action
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Aug 3, 2012

Curiosity Hazard Cameras Ready for Action

This frame from an animation shows the location of a set of Hazard-Avoidance cameras on the back of NASA Curiosity...

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NASA image: Calibration Target for Curiosity Arm Camera
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Sep 10, 2012

Calibration Target for Curiosity Arm Camera

This view of the calibration target for the MAHLI camera aboard NASA Mars rover Curiosity combines two images taken...

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NASA image: Color Camera for Curiosity Robotic Arm
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Nov 16, 2010

Color Camera for Curiosity Robotic Arm

The Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI camera will fly on NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission, launching in late 2011....

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NASA image: From a Million Miles Away, NASA Camera Shows Moon Crossing Face of Earth
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Dec 8, 2017

From a Million Miles Away, NASA Camera Shows Moon Crossing Face of Earth

This animation shows images of the far side of the moon, illuminated by the sun, as it crosses between the DISCOVR...

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NASA image: From a Million Miles Away, NASA Camera Shows Moon Crossing Face of Earth
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Dec 8, 2017

From a Million Miles Away, NASA Camera Shows Moon Crossing Face of Earth

This animation still image shows the far side of the moon, illuminated by the sun, as it crosses between the DISCOVR...

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NASA image: STS-36 Commander Creighton uses 70mm HASSELBLAD camera on flight deck
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Mar 3, 1990

STS-36 Commander Creighton uses 70mm HASSELBLAD camera on flight deck

STS036-01-014 (28 Feb-3 Mar 1990) --- Astronaut John O. Creighton, STS-36 mission commander, aims a 70mm Hasselblad...

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NASA image: STS-36 Mission Specialist Hilmers with AEROLINHOF camera on aft flight deck
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Mar 3, 1990

STS-36 Mission Specialist Hilmers with AEROLINHOF camera on aft flight deck

STS036-03-014 (28 Feb-3 March 1990) --- Astronaut David C. Hilmers, on the aft flight deck of the Earth-orbiting...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jay Apt uses Hasselblad camera to record earth observations
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Apr 20, 1994

Astronaut Jay Apt uses Hasselblad camera to record earth observations

STS059-46-025 (9-20 April 1994) --- On the Space Shuttle Endeavour's aft flight deck astronaut Jerome (Jay) Apt,...

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NASA image: STS-38 MS Gemar with camera and ARMY decal on OV-104's forward flight deck
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Nov 20, 1990

STS-38 MS Gemar with camera and ARMY decal on OV-104's forward flight deck

STS-38 Mission Specialist (MS) Charles D. Gemar freefloats in front of commanders station on the forward flight deck...

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NASA image: STS-33 Commander Gregory uses a NIKON 35mm camera on OV-103's aft flight deck
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Nov 27, 1989

STS-33 Commander Gregory uses a NIKON 35mm camera on OV-103's aft flight deck

STS033-93-036 (22-27 Nov. 1989) --- Astronaut Frederick D. Gregory, STS-33 commander, aims a 35mm camera out an aft...

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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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