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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: ARC-1984-AC84-0042-5
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Jan 18, 1984

ARC-1984-AC84-0042-5

composite art Beacon Landing System Project (BL5). equipment

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1984-AC84-0042-2
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Jan 18, 1984

ARC-1984-AC84-0042-2

composite art Beacon Landing System Project (BL5): equipment

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1984-AC84-0042-1
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Jan 18, 1984

ARC-1984-AC84-0042-1

composite art Ground Station. Beacon Landing System Project (BL5).

ARC
NASA image: Smart and intelligent sensor payload project
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Apr 1, 2009

Smart and intelligent sensor payload project

Engineers working on the smart and intelligent sensor payload project include (l to r): Ed Conley (NASA), Mark...

SSC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1973

Saturn Apollo Program

This illustration depicts a configuration of the Soyuz spacecraft for the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP). The ASTP...

MSFC
NASA image: Project Rapunzel
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Jan 8, 2026

Project Rapunzel

This image shows lettuce plants growing in a plant chamber during the preflight testing of Project Rapunzel. The...

JSC
NASA image: Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach was a simulator built at Langley
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Jul 23, 1961

Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach was a simulator built at Langley

Test subject sitting at the controls: Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach was a simulator built at...

LRC
NASA image: Preflight Imagery for the Edible Foam Project
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Dec 10, 2021

Preflight Imagery for the Edible Foam Project

jsc2021e063282 (12/10/2021) --- The logo of the Eco Pack project. The Packaging and Protecting Using Edible Products...

JSC
NASA image: Liquid hydrogen sphere project
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Jun 22, 2011

Liquid hydrogen sphere project

A 107,000-gallon liquid hydrogen sphere no longer needed at Stennis Space Center is barged through the facility...

SSC
NASA image: ARC-1984-AC84-0042-3
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Jan 18, 1984

ARC-1984-AC84-0042-3

composite art Beacon Landing System Project (BL5). airborne landing senes - out the window (cockpit)

ARC
NASA image: NASA ENGINEERS DISCUSSING APOLLO PROJECT
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Jul 13, 1962

NASA ENGINEERS DISCUSSING APOLLO PROJECT

NASA ENGINEERS DISCUSSING APOLLO PROJECT

GRC
NASA image: Mercury Project
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May 16, 1963

Mercury Project

Astronaut Gordon Cooper leaves the Faith 7 (MA-9) spacecraft after a successful recovery operation. The MA-9...

MSFC
NASA image: Mercury Project
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May 15, 1963

Mercury Project

Astronaut Gordon Cooper leaves the Faith 7 (MA-9) spacecraft after a successful recovery operation. The MA-9...

MSFC
NASA image: Mercury Project
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Sep 1, 1959

Mercury Project

An Atlas launch vehicle carrying the Big Joe capsule leaves its launching pad on a 2,000-mile ballistic flight to...

MSFC
NASA image: Project Rapunzel
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Dec 18, 2025

Project Rapunzel

Project Rapunzel principal investigator testing the plant chambers on the ground. This investigation tests a special...

JSC
NASA image: Project Mars at National Geographic
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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

From left to right, Eric Fanning, AIA President and CEO; Christyl Johnson, deputy director for technology and...

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NASA image: Project Mars at National Geographic
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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

From left to right, Christyl Johnson, deputy director for technology and research investments, NASA Goddard Space...

HQ
NASA image: Opportunity Surroundings on 3,000th Sol, Vertical Projection
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Sep 7, 2012

Opportunity Surroundings on 3,000th Sol, Vertical Projection

This 360-degree vertical projection was assembled from images taken by the navigation camera on NASA Mars Exporation...

JPL
NASA image: Spirit Mars Rover in McMurdo Panorama, Polar Projection
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Nov 9, 2012

Spirit Mars Rover in McMurdo Panorama, Polar Projection

This self-portrait of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit is a polar projection of the 360-degree McMurdo panorama...

JPL
NASA image: Opportunity Surroundings on 3,000th Sol, Polar Projection
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Sep 7, 2012

Opportunity Surroundings on 3,000th Sol, Polar Projection

This 360-degree polar projection was assembled from images taken by the navigation camera on NASA Mars Exporation...

JPL
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Dec 17, 1991

Space Shuttle Project

A 48 inch Advanced Solid Rocket Motor is test fired at Marshall's Solid Propulsion Research Test Article facility...

MSFC
NASA image: How Can I Get Involved with NASA Science
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Jul 18, 2025

How Can I Get Involved with NASA Science

Want to do real NASA science? You can. Right now, dozens of NASA projects need your help. From spotting asteroids to...

LaRC
NASA image: Mangrove Rescue/Restoration Project
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Apr 12, 2023

Mangrove Rescue/Restoration Project

A mangrove seedling grows amidst the rocks on the shoreline of Kennedy Athletic, Recreation, and Social (KARS) Park...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Jan 1, 1999

Research Technology

In the 1960's U.S. Government laboratories, under Project Orion, investigated a pulsed nuclear fission propulsion...

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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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