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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: 2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge
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Jun 11, 2014

2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge

Members of the Oregon State University Mars Rover Team prepare their robot to attempt the level one competition at...

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NASA image: CRS-21 Science Experiments Unpacking
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Jan 14, 2021

CRS-21 Science Experiments Unpacking

Members of the cold stowage team unpack science experiments inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s...

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Sep 22, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A technician in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) places a paper signed...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fin Installation
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Sep 21, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fin Installation

Technicians prepare to install one of the fins on the Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket inside Building 1555 at...

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Aug 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a technician...

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Dec 13, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour is viewed atop the mobile launcher platform on its way to...

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Jan 14, 2000

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STS-99 Pilot Dominic Gorie goes through countdown procedures on the flight deck aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour...

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

New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby

New Horizons principal investigator Alan Stern of the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), Boulder, CO, left, New...

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NASA image: 2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge
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Jun 11, 2014

2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge

The University of California Santa Cruz Rover Team poses for a picture with their robot after attempting the level...

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NASA image: 2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge
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Jun 14, 2014

2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge

The University of California Santa Cruz Rover Team prepares their rover for the rerun of the level one challenge...

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NASA image: Delta II Heavy launch of "Opportunity" MER-B Rover
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Jul 7, 2003

Delta II Heavy launch of "Opportunity" MER-B Rover

On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Delta II Heavy launch vehicle carrying the rover...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS First Launch Attempt
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Dec 12, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS First Launch Attempt

Photographed from the F-18 pathfinder aircraft, the Orbital ATK L-1011 Stargazer aircraft is seen flying over the...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fin Installation
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Sep 21, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fin Installation

Technicians prepare to install one of the fins on the Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket inside Building 1555 at...

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NASA image: Delta II Heavy MER-B Prelaunch
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Jul 7, 2003

Delta II Heavy MER-B Prelaunch

On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Delta II Heavy launch vehicle carrying the rover...

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

New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby

New Horizons principal investigator Alan Stern of the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), Boulder, CO, left, New...

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Sep 11, 1998

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The first stage of Boeing's Delta 7326 rocket, which will be used to launch the Deep Space 1 spacecraft, arrives at...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module
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Oct 11, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module

Inside Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians and engineers install one of eight NASA...

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NASA image: Slip Face on Downwind Side of Namib Sand Dune on Mars
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Jan 4, 2016

Slip Face on Downwind Side of Namib Sand Dune on Mars

This view from NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover shows the downwind side of "Namib Dune," which stands about 13 feet (4...

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Oct 19, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Business leaders interested in learning more about government contracting and what local and...

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NASA image: Progress 53P after Undocking
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Apr 23, 2014

Progress 53P after Undocking

ISS039-E-016869 (23 April 2014) --- The unpiloted Progress 53 cargo ship undocks from the aft port of the Zvezda...

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Dec 12, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In high bay 4 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy
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Mar 25, 2026

NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy

NASA Headquarters lobby is seen with a model of the Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and...

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NASA image: NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy
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Mar 25, 2026

NASA Update on Implementation of National Space Policy

A model of the Starling, autonomous swarm navigation on four CubeSats in low-Earth orbit, is seen in the NASA...

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Jan 31, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-99 Pilot Dominic Gorie smiles during suitup in final launch...

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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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