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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: ER-2 #809 awaits pilot entry for the third flight of the SAGE III Ozone Loss and Validation Experiment (SOLVE)
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Jan 28, 2000

ER-2 #809 awaits pilot entry for the third flight of the SAGE III Ozone Loss and Validation Experiment (SOLVE)

ER-2 #809 awaiting pilot entry for the third flight of the SAGE III Ozone Loss and Validation Experiment (SOLVE)....

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0473
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Mar 18, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) at SPACEHAB in Cape Canaveral, Fla.,...

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NASA image: WATSON Views "Foux"
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Jul 20, 2021

WATSON Views "Foux"

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover took this close-up of a rock target nicknamed "Foux" using its WATSON (Wide Angle...

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NASA image: Ingenuity's Team Waits for Data on Helicopter's First Flight
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Apr 19, 2021

Ingenuity's Team Waits for Data on Helicopter's First Flight

Members of NASA's Ingenuity helicopter team in the Space Flight Operations Facility at NASA's Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Flies in 3D
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May 12, 2021

Ingenuity Flies in 3D

After the zoomable dual-camera Mastcam-Z imager aboard NASA's Perseverance rover captured the third flight of the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1726
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Into a clear blue sky Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off at 10:39 a.m. EDT from Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1438
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Jun 30, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 39B, STS-114 Mission Specialists Stephen Robinson (left) and Andrew...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1695
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Jul 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This professional photographer is one of hundreds who are gathered at NASA Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1737
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Framed by Florida greenery, Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off Launch Pad 39B at 10:39...

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NASA image: Abrasion Patch on Rochette
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Sep 10, 2021

Abrasion Patch on Rochette

NASA's Perseverance rover took this image of the Martian rock nicknamed "Rochette" on Aug. 27, 2021, shortly after...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1700
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Jul 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the edge of a pond across from Launch Pad 39B, only long grasses stand between the...

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NASA image: Mastcam-Z Video of Ingenuity Taking Off and Landing
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Apr 22, 2021

Mastcam-Z Video of Ingenuity Taking Off and Landing

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter takes off and lands in this video captured on April 19, 2021, by Mastcam-Z, an...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1745
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC Deputy Director Woodrow Whitlow Jr. (left) escorts distinguished guests to the VIP...

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NASA image: Perseverance Looks Toward 'Santa Cruz'
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Mar 17, 2022

Perseverance Looks Toward 'Santa Cruz'

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover looks out at an expanse of boulders on the landscape in front of a location nicknamed...

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NASA image: Perseverance's WATSON Views Bettys Rock
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Dec 15, 2022

Perseverance's WATSON Views Bettys Rock

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover used its WATSON camera, located on the end of its robotic arm, to view the texture of...

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NASA image: Perseverance's Drill Bits
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Dec 7, 2022

Perseverance's Drill Bits

The drill bits used by NASA's Perseverance Mars rover are seen before being installed prior to launch. The regolith...

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NASA image: KSC-05pp1794
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Mission Specialist Charles Camarda is helped by the Closeout Crew with his...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1678
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Jul 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A worker on Launch Pad 39B at NASA Kennedy Space Center sits in the control cab of the...

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NASA image: In-Flight Image From Ingenuity's Second Flight
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Apr 22, 2021

In-Flight Image From Ingenuity's Second Flight

The downward-looking navigation camera aboard NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter took this image of the rotorcraft's...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc142
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Jan 12, 1997

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Like a rising sun lighting up the night, the Space Shuttle Atlantis soars from Launch Pad 39B at 4:27:23 a.m. EST...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1682
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Jul 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery in full launch configuration is revealed after the Rotating...

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NASA image: Close-Up of Perseverance Descent Stage on the Martian Surface
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Feb 22, 2021

Close-Up of Perseverance Descent Stage on the Martian Surface

The High Resolution Imaging Experiment (HiRISE) camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) was able to...

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NASA image: KSC-05pp1777
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The flames of Space Shuttle Discovery’s Solid Rocket Boosters are reflected in the...

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NASA image: Perseverance's Stages of Descent (Illustration)
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Jan 27, 2021

Perseverance's Stages of Descent (Illustration)

This illustration depicts the some of the major milestones NASA's Perseverance rover will go through during its...

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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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