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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 Celebration
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Jun 1, 2019

Mars Celebration

Local resident Rick Miller, dressed as Abraham Lincoln, attends the Mars celebration Saturday, June 1, 2019, in...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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Jun 1, 2019

Mars Celebration

An alien themed cup cake is seen during the Mars celebration Saturday, June 1, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA is...

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NASA image: Mars Symposium NASM
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Jan 13, 2011

Mars Symposium NASM

Dr. John Grant, seated right, moderates a discussion with Dr. Jack Mustard, from Brown University, and Dr. Steve...

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NASA image: Mars Symposium NASM
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Jan 13, 2011

Mars Symposium NASM

Dr. Jennifer Elgenbrode, from Goddard Space Flight Center, foreground, talks as Dr. Mary Voytek and Dr. Michael...

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NASA image: Mars Symposium NASM
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Jan 13, 2011

Mars Symposium NASM

Dr. Jack Mustard, from Brown University, talks during a Mars Program Update where prominent scientists discussed...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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Jun 1, 2019

Mars Celebration

NASA Chief Technologist Douglas Terrier talks about NASA's plans for going forward to the Moon and Mars during a...

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NASA image: Surprisingly STEM: Wind Tunnel Engineers
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Apr 24, 2023

Surprisingly STEM: Wind Tunnel Engineers

We’re big fans of Sam Zauber and Frank Quinto – two wind tunnel test engineers at NASA's Langley Research Center!...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Expanding Our View of the Universe [Episode 17]
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May 20, 2020

NASA Science Live: Expanding Our View of the Universe [Episode 17]

NASA’s WFIRST mission will explore the universe, seeking answers to some of its biggest mysteries. From...

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NASA image: Spectrum Project
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Oct 16, 2017

Spectrum Project

Inside the Spectrum prototype unit, organisms in a Petri plate are exposed to blue excitation lighting. The device...

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NASA image: Rocket Ranch: Commercial Crew Program's Dana Hutcherson on Crew-2 and the Program's 10th Anniversary
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Mar 31, 2021

Rocket Ranch: Commercial Crew Program's Dana Hutcherson on Crew-2 and the Program's 10th Anniversary

Building off of the excitement of 2020, NASA's Commercial Crew Program (CCP) is right back in the thick of things in...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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May 31, 2019

Mars Celebration

Staff prepare for the Mars celebration event Friday, May 31, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA is in the small town...

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NASA image: Piloting Orion during Artemis II
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Apr 2, 2026

Piloting Orion during Artemis II

Artemis II Pilot Victor Glover shares his excitement about getting to fly the Orion spacecraft manually during the...

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NASA image: Mars Symposium NASM
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Jan 13, 2011

Mars Symposium NASM

Doug McCuiston, Director, Mars Exploration Program, talks during a Mars Program Update where prominent scientists...

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NASA image: Mars Symposium NASM
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Jan 13, 2011

Mars Symposium NASM

Dr. Steve Squyres, from Cornell University, talks during a Mars Program Update where prominent scientists discussed...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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Jun 1, 2019

Mars Celebration

A participant of the Mars celebration launches a rocket, Saturday, June 1, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA is in...

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NASA image: International Space Station Crew Previews SpaceX CRS-23 Science
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Aug 27, 2021

International Space Station Crew Previews SpaceX CRS-23 Science

The astronauts aboard the International Space Station are ready for a big delivery of science experiments and...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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May 31, 2019

Mars Celebration

NASA Chief Technologist Douglas Terrier gives opening remarks during a Mars celebration Friday, May 31, 2019, in...

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NASA image: NanoRacks Module 86 Photography
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Sep 28, 2019

NanoRacks Module 86 Photography

iss060e081390 (9/28/2019) --- A view of the MixStix tube housed inside NanoRacks Module-86 Module MBRSC -...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00307
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Nov 15, 2005

KSC-05-S-00307

“Go For Launch” takes a look inside a NASA firing room during a rocket launch. NASA Launch Managers Omar Baez and...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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May 31, 2019

Mars Celebration

Lyle Tavernier from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory talks about Mars rovers live from California to attendees of a...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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May 31, 2019

Mars Celebration

A drone show is seen during the Mars celebration Friday, May 31, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA is in the small...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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Jun 1, 2019

Mars Celebration

April Lanotte gives remarks during the Mars celebration Saturday, June 1, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA is in...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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Jun 1, 2019

Mars Celebration

A young couple stop by the Mars celebration prior to attending prom, Saturday, June 1, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania....

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NASA image: Surprisingly STEM: Thermal Blanket Technician
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May 22, 2023

Surprisingly STEM: Thermal Blanket Technician

You’ll surely get wrapped-up in this episode of Surprisingly STEM featuring Paula Cain, a thermal blanket technician...

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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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