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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-04pd0621
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Mar 24, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Thermal Protection System Facility, Pilar Ryan, with United Space Alliance,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0622
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Mar 25, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Damon Petty, with United Space Alliance, removes an insulation blanket from a shelf...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0613
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Mar 24, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance workers Ginger Morrison and Michael Williams stitch together...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0625
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Mar 25, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Damon Petty, with United Space Alliance, removes another insulation blanket from a...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0626
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Mar 25, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Damon Petty, with United Space Alliance, covers another insulation blanket in the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0628
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Mar 25, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Damon Petty, with United Space Alliance, gets ready to place insulation blankets on...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0620
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Mar 24, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Thermal Protection System Facility, Pilar Ryan, with United Space Alliance,...

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NASA image: A Closer Look at Holden Crater
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Mar 15, 2017

A Closer Look at Holden Crater

Holden Crater in southern Margaritifer Terra displays a series of finely layered deposits on its floor. The layered...

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NASA image: Hebes Mensa
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Jun 13, 2018

Hebes Mensa

Located in the center of Hebes Chasma is a large deposit of layered material called Hebes Mensa. Extensive erosion...

JPL
NASA image: Gale Crater
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May 19, 2022

Gale Crater

Today's VIS image shows part of Gale Crater, including the large layered deposit on the crater floor. The Curiosity...

JPL
NASA image: Polar Outliers
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Apr 26, 2019

Polar Outliers

This VIS image is located near the south polar cap and exhibits the same layering of ice and dust. Outliers are...

JPL
NASA image: Gale Crater
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Jun 25, 2018

Gale Crater

While far from the rover, this VIS image of Gale Crater covers the same central layered deposit that Curiosity is...

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NASA image: Elysium Fossae
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Nov 14, 2002

Elysium Fossae

The grabens fractures that dominate this scene from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft are located northwest of a large...

JPL
NASA image: Gale Crater
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Nov 1, 2021

Gale Crater

Today's VIS image shows the large layered deposit on the floor of Gale. The Curiosity Rover is located in Gale...

JPL
NASA image: CAL Boards Cygnus
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Dec 20, 2018

CAL Boards Cygnus

The Cold Atom Laboratory (CAL), packaged in a protective layer, is loaded onto a Northrop Grumman (formerly Orbital...

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NASA image: Eumenides Dorsum
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Nov 2, 2006

Eumenides Dorsum

In this image the action of the wind is forming yardangs. The top layer of material is being removed by the wind,...

JPL
NASA image: A Closer Look at Holden Crater
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Mar 16, 2017

A Closer Look at Holden Crater

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows layered deposits in Uzboi Vallis which sometimes occur in...

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NASA image: jsc2025e036186
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Apr 4, 2025

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jsc2025e036186 (4/4/2025) --- A Bacterial Filter Element (BFE) on the International Space Station with an...

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-28
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Jun 17, 2002

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Microbial Mats; N-239 roof, Greenhouse one: close ups of microbial mats showing layering

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NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-0075-1R
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Feb 13, 1989

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Photo by Dunn camera system Turbulence Physics in Numerical Simulated Boundary Layer - ER-2 simulated flight graphics

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NASA image: jsc2025e036185
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Apr 4, 2025

jsc2025e036185

jsc2025e036185 (4/4/2025) --- A Bacterial Filter Element (BFE) on the International Space Station with an...

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-31
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Jun 17, 2002

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Microbial Mats; N-239 roof, Greenhouse one: close ups of microbial mats showing layering

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-24
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Jun 17, 2002

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Microbial Mats; N-239 roof, Greenhouse one: close ups of microbial mats showing layering

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-27
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Jun 17, 2002

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Microbial Mats; N-239 roof, Greenhouse one: close ups of microbial mats showing layering

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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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