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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: Versatile Instrument to Scout for Kuiper Belt Objects
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Mar 3, 2016

Versatile Instrument to Scout for Kuiper Belt Objects

This image of the Crab Pulsar was taken with CHIMERA, an instrument at the Palomar Observatory, which is operated by...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1383
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Jun 5, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A closeup of the landing radar installed on the Phoenix spacecraft. Testing will...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1382
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Jun 5, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers integrate the landing radar with...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0397
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Apr 8, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The $13 million expansion to KSC's Visitor Complex includes a new International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1381
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Jun 5, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers integrate the landing radar with...

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NASA image: Model of Proposed Mars Science Helicopter
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Dec 12, 2022

Model of Proposed Mars Science Helicopter

A model of NASA's Mars Science Helicopter concept is shown in this photo. This helicopter concept is a more capable...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1379
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Jun 5, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers integrate the landing radar with...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1380
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Jun 5, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers integrate the landing radar with...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1378
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Jun 5, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the landing radar is integrated with the...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0113-006
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Jul 5, 2006

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Spaceward Bound Program in Atacama Desert; shown here is a realtime webcast from Yungay, Chile vis satellite...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0408
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Apr 8, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The $13 million expansion to KSC's Visitor Complex includes a new International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1035
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May 5, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Boy Scouts lead the pledge of...

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NASA image: Proposed Mars Science Helicopter (Illustration)
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Jul 14, 2021

Proposed Mars Science Helicopter (Illustration)

This illustration shows a conceptual design of a Mars Science Helicopter, a proposed follow-on to NASA's Ingenuity...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2716
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May 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Boy Scout Troop 369 from Merritt...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0398
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Apr 8, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Part of the $13 million expansion to KSC's Visitor Complex, the new information center...

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NASA image: Mars Rover Concept Vehicle
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Jun 5, 2017

Mars Rover Concept Vehicle

The scientifically-themed Mars rover concept vehicle operates on an electric motor, powered by solar panels and a...

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NASA image: Mars Rover Concept Vehicle
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Jun 5, 2017

Mars Rover Concept Vehicle

The scientifically-themed Mars rover concept vehicle operates on an electric motor, powered by solar panels and a...

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NASA image: Mars Rover Concept Vehicle
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Jun 5, 2017

Mars Rover Concept Vehicle

The scientifically-themed Mars rover concept vehicle operates on an electric motor, powered by solar panels and a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6043
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Oct 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A bald eagle scouts the terrain from his vantage point in the treetops at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Artemis I OSA Secondary Payload Load - NEA Scout and LunarIC
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Jul 13, 2021

Artemis I OSA Secondary Payload Load - NEA Scout and LunarIC

Teams worked on the final processing of their payloads that will fly aboard Artemis I. Housed within the Orion stage...

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NASA image: Artemis I OSA Secondary Payload Load - NEA Scout and LunarIC
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Jul 13, 2021

Artemis I OSA Secondary Payload Load - NEA Scout and LunarIC

Teams worked on the final processing of their payloads that will fly aboard Artemis I. Housed within the Orion stage...

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NASA image: Artemis I OSA Secondary Payload Load - NEA Scout and LunarIC
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Jul 13, 2021

Artemis I OSA Secondary Payload Load - NEA Scout and LunarIC

Teams prepare the Lunar IceCube before its installation in the Space Launch System rocket Orion stage adapter at...

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NASA image: Artemis I OSA Secondary Payload Load - NEA Scout and LunarIC
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Jul 13, 2021

Artemis I OSA Secondary Payload Load - NEA Scout and LunarIC

Teams worked on the final processing of their payloads that will fly aboard Artemis I. Housed within the Orion stage...

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NASA image: Artemis I OSA Secondary Payload Load - NEA Scout and LunarIC
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Jul 13, 2021

Artemis I OSA Secondary Payload Load - NEA Scout and LunarIC

Teams worked on the final processing of their payloads that will fly aboard Artemis I. Housed within the Orion stage...

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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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