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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: Jezero Crater's Yori Pass
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Nov 17, 2022

Jezero Crater's Yori Pass

This image of "Yori Pass" was taken by one of the Hazard-Avoidance Cameras (Hazcams) on NASA's Perseverance Mars...

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NASA image: Perseverance's Selfie With 'Cheyava Falls'
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Jul 25, 2024

Perseverance's Selfie With 'Cheyava Falls'

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover took this selfie on July 23, 2024, the 1,218th Martian day, or sol, of the mission....

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NASA image: KSC-71pc-0468
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Jul 7, 1971

KSC-71pc-0468

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Apollo 15 Commander David R. Scott operates the battery-powered Lunar Surface Drill...

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NASA image: KSC-71pc-0469
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Jul 7, 1971

KSC-71pc-0469

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Apollo 15 Commander David R. Scott operates the battery-powered Lunar Surface Drill...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00339
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Oct 26, 2004

KSC-04-S-00339

A unique drill is being tested by NASA. The futuristic drill is in development at Johnson Space Center and is...

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NASA image: Perseverance Coring Bit
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Aug 19, 2022

Perseverance Coring Bit

This image shows the back of Coring Bit 2 in the bit carousel of NASA's Perseverance Mars rover. A wavy, stringlike...

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NASA image: AGHF, Helms removes a sample from the LMS-1 Spacelab core facility module
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Jul 9, 1996

AGHF, Helms removes a sample from the LMS-1 Spacelab core facility module

STS078-368-022 (20 June - 7 July 1996) --- Astronauts Susan J. Helms, payload commander, and Terence T. (Tom)...

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NASA image: Exploring the Moon_ Lunar Tools
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Jan 10, 2025

Exploring the Moon_ Lunar Tools

“How does NASA collect surface samples from the Moon? The answer may surprise you! Explore the challenges of...

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NASA image: Rotating Perseverance's Bit Carousel
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Jan 21, 2022

Rotating Perseverance's Bit Carousel

In this annotated animated GIF, the bit carousel on NASA's Perseverance Mars rover can be seen rotating during a...

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Audio
Apr 18, 2025

Ep381_Commercial_Lunar_Tools_and_Science

Houston, We Have a Podcast Episode 386: EHP Tools || Guests: Holly Newton Mejia and Dr. Juliane Gross Introduction...

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NASA image: Laser Shots at Roubion
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Aug 12, 2021

Laser Shots at Roubion

This composite image, made from four taken by the SuperCam instrument aboard NASA's Perseverance rover on August 8,...

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NASA image: Perseverance's Drill Bits
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Dec 7, 2022

Perseverance's Drill Bits

The drill bits used by NASA's Perseverance Mars rover are seen before being installed prior to launch. The regolith...

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NASA image: Perseverance Explores the Jezero Crater Delta
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Sep 6, 2022

Perseverance Explores the Jezero Crater Delta

NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover has arrived at an ancient delta in Jezero Crater, one of the best places on the Red...

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NASA image: Crater with Exposed Layers
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Jan 17, 2017

Crater with Exposed Layers

On Earth, geologists can dig holes and pull up core samples to find out what lies beneath the surface. On Mars,...

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NASA image: NASA's COLDArm in Thermal Vacuum Testing
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Dec 20, 2023

NASA's COLDArm in Thermal Vacuum Testing

Engineers and technicians prepare NASA's Cold Operable Lunar Deployable Arm (COLDArm) robotic arm system for testing...

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NASA image: NASA's COLDArm at Lunar Regolith Simulant Test Bed
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Dec 5, 2022

NASA's COLDArm at Lunar Regolith Simulant Test Bed

The 3D-printed titanium scoop of the Cold Operable Lunar Deployable Arm (COLDArm) robotic arm system is poised above...

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NASA image: Close-Up on COLDArm's Titanium 3D-Printed Scoop
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Dec 5, 2022

Close-Up on COLDArm's Titanium 3D-Printed Scoop

The 3D-printed titanium scoop of the Cold Operable Lunar Deployable Arm (COLDArm) robotic arm system is poised above...

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NASA image: Abrasion Patch Bellegarde
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Sep 10, 2021

Abrasion Patch Bellegarde

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover used its abrasion tool to grind down the rock surface at this target, nicknamed...

NASA image:  'Green Gardens' Sample in Tube
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Apr 10, 2025

'Green Gardens' Sample in Tube

This image shows a cylinder of rock the size of a piece of classroom chalk inside the drill of NASA's Perseverance...

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NASA image: Perseverance's Quadrant Themes
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Jun 8, 2023

Perseverance's Quadrant Themes

This map shows various quadrant themes in the vicinity of NASA's Perseverance Mars rover, which is currently in the...

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NASA image: 1,000 Days of Perseverance
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Dec 12, 2023

1,000 Days of Perseverance

The path taken by NASA's Perseverance Mars rover during the first 1,000 sols (Martian days) of its mission at Jezero...

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NASA image: WATSON's View of Dourbes in Mars' Jezero Crater
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Dec 15, 2021

WATSON's View of Dourbes in Mars' Jezero Crater

This close-up view of a rock target named "Dourbes" was provided by the WATSON (Wide Angle Topographic Sensor for...

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NASA image: Perseverance's First Road Trip
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Jun 9, 2021

Perseverance's First Road Trip

This annotated image of Mars' Jezero Crater depicts the route NASA's Perseverance rover will take during its first...

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NASA image: NASA's COLDArm Operating on the Moon (Animation)
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Oct 29, 2024

NASA's COLDArm Operating on the Moon (Animation)

NASA's Cold Operable Lunar Deployable Arm (COLDArm) robotic arm system reaches out from a lander on the Moon and...

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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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