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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: Lunar Terrain Vehicle Testing
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Oct 3, 2024

Lunar Terrain Vehicle Testing

NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins picks up a lunar geology tool from a stowage drawer on Astrolab’s FLEX lunar terrain...

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Sep 19, 2019

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jsc2019e055509 (09-19-19) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidates hike as a team with their field instructors during...

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Sep 16, 2019

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jsc2019e054897 (09-16-19) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidate Jessica Watkins takes notes during geology training in...

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NASA image: GRC-2007-C-02718
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May 1, 2004

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New Approach to Self Achievement (N.A.S.A.) Project Students learn about the geology of the Moon at the Aerospace...

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Sep 16, 2019

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jsc2019e054855 (09-16-19) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidates Jessica Watkins (center) and Raja Chari (right) with...

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Sep 16, 2019

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jsc2019e054895 (09-16-19) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidates Raja Chari and Kayla Barron examines samples during...

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May 13, 2021

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Test subjects Kelsey Young and Tess Caswell evaluate lunar field geology tasks as part of the Exploration...

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NASA image: Lunar Terrain Vehicle Testing
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Oct 29, 2024

Lunar Terrain Vehicle Testing

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir grabs a lunar geology tool from a tool rack on Lunar Outpost’s Eagle lunar terrain...

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Sep 15, 2019

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jsc2019e054780 (09-15-19) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidate Raja Chari examines samples with field instructors...

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NASA image: Central Pit Crater
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Nov 13, 2015

Central Pit Crater

Crater floors can have a range of features, from flat to a central peak or a central pit. This image from NASA 2001...

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NASA image: Tracking Ocean Heat With Magnetic Fields
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Dec 12, 2016

Tracking Ocean Heat With Magnetic Fields

As Earth warms, much of the extra heat is stored in the planet’s ocean – but monitoring the magnitude of that heat...

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Apr 4, 2025

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Ep379_Commercial Lunar Spacesuits Dane Turner (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of...

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NASA image: Muddy Ejecta Flow
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Jan 10, 2017

Muddy Ejecta Flow

This small 2 kilometer-wide crater was sitting around, minding its own business when a meteoroid struck the ground...

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Feb 1, 2021

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Aeronautics and Space Report_69_71-75_77-79 teleoperators (exo-skeletal systems), the walking truck, possible...

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NASA image: Perseverance Rover on Mars (Illustration)
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Dec 21, 2020

Perseverance Rover on Mars (Illustration)

This illustration shows NASA's Mars Perseverance rover on the surface of the Red Planet. Perseverance will search...

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NASA image: Axiom Space’s AxEMU Spacesuit
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Mar 1, 2024

Axiom Space’s AxEMU Spacesuit

An Axiom Space engineer kneels down to collect simulated lunar samples using a geology tool while wearing the AxEMU...

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NASA image: New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby
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Dec 31, 2018

New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby

Walter Alvarez professor in the Earth and Planetary Science department at the University of California, Berkeley,...

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NASA image: Perseverance Rover on Mars (Gradient Illustration)
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Dec 21, 2020

Perseverance Rover on Mars (Gradient Illustration)

This illustration shows NASA's Mars Perseverance rover on the surface of the Red Planet. Perseverance will search...

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NASA image: Artemis II science officer, Trevor Graff -- jsc2026e021672
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Apr 8, 2026

Artemis II science officer, Trevor Graff -- jsc2026e021672

Artemis II science officer, Trevor Graff, is seen at the Science console in the White Flight Control Room in Mission...

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NASA image: Artemis II science officer, Trevor Graff -- jsc2026e021675
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Apr 8, 2026

Artemis II science officer, Trevor Graff -- jsc2026e021675

Artemis II science officer, Trevor Graff, is seen at the Science console in the White Flight Control Room in Mission...

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NASA image: Artemis II science officer, Trevor Graff -- jsc2026e021676
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Apr 8, 2026

Artemis II science officer, Trevor Graff -- jsc2026e021676

Artemis II science officer, Trevor Graff, is seen at the Science console in the White Flight Control Room in Mission...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0056-035
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Mar 26, 2007

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Spaceward Bound event in the Mojave Deser , CA (an outreach exercise) with Dr Chris McKay and Ames Education...

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Mar 27, 2007

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Spaceward Bound event in the Mojave Deser , CA (an outreach exercise) with Dr Chris McKay and Ames Education...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0056-043
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Mar 26, 2007

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Spaceward Bound event in the Mojave Deser , CA (an outreach exercise) with Dr Chris McKay and Ames Education...

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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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