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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 Mars 2020 Rover Artist's Concept #1
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May 23, 2017

NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Artist's Concept #1

This artist's concept depicts NASA's Mars 2020 rover on the surface of Mars. The mission takes the next step by not...

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Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility deploy a solar panel on the Stardust spacecraft before...

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Jan 11, 1999

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In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the fully extended solar panels of the Stardustspacecraft undergo...

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Jan 5, 1999

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The first stage of a Boeing Delta II rocket is raised off a truck bed before being lifted into place on the tower at...

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Jan 11, 1999

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In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, a worker looks over the solar panels of the Stardust spacecraft before...

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Jan 7, 1999

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At Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station, workers keep watch on the placement of the fourth and final solid rocket...

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Dec 7, 1998

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In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers deploy an aerogel grid from the Stardust Sample Return Capsule...

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Jan 14, 1999

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Workers at Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station, ensure the successful mating of the second stage of a Boeing Delta...

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Jan 7, 1999

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At Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station, a fourth and final solid rocket booster (SRB) (right) is moved from the...

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Jan 11, 1999

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In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, a worker (left) conducts lighting tests on the fully extended solar...

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Bright white light (left) and blue light (upper right) appear on the solar panels of the Stardust spacecraft during...

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Jan 14, 1999

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At Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station, a worker helps guide the second stage of a Boeing Delta II rocket as it is...

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In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers get ready to rotate the Stardust spacecraft before deploying...

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Jun 2, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility check closely the solar arrays on...

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Dec 4, 1998

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In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers get ready to install the Sample Return Capsule (SRC) and -X...

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Jan 11, 1999

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Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility check solar panels on the Stardust spacecraft before performing...

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Dec 7, 1998

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In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers inspect the aerogel grid from the Stardust Sample Return...

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Jan 14, 1999

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The second stage of a Boeing Delta II rocket arrives at the top of the tower at Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station...

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Jan 6, 1999

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A solid rocket booster is lifted off a transport vehicle for its transfer to the mobile launch tower at Pad 17A,...

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At Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station, a Boeing Delta II rocket waits with its four solid rocket boosters for final...

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Jan 3, 1999

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The first stage of a Boeing Delta II rocket is guided to its vertical position on the tower at Launch Complex 17,...

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Jan 11, 1999

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In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers adjust the solar panels of the Stardustspacecraft before...

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Jan 14, 1999

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At Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station, the second stage of a Boeing Delta II rocket arrives for mating with the...

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Jan 6, 1999

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A solid rocket booster is lifted up the mobile launch tower at Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station. It will be mated...

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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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