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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: Researchers Test Mars Drone Software in Death Valley
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Dec 3, 2025

Researchers Test Mars Drone Software in Death Valley

The work was among 25 projects funded by NASA’s Mars Exploration Program this past year to push the limits of future...

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May 25, 2021

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SPACE STATION CREW MEMBERS DISCUSS LIFE IN SPACE WITH PENNSYLVANIA STUDENTS Aboard the International Space Station,...

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May 1, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Project Manager Fred Ahmay holds a Biological Research in Canisters (BRIC)...

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NASA image: STS-89 and Mir 24 crewmembers pose on Base Block
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Mar 4, 1998

STS-89 and Mir 24 crewmembers pose on Base Block

S89-E-5307 (26 Jan. 1998) --- This photo, taken on Jan. 26, 1998, shows various crewmembers posing onboard the...

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May 1, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A petri dish containing C. elegans nemotodes (round worms) is prepared for examination...

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May 1, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Bionetics Project Engineer William McLamb examines a petri dish containing C. elegans...

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May 1, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Project Manager Fred Ahmay (left) and Bionetics Project Engineer William McLamb...

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May 1, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Project Manager Guy Ethridge examines C. elegans nemotodes (round worms) under a...

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Atlantis centered in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards, California
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Feb 26, 2001

The Space Shuttle Atlantis centered in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards, California

The Space Shuttle Atlantis is centered in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at...

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Oct 26, 1998

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Waiting for the arrival of the STS-95 crewmembers at the Shuttle Landing Facility are 137 media representatives, a...

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Sep 9, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-86 Mission Specialist Jean-Loup J.M. Chretien of the French Space Agency, CNES,...

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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The drag chute slows space shuttle Atlantis as it rolls down Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing...

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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis' main gear touches down on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, from left to right, Deputy Administrator Lori...

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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The crew of space shuttle Atlantis' STS-132 mission to the International Space Station...

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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis' main gear touches down on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The crew of space shuttle Atlantis' STS-132 mission to the International Space Station...

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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis nears touchdown on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3601
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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers look on as space shuttle Atlantis enters...

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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis nears touchdown on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-132 Commander Ken Ham leads his crew out of...

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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The drag chute slows space shuttle Atlantis as it rolls down Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing...

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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis nears touchdown on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis Landing
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May 26, 2010

STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis Landing

STS132-S-146 (26 May 2010) --- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA astronaut Ken Ham, STS-132 commander,...

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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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