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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: KSC-98pc1638
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Nov 12, 1998

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In the Payload Hazardous Service Facility, a worker looks over the re-entry capsule on top of the Stardust...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1320
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Jun 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 39B, the payload canister that delivered payloads launching aboard Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4773
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Aug 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The astronauts for space shuttle Discovery’s STS-128 mission arrive at Kennedy Space Center’s...

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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 Descent Stage Mass Properties Test
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Apr 12, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Descent Stage Mass Properties Test

Engineers perform mass properties testing on the rocket-powered descent stage of NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover at...

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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: 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 Descent Stage Mass Properties Test
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Apr 9, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Descent Stage Mass Properties Test

Engineers perform mass properties testing on the rocket-powered descent stage of NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover at...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1443
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Jun 30, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 39B, STS-114 Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi (prone) inspects the...

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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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NASA image: KSC-69PC-397
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Jul 16, 1969

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The American flag heralds the flight of Apollo 11, man's first lunar landing mission....

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1286
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Jun 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The payloads that will launch aboard Space Shuttle Discovery's Return to Flight mission...

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NASA image: Acting Administrator Lightfoot Visits Sierra Nevada Corporation
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Apr 6, 2017

Acting Administrator Lightfoot Visits Sierra Nevada Corporation

Associate administrator of NASA's Office of International and Interagency Relations Al Condes, left, acting NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1049
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May 31, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Workers off-load NASA's Genesis spacecraft which arrived at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1636
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Nov 12, 1998

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In the Payload Hazardous Service Facility, workers begin removing the protective plastic covering of the Stardust...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1442
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Jun 30, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 39B, STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins (right) takes a final look at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1982
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Apr 15, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Operations and Checkout Building OandC at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Mark...

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NASA image: Behnken during EVA 4 - Expedition 16 / STS-13 Joint Operations
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Mar 21, 2008

Behnken during EVA 4 - Expedition 16 / STS-13 Joint Operations

S123-E-007816 (21 March 2008) --- Astronaut Robert L. Behnken, STS-123 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1984
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Apr 15, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Operations and Checkout Building OandC at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Keith...

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NASA image: Behnken during EVA 4 - Expedition 16 / STS-13 Joint Operations
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Mar 21, 2008

Behnken during EVA 4 - Expedition 16 / STS-13 Joint Operations

S123-E-007906 (21 March 2008) --- Astronaut Robert L. Behnken, STS-123 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0377
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Feb 18, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Apollo 14 astronaut Stuart Roosa's family recently was presented with the NASA...

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NASA image: ISS Slosh Tank Experiment
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Nov 13, 2019

ISS Slosh Tank Experiment

Kennedy Space Center’s Carolina Franco, Ph.D., collects samples from a water tank, filled with green dye, for a...

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NASA image: ISS Slosh Tank Experiment
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Nov 13, 2019

ISS Slosh Tank Experiment

Kennedy Space Center’s Carolina Franco, Ph.D., left, and Jason Fischer collect samples from a water tank, filled...

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NASA image: Rover's Backshell Seen From the Air
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Apr 27, 2022

Rover's Backshell Seen From the Air

This image of Perseverance's backshell sitting upright on the surface of Jezero Crater was collected from an...

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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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