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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 Landing Sites, Including Perseverance (Illustration)
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Dec 16, 2020

Mars Landing Sites, Including Perseverance (Illustration)

This map of Mars shows the landing site for NASA's Perseverance rover in relation to those of previous successful...

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NASA image: Ceres From Dawn, Visible and Infrared Light
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Jan 19, 2015

Ceres From Dawn, Visible and Infrared Light

In this image, taken January 13, 2015, NASA Dawn spacecraft captures the dwarf planet Ceres in both visible and...

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NASA image: Water Ice Marked on Mars Globe (Illustration)
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Dec 10, 2019

Water Ice Marked on Mars Globe (Illustration)

The annotated area of Mars in this illustration holds near-surface water ice that would be easily accessible for...

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NASA image: Charon's First Official Feature Names
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Apr 11, 2018

Charon's First Official Feature Names

Map projection of Charon, the largest of Pluto's five moons, annotated with its first set of official feature names....

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NASA image: AIRS Retrieved Temperature Isotherms over Southern Europe
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Sep 8, 2002

AIRS Retrieved Temperature Isotherms over Southern Europe

AIRS Retrieved Temperature Isotherms over Southern Europe viewed from the west, September 8, 2002. The isotherms in...

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NASA image: Curiosity's Rock Collection as of July 2020
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Aug 3, 2020

Curiosity's Rock Collection as of July 2020

These 26 holes represent each of the rock samples NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has collected as of early July 2020. A...

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NASA image: IMAP Sunset at LC 39A
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Sep 22, 2025

IMAP Sunset at LC 39A

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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NASA image: IMAP Solar Array Installation and Testing
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Jul 17, 2025

IMAP Solar Array Installation and Testing

Technicians at the Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida install the...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX IMAP Liftoff
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Sep 24, 2025

NASA's SpaceX IMAP Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX IMAP Liftoff
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Sep 24, 2025

NASA's SpaceX IMAP Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX IMAP Liftoff
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Sep 24, 2025

NASA's SpaceX IMAP Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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NASA image: IMAP Sunset at LC 39A
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Sep 22, 2025

IMAP Sunset at LC 39A

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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NASA image: IMAP Sunset at LC 39A
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Sep 22, 2025

IMAP Sunset at LC 39A

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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NASA image: IMAP Solar Array Checkout
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Jun 20, 2025

IMAP Solar Array Checkout

Technicians conduct an illumination test by flashing a bright light that simulates the Sun into the solar array for...

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NASA image: IMAP Solar Array Installation and Testing
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Jul 17, 2025

IMAP Solar Array Installation and Testing

Technicians at the Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida install the...

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NASA image: IMAP Sunset at LC 39A
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Sep 22, 2025

IMAP Sunset at LC 39A

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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NASA image: IMAP Sunset at LC 39A
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Sep 22, 2025

IMAP Sunset at LC 39A

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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NASA image: IMAP Solar Array Checkout
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Jun 20, 2025

IMAP Solar Array Checkout

Technicians conduct an illumination test by flashing a bright light that simulates the Sun into the solar array for...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX IMAP Liftoff
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Sep 24, 2025

NASA's SpaceX IMAP Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX IMAP Liftoff
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Sep 24, 2025

NASA's SpaceX IMAP Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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NASA image: IMAP Solar Array Installation and Testing
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Jul 17, 2025

IMAP Solar Array Installation and Testing

Technicians at the Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida install the...

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NASA image: IMAP Solar Array Checkout
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Jun 20, 2025

IMAP Solar Array Checkout

Technicians conduct an illumination test by flashing a bright light that simulates the Sun into the solar array for...

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NASA image: IMAP Sunset at LC 39A
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Sep 22, 2025

IMAP Sunset at LC 39A

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX IMAP Liftoff
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Sep 24, 2025

NASA's SpaceX IMAP Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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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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