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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: STS-120 Mission Specialists Scott Parazynski (left) and Paolo Ne
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Nov 7, 2007

STS-120 Mission Specialists Scott Parazynski (left) and Paolo Ne

STS-120 Mission Specialists Scott Parazynski (left) and Paolo Nespoli talk before their return to flight to Houston....

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NASA image: X59_L
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Aug 10, 2022

X59_L

Artist concept of the X-59 side view (left side)

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NASA image: Tharsis Tholus
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Dec 22, 2005

Tharsis Tholus

The eastern margin of Tharsis Tholus is visible on the left side of this image

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NASA image: Artemis II Stacking - Left Center Center Prepped for Lift - SLS
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Jan 24, 2025

Artemis II Stacking - Left Center Center Prepped for Lift - SLS

Engineers and technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program prepare to lift the left center center...

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NASA image: Artemis II Stacking - Left Center Center Prepped for Lift - SLS
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Jan 24, 2025

Artemis II Stacking - Left Center Center Prepped for Lift - SLS

Engineers and technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program prepare to lift the left center center...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach (left) accompanies Executive Director of NASDA Koji Yamamoto (third from left) and others visiting the Columbia Debris Hangar.  Mr. Yamamoto is at KSC for a welcome ceremony involving the arrival of the newest Space Station module, the Japanese Experiment Module/pressurized module.
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Jun 12, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach (left) accompanies Executive Director of NASDA Koji Yamamoto (third from left) and others visiting the Columbia Debris Hangar. Mr. Yamamoto is at KSC for a welcome ceremony involving the arrival of the newest Space Station module, the Japanese Experiment Module/pressurized module.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach (left) accompanies Executive Director of NASDA...

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NASA image: TTBW-90-lt-blue-windows-with-gray-3-4-back-left-no-logo
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Dec 9, 2020

TTBW-90-lt-blue-windows-with-gray-3-4-back-left-no-logo

Notice anything different about the wings on this airliner? This conceptual truss-braced wing narrowbody is an...

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NASA image: TTBW-90-lt-blue-windows-with-gray-3-4-bottom-left-no-logo
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Dec 9, 2020

TTBW-90-lt-blue-windows-with-gray-3-4-bottom-left-no-logo

Notice anything different about the wings on this airliner? This conceptual truss-braced wing narrowbody is an...

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NASA image: M2-F2 cockpit instrument panels
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Mar 27, 1966

M2-F2 cockpit instrument panels

This photo shows the left side cockpit instrumentation panel of the M2-F2 Lifting Body. The success of Dryden's...

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NASA image: Sojourner APXS at Stimpy - Left Eye
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Jul 2, 1999

Sojourner APXS at Stimpy - Left Eye

This image shows the Sojourner rover's Alpha Proton X-ray Spectrometer (APXS) deployed against the rock "Stimpy" on...

NASA image: Spirit Robotic Stretch on Sol 2052
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Oct 19, 2009

Spirit Robotic Stretch on Sol 2052

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit recorded this forward view of its arm and surroundings; bright soil in the left...

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NASA image: The Inner Rings
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Feb 1, 2007

The Inner Rings

The Cassini spacecraft looks toward the innermost region of Saturn rings, capturing from right to left the C and B...

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NASA image: Preparing for Rover Pivot Test
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Jul 16, 2009

Preparing for Rover Pivot Test

In this view from behind a test rover at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., the rear wheels of the...

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NASA image: Piloted, Electric Propulsion-Powered Experimental Aircraft Underway
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Apr 28, 2015

Piloted, Electric Propulsion-Powered Experimental Aircraft Underway

Engineers work on a wing with electric motors that is part of an integrated experimental testbed. From left are Sean...

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NASA image: Possible Internal Structures of the Galilean Satellites
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Aug 3, 2000

Possible Internal Structures of the Galilean Satellites

Cutaway views of the possible internal structures of the Galilean satellites. Ganymede at lower left, Callisto at...

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NASA image: Still Life with Rover
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Aug 17, 2012

Still Life with Rover

This full-resolution self-portrait shows the deck of NASA Curiosity rover. The back of the rover can be at top left,...

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NASA image: Traces of Landing
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Aug 10, 2012

Traces of Landing

This mosaic image shows part of the left side of NASA Curiosity rover and two blast marks from the descent stage...

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NASA image: Curiosity Trekking, Viewed from Orbit in December 2013
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Jan 9, 2014

Curiosity Trekking, Viewed from Orbit in December 2013

NASA Curiosity Mars rover and tracks left by its driving appear in this portion of a Dec. 11, 2013, observation by...

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NASA image: Before the Deep Impact Collision
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Feb 18, 2011

Before the Deep Impact Collision

This series of images shows the area where NASA Deep Impact probe collided with the surface of comet Tempel 1 in...

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NASA image: A Tale of Two Craters
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Feb 12, 2003

A Tale of Two Craters

In this NASA Mars Odyssey image of western Acidalia, two craters of similar size dramatically display the effects of...

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NASA image: Tiny by the Terminator
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Dec 19, 2011

Tiny by the Terminator

A pair of Saturn moons appear insignificant compared to the immensity of the planet. Enceladus is at left,...

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NASA image: A Clear Look at the Rover Deck
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Aug 9, 2012

A Clear Look at the Rover Deck

This full-resolution image shows part of the deck of NASA Curiosity rover taken from one of the rover Navigation...

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NASA image: Greek Drama
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Mar 3, 2010

Greek Drama

A crescent of Tethys displays two of the moon large craters in this image taken by NASA Cassini spacecraft. Penelope...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Michael Griffin (right) with Kevin Petersen (left) and Stephen Corda (center) during Griffin's visit to NASA Dryden
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May 24, 2005

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin (right) with Kevin Petersen (left) and Stephen Corda (center) during Griffin's visit to NASA Dryden

New NASA Administrator Michael Griffin (right) shares a moment with Director Kevin Petersen (left) and F-15B project...

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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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