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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: Mineral Detected from Orbit Found in Dark Veneers
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Jan 23, 2014

Mineral Detected from Orbit Found in Dark Veneers

Researchers used NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity to find a water-related mineral on the ground that had been...

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NASA image: Opportunity Close-up of a Meteorite: Oileán Ruaidh True Color
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Oct 5, 2010

Opportunity Close-up of a Meteorite: Oileán Ruaidh True Color

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity found and examined this meteorite. The science team used two tools on...

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NASA image: Opportunity Pausing at a Bright Outcrop on Endeavour Rim, Sol 3854
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Dec 11, 2014

Opportunity Pausing at a Bright Outcrop on Endeavour Rim, Sol 3854

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity is continuing its traverse southward on the western rim of Endeavour Crater...

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NASA image: Opportunity View, Sol 958 Stereo
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Nov 14, 2006

Opportunity View, Sol 958 Stereo

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity used its navigation camera to take the images combined into this stereo view...

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NASA image: Lyell Panorama inside Victoria Crater
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Jan 24, 2008

Lyell Panorama inside Victoria Crater

During four months prior to the fourth anniversary of its landing on Mars, NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity...

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NASA image: Anatomy of a Shooting Star
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Aug 15, 2007

Anatomy of a Shooting Star

A close-up view of a star racing through space faster than a speeding bullet can be seen in this image from NASA...

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NASA image: Opportunity View, Sol 958 Polar
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Nov 14, 2006

Opportunity View, Sol 958 Polar

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity used its navigation camera to take the images combined into this stereo view...

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NASA image: Self-Portrait by Freshly Cleaned Opportunity Mars Rover, False Color
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Apr 17, 2014

Self-Portrait by Freshly Cleaned Opportunity Mars Rover, False Color

A false-color self-portrait of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity taken by the rover panoramic camera Pancam...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-AC05-0087_1
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May 25, 2005

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NASA Ames Exploration Center - Bldg 943A, Moffett Field, California

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NASA image: Explore Mars' Jezero Crater with NASA’s Perseverance Rover
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Dec 21, 2021

Explore Mars' Jezero Crater with NASA’s Perseverance Rover

This guided tour of Mars' Jezero Crater from NASA’s Perseverance rover provides a glimpse of the Martian landscape...

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NASA image: NASA Explores the Carina Nebula by Touch
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Explores the Carina Nebula by Touch

Release Date March 30, 2010 The raised arcs, lines, dots, and other markings in this 17-by-11-inch Hubble Space...

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NASA image: Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration
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May 8, 2019

Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration

Rep. Brian Babin, R - Texas, gives opening remarks during the House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics hearing...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jessica Meir- The Nature of Exploration
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Feb 29, 2020

Astronaut Jessica Meir- The Nature of Exploration

Biologist Jessica Meir’s journey of discovery started before she became an astronaut on the International Space...

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NASA image: The Zhurong Rover Explores Utopia Planitia
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Sep 29, 2021

The Zhurong Rover Explores Utopia Planitia

The Chinese Zhurong rover, named after the god of fire in Chinese mythology, landed in Utopia Planitia in May 2021....

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NASA image: Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans
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Feb 14, 2019

Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks at the opening of an industry forum on the agency's lunar exploration...

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NASA image: Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans
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Feb 14, 2019

Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks at the opening of an industry forum on the agency's lunar exploration...

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NASA image: Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration
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May 8, 2019

Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration

Dr. Patricia Sanders, Chair, Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel testifies during the House Subcommittee on Space and...

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NASA image: Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration
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May 8, 2019

Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration

Dr. Jonathan Lunine, Director, Cornell Center for Astrophysics and Planetary Science, Co-Chair of the Former...

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NASA image: Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans
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Feb 14, 2019

Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans

NASA Associate Administrator for the Office of Communications Bettina Inclán speaks at the opening an industry forum...

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NASA image: Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration
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May 8, 2019

Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration

Dr. Jonathan Lunine, Director, Cornell Center for Astrophysics and Planetary Science, Co-Chair of the Former...

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NASA image: Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration
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May 8, 2019

Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration

Mr. Walt Faulconer, President, Faulconer Consulting Group, LLC testifies during the House Subcommittee on Space and...

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NASA image: Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans
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Feb 14, 2019

Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks at the opening of an industry forum on the agency's lunar exploration...

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NASA image: Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans
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Feb 14, 2019

Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks at the opening of an industry forum on the agency's lunar exploration...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson sign the poster at the Orion exhibit at...

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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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