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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: Dale Reed with model in front of M2-F1
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Mar 6, 1967

Dale Reed with model in front of M2-F1

Dale Reed with a model of the M2-F1 in front of the actual lifting body. Reed used the model to show the potential...

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NASA image: NASA and Lockheed Martin Officials in Front of Unveiled X-59
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA and Lockheed Martin Officials in Front of Unveiled X-59

(from left to right) NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free, California Senior Economic Advisor to the Governor Dee...

AFRC
NASA image: Dione Beyond Rhea
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Dec 16, 2009

Dione Beyond Rhea

Saturn moon Rhea passes in front of Dione, as seen from NASA Cassini spacecraft. These images are part of a mutual...

JPL
NASA image: 2 Stages of Deployment
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Feb 26, 2003

2 Stages of Deployment

The twin rovers sit side-by-side in different stages of deployment. NASA Rover 2 left front wheels are stowed, while...

JPL
NASA image: Big Obscures Small
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Feb 17, 2010

Big Obscures Small

NASA Cassini spacecraft captures a mutual event between Titan and Mimas in front of a backdrop of the planet rings....

JPL
NASA image: Belly Check for Curiosity
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Sep 10, 2012

Belly Check for Curiosity

This view of the lower front and underbelly areas of NASA Mars rover Curiosity was taken by the rover MAHLI camera...

JPL
NASA image: Before Hazy Titan
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Apr 12, 2010

Before Hazy Titan

Saturn moon Dione passes in front of the larger moon Titan, as seen from NASA Cassini spacecraft. This image is part...

JPL
NASA image: A Research Drone in Front of Mars Hill
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Dec 3, 2025

A Research Drone in Front of Mars Hill

This is one of three research drones that NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California used in September...

JPL
NASA image: Astronaut Grissom on level 3 in front of Liberty Bell 7 capsule
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Jul 19, 1961

Astronaut Grissom on level 3 in front of Liberty Bell 7 capsule

S61-02888 (1961) --- Astronaut Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom, suited up and ready to climb into Liberty Bell 7 spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Dreamstar - Digital Photo and Record Educational Video with Dolls in Front of Astrobee and MELFI
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Mar 1, 2022

Dreamstar - Digital Photo and Record Educational Video with Dolls in Front of Astrobee and MELFI

iss066e155896 (3/1/2022) --- DreamStar dolls float in front of Astrobee and Minus Eighty Laboratory Freezer for ISS...

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NASA image: Astronaut Grissom on level 3 in front of Liberty Bell 7 capsule
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Jul 19, 1961

Astronaut Grissom on level 3 in front of Liberty Bell 7 capsule

S61-03698 (1961) --- Astronaut Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom, suited up and ready to climb into Liberty Bell 7 spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Project Manager Cathy Bahm Poses in Front of Unveiled X-59
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Jan 12, 2024

Project Manager Cathy Bahm Poses in Front of Unveiled X-59

NASA’s project manager for the Low Boom Flight Demonstrator project, Cathy Bahm, poses in front of the agency’s X-59...

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NASA image: Mission Manager Peter Coen Poses in Front of Unveiled X-59
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Jan 12, 2024

Mission Manager Peter Coen Poses in Front of Unveiled X-59

NASA’s mission integration manager for the Quesst mission, Peter Coen, poses in front of the agency’s X-59 quiet...

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NASA image: Dreamstar - Digital Photo and Record Educational Video with Dolls in Front of Astrobee and MELFI
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Mar 1, 2022

Dreamstar - Digital Photo and Record Educational Video with Dolls in Front of Astrobee and MELFI

iss066e155892 (3/1/2022) --- DreamStar dolls float in front of Astrobee and Minus Eighty Laboratory Freezer for ISS...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Fincke poses for a portrait in front of the Microgravity Science Glovebox
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Sep 4, 2025

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke poses for a portrait in front of the Microgravity Science Glovebox

iss073e0606547 (Sept. 4, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Mike Fincke poses for a portrait...

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NASA image: Cloud Front
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Feb 8, 2006

Cloud Front

These clouds formed in the south polar region. The faintness of the cloud system likely indicates that these are...

JPL
NASA image: Storm Front
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Sep 21, 2012

Storm Front

This image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey captures storm clouds that are moving towards the crater in the bottom of...

JPL
NASA image: Storm Front
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May 12, 2006

Storm Front

This image shows the edge of a storm

JPL
NASA image: MSFC-1700819
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Jul 10, 2017

MSFC-1700819

The platform which will be used to load the Orion stage adapter is shown being positioned in front of NASA's Super...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA'S SOFIA infrared observatory 747SP (front) and DC-8 flying laboratory (rear) are now housed at the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif.
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Jan 17, 2008

NASA'S SOFIA infrared observatory 747SP (front) and DC-8 flying laboratory (rear) are now housed at the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif.

NASA'S SOFIA infrared observatory 747SP (front) and DC-8 flying laboratory (rear) are now housed at the Dryden...

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NASA image: Astronaut Charles Duke works at front of Lunar Roving Vehicle
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Apr 23, 1972

Astronaut Charles Duke works at front of Lunar Roving Vehicle

AS16-116-18607 (23 April 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr. works at the front of the Lunar Roving Vehicle...

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NASA image: STS-36 crewmembers in LESs pose in front of JSC's crew compartment trainer
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Oct 23, 1989

STS-36 crewmembers in LESs pose in front of JSC's crew compartment trainer

S89-47966 (23 Oct. 1989) --- STS-36 crew members, wearing launch and entry suits, take a break from their emergency...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-10 members stand in front of a Falcon 9 first-stage booster
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Nov 18, 2024

SpaceX Crew-10 members stand in front of a Falcon 9 first-stage booster

jsc2024e080752 (Nov. 18, 2024) --- NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 members stand in front of a Falcon 9 first-stage booster at...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 members stand in front of a Falcon 9 first-stage booster
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May 13, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 members stand in front of a Falcon 9 first-stage booster

jsc2024e050140 (May 13, 2024) --- NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 members stand in front of a Falcon 9 first-stage booster at...

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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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