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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: Mars Science Laboratory with Arm Extended, Artist Concept
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Jun 20, 2006

Mars Science Laboratory with Arm Extended, Artist Concept

NASA Mars Science Laboratory, a mobile robot for investigating Mars past or present ability to sustain microbial...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory at Sunset Artist Concept
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Dec 1, 2003

Mars Science Laboratory at Sunset Artist Concept

Sunset on Mars catches NASA Mars Science Laboratory in the foreground in this artist concept. The mission is under...

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NASA image: Astronaut Mike Hopkins Visit to Maryland Science Center
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Jun 9, 2014

Astronaut Mike Hopkins Visit to Maryland Science Center

NASA Astronaut Mike Hopkins explains what it was like to live on the International Space Station for 6 months to...

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NASA image: Astronaut Mike Hopkins Visit to Maryland Science Center
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Jun 9, 2014

Astronaut Mike Hopkins Visit to Maryland Science Center

NASA Astronaut Mike Hopkins explains what it was like to live on the International Space Station for 6 months to...

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NASA image: Astronaut Mike Hopkins Visit to Maryland Science Center
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Jun 9, 2014

Astronaut Mike Hopkins Visit to Maryland Science Center

NASA Astronaut Mike Hopkins explains what it was like to live on the International Space Station for 6 months to...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: You Too Can Do NASA Science [Episode 26]
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Dec 16, 2020

NASA Science Live: You Too Can Do NASA Science [Episode 26]

No matter who you are or where you are, YOU can participate in the science done at NASA and make new discoveries...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Guided Entry at Mars, Artist Concept
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Oct 3, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Guided Entry at Mars, Artist Concept

This artist concept shows thrusters firing during the entry, descent and landing phase for NASA Mars Science...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Oct 15, 1997

Space Science

The 7-year journey to Saturn began with the liftoff of a Titan IVB/ Centaur carrying the Cassini orbiter and its...

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NASA image: Material Science
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Jan 22, 2003

Material Science

One of the first materials science experiments on the International Space Station -- the Solidification Using a...

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NASA image: Artemis II Science - AVATAR Vertical Video
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Jan 14, 2026

Artemis II Science - AVATAR Vertical Video

The AVATAR (A Virtual Astronaut Tissue Analog Response) investigation will use organ-on-a-chip devices, or organ...

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NASA image: Artemis II Science - AVATAR Horizontal Video
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Jan 14, 2026

Artemis II Science - AVATAR Horizontal Video

The AVATAR (A Virtual Astronaut Tissue Analog Response) investigation will use organ-on-a-chip devices, or organ...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Mar 24, 1992

Earth Science

Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-45) onboard photo of Atmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science (Atlas-1)...

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NASA image: Science in Motion: Isolated Araneiform Topography
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Dec 11, 2007

Science in Motion: Isolated Araneiform Topography

Science in Motion: Isolated Araneiform Topography

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Mission Curiosity Rover Stereo
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Jul 22, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Mission Curiosity Rover Stereo

This stereo image of NASA Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rovert was taken May 26, 2011, in Spacecraft Assembly...

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NASA image: Preparing Mars Science Laboratory Heat Shield
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May 13, 2011

Preparing Mars Science Laboratory Heat Shield

Technicians at Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Denver, prepare the heat shield for NASA Mars Science Laboratory. With...

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NASA image: Wheels and Suspension on Mars Science Laboratory Rover
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Nov 19, 2008

Wheels and Suspension on Mars Science Laboratory Rover

This image from August 2008 shows NASA Mars Science Laboratory rover in the course of its assembly, before additions...

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NASA image: Descent Stage of Mars Science Laboratory During Assembly
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Nov 19, 2008

Descent Stage of Mars Science Laboratory During Assembly

This image from early October 2008 shows personnel working on the descent stage of NASA Mars Science Laboratory...

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NASA image: Cruise Stage Testing for Mars Science Laboratory
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Sep 2, 2010

Cruise Stage Testing for Mars Science Laboratory

Testing of the cruise stage for NASA Mars Science Laboratory in August 2010 included a session in a facility that...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Heat Shield Integration for Flight
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Nov 10, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Heat Shield Integration for Flight

During final stacking of NASA Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft, the heat shield is positioned for integration with...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Parachute Qualification Testing
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Apr 14, 2009

Mars Science Laboratory Parachute Qualification Testing

The parachute for NASA Mars Science Laboratory passed flight-qualification testing in March and April 2009 inside...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory and Its Payload Fairing
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Nov 10, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory and Its Payload Fairing

Preparations are under way to enclose NASA Mars Science Laboratory in an Atlas V rocket payload fairing. The fairing...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Aeroshell with Curiosity Inside
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Oct 5, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Aeroshell with Curiosity Inside

At the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Mars Science Laboratory...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Rover and Descent Stage
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Nov 19, 2008

Mars Science Laboratory Rover and Descent Stage

In this February 17, 2009, image, NASA Mars Science Laboratory rover is attached to the spacecraft descent stage....

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Parachute, Artist Concept
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Oct 3, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Parachute, Artist Concept

This artist concept is of NASA Mars Science Laboratory MSL Curiosity rover parachute system; the largest parachute...

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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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