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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-2012-3320
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Jun 12, 2012

KSC-2012-3320

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A demonstration of the prototype rover Artemis Jr. for NASA’s Regolith and Environment...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3315
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Jun 12, 2012

KSC-2012-3315

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A demonstration of the prototype rover Artemis Jr. for NASA’s Regolith and Environment...

KSC
NASA image: Curiosity Low-Angle Self-Portrait at Buckskin Drilling Site on Mount Sharp
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Aug 19, 2015

Curiosity Low-Angle Self-Portrait at Buckskin Drilling Site on Mount Sharp

This low-angle self-portrait of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows the vehicle above the "Buckskin" rock target,...

JPL
NASA image: Perseverance's Office on Mars
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Aug 2, 2021

Perseverance's Office on Mars

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover used its Mastcam-Z camera system to create this panorama of its first drill site....

JPL
NASA image: Preparing WATSON for Borehole Descent
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Apr 7, 2021

Preparing WATSON for Borehole Descent

During 2019 field tests near Greenland's Summit Station, a high-elevation remote observing station, the WATSON...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2012-3272
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May 15, 2012

KSC-2012-3272

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers with Neptec, a contractor to the Canadian Space Agency, prepare to conduct...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3273
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May 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Nick Cristello, an engineer with Neptec, a contractor to the Canadian Space Agency, attaches...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3271
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May 15, 2012

KSC-2012-3271

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This overhead view of the prototype rover Artemis Jr. for NASA’s Regolith and Environment...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3268
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May 10, 2012

KSC-2012-3268

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This overhead view of the prototype lander for NASA’s Regolith and Environment Science and...

KSC
NASA image: Ramjet Model and Technicians in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Feb 23, 1952

Ramjet Model and Technicians in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A researcher at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory checks the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3314
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Jun 12, 2012

KSC-2012-3314

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Daniel Lefebvre, an engineer with the Canadian Space Agency, points out some of the features...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1262
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Jan 30, 2013

KSC-2013-1262

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A photograph of NASA's Regolith and Environment Science and Oxygen and Lunar Volatiles...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3319
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Jun 12, 2012

KSC-2012-3319

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA In Situ Resource Utilization Project Manager William Larson discusses the design and...

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Jun 12, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Media representatives discuss the design and operation of the prototype rover Artemis Jr. for...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3317
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Jun 12, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA In Situ Resource Utilization Project Manager William Larson, back to camera, discusses...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1862
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Jul 1, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Assembly and Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the aft skirt for...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1860
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Jul 1, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Assembly and Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a worker attaches...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1861
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Jul 1, 2008

KSC-08pd1861

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Assembly and Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers help guide...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-3316
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Jun 12, 2012

KSC-2012-3316

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA In Situ Resource Utilization Project Manager William Larson, back to rover, discusses...

KSC
NASA image: Rotating Perseverance's Bit Carousel
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Jan 21, 2022

Rotating Perseverance's Bit Carousel

In this annotated animated GIF, the bit carousel on NASA's Perseverance Mars rover can be seen rotating during a...

JPL
NASA image: Research Technology
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Mar 1, 2001

Research Technology

This image shows a 1/9 subscale model vehicle clearing the Magnetic Launch Assist System, formerly referred to as...

MSFC
NASA image: Research Technology
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Mar 1, 2001

Research Technology

Engineers at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) have been testing Magnetic Launch Assist Systems, formerly...

MSFC
NASA image:  'Green Gardens' Sample in Tube
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Apr 10, 2025

'Green Gardens' Sample in Tube

This image shows a cylinder of rock the size of a piece of classroom chalk inside the drill of NASA's Perseverance...

JPL
NASA image: Perseverance's Rock Core From 'Berea' Outcrop
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Mar 31, 2023

Perseverance's Rock Core From 'Berea' Outcrop

This image shows a cylinder of rock the size of a piece of classroom chalk inside the drill of NASA's Perseverance...

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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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