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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: EXAMINATION - ASTRONAUT CARPENTER - SCHOOL OF AVIATION MEDICINE - PENSACOLA, FL
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Dec 7, 1961

EXAMINATION - ASTRONAUT CARPENTER - SCHOOL OF AVIATION MEDICINE - PENSACOLA, FL

S61-04570 (1961) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter's balance mechanism performance is tested by his walking on a...

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NASA image: Curiosity is Ready for Clay
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Mar 22, 2018

Curiosity is Ready for Clay

This mosaic taken by NASA's Mars Curiosity rover looks uphill at Mount Sharp, which Curiosity has been climbing....

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NASA image: Magdiel Santana Portrait
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Sep 1, 2020

Magdiel Santana Portrait

“Since I was 13, I’ve had maybe two or three jobs. Right now, I feel like I have four jobs. I have the NASA job, the...

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NASA image: Moving THEMIS to a spin table for testing at Astrotech
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Jan 12, 2007

Moving THEMIS to a spin table for testing at Astrotech

At Astrotech Space Operations, the integrated THEMIS spacecraft is ready for spin-balance testing. THEMIS consists...

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NASA image: Moving THEMIS to a spin table for testing at Astrotech
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Jan 12, 2007

Moving THEMIS to a spin table for testing at Astrotech

At Astrotech Space Operations, workers prepare the integrated THEMIS spacecraft for spin-balance testing. THEMIS...

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NASA image: Falcon Goggles
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Nov 2, 2022

Falcon Goggles

jsc2022e083571 (11/2/2022) --- The Falcon Goggles being worn as part of training development classes at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1728
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Oct 27, 2000

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Italian-built Multi-Purpose Logistics Module “Raffaello” is lowered...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1389
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Sep 7, 2000

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers watch as the Integrated Truss Structure Z1, an element of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5262
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Sep 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is balanced and secured atop NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1011
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Jan 12, 2012

KSC-2012-1011

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a printable poster with NASA's Commercial Crew Program (CCP) logo. CCP is leading...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1391
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Sep 7, 2000

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane lowers the Integrated Truss Structure Z1 onto a...

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NASA image: Casual crew and individual photos
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Aug 28, 1997

Casual crew and individual photos

STS085-326-016 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- An impromptu in-flight crew portrait was snapped while the crew members were...

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NASA image: Moving THEMIS to a spin table for testing at Astrotech
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Jan 12, 2007

Moving THEMIS to a spin table for testing at Astrotech

At Astrotech Space Operations, workers look over the integrated THEMIS spacecraft before spin-balance testing....

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NASA image: A Dramatic View of Mars' Mount Sharp
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Aug 3, 2020

A Dramatic View of Mars' Mount Sharp

The Mast Camera, or Mastcam, on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover used its telephoto lens to capture Mount Sharp in the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1729
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Oct 27, 2000

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Italian-built Multi-Purpose Logistics Module “Raffaello” rests on a...

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NASA image: Mastcam Views "Strathdon"
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Aug 5, 2019

Mastcam Views "Strathdon"

This mosaic of images shows a boulder-sized rock called "Strathdon," which is made up of many complex layers. NASA's...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Windows Testing Story
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May 9, 2019

Orion EM-1 Windows Testing Story

Mark Nurge, a physicist in Kennedy Space Center’s Applied Physics Lab, stands near a laser interferometer, which is...

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NASA image: Foale performs FOOT experiment OPS in the U.S. Lab during Expedition 8
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Apr 7, 2004

Foale performs FOOT experiment OPS in the U.S. Lab during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-20901 (7 April 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer,...

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NASA image: Swiss Cheese on a Red Planet
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Dec 11, 2018

Swiss Cheese on a Red Planet

The Martian south polar cap is a layer of carbon dioxide ice, full of pits that make it look like Swiss cheese. The...

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NASA image: Phillips during FOOT experiment
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Sep 16, 2005

Phillips during FOOT experiment

ISS011-E-13101 (16 Sept. 2005) --- Astronaut John L. Phillips, Expedition 11 NASA space station science officer and...

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NASA image: Curiosity's 360 Panorama of "Rock Hall"
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Feb 8, 2019

Curiosity's 360 Panorama of "Rock Hall"

This panorama was taken on Dec. 19, 2018, (Sol 2265) by the Mast Camera (Mastcam) on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover....

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1726
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Oct 27, 2000

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead frame moves the Italian-built Multi-Purpose Logistics Module...

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NASA image: Curiosity's 360-degree View Atop Mont Mercou
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May 10, 2021

Curiosity's 360-degree View Atop Mont Mercou

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover took this 360-degree panorama while atop "Mont Mercou," a rock formation that offered a...

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NASA image: Moving THEMIS to a spin table for testing at Astrotech
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Jan 12, 2007

Moving THEMIS to a spin table for testing at Astrotech

At Astrotech Space Operations, the integrated THEMIS spacecraft is on ready for spin-balance testing. THEMIS...

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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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