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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: Perseverance's Mast Microphone
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Oct 18, 2021

Perseverance's Mast Microphone

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover carries two commercial-grade microphones, including this one on its mast. The mast...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7907
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Nov 25, 2011

KSC-2011-7907

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the 197-foot-tall United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: NASA’s Europa Clipper Solar Array Antenna Install
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Mar 20, 2024

NASA’s Europa Clipper Solar Array Antenna Install

Technicians inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida install and...

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NASA image: Students who named Mars 2020 Rover
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Jul 28, 2020

Students who named Mars 2020 Rover

Students Alex Mather, at left, and Vaneeza Rupani, stand in front of a full-scale mock-up of the Mars Perseverance...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Rollout
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Jul 28, 2020

Mars 2020 Rollout

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, at left, and Tory Bruno, CEO of United Launch Alliance (ULA), watch the rollout...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: NASA's Next New Frontiers Mission [Episode 6]
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Jun 27, 2019

NASA Science Live: NASA's Next New Frontiers Mission [Episode 6]

NASA has announced that our next destination in the solar system is the unique, richly organic world Titan....

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Post-launch News Conference
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Jul 30, 2020

Mars 2020 Post-launch News Conference

Omar Baez, launch director, NASA’s Launch Services Program, participates in a Mars 2020 post-launch news conference...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1868
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Aug 12, 2005

KSC-05PD-1868

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) launches at 7:43 a.m. EDT atop a Lockheed...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0056-117
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Mar 27, 2007

ARC-2007-ACD07-0056-117

Spaceward Bound event in the Mojave Deser , CA (an outreach exercise) with Dr Chris McKay and Ames Education...

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NASA image: Perseverance's Landing Spot in Jezero Crater
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Feb 22, 2021

Perseverance's Landing Spot in Jezero Crater

This image shows with a green dot where NASA's Perseverance rover landed in Jezero Crater on Mars on Feb. 18, 2021....

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7977
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Nov 26, 2011

KSC-2011-7977

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft, sealed inside its payload fairing atop the...

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NASA image: NASA’s Europa Clipper Solar Array Antenna Install
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Mar 20, 2024

NASA’s Europa Clipper Solar Array Antenna Install

Technicians inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida test antennas...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Liftoff
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Jul 30, 2020

Mars 2020 Liftoff

Students Alex Mather, left, and Vaneeza Rupani prepare to watch the launch of the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover and...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1863
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Aug 11, 2005

KSC-05PD-1863

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO), atop a Lockheed Martin Atlas V rocket, awaits...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Mission Engineering/Science Briefing
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Jul 27, 2020

Mars 2020 Mission Engineering/Science Briefing

A Mars 2020 Mission Engineering and Science Briefing is held at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 27,...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1860
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Aug 11, 2005

KSC-05PD-1860

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO), atop a Lockheed Martin Atlas V rocket, awaits...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Launch Support at the Joint Information Center
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Jul 30, 2020

Mars 2020 Launch Support at the Joint Information Center

Joint Information Center (JIC), Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Radiation Control Center (RADCC) members...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Launch Support at the Joint Information Center
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Jul 30, 2020

Mars 2020 Launch Support at the Joint Information Center

Joint Information Center (JIC), Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Radiation Control Center (RADCC) members...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Engineering and Technology Overview
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Feb 16, 2021

Mars 2020 Engineering and Technology Overview

Ingenuity project manager, JPL, MiMi Aung, gives remarks during a NASA Perseverance rover mission engineering and...

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NASA image: NASA Perseverance Rover Initial Surface Checkout Briefing
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Feb 19, 2021

NASA Perseverance Rover Initial Surface Checkout Briefing

An image showing the descent stage holding NASA’s Perseverance rover can be seen falling through the Martian...

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NASA image: Perseverance Is Moving Right Along
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Mar 5, 2021

Perseverance Is Moving Right Along

The imagery for this animated gif was taken on March 5, 2021, by a Navigation Camera on NASA's Perseverance rover...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Spacecraft Mate to Atlas V
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Jul 7, 2020

Mars 2020 Spacecraft Mate to Atlas V

A crane lifts the United Launch Alliance (ULA) payload fairing with NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover secured...

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NASA image: PIA24267
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Feb 18, 2021

PIA24267

Members of NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover mission celebrate on Feb. 18, 2021, after learning the spacecraft has...

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NASA image: Abigail Allwood in Greenland
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Jun 14, 2021

Abigail Allwood in Greenland

Abigail Allwood, principal investigator of the Planetary Instrument for X-ray Lithochemistry (PIXL) aboard NASA's...

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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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