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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 2020 Liftoff
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Jul 30, 2020

Mars 2020 Liftoff

Thomas Zurbuchen, NASA associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate, participates in a Mars 2020 VIP...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7903
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Nov 25, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, lightning masts protect the 197-foot-tall...

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NASA image: How Mastcam-Z's 360-Degree Panorama Was Taken
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Mar 4, 2021

How Mastcam-Z's 360-Degree Panorama Was Taken

This animation shows the order in which the 142 images that make up Mastcam-Z's first 360-degree panorama were...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 SRB 1 Preparation for Lift and Mate
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May 29, 2020

Mars 2020 SRB 1 Preparation for Lift and Mate

The first solid rocket booster (SRB) for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541 rocket for NASA’s Mars 2020 mission...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Liftoff
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Jul 30, 2020

Mars 2020 Liftoff

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine participates in a Mars 2020 VIP briefing at the Operations and Support Building...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7860
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Nov 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Members of the media take a tour of the Radiological Control Center (RADCC) at NASA's...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Booster Offload
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May 19, 2020

Mars 2020 Booster Offload

A flatbed truck carrying the United Launch Alliance booster for NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover departs the Skid...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7967
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Press Site in Florida, participants in NASA's Tweetup...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Spacecraft Stacked
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May 28, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Spacecraft Stacked

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Backshell-Powered...

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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

Matt Wallace, deputy project manager, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, participates in a Mars 2020 post-launch news...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1853
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Aug 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) atop its Atlas V launch vehicle (right) and...

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NASA image: Cheering for Perseverance Landing
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Feb 19, 2021

Cheering for Perseverance Landing

Inside a mission support area at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, Mars 2020 Perseverance...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Spacecraft Stacked
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May 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Spacecraft Stacked

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Backshell-Powered...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 SRB 2 Lift and Mate
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Jun 4, 2020

Mars 2020 SRB 2 Lift and Mate

A crane is used to lift the second of four solid rocket boosters (SRB) for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7902
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Nov 25, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, one of three lightning masts, at left,...

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NASA image: Close-Up of a Perseverance-Like Drill
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Feb 14, 2022

Close-Up of a Perseverance-Like Drill

This drill is a duplicate of the one aboard NASA's Perseverance Mars rover. It was used in a test campaign at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7905
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Nov 25, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the payload fairing protecting NASA's Mars...

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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: High-Resolution Still Image of Perseverance's Landing
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Feb 19, 2021

High-Resolution Still Image of Perseverance's Landing

This high-resolution still image is part of a video taken by several cameras as NASA's Perseverance rover touched...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Spacecraft Stacked
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May 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Spacecraft Stacked

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Backshell-Powered...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 SRB 3 Preparations for Lift and Mate
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Jun 8, 2020

Mars 2020 SRB 3 Preparations for Lift and Mate

A view from inside the Vertical Integration Facility (VIF) at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Rover Mission Landing Update
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Feb 17, 2021

Mars 2020 Rover Mission Landing Update

Deputy chief engineer, Mars Entry, Descent, and Landing Instrumentation 2 (MEDLI2) sensor suite, NASA’s Langley...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1872
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Aug 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the NASA News Center, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) atop a Lockheed...

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NASA image: Simulation of Perseverance Arm Movement
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Mar 5, 2021

Simulation of Perseverance Arm Movement

This simulation shows the motions the robotic arm on NASA's Perseverance rover carried out during its first two-hour...

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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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