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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: What the Webb Telescope Found Way Back in the Early Universe on This Week @NASA – July 7, 2023
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Jul 7, 2023

What the Webb Telescope Found Way Back in the Early Universe on This Week @NASA – July 7, 2023

What the Webb telescope found way back in the early Universe, another hot trip around the Sun for our Parker Solar...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3492
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Aug 7, 2014

KSC-2014-3492

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Curiosity View Back After Passing Junda Striations
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Feb 27, 2014

Curiosity View Back After Passing Junda Striations

On Feb. 19, 2014, NASA Curiosity Mars rover looked back after finishing a long drive. The rows of rocks just to the...

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NASA image: Looking Back at Spirit Trail to the Summit Stereo
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Oct 21, 2005

Looking Back at Spirit Trail to the Summit Stereo

Before moving on to explore more of Mars, NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit looked back at the long and winding...

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NASA image: Gantry Roll Back
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Dec 3, 2014

Gantry Roll Back

The launch gantry is rolled back to reveal NASA's Orion spacecraft for Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) mounted...

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NASA image: Gantry Roll Back
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Dec 4, 2014

Gantry Roll Back

The launch gantry is rolled back to reveal NASA's Orion spacecraft mounted atop a United Launch Alliance Delta IV...

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NASA image: Integrating Powered Descent Vehicle with Back Shell of Mars Spacecraft
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Nov 10, 2011

Integrating Powered Descent Vehicle with Back Shell of Mars Spacecraft

The powered descent vehicle of NASA Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft is being prepared for final integration into...

JPL
NASA image: Final Closeout Actions for Curiosity Heat Shield and Back Shell
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Oct 5, 2011

Final Closeout Actions for Curiosity Heat Shield and Back Shell

At the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the back shell powered descent...

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NASA image: Jeremy Hansen Looks Back Home
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Apr 6, 2026

Jeremy Hansen Looks Back Home

art002e009272 (April 6, 2026) - Artemis II mission specialist and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy...

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NASA image: A back view of the Lunar Electric Rover
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Oct 24, 2008

A back view of the Lunar Electric Rover

A back view of the Lunar Electric Rover (LER) during the Desert Research and Technology Studies (RATS) remote field...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jul 28, 2005

International Space Station (ISS)

Launched on July 26, 2005 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-114 was classified as Logistics Flight 1....

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell
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Jan 10, 2020

Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell

The Mars 2020 rover heat shield is mated to the back shell in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at Kennedy...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell
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Jan 10, 2020

Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell

The Mars 2020 rover heat shield is mated to the back shell in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at Kennedy...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell
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Jan 10, 2020

Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell

The Mars 2020 rover heat shield is mated to the back shell in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at Kennedy...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell
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Jan 10, 2020

Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell

The Mars 2020 rover heat shield is mated to the back shell in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at Kennedy...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell
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Jan 10, 2020

Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell

The Mars 2020 rover heat shield is mated to the back shell in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at Kennedy...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell
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Jan 10, 2020

Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell

The Mars 2020 rover heat shield is mated to the back shell in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at Kennedy...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell
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Jan 10, 2020

Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell

The Mars 2020 rover heat shield is mated to the back shell in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at Kennedy...

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NASA image: Curiosity's View Back Toward 'Marker Band Valley'
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Aug 3, 2023

Curiosity's View Back Toward 'Marker Band Valley'

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover looks back down at "Marker Band Valley" after climbing a steep slope. This mosaic, made...

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NASA image: T-34C back seat instrument panel
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May 15, 1997

T-34C back seat instrument panel

The back seat instrument panel on the NASA T-34C chase plane. In its role as a military trainer, the instructor...

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NASA image: SWEPT-BACK WING. MODEL IN 6X6' W.T.
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Jan 12, 1949

SWEPT-BACK WING. MODEL IN 6X6' W.T.

6x6 wind tunnel test on the effects of wing sweep.

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NASA image: Orion is Back in Florida After Artemis I on This Week @NASA – January 6, 2023
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Jan 6, 2023

Orion is Back in Florida After Artemis I on This Week @NASA – January 6, 2023

The Orion spacecraft is back in Florida after Artemis I, a direct deposit on Mars, and an insightful mission comes...

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NASA image: Our First Asteroid Sample Return Mission is Back on Earth on This Week @NASA – September 29, 2023
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Sep 29, 2023

Our First Asteroid Sample Return Mission is Back on Earth on This Week @NASA – September 29, 2023

Our first asteroid sample return mission is back on Earth, a record ride in space for a NASA astronaut, and our...

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NASA image: TTBW-90-lt-blue-windows-with-gray-back
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Dec 9, 2020

TTBW-90-lt-blue-windows-with-gray-back

Notice anything different about the wings on this airliner? This conceptual truss-braced wing narrowbody is an...

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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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