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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: KSC-01PP-0578
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Mar 19, 2001

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The 2001 Mars Odyssey Orbiter rests on the spin table in the Space Assembly and Encapsulation Building 2. There it...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0570
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Mar 19, 2001

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Workers in the Space Assembly and Encapsulation Building 2 prepare the 2001 Mars Odyssey Orbiter for its move to the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1536
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Jun 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Seen here is the area of damage under repair on the solar array panel on the Dawn...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0577
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Mar 19, 2001

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The 2001 Mars Odyssey Orbiter is lowered onto the spin table in the Space Assembly and Encapsulation Building 2....

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0476
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Mar 9, 2001

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Shown in this closeup is the UHF antenna on the Mars Odyssey Orbiter. The antenna is undergoing testing in the...

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NASA image: BDPU, Helms places new test chamber into experiment module in LMS-1 Spacelab
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Jul 9, 1996

BDPU, Helms places new test chamber into experiment module in LMS-1 Spacelab

STS078-306-035 (20 June - 7 July 1996) --- Astronaut Susan J. Helms, payload commander, and payload specialist...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0486
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Mar 13, 2001

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A worker in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility (SAEF 2) checks an area of a solar array panel on the...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0487
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Mar 13, 2001

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Workers examine parts of the opened solar array panels on the 2001 Mars Odyssey Orbiter. The array will undergo...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0485
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Mar 13, 2001

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A worker in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility (SAEF 2) checks the underside of the extended solar...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0569
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Mar 19, 2001

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Workers in the Space Assembly and Encapsulation Building 2 prepare to move the 2001 Mars Odyssey Orbiter to the spin...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Solar Arrays Stowed for Launch
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Aug 27, 2024

Europa Clipper Solar Arrays Stowed for Launch

NASA's Europa Clipper is seen here on Aug. 21, 2024, in a clean room at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0489
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Mar 13, 2001

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Solar array panels on the 2001 Mars Odyssey Orbiter undergo illumination testing in the Spacecraft Assembly and...

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NASA image: Propulsion Systems Lab
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Apr 14, 2015

Propulsion Systems Lab

NASA Glenn’s Propulsion Systems Lab (PSL) is conducting research to characterize ice crystal clouds that can create...

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NASA image: Moving the Lens Cover on Perseverance's SHERLOC
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Jun 26, 2024

Moving the Lens Cover on Perseverance's SHERLOC

On May 11, 2024, the 1,147th Martian day, or sol, of Perseverance's mission, the Mastcam-Z instrument aboard the...

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NASA image: NASA JPL'S ORCAA Field Work in Alaska
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Jul 31, 2024

NASA JPL'S ORCAA Field Work in Alaska

A group of researchers from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and other institutions spent two weeks on a glacier in...

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Jun 13, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians at Astrotech are preparing the Dawn spacecraft for spin-balance testing....

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3464
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Jun 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3473
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Jun 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Testing a Sample Drop in the Mars Yard
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Dec 21, 2022

Testing a Sample Drop in the Mars Yard

Engineers use OPTIMISM, a full-size replica of NASA's Perseverance rover, to test how it will deposit its first...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3467
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Jun 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3472
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Jun 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1508
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Jun 13, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech, the Dawn spacecraft is ready for spin-balance testing. After the test,...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0490
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Mar 13, 2001

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Workers testing in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility (SAEF 2) stand alongside the 2001 Mars Odyssey...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3466
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Jun 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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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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