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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: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CubeSail
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Apr 13, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CubeSail

CubeSail is a nano-scale flight experiment to demonstrate deployment and control of a single 250-meter (20 m2) solar...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8154
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Dec 2, 2011

KSC-2011-8154

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Port Canaveral in Florida, NASA's Liberty Star ship, with an Orion flight test capsule...

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NASA image: The Mars 2020 Spacecraft Readies for Testing
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May 23, 2019

The Mars 2020 Spacecraft Readies for Testing

The completed spacecraft that will carry NASA's next Mars rover to the Red Planet is suspended by cables as it is...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0037
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Jan 4, 2001

KSC01pp0037

The 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft arrives at the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 (SAEF-2) located in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8179
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Dec 2, 2011

KSC-2011-8179

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Testing is under way on an Orion flight test capsule in the Atlantic Ocean. The tests are...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0032
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Jan 4, 2001

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The Mars Odyssey spacecraft is maneuvered for removal from the Air Force C-17 cargo airplane that brought it from...

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NASA image: Solar Activity Seen at Sunspot Site Tracked by Mars Rover
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Jul 10, 2015

Solar Activity Seen at Sunspot Site Tracked by Mars Rover

An eruption from the surface of the sun is conspicuous in the lower left portion of this July 6, 2015, image from...

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NASA image: Cassini End of Mission
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Sep 15, 2017

Cassini End of Mission

Associate administrator for NASA's Science Mission Directorate Thomas Zurbuchen, left, Cassini project scientist at...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Is Coming Together
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May 17, 2019

Mars 2020 Is Coming Together

An engineer inspects the completed spacecraft that will carry NASA's next Mars rover to the Red Planet, prior to a...

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NASA image: Earth Return Orbiter Infographic
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Apr 6, 2023

Earth Return Orbiter Infographic

The European Space Agency's (ESA) Earth Return Orbiter (ERO) would be the biggest spacecraft to ever orbit Mars. The...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1137
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Jun 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., engineers install a solar array to...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0033
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Jan 4, 2001

KSC01pp0033

The Mars Odyssey spacecraft is removed from the Air Force C-17 cargo airplane that brought it from Denver, Colo..,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8153
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Dec 2, 2011

KSC-2011-8153

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Port Canaveral in Florida, NASA's Liberty Star ship, with an Orion flight test capsule...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8180
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Dec 2, 2011

KSC-2011-8180

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Testing is under way on an Orion flight test capsule in the Atlantic Ocean. The tests are...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8155
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Dec 2, 2011

KSC-2011-8155

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Liberty Star ship, with an Orion flight test capsule secured to its deck, passes...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0036
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Jan 4, 2001

KSC-01PP-0036

The 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft leaves the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility on the bed of a transport trailer. The...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8173
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Dec 2, 2011

KSC-2011-8173

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An Orion flight test capsule aboard the deck of NASA's Liberty Star ship is moments away from...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8178
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Dec 2, 2011

KSC-2011-8178

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – From a boat in the Atlantic Ocean, workers secure lines to an Orion flight test capsule...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1138
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Jun 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., engineers install a solar array to...

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NASA image: Artist's Concept of Earth Return Orbiter Releasing Capsule containing Martian Samples
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Apr 6, 2023

Artist's Concept of Earth Return Orbiter Releasing Capsule containing Martian Samples

The Earth Return Orbiter (ERO) is one of the flight missions making up the Mars Sample Return campaign to bring...

JPL
NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CubeSail
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Apr 13, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CubeSail

CubeSail is a nano-scale flight experiment to demonstrate deployment and control of a single 250-meter (20 m2) solar...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1135
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Jun 15, 2006

KSC-06pd1135

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., engineers install a solar array to...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0039
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Jan 4, 2001

KSC01pp0039

The crated 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft rests safely inside the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2...

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NASA image: Zeroing in on the Target
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Jan 8, 2021

Zeroing in on the Target

As landing technology improves and these landing ellipses shrink, missions can aim for more precise landings,...

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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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