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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: KSC-05pd-1686
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Jul 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Flags are flying on Launch Pad 39B at NASA Kennedy Space Center as Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1681
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Jul 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery in full launch configuration is revealed after the Rotating...

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NASA image: Perseverance's Path to 'Bright Angel' in Mars' Jezero Crater
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Jun 13, 2024

Perseverance's Path to 'Bright Angel' in Mars' Jezero Crater

Superimposed on an image taken by the HiRISE camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, this map shows the...

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NASA image: Perseverance's Arm Over Paver Rocks
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Jul 20, 2021

Perseverance's Arm Over Paver Rocks

The robotic arm on NASA's Perseverance rover reached out to examine rocks in an area on Mars nicknamed the "Cratered...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Kicks Up Dust Cloud on Fourth Flight
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Jun 15, 2021

Ingenuity Kicks Up Dust Cloud on Fourth Flight

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter is seen here at the end of its fourth flight, on April 30, 2021. This enhanced...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc120
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Jan 8, 1997

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The STS-81 flight crew conducts a press briefing on the runway of KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility after they arrive...

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NASA image: Jezero Crater's Scarp A
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Oct 7, 2021

Jezero Crater's Scarp A

The long, steep slope known as an escarpment, or scarp, along the delta in Mars' Jezero Crater that the science team...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1376
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Dec 2, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-102 crew member Susan J. Helms looks over a Pressurized Mating Adapter (PMA-3) in...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Helicopter is Ready to Drop
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Apr 1, 2021

Ingenuity Helicopter is Ready to Drop

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter can be seen here with all four of its legs deployed before dropping from the belly of...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1732
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Looking like a roman candle rising off Launch Pad 39B at NASA Kennedy Space Center,...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1727
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery hurtles through a stray cloud after liftoff from Launch Pad 39B...

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NASA image: Perseverance Rover Camera View of Long Autonomous Drive
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Jul 21, 2021

Perseverance Rover Camera View of Long Autonomous Drive

This video from July 1, 2021 (the 130th sol, or Martian day, of its mission), shows scenes from the longest...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0474
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Mar 18, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) at SPACEHAB in Cape Canaveral, Fla.,...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1688
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Jul 25, 2005

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

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Dec 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...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1693
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Jul 25, 2005

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

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1744
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After arriving at the Skid Strip on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, First Lady Laura...

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NASA image: Video Animation Made From Ingenuity's First Flight Data
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Apr 19, 2021

Video Animation Made From Ingenuity's First Flight Data

This video animation made with data from the first flight of NASA's Ingenuity helicopter shows the flight from...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1756
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Jul 26, 2005

KSC-05pd-1756

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the stands at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Banana Creek viewing site, First Lady...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1687
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Jul 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery in full launch configuration is revealed after the Rotating...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1755
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the stands at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Banana Creek viewing site, First Lady...

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NASA image: Ingenuity at Airfield D
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May 6, 2022

Ingenuity at Airfield D

This image of NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter was taken by the Mastcam-Z instrument of the Perseverance rover on...

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NASA image: Perseverance Makes Tracks in Boulder Field
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Sep 21, 2023

Perseverance Makes Tracks in Boulder Field

This mosaic shows part of the path NASA's Perseverance Mars rover took through a portion of a boulder field dubbed...

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NASA image: Perseverance's Body Microphone
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Oct 18, 2021

Perseverance's Body Microphone

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover carries two commercial-grade microphones, including this one on its chassis. It was...

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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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