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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: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 31, 2000

Microgravity

Arn Harris Hoover of Lockheed Martin Company demonstrates an engineering mockup of the Human Research Facility (HRF)...

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NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: Teeming Life on the ISS
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Jan 26, 2022

NASA ScienceCasts: Teeming Life on the ISS

A cornucopia of species bring the interior of the International Space Station to life, and also bring a plethora of...

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NASA image: MSFC ECLSS LAB
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Jul 2, 2021

MSFC ECLSS LAB

Marshall employees are working to develop regenerative life support hardware to maximize recycling of water and...

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NASA image: International Space Station: Humanity’s Lab in Space
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Sep 28, 2024

International Space Station: Humanity’s Lab in Space

Orbiting more than 200 miles above Earth, the International Space Station is a powerhouse of cutting-edge science...

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NASA image: Human Activity Impacted Space Weather
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May 17, 2017

Human Activity Impacted Space Weather

Our Cold War history is now offering scientists a chance to better understand the complex space system that...

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NASA image: 15 Benefits of Space Station Research
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Jul 25, 2022

15 Benefits of Space Station Research

The first decade of the International Space Station was the decade of construction. The second decade moved from...

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NASA image: Obama Kennedy Space Center Visit
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Apr 14, 2010

Obama Kennedy Space Center Visit

President Barack Obama waves farewell after speaking at the NASA Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla. on...

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NASA image: Astronauts Practice Next Giant Leap for Artemis
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Mar 5, 2024

Astronauts Practice Next Giant Leap for Artemis

NASA astronaut Doug “Wheels” Wheelock and Axiom Space astronaut Peggy Whitson prepare for a test of full-scale...

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NASA image: Astronauts Practice Next Giant Leap for Artemis
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Mar 5, 2024

Astronauts Practice Next Giant Leap for Artemis

NASA astronaut Doug “Wheels” Wheelock and Axiom Space astronaut Peggy Whitson were fully suited while conducting...

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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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