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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: GRC-2013-C-01150
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Mar 31, 2009

GRC-2013-C-01150

Proctor & Gamble ACE-M-1 Sample Test Operations in the Telescience Support Center, TSC

GRC
NASA image: Dale Thomas with students from the Tennessee School for the Blind
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Apr 21, 2015

Dale Thomas with students from the Tennessee School for the Blind

DALE THOMAS PASSES A TACTILE HARDWARE SAMPLE FOR STUDENTS FROM THE TENNESSEE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND TO PASS AROUND...

MSFC
NASA image: 1301127
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Sep 25, 2013

1301127

BLDG. 4605 PLASMA ENVIRONMENT TEST LABORATORY. VACUUM CHAMBER OPEN WITH SAMPLE SETUP

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Sep 23, 1993

Microgravity

Scientist photographs STS- 26 Post-flight (VDA) Vapor Diffusion Apparatus Tray with (PCG) Protein Crystal Growth...

MSFC
NASA image: 1400500
Image
May 9, 2014

1400500

MADE IN SPACE” 3D PRINTER PRINTING TEST SAMPLES WHILE PRINTER IS IN MICROGRAVITY GLOVE BOX

MSFC
NASA image: jsc2024e006081
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Aug 31, 2023

jsc2024e006081

jsc2024e006081 (8/31/2023) --- Sample case for glass ampoules and dosimeters. Image Credit: JAXA

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Payload Specialist, Fred Leslie changing samples in (CGF) Crystal Growth Furnace onboard STS-73, USML-2.

MSFC
NASA image: Simulation of Curiosity Rover Drilling into Martian Bedrock
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Oct 13, 2009

Simulation of Curiosity Rover Drilling into Martian Bedrock

This animation depicts NASA Mars rover Curiosity drilling a hole to collect a rock-powder sample at a target site...

JPL
NASA image: 1400502
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May 9, 2014

1400502

MADE IN SPACE” 3D PRINTER PRINTING TEST SAMPLES WHILE PRINTER IS IN MICROGRAVITY GLOVE BOX

MSFC
NASA image: Perseverance Cores 'Berea'
Image
Mar 31, 2023

Perseverance Cores 'Berea'

This animation shows NASA's Perseverance Mars rover collecting a rock sample from an outcrop the science team calls...

JPL
NASA image: Location of John Klein Drill Site
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Mar 12, 2013

Location of John Klein Drill Site

This false-color map shows the area within Gale Crater on Mars, where NASA Curiosity rover landed on Aug. 5, 2012...

JPL
NASA image: Closer Look at Lunar Highland Crust
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Dec 5, 2012

Closer Look at Lunar Highland Crust

This image depicting the porosity of the lunar highland crust was derived using bulk density data from NASA GRAIL...

JPL
NASA image: A Collage of Nearby Galaxies
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Dec 15, 2010

A Collage of Nearby Galaxies

To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the launch of NASA Wide-Field Infrared Explorer, the mission team put...

JPL
NASA image: Weighing Molecules on Mars
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Nov 2, 2012

Weighing Molecules on Mars

New results from the Sample Analysis at Mars, or SAM, instrument on NASA Curiosity rover detected about 2,000 times...

JPL
NASA image: Signs of Perchlorates and Sulfur Containing Compounds
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Dec 3, 2012

Signs of Perchlorates and Sulfur Containing Compounds

NASA Mars rover Curiosity has detected sulfur, chlorine, and oxygen compounds in fine grains scooped by the rover at...

JPL
NASA image: Detector for CheMin
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Oct 30, 2012

Detector for CheMin

This charged couple device CCD is part of the CheMin instrument on NASA Curiosity rover. When CheMin directs X-rays...

JPL
NASA image: Scooped Material on Rover Observation Tray
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Oct 25, 2012

Scooped Material on Rover Observation Tray

Sample material from the fourth scoop of Martian soil collected by NASA Mars rover Curiosity is on the rover...

JPL
NASA image: Thanks for the Scrub
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Oct 11, 2012

Thanks for the Scrub

This image from NASA Curiosity rover just after discarding a soil sample as part of its first decontamination...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Science Live: We Landed on Mars [Episode 29]
Video
Feb 19, 2021

NASA Science Live: We Landed on Mars [Episode 29]

A new chapter of Mars exploration has officially begun! Yesterday, NASA’s Perseverance rover successfully landed on...

GSFC
NASA image: Curiosity Self-Portrait at Okoruso Drill Hole
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Jun 13, 2016

Curiosity Self-Portrait at Okoruso Drill Hole

This self-portrait of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows the vehicle at a drilled sample site called "Okoruso," on...

JPL
NASA image: Mastcam-Z Views Perseverance's Depot in the Distance
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Dec 15, 2022

Mastcam-Z Views Perseverance's Depot in the Distance

The location where NASA's Perseverance will begin depositing its first cache of samples is shown in this image taken...

JPL
NASA image: jsc2024e062109
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Sep 13, 2024

jsc2024e062109

jsc2024e062109 (9/13/2024) ---The ANT1 Radiation Tolerance Experiment with Moss in Orbit on the Space Station...

JSC
NASA image: jsc2024e062108
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Sep 13, 2024

jsc2024e062108

jsc2024e062108 (9/13/2024) --- The ANT1 Radiation Tolerance Experiment with Moss in Orbit on the Space Station...

JSC
NASA image: jsc2024e062110
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Sep 13, 2024

jsc2024e062110

jsc2024e062110 (9/13/2024) --- The ANT1 Radiation Tolerance Experiment with Moss in Orbit on the Space Station...

JSC
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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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