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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: NASA JSC/WSTF - White Sands Test Facility
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Feb 18, 2017

NASA JSC/WSTF - White Sands Test Facility

The European Service Module Propulsion Qualification Module (PQM) arrives at White Sands Test Facility in New Mexico...

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NASA image: Martian Sand Disturbed by Rover Wheel
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Dec 10, 2015

Martian Sand Disturbed by Rover Wheel

This view shows grains of sand where NASA's Curiosity Mars rover was driven into a shallow sand sheet near a large...

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NASA image: Where Does the Sand Come From?
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Oct 9, 2017

Where Does the Sand Come From?

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaisance Orbiter (MRO) shows one possible place where sand grains are being...

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NASA image: Dark Sand at the Margin
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Mar 20, 2020

Dark Sand at the Margin

This image covers the boundary between north polar ice and nearby polar sand dunes. The color data clearly...

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NASA image: Sand Sheet
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Aug 31, 2012

Sand Sheet

This image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows the floor of this unnamed crater in the northern lowlands is...

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NASA image: Windblown Sand in Ganges Chasma
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Apr 25, 2017

Windblown Sand in Ganges Chasma

Dark, windblown sand covers intricate sedimentary rock layers in this image captured by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing
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Sep 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing

Boeing and NASA teams are seen before NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Starliner spacecraft lands uncrewed, Friday,...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing
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Sep 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing

In this 30-second exposure, NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Starliner spacecraft lands uncrewed, Friday, Sept. 6,...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing
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Sep 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing

Boeing and NASA teams meet before NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Starliner spacecraft lands uncrewed, Friday, Sept....

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing
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Sep 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing

In this 30-second exposure, NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Starliner spacecraft lands uncrewed, Friday, Sept. 6,...

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NASA image: Sand Dunes And Large Rocks Revealed By Camera 1
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Dec 30, 1996

Sand Dunes And Large Rocks Revealed By Camera 1

Sand Dunes And Large Rocks Revealed By Camera 1 http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA00391

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NASA image: Sand Dunes in Terra Cimmeria
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Mar 15, 2010

Sand Dunes in Terra Cimmeria

A sand dune field is located on the floor of this unnamed crater in Terra Cimmeria by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft.

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NASA image: Titan Sand
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Mar 24, 2009

Titan Sand

Titan Sand

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Mission Dress Rehearsal
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Sep 5, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Mission Dress Rehearsal

Boeing and NASA teams participate in a mission dress rehearsal to prepare for the landing of NASA’s Boeing Crew...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Mission Dress Rehearsal
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Sep 5, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Mission Dress Rehearsal

Boeing and NASA teams participate in a mission dress rehearsal to prepare for the landing of NASA’s Boeing Crew...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Mission Dress Rehearsal
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Sep 5, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Mission Dress Rehearsal

Boeing and NASA teams participate in a mission dress rehearsal to prepare for the landing of NASA’s Boeing Crew...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Mission Dress Rehearsal
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Sep 5, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Mission Dress Rehearsal

Boeing and NASA teams participate in a mission dress rehearsal to prepare for the landing of NASA’s Boeing Crew...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Mission Dress Rehearsal
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Sep 5, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Mission Dress Rehearsal

Boeing and NASA teams participate in a mission dress rehearsal to prepare for the landing of NASA’s Boeing Crew...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Mission Dress Rehearsal
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Sep 5, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Mission Dress Rehearsal

Boeing and NASA teams participate in a mission dress rehearsal to prepare for the landing of NASA’s Boeing Crew...

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NASA image: Great Sand Dune National Monument, CO, USA
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Jun 14, 1991

Great Sand Dune National Monument, CO, USA

STS040-151-126 (5-14 June 1991) --- Croplands of the San Luis Valley stand out exceptionally clearly from low Earth...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelanding
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May 25, 2022

Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelanding

White Sands Missile Range Fire Department team members listen to a pretending briefing as they, NASA, and Boeing...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing
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Sep 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing

Boeing and NASA teams work around NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Starliner spacecraft after it landed uncrewed,...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing
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Sep 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing

Boeing and NASA teams work around NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Starliner spacecraft after it landed uncrewed,...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing
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Sep 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Landing

Boeing and NASA teams work around NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Starliner spacecraft after it landed uncrewed,...

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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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