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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: Rover 1 and Lander
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Feb 26, 2003

Rover 1 and Lander

A Martian mechanic checks beneath the completely deployed NASA Rover 1 lander. Atop the lander is Rover 1 with its...

JPL
NASA image: Philae Lander Setting on Comet Surface
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Dec 17, 2014

Philae Lander Setting on Comet Surface

This graphic depicts the position of the Philae lander of the European Space Agency Rosetta mission in the context...

JPL
NASA image: NASA’s Improved Supersonic Cockpit Display Shows Precise Locations of Sonic Booms
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Oct 5, 2016

NASA’s Improved Supersonic Cockpit Display Shows Precise Locations of Sonic Booms

The CISBoomDA display allows the pilot of a supersonic aircraft to monitor the locations of any sonic booms...

AFRC
NASA image: JPL Testbed Image of Deflated Airbag
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Jan 6, 2004

JPL Testbed Image of Deflated Airbag

This image shows the airbags in deflated position at the JPL In-Situ Instrument Laboratory, where engineers tested...

JPL
NASA image: Tempel 1 Mission Update
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Nov 28, 2005

Tempel 1 Mission Update

NASA Deep Impact Tempel 1 Mission Update. Images of impact taken with the medium resolution imager. The blue dotted...

JPL
NASA image: Ridges in Stereo, Candor Chasma
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Feb 15, 2007

Ridges in Stereo, Candor Chasma

A stereo view shows fractures called joints. They have a ridge-like shape, standing out in positive relief as the...

JPL
NASA image: Janus-Epimetheus Swing
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Dec 29, 2006

Janus-Epimetheus Swing

These two moons are locked in a gravitational tango that causes them to swap positions about every four years, with...

JPL
NASA image: Teams Move Artemis II SLS Engine Section into Position for Final Join
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Feb 13, 2023

Teams Move Artemis II SLS Engine Section into Position for Final Join

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans moved the engine section of NASA’s Space Launch...

MSFC
NASA image: Teams Move Artemis II SLS Engine Section into Position for Final Join
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Feb 13, 2023

Teams Move Artemis II SLS Engine Section into Position for Final Join

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans moved the engine section of NASA’s Space Launch...

MSFC
NASA image: Teams Move Artemis II SLS Engine Section into Position for Final Join
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Feb 13, 2023

Teams Move Artemis II SLS Engine Section into Position for Final Join

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans moved the engine section of NASA’s Space Launch...

MSFC
NASA image: Teams Move Artemis II SLS Engine Section into Position for Final Join
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Feb 13, 2023

Teams Move Artemis II SLS Engine Section into Position for Final Join

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans moved the engine section of NASA’s Space Launch...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Researchers Prepare Atmospheric Probe Prototype for Flight
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Apr 10, 2024

NASA Researchers Prepare Atmospheric Probe Prototype for Flight

Robert “Red” Jensen and Justin Hall position an atmospheric probe, its host cradle, and the rotorcraft that will air...

AFRC
NASA image: Curiosity Arm Holding Steady, Sol 915
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Mar 6, 2015

Curiosity Arm Holding Steady, Sol 915

This image from the Navigation Camera (Navcam) on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows the position in which the rover...

JPL
NASA image: GSFC_20240729_OSAM1_064345
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Jul 29, 2024

GSFC_20240729_OSAM1_064345

The OSAM-1 Spacecraft is rotated while in the horizontal position inside the cleanroom at Goddard Space Flight...

GSFC
NASA image: Voyager Probes Heliosphere Chart
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Oct 3, 2018

Voyager Probes Heliosphere Chart

This graphic shows the position of the Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 probes, relative to the heliosphere, a protective...

JPL
NASA image: HST SM4 WFC3 Installation EVA Positioning
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Aug 22, 2008

HST SM4 WFC3 Installation EVA Positioning

Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3) will have a broad range of inquiry, from early and distant galaxies beyond Hubble's...

GSFC
NASA image: MFD - Documentation of small fine arm in stowed position
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Aug 12, 1997

MFD - Documentation of small fine arm in stowed position

S85-E-5044 (12 August 1997) --- View of the payload bay of the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Discovery looking toward...

JSC
NASA image: Curiosity View Past Dune at Dingo Gap Stereo
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Jan 31, 2014

Curiosity View Past Dune at Dingo Gap Stereo

This stereo mosaic of images from NASA Mars rover Curiosity shows the terrain to the west from the rover position on...

JPL
NASA image: Installing SAM Instrument into Curiosity Mars Rover
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Jan 18, 2011

Installing SAM Instrument into Curiosity Mars Rover

In this photograph, technicians and engineers inside a clean room at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena,...

JPL
NASA image: Philae Lander Setting on Comet, with Cliff-Image Inset
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Dec 17, 2014

Philae Lander Setting on Comet, with Cliff-Image Inset

This graphic depicts the position of the Philae lander of the European Space Agency Rosetta mission, and a nearby...

JPL
NASA image: NASA MISR Images Gulf of Mexico Oil Slick
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May 6, 2010

NASA MISR Images Gulf of Mexico Oil Slick

This image from NASA Terra satellite was acquired on May 1, 2010. The red symbol indicates the approximate position...

JPL
NASA image: Curiosity Conducting Mini-Drill Test at Mojave
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Jan 14, 2015

Curiosity Conducting Mini-Drill Test at Mojave

This view NASA Curiosity Mars Rover shows the rover drill in position for a mini-drill test to assess whether a rock...

JPL
NASA image: Lowering SAM Instrument into Curiosity Mars Rover
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Jan 18, 2011

Lowering SAM Instrument into Curiosity Mars Rover

In this photograph, technicians and engineers inside a clean room at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena,...

JPL
NASA image: Curiosity Rover Self Portrait at John Klein Drilling Site
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Feb 7, 2013

Curiosity Rover Self Portrait at John Klein Drilling Site

The rover is positioned at a patch of flat outcrop called John Klein, which was selected as the site for the first...

JPL
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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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