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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: 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: KSC-2011-7972
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Atlantic Ocean provides a backdrop as the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket clears...

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NASA image: Creating a Drill Hole in a Test Rock
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Feb 14, 2022

Creating a Drill Hole in a Test Rock

Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory performed tests on rocks such as this one to understand why the first...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Spots Rover Tracks During Ninth Flight
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Jul 12, 2021

Ingenuity Spots Rover Tracks During Ninth Flight

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter captured this image of tracks made by the Perseverance rover during its ninth...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7911
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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: 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: ARC-2007-ACD07-0056-071
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Mar 26, 2007

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

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0056-042
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Mar 26, 2007

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

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NASA image: Mars 2020 SRB #4 Preparations for Lift and Mate
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Jun 9, 2020

Mars 2020 SRB #4 Preparations for Lift and Mate

A crane is used to lift the fourth and final solid rocket booster (SRB) for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 SRB #4 Preparations for Lift and Mate
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Jun 9, 2020

Mars 2020 SRB #4 Preparations for Lift and Mate

The fourth and final solid rocket booster (SRB) for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541 rocket arrives at the...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Liftoff
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Jul 30, 2020

Mars 2020 Liftoff

Erik Durnberg, a structural dynamics engineer with NASA’s Launch Services Program, participates in a Mars 2020 VIP...

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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 SRB 3 Preparations for Lift and Mate
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Jun 8, 2020

Mars 2020 SRB 3 Preparations for Lift and Mate

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

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance SCS SFM HW installation
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May 20, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance SCS SFM HW installation

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Sample Caching System...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7963
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Nov 26, 2011

KSC-2011-7963

CAPE CANAVERAL – Chuck Duvale, deputy director of the Launch Services Program, second from left, and Bob Cabana,...

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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 Spacecraft Mate to Atlas V
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Jul 7, 2020

Mars 2020 Spacecraft Mate to Atlas V

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

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0056-050
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Mar 26, 2007

ARC-2007-ACD07-0056-050

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

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Centaur Lift and Mate
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Jun 10, 2020

Mars 2020 Centaur Lift and Mate

A crane has been attached to the single-engine Centaur upper stage for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket for...

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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 close-up view of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) payload fairing with NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover inside...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0056-054
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Mar 26, 2007

ARC-2007-ACD07-0056-054

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

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Rollout
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Jul 28, 2020

Mars 2020 Rollout

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

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7906
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Nov 25, 2011

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

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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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