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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: Mars Marathon Valley Overlook
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Mar 23, 2015

Mars Marathon Valley Overlook

This view from NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity shows part of "Marathon Valley," a destination on the...

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NASA image: Galaxy NGC5398
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Jul 25, 2003

Galaxy NGC5398

This is an ultraviolet color image of the galaxy NGC5398 taken by NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer on June 7, 2003....

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NASA image: In the Far East
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Jan 13, 2004

In the Far East

In the distance stand the east hills, which are closest to NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit in comparison to...

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NASA image: Perseverance Explores the Jezero Crater Delta
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Sep 6, 2022

Perseverance Explores the Jezero Crater Delta

NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover has arrived at an ancient delta in Jezero Crater, one of the best places on the Red...

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NASA image: 2 Years on Mars! Meridiani Planum Features Investigated by the Rover,   Opportunity
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Jan 24, 2006

2 Years on Mars! Meridiani Planum Features Investigated by the Rover, Opportunity

This anaglyph from NASA Mars Global Surveyor is of Meridiani Planum, the landing site of Mars Exploration Rover,...

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NASA image: Opportunity First Neighborhood on Rim of Endeavour
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Sep 1, 2011

Opportunity First Neighborhood on Rim of Endeavour

This image taken from orbit shows the path driven by NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity in the weeks around the...

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NASA image: Testing Sequences of Wheel Turns
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Jul 21, 2009

Testing Sequences of Wheel Turns

Mars Exploration Rover team members on July 21, 2009, tested how altering the order in which individual wheels turn...

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NASA image: Engineers Test Roll-Off at JPL
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Jan 30, 2004

Engineers Test Roll-Off at JPL

This image taken at JPL shows engineers testing the route by which the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity will roll...

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NASA image: NGC 1316
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Nov 14, 2007

NGC 1316

This image from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer shows the galaxy NGC 1316, located about 62 million light-years away...

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NASA image: NGC 4569
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Nov 14, 2007

NGC 4569

This image from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer shows the galaxy NGC 4569 in the constellation Virgo. It is one of...

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NASA image: Position Markers in Preparation for Test
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Jul 13, 2009

Position Markers in Preparation for Test

Mars Exploration Rover team members at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., prepare an experiment on...

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NASA image: Off-Earth Driving Champs in Kilometers
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Oct 13, 2009

Off-Earth Driving Champs in Kilometers

The total distance driven on Mars by NASA Mars Exploration Rover, 34.36 kilometers by early December 2011, is...

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NASA image: Off-Earth Driving Champs in Miles
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Dec 7, 2011

Off-Earth Driving Champs in Miles

The total distance driven on Mars by NASA Mars Exploration Rover, 21.35 miles by early December 2011, is approaching...

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NASA image: Deep Imaging Survey
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Jul 25, 2003

Deep Imaging Survey

This is the first Deep Imaging Survey image taken by NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer. On June 22 and 23, 2003, the...

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NASA image: GALEX 1st Light Far Ultraviolet
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May 28, 2003

GALEX 1st Light Far Ultraviolet

This image was taken May 21 and 22, 2003 by NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer. The image was made from data gathered by...

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NASA image: NGC 1291
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Nov 14, 2007

NGC 1291

This image from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer shows the galaxy NGC 1291, located about 33 million light-years away...

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NASA image: Mars Exploration Rover (MER) aeroshell
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Jan 31, 2003

Mars Exploration Rover (MER) aeroshell

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers prepare the Mars Exploration Rover (MER) aeroshell for transfer...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1139
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May 13, 2004

KSC-04pd1139

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Adm. Craig E. Steidle (center), NASA’s associate administrator, Office of Exploration...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1141
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May 13, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Adm. Craig E. Steidle (center), NASA’s associate administrator, Office of Exploration...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1140
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May 13, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Adm. Craig E. Steidle (center), NASA’s associate administrator, Office of Exploration...

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NASA image: Rock Spire in Spirit of St. Louis Crater on Mars
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Apr 30, 2015

Rock Spire in Spirit of St. Louis Crater on Mars

An elongated crater called "Spirit of St. Louis," with a rock spire in it, dominates a recent scene from the...

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NASA image: NASA WISE Cryostat
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Oct 13, 2009

NASA WISE Cryostat

Initial assembly of NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer cryostat. The cryostat is a 2-stage solid hydrogen...

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NASA image: Dark Reflections in the Southern Cross
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Oct 27, 2010

Dark Reflections in the Southern Cross

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer captured this colorful image of the reflection nebula IRAS 12116-6001. This...

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NASA image: Does Pacman Have Teeth?
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Oct 26, 2011

Does Pacman Have Teeth?

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer observed the star-forming cloud NGC 281 in the constellation of Cassiopeia...

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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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