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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 Reaches 'Lookout Hill'
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Dec 12, 2024

Perseverance Reaches 'Lookout Hill'

This map shows the location of NASA's Perseverance Mars rover as of Dec. 10, 2024, the 1,354th Martian day, or sol,...

JPL
NASA image: Venus - Global View Centered at 180 degrees
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Nov 26, 1996

Venus - Global View Centered at 180 degrees

This global view of the surface of Venus is centered at 180 degrees east longitude. Magellan synthetic aperture...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-99pp1405
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Dec 13, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The doors of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) are open for the transfer of Space...

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NASA image: ARC-1991-AC91-3008
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Oct 29, 1991

ARC-1991-AC91-3008

This global view of the surface of Venus is centered at 270 degrees east longitude. Magellan synthetic aperture...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-2013-3233
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Aug 9, 2013

KSC-2013-3233

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Google used an assortment of vehicles to precisely map NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: Informal Names for Features on Pluto
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Jul 29, 2015

Informal Names for Features on Pluto

This image contains the initial, informal names being used by NASA's New Horizons team for the features and regions...

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NASA image: Informal Names for Features on Pluto Sputnik Planum
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Jul 29, 2015

Informal Names for Features on Pluto Sputnik Planum

This image contains the initial, informal names being used by NASA's New Horizons team for the features on Pluto's...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 16, 1998

Microgravity

Eddie Snell, Post-Doctoral Fellow the National Research Council (NRC) uses a reciprocal space mapping diffractometer...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 16, 1998

Microgravity

Eddie Snell (standing), Post-Doctoral Fellow the National Research Council (NRC),and Marc Pusey of Marshall Space...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-99pp1408
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Dec 13, 1999

KSC-99pp1408

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour is viewed between two tree trunks in this photo during the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1406
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Dec 13, 1999

KSC-99pp1406

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour, on its mobile launcher platform, is transferred to Launch Pad...

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NASA image: Informal Names for Features on Pluto Moon Charon
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Jul 29, 2015

Informal Names for Features on Pluto Moon Charon

This image contains the initial, informal names being used by NASA's New Horizons team for the features on Pluto's...

JPL
NASA image: Martian Weather Forecast for InSight Landing
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Nov 21, 2018

Martian Weather Forecast for InSight Landing

This map shows the temperature of the Martian atmosphere 16 miles above the surface. The data was taken on Nov. 18,...

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NASA image: jsc2022e091371
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Dec 7, 2022

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jsc2022e091371 (12/7/2022) --- A view of a simulation of the STP-H9-ECLIPSE observations of the Mg+ emission mapping...

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NASA image: S70-50761
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Oct 12, 1970

S70-50761

S70-50761 (September 1970) --- This map prepared by Mapping Sciences Laboratory, Science & Applications Directorate...

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NASA image: IMAP Encapsulation
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Sep 16, 2025

IMAP Encapsulation

Technicians at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida encapsulate NASA’s...

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NASA image: IMAP Encapsulation
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Sep 16, 2025

IMAP Encapsulation

Technicians at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida encapsulate NASA’s...

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NASA image: IMAP Encapsulation
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Sep 16, 2025

IMAP Encapsulation

Technicians at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida encapsulate NASA’s...

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NASA image: IMAP Encapsulation
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Sep 16, 2025

IMAP Encapsulation

Technicians at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida encapsulate NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1038
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May 29, 2001

KSC-01pp1038

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second stage of a Boeing...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1239
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Jun 30, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Engineers in Hangar A&E, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, wait to track the launch of...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1537
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Oct 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers on the deck of the Liberty Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1240
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Jun 30, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Wrapped in billows of smoke and steam, the Boeing Delta II rocket lifts off Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3240
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Aug 9, 2013

KSC-2013-3240

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As seen on Google Maps, space shuttle Endeavour goes through transition and retirement...

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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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