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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: Mars Celebration
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Jun 1, 2019

Mars Celebration

An alien themed cup cake is seen during the Mars celebration Saturday, June 1, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA is...

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NASA image: iss009e26364
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Oct 1, 2004

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ISS009-E-26364 (1 October 2004) --- Mount Saint Helens, Washington, is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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Jun 1, 2019

Mars Celebration

NASA Chief Technologist Douglas Terrier talks about NASA's plans for going forward to the Moon and Mars during a...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0454
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Apr 8, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With billows of smoke and steam below, Space Shuttle Atlantis roars into the sky on...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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May 31, 2019

Mars Celebration

Staff prepare for the Mars celebration event Friday, May 31, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA is in the small town...

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NASA image: CEO during Expedition 68
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Jan 17, 2023

CEO during Expedition 68

iss068e040596 (Jan. 17, 2023) --- Chile’s Villarrica volcano emits steam and other volcanic gases in this photo...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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Jun 1, 2019

Mars Celebration

A participant of the Mars celebration launches a rocket, Saturday, June 1, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA is in...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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May 31, 2019

Mars Celebration

NASA Chief Technologist Douglas Terrier gives opening remarks during a Mars celebration Friday, May 31, 2019, in...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3709
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Nov 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The light-filled clouds of smoke and steam spotlight space shuttle Endeavour as it lifts off...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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May 31, 2019

Mars Celebration

Lyle Tavernier from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory talks about Mars rovers live from California to attendees of a...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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May 31, 2019

Mars Celebration

A drone show is seen during the Mars celebration Friday, May 31, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA is in the small...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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Jun 1, 2019

Mars Celebration

April Lanotte gives remarks during the Mars celebration Saturday, June 1, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA is in...

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NASA image: Administrator at Humans to Mars Summit
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May 9, 2018

Administrator at Humans to Mars Summit

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine delivers the keynote speech at the Humans to Mars Summit (H2M), Wednesday, May 9,...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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Jun 1, 2019

Mars Celebration

A young couple stop by the Mars celebration prior to attending prom, Saturday, June 1, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania....

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NASA image: Administrator at Humans to Mars Summit
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May 9, 2018

Administrator at Humans to Mars Summit

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine delivers the keynote speech at the Humans to Mars Summit (H2M), Wednesday, May 9,...

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NASA image: Administrator at Humans to Mars Summit
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May 9, 2018

Administrator at Humans to Mars Summit

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine delivers the keynote speech at the Humans to Mars Summit (H2M), Wednesday, May 9,...

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NASA image: Administrator at Humans to Mars Summit
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May 9, 2018

Administrator at Humans to Mars Summit

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine delivers the keynote speech at the Humans to Mars Summit (H2M), Wednesday, May 9,...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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Jun 1, 2019

Mars Celebration

NASA Chief Technologist Douglas Terrier talks about NASA's plans for going forward to the Moon and Mars during a...

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NASA image: AJ26 rocket engine test
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Nov 10, 2010

AJ26 rocket engine test

Fire and steam signal a successful test firing of Orbital Sciences Corporation's Aerojet AJ26 rocket engine at John...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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Jun 1, 2019

Mars Celebration

NASA Chief Technologist Douglas Terrier talks about NASA's plans for going forward to the Moon and Mars during a...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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Jun 1, 2019

Mars Celebration

A mural inside the Mars Brew House is seen during the Mars celebration Saturday, June 1, 2019, in Mars,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3697
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Nov 14, 2008

KSC-08pd3697

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Light-filled clouds of smoke and steam roll across Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0742
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Jun 24, 1999

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Clouds of smoke and steam billow around the Boeing Delta II rocket as it roars into the sky after liftoff at 11:44...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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Jun 1, 2019

Mars Celebration

Mitch Schulte from NASA Headquarters talks with attendees of the Mars celebration Saturday, June 1, 2019, in Mars,...

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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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