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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: Of Wind and Dust Devils on Mars
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Dec 7, 2018

Of Wind and Dust Devils on Mars

An annotated image of the surface of Mars, taken by the HiRISE camera on NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) on...

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NASA image: System Checkouts on Testbed for Europa Lander Landing Gear
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Jan 17, 2024

System Checkouts on Testbed for Europa Lander Landing Gear

Engineer Matthew Cameron-Hooper performs a checkout on some systems of the Europa Lander landing gear testbed at...

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NASA image: Powered Descent for Perseverance (Illustration)
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Dec 16, 2020

Powered Descent for Perseverance (Illustration)

NASA's Perseverance rover fires up its descent stage engines as it nears the Martian surface in this illustration....

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NASA image: Close-Up of Perseverance Parachute on the Martian Surface
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Feb 22, 2021

Close-Up of Perseverance Parachute on the Martian Surface

The High Resolution Imaging Experiment (HiRISE) camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) was able to...

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NASA image: Close-Up of Perseverance Heat Shield on the Martian Surface
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Feb 22, 2021

Close-Up of Perseverance Heat Shield on the Martian Surface

The High Resolution Imaging Experiment (HiRISE) camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) was able to...

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NASA image: APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT Experiment Equipment
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Nov 28, 1972

APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT Experiment Equipment

S72-53950 (November 1972) --- The transmitter of the Surface Electrical Properties Experiment (S-204) in a deployed...

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NASA image: InSight's Entry, Descent and Landing
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Oct 25, 2018

InSight's Entry, Descent and Landing

An artist's impression of InSight's Entry, Descent and Landing (EDL). InSight is short for Interior Exploration...

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NASA image: KSC-69PC-0312
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Jul 9, 1969

KSC-69PC-0312

PATRICK AFB, Fla. – In preparation of the nation’s first lunar landing mission, Apollo 11 crew members arrive at...

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NASA image: KSC-69PC-0317
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Jul 9, 1969

KSC-69PC-0317

PATRICK AFB, Fla. – Apollo 11 command module pilot Michael Collins, just arrived at Patrick Air Force Base in a T-38...

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NASA image: Perseverance Touches Down on Mars (Illustration)
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Dec 16, 2020

Perseverance Touches Down on Mars (Illustration)

An illustration of NASA's Perseverance rover landing safely on Mars. Hundreds of critical events must execute...

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NASA image: ARC-2000-89-HC-271
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Apr 26, 2000

ARC-2000-89-HC-271

A paper collage interpreting the craters and ridged planes of Mars and the Viking 2 as it passed over Mar's surface...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Next Steps to Science on the Moon [Episode 5]
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May 31, 2019

NASA Science Live: Next Steps to Science on the Moon [Episode 5]

Welcome to a special edition of NASA Science Live. NASA has selected three commercial Moon landing service providers...

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NASA image: Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS)
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Nov 29, 2018

Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS)

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine announces the nine U.S. companies that are eligible to bid on NASA delivery...

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NASA image: InSight Landing Systems
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Nov 21, 2018

InSight Landing Systems

Once NASA's InSight Mars lander enters the Martian atmosphere and approaches the planet's surface, propulsive...

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NASA image: Perseverance Rover’s Descent and Touchdown on Mars: Onboard Camera Views
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Feb 22, 2021

Perseverance Rover’s Descent and Touchdown on Mars: Onboard Camera Views

NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance mission captured thrilling footage of its rover landing in Mars' Jezero Crater on Feb....

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NASA image: NASA Astronauts on Mars With Helicopter (Illustration)
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Jul 28, 2020

NASA Astronauts on Mars With Helicopter (Illustration)

This illustration shows NASA astronauts working on the surface of Mars. A helicopter similar to the Ingenuity Mars...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 Lunar Surface Experiment: Lunar Ejecta and Meteorites Experiment
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Nov 30, 1972

Apollo 17 Lunar Surface Experiment: Lunar Ejecta and Meteorites Experiment

S72-37257 (November 1972) --- The Lunar Ejecta and Meteorites Experiment (S-202), one of the experiments of the...

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NASA image: Astronaut James Irwin simulates using lunar surface geological tools
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Dec 17, 1970

Astronaut James Irwin simulates using lunar surface geological tools

S70-56433 (December 1970) --- Astronaut James B. Irwin, lunar module pilot of the Apollo 15 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: Crew Training - Apollo 11
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May 15, 1969

Crew Training - Apollo 11

S69-33923 (April 1969) --- Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, wearing an Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU), deploys a...

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NASA image: Moon Express Media Event
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Nov 3, 2014

Moon Express Media Event

Rob Mueller, NASA senior technologist in the Surface Systems Office in Kennedy Space Center's Engineering and...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 photograph shows Sea of Tranquility near Apollo Landing Site 2
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May 18, 1969

Apollo 10 photograph shows Sea of Tranquility near Apollo Landing Site 2

AS10-31-4537 (18-26 May 1969) --- This near vertical photograph taken from the Apollo 10 Command and Service Modules...

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NASA image: Wide-angle view of Station 4 during Apollo 17 second EVA
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Dec 12, 1972

Wide-angle view of Station 4 during Apollo 17 second EVA

AS17-137-20992 (12 Dec. 1972) --- A view looking into Shorty Crater, taken at Station 4, showing the orange soil....

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NASA image: U.S. flag, footprints and portable work bench on lunar surface
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Feb 5, 1971

U.S. flag, footprints and portable work bench on lunar surface

AS14-66-9325 (5 Feb. 1971) --- The third United States flag to be deployed on the lunar surface, footprints, wheel...

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NASA image: View of the orange soil which Apollo 17 crewmen found at Station 4 during EVA
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Dec 12, 1972

View of the orange soil which Apollo 17 crewmen found at Station 4 during EVA

AS17-137-20990 (12 Dec. 1972) --- A view of the area at Station 4 (Shorty Crater) showing the now highly-publicized...

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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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