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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-2012-3588
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Jun 29, 2012

KSC-2012-3588

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Technicians tow space shuttle Atlantis into High Bay 4 of the Vehicle Assembly Building after...

KSC
NASA image: Mars InSight Landing
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Landing

Hallie Gengl, Data Visualization Developer, NASA JPL, left, and Brent Shockley, Systems Engineer, NASA, APL, right,...

HQ
NASA image: STS-80 Columbia, OV-102, lands at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility
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Dec 7, 1996

STS-80 Columbia, OV-102, lands at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility

STS080-S-009 (7 Dec. 1996) --- Just prior to main gear touchdown, the space shuttle Columbia is pictured during...

JSC
NASA image: Messier 101 Single Orbit Exposure
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Jul 25, 2003

Messier 101 Single Orbit Exposure

This single orbit exposure, ultraviolet color image of Messier 101 was taken by NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer on...

JPL
NASA image: Mamers Valles
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Apr 22, 2022

Mamers Valles

Today's VIS image shows a section of Mamers Valles. The channel is nearly 1000 km long (600 miles). Mamers Valles...

JPL
NASA image: SPHEREx Spacecraft During Integration and Testing
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Jan 23, 2025

SPHEREx Spacecraft During Integration and Testing

NASA's SPHEREx observatory undergoes integration and testing at BAE Systems in Boulder, Colorado, in April 2024....

JPL
NASA image: Mars InSight Pre-Landing Briefing
Image
Nov 25, 2018

Mars InSight Pre-Landing Briefing

Tom Hoffman, InSight Project Manager, NASA JPL, left, listens as Julie Wertz-Chen, Entry, Descent and Landing...

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NASA image: STS-44 Atlantis, OV-104, crewmembers participate in JSC FB-SMS training
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Apr 22, 1991

STS-44 Atlantis, OV-104, crewmembers participate in JSC FB-SMS training

S91-38355 (28 May 1991) --- Seen floating about the vacant spaces of the Johnson Space Center's KC-135...

JSC
NASA image: Mars InSight Social Media Briefing
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Nov 25, 2018

Mars InSight Social Media Briefing

Aline Zimmer, EDL Systems Engineer, NASA JPL, left, and Farah Alibay, Payload Systems Engineer, NASA JPL, talk about...

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NASA image: A Field of Galaxies Seen by Spitzer and Hubble
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May 8, 2019

A Field of Galaxies Seen by Spitzer and Hubble

This deep-field view of the sky, taken by NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope, is dominated by galaxies - including some...

JPL
NASA image: Mars InSight Social Media Briefing
Image
Nov 25, 2018

Mars InSight Social Media Briefing

Tilman Spohn, HP3 Principle Investigator, German Aerospace Center (DLR) talks about Mars InSight during a social...

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NASA image: CCP Astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley - SpaceX Training
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Aug 30, 2018

CCP Astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley - SpaceX Training

NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken familiarize themselves with SpaceX’s Crew Dragon, the spacecraft that...

KSC
NASA image: Mars InSight Landing
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Landing

Tom Hoffman, InSight Project Manager, NASA JPL, left, and Bruce Banerdt, InSight Principal Investigator, NASA JPL,...

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NASA image: Olympus Rupes
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Jul 20, 2022

Olympus Rupes

Olympus Rupes is the name of the large escarpment surrounding Olympus Mons. The escarpment is a cliff where there is...

JPL
NASA image: Mars InSight Post Landing Press Conference
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Post Landing Press Conference

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, JPL Director Michael Watkins, InSight Project Manager Tom Hoffman, InSight...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Social Media Briefing
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Nov 25, 2018

Mars InSight Social Media Briefing

Tim Priser, Quality Director, Lockheed Martin Space talks about Mars InSight during a social media briefing, Sunday,...

HQ
NASA image: Mars InSight Pre-Landing Briefing
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Nov 25, 2018

Mars InSight Pre-Landing Briefing

Tom Hoffman, InSight Project Manager, NASA JPL talks about the Mars InSight during a pre-landing briefing, Sunday,...

HQ
NASA image: Mars InSight Social Media Briefing
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Nov 25, 2018

Mars InSight Social Media Briefing

Jason Craig, Visualization Manager, NASA JPL, talks about Mars InSight online visualization tools during a social...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-2013-2666
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Jun 11, 2013

KSC-2013-2666

VANDENBERG ABF, Calif. - The Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket that will lift NASA's IRIS solar observatory into...

KSC
NASA image: Lunar Excursion Model in Full Scale Wind Tunnel.  Apollo Project. Bell Lunar Landing Training Vehicle (LLTV)
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Jan 16, 1969

Lunar Excursion Model in Full Scale Wind Tunnel. Apollo Project. Bell Lunar Landing Training Vehicle (LLTV)

Concept model of the Lunar Excursion Module tested in the Full-Scale wind tunnel. -- Published in James R. Hansen,...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-3: Crew Dragon Arrival at LC 39A
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Oct 24, 2021

SpaceX Crew-3: Crew Dragon Arrival at LC 39A

The Crew Dragon spacecraft for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 mission arrives at the hangar at Kennedy Space Center’s Launch...

KSC
NASA image: Mars InSight Landing
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Landing

Bruce Banerdt, InSight Principal Investigator, NASA JPL, center left, and Tom Hoffman, InSight Project Manager, NASA...

HQ
NASA image: SpaceX Crew-9 Dragon Arrival at SLC-40
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Sep 20, 2024

SpaceX Crew-9 Dragon Arrival at SLC-40

SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission arrives at SpaceX’s hangar at Space Launch Complex-40 at...

KSC
NASA image: Mamers Valles
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May 17, 2022

Mamers Valles

Today's VIS image shows a section of Mamers Valles. The channel is nearly 1000 km long (600 miles). Mamers Valles...

JPL
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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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