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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: KSC-2011-4002
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May 25, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This tent called a "Lunarena" is a giant "sandbox," with about 60 tons of ultra-fine...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2646
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May 21, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Competition judges monitor the progress of a robot digging in the simulated Martian soil in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2649
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May 21, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A robot digs in the simulated Martian soil in the Caterpillar Mining Arena during NASA’s 2014...

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NASA image: 2014-2683
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May 23, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Team members prepare their robot to dig in simulated Martian soil in the Caterpillar Mining...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2656
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May 22, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Competition judges monitor two team's robots digging in the simulated Martian soil in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2648
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May 21, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Competition judges monitor the progress of a robot digging in the simulated Martian soil in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2647
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May 21, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A robot digs in the simulated Martian soil in the Caterpillar Mining Arena during NASA’s 2014...

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NASA image: iss061e033379
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Nov 7, 2019

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iss061e033379 (Nov. 7, 2019) --- Mizuna mustard greens are growing aboard the International Space Station to...

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NASA image: COTS Initiative Panel Discussion
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Nov 13, 2013

COTS Initiative Panel Discussion

Gwynne Shotwell, President of SpaceX, delivers remarks panel discussion on the Commercial Orbital Transportation...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP
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Jan 31, 2024

Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP

jsc2024e066535 (1/31/2024) --- The University of North Dakota Space Beans Crew looks over their data during the...

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NASA image: COTS Initiative Panel Discussion
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Nov 13, 2013

COTS Initiative Panel Discussion

Phil McAlister, Director of Commercial Spaceflight Development at NASA, delivers remarks panel discussion on the...

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NASA image: COTS Initiative Panel Discussion
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Nov 13, 2013

COTS Initiative Panel Discussion

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden delivers remarks before a panel discussion on the Commercial Orbital...

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NASA image: COTS Initiative Panel Discussion
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Nov 13, 2013

COTS Initiative Panel Discussion

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden delivers remarks before a panel discussion on the Commercial Orbital...

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NASA image: iss061e033363
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Nov 7, 2019

iss061e033363

iss061e033363 (Nov. 7, 2019) --- Mizuna mustard greens are growing aboard the International Space Station to...

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NASA image: COTS Initiative Panel Discussion
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Nov 13, 2013

COTS Initiative Panel Discussion

Alan Lindenmoyer, Manager of Commercial Crew and Cargo Program at NASA, delivers remarks panel discussion on the...

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NASA image: InSight-Detected Impact in February 2021
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Sep 19, 2022

InSight-Detected Impact in February 2021

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured this image of a meteoroid impact that was first detected by the agency's...

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NASA image: COTS Initiative Panel Discussion
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Nov 13, 2013

COTS Initiative Panel Discussion

Frank Slazer, Vice President of Space Systems, Aerospace Industries Association, delivers remarks panel discussion...

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NASA image: InSight-Detected Impact in August 2021
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Sep 19, 2022

InSight-Detected Impact in August 2021

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured this image of a meteoroid impact that was first detected by the agency's...

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NASA image: NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

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NASA image: NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

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NASA image: NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

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NASA image: NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2011-6475
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Aug 13, 2011

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

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6470
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Aug 13, 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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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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