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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: Saturn Apollo Program
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Nov 14, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The second manned lunar landing mission, Apollo 12 launched from launch pad 39-A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

MSFC
NASA image: Perseverance Is Roving on Mars
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Mar 5, 2021

Perseverance Is Roving on Mars

This image was taken during the first drive of NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars on March 4, 2021. Perseverance...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-97pc145
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Jan 12, 1997

KSC-97pc145

The Space Shuttle Atlantis transforms the early morning at KSC into near-daylight as its more than 7 million pounds...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pp1797
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Jul 26, 2005

KSC-05pp1797

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi is helped by the Closeout Crew with his...

KSC
NASA image: Ingenuity's First Black-and-White Image From the Air
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Apr 19, 2021

Ingenuity's First Black-and-White Image From the Air

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter took this shot, capturing its own shadow, while hovering over the Martian surface...

JPL
NASA image: Jezero Crater's Kodiak and Scarps
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Oct 7, 2021

Jezero Crater's Kodiak and Scarps

Provided by the High Resolution Imaging Experiment (HiRISE) aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance orbiter, this overhead...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-97pc123
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Jan 8, 1997

KSC-97pc123

The STS-81 flight crew is welcomed to KSC by NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin (far right) and Johnson Space Center...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1758
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Jul 26, 2005

KSC-05pd-1758

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Launch Control Center at NASA Kennedy Space Center, First Lady Laura Bush...

KSC
NASA image: Twin Rover Twins
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Nov 17, 2021

Twin Rover Twins

The engineering models of both the Curiosity Mars rover (foreground) and the Perseverance Mars rover share space in...

JPL
NASA image: Perseverance Views Drifting Clouds
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Mar 22, 2023

Perseverance Views Drifting Clouds

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover used one of its navigation cameras to take a series of images of drifting clouds just...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1734
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Jul 26, 2005

KSC-05pd-1734

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Looking like discarded piles of foam or cotton, billows of smoke and steam surround...

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NASA image: KSC-05pp1776
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Jul 26, 2005

KSC-05pp1776

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery is seen just moments after liftoff as it leaps from Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc143
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Jan 12, 1997

KSC-97pc143

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Like a rising sun lighting up the night, the Space Shuttle Atlantis soars from Launch...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pp1771
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Jul 26, 2005

KSC-05pp1771

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A tracking camera on Launch Pad 39B captures a closeup of Space Shuttle Discovery...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1692
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Jul 25, 2005

KSC-05pd-1692

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After rollback of the Rotating Service Structure on NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Launch...

KSC
NASA image: Close-Up of Perseverance Heat Shield on the Martian Surface
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Feb 22, 2021

Close-Up of Perseverance Heat Shield on the Martian Surface

The High Resolution Imaging Experiment (HiRISE) camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) was able to...

JPL
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 1, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

This image of the Russian Mir Space Station was photographed by a crewmember of the STS-74 mission when the Orbiter...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-1832
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Jul 26, 2005

KSC-05PD-1832

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39B at NASA Kennedy Space Center, Space Shuttle Discovery fires its...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1689
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Jul 25, 2005

KSC-05pd-1689

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Cameras at the edge of a pond have a pristine view to Launch Pad 39B at NASA Kennedy...

KSC
NASA image: Perseverance's Navcam Captures Ingenuity
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Mar 1, 2023

Perseverance's Navcam Captures Ingenuity

One of the Navcam imagers aboard NASA's Perseverance Mars rover captured the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter on Feb. 26,...

JPL
NASA image: Enchanted View of Jezero Rocks
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Jun 29, 2022

Enchanted View of Jezero Rocks

This image of the "Enchanted Lake" rocky outcrop, informally named after a landmark in Alaska's Katmai National Park...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1742
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Jul 26, 2005

KSC-05pd-1742

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Arriving at the Skid Strip on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida Gov. Jeb Bush...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc119
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Jan 8, 1997

KSC-97pc119

The STS-81 flight crew poses on the runway of KSC Shuttle Landing Facility after they arrive at the space center for...

KSC
NASA image: Perseverance Finds a Hollowed-Out Rock
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Jun 29, 2023

Perseverance Finds a Hollowed-Out Rock

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover spotted this hollowed-out rock in Jezero Crater using its Mastcam-Z instrument on...

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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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