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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: Iron-Nickel Meteorite Zapped by Mars Rover Laser
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Nov 2, 2016

Iron-Nickel Meteorite Zapped by Mars Rover Laser

The dark, golf-ball-size object in this composite, colorized view from the Chemistry and Camera (ChemCam) instrument...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Por Los Números 532 nanómetros (en Español)
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Sep 10, 2018

ICESat-2 Por Los Números 532 nanómetros (en Español)

ICESat-2 es un láser espacial de gran precisión que integra la tecnología más puntera de la NASA. Para poder medir...

GSFC
NASA image: ICESat-2 Por Los Números 90 metros (en Español)
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Sep 10, 2018

ICESat-2 Por Los Números 90 metros (en Español)

ICESat-2 es un láser espacial de gran precisión que integra la tecnología más puntera de la NASA. Para poder medir...

GSFC
NASA image: ICESat-2 Por Los Números 300 trillones (en Español)
Video
Sep 10, 2018

ICESat-2 Por Los Números 300 trillones (en Español)

ICESat-2 es un láser espacial de gran precisión que integra la tecnología más puntera de la NASA. Para poder medir...

GSFC
NASA image: ICESat-2 Por Los Números 0.2 microradianes (en Español)
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Sep 10, 2018

ICESat-2 Por Los Números 0.2 microradianes (en Español)

ICESat-2 es un láser espacial de gran precisión que integra la tecnología más puntera de la NASA. Para poder medir...

GSFC
NASA image: ICESat-2 By the Numbers Beamspacing
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Nov 3, 2017

ICESat-2 By the Numbers Beamspacing

ICESat-2 is an incredibly precise space laser that features the latest in NASA technology To measure ice heights,...

GSFC
NASA image: ICESat-2 By the Numbers Greenwavelength
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Nov 3, 2017

ICESat-2 By the Numbers Greenwavelength

ICESat-2 is an incredibly precise space laser that features the latest in NASA technology To measure ice heights,...

GSFC
NASA image: ICESat-2 By the Numbers 300 Trillions
Video
Nov 3, 2017

ICESat-2 By the Numbers 300 Trillions

ICESat-2 is an incredibly precise space laser that features the latest in NASA technology To measure ice heights,...

GSFC
NASA image: ICESat-2 By the Numbers Microradians
Video
Nov 3, 2017

ICESat-2 By the Numbers Microradians

ICESat-2 is an incredibly precise space laser that features the latest in NASA technology To measure ice heights,...

GSFC
NASA image: ICESat-2 By the Numbers Orbits
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Nov 3, 2017

ICESat-2 By the Numbers Orbits

ICESat-2 is an incredibly precise space laser that features the latest in NASA technology To measure ice heights,...

GSFC
NASA image: Laser Comm Team Poses In Front Of PC-12 Aircraft
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Jun 13, 2024

Laser Comm Team Poses In Front Of PC-12 Aircraft

A team at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland streamed 4K video footage from an aircraft to the International...

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NASA image: Table Mountain Facility Sends DSOC Laser Beacon to NASA's Psyche (Infrared Image)
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Sep 18, 2025

Table Mountain Facility Sends DSOC Laser Beacon to NASA's Psyche (Infrared Image)

In this infrared photograph, the Optical Communications Telescope Laboratory (OCTL) at NASA Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 27, 1998

Microgravity

NASA research Dr. Donald Frazier uses a blue laser shining through a quartz window into a special mix of chemicals...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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May 26, 1999

Microgravity

NASA researcher Dr. Donald Frazier uses a blue laser shining through a quartz window into a special mix of chemicals...

MSFC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Aug 28, 1967

Wernher von Braun

Dr. von Braun and party look at a laser beam component during a visit at the Marshall Space Flight Center Space...

MSFC
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,...

JPL
NASA image: Timelapse of JPL's Table Mountain Facility Beaming Laser Beacon to Psyche
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Sep 18, 2025

Timelapse of JPL's Table Mountain Facility Beaming Laser Beacon to Psyche

This timelapse video shows the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Table Mountain Facility near Wrightwood, California,...

JPL
NASA image: Laser Communications Relay Demonstration Tours: Modem Lab
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Dec 9, 2016

Laser Communications Relay Demonstration Tours: Modem Lab

Take a virtual tour of LCRD's ground and flight modems lab and the optical modules cleanroom at NASA's Goddard Space...

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NASA image: Laser Communications Relay Demonstration Tours: Cleanroom
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Dec 9, 2016

Laser Communications Relay Demonstration Tours: Cleanroom

Take a virtual tour of LCRD's ground and flight modems lab and the optical modules cleanroom at NASA's Goddard Space...

GSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Sep 1, 2003

Around Marshall

A team of NASA researchers from Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) and Dryden Flight Research center have proven...

MSFC
NASA image: Target for 100,000th Laser Shot by Curiosity on Mars
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Dec 5, 2013

Target for 100,000th Laser Shot by Curiosity on Mars

Since landing on Mars in August 2012, NASA Curiosity Mars rover has fired the laser on its Chemistry and Camera...

JPL
NASA image: Amazon Canopy Comes to Life through Laser Data
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Jun 12, 2018

Amazon Canopy Comes to Life through Laser Data

Flying over the Brazilian Amazon with an instrument firing 300,000 laser pulses per second, NASA scientists have...

GSFC
NASA image: Parker Solar Probe: Environmental Testing: B-Roll
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Dec 6, 2017

Parker Solar Probe: Environmental Testing: B-Roll

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe passed laser illumination testing the week of Nov. 27, 2017. During this test, each...

GSFC
NASA image: Pitting in Martian Soil During Repeated Laser Shots From Mars Rover
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Jun 17, 2013

Pitting in Martian Soil During Repeated Laser Shots From Mars Rover

This image from an animation shows how repeated laser shots from the ChemCam instrument on NASA Mars rover Curiosity...

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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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