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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: sts127-s-005
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Jul 17, 2009

sts127-s-005

STS127-S-005 (15 July 2009) --- After suiting up, the STS-127 crew members exit the Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00046
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Mar 3, 2005

KSC-05-S-00046

How does the Space Shuttle use parachutes? Essentially, you'll find three places on the Space Shuttle where we use...

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NASA image: Closer Look: Majestic Mountains and Frozen Plains
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Sep 17, 2015

Closer Look: Majestic Mountains and Frozen Plains

Just 15 minutes after its closest approach to Pluto on July 14, 2015, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft looked back...

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NASA image: A Stage for Shadows
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May 14, 2018

A Stage for Shadows

Two kinds of dramatic shadows play across the face of Saturn in this view from NASA's Cassini spacecraft from Dec....

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NASA image: Ceres at Dawn - Take One
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Mar 6, 2015

Ceres at Dawn - Take One

The slim crescent of Ceres smiles back as the dwarf planet awaits the arrival of an emissary from Earth. This image...

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NASA image: Curiosity Takes a Navcam Selfie
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Mar 29, 2024

Curiosity Takes a Navcam Selfie

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover captured this selfie using its left black-and-white navigation camera, which is mounted...

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NASA image: Pluto Majestic Mountains, Frozen Plains and Foggy Hazes
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Sep 17, 2015

Pluto Majestic Mountains, Frozen Plains and Foggy Hazes

Just 15 minutes after its closest approach to Pluto on July 14, 2015, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft looked back...

JPL
NASA image: Perseverance Rover's First Image from Mars
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Feb 18, 2021

Perseverance Rover's First Image from Mars

This is one of the first images NASA's Perseverance rover sent back after touching down on Mars on Feb. 18, 2021....

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NASA image: Telephoto Vista from Ridge in Mars' Gale Crater
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Jan 30, 2018

Telephoto Vista from Ridge in Mars' Gale Crater

A vantage point on "Vera Rubin Ridge" provided NASA's Curiosity Mars rover this detailed look back over the area...

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NASA image: Mars Decoder Ring
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Feb 23, 2021

Mars Decoder Ring

This annotated image was taken by a parachute-up-look camera aboard the protective back shell of NASA's Perseverance...

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NASA image: Darkness
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Dec 22, 2014

Darkness

Saturn's main rings, seen here on their "lit" face, appear much darker than normal. That's because they tend to...

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NASA image: Top View of InSight Cruise Stage
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May 27, 2015

Top View of InSight Cruise Stage

This photo shows the upper side of the cruise stage of NASA's InSight spacecraft as specialists at Lockheed Martin...

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NASA image: MESSENGER Final Image
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Apr 30, 2015

MESSENGER Final Image

Today, the MESSENGER spacecraft sent its final image. Originally planned to orbit Mercury for one year, the mission...

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NASA image: Pluto Haze
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Sep 10, 2015

Pluto Haze

Two different versions of an image of Pluto's haze layers, taken by New Horizons as it looked back at Pluto's dark...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-3 separates from the Space Station after undocking, taking the Expedition 8 crew back to Earth
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Apr 29, 2004

Soyuz TMA-3 separates from the Space Station after undocking, taking the Expedition 8 crew back to Earth

ISS009-E-05034 (29 April 2004) --- As seen through a window on the International Space Station (ISS), the Soyuz...

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NASA image: Gemini 11 prime and back-up crews at Gemini Mission Simulator at Cape Kennedy
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Sep 8, 1966

Gemini 11 prime and back-up crews at Gemini Mission Simulator at Cape Kennedy

S66-50769 (8 Sept. 1966) --- Gemini-11 prime and backup crews are pictured at the Gemini Mission Simulator at Cape...

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NASA image: Soyuz separates from the ISS on its way back to Earth with the Expedition 11 crew
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Oct 10, 2005

Soyuz separates from the ISS on its way back to Earth with the Expedition 11 crew

ISS012-E-05001 (10 October 2005) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the Soyuz TMA-6 spacecraft departs from...

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NASA image: STS-45 external tank (ET) falls back to Earth after jettisoning from OV-104
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Mar 24, 1992

STS-45 external tank (ET) falls back to Earth after jettisoning from OV-104

STS045-71-001 (24 March 1992) --- This 70mm photograph of the external fuel tank (ET) for STS-45 was photographed 4...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-3 separates from the Space Station after undocking, taking the Expedition 8 crew back to Earth
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Apr 29, 2004

Soyuz TMA-3 separates from the Space Station after undocking, taking the Expedition 8 crew back to Earth

ISS009-E-05024 (29 April 2004) --- As seen through a window on the International Space Station (ISS), the Soyuz...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-3 separates from the Space Station after undocking, taking the Expedition 8 crew back to Earth
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Apr 29, 2004

Soyuz TMA-3 separates from the Space Station after undocking, taking the Expedition 8 crew back to Earth

ISS009-E-05019 (29 April 2004) --- As seen through a window on the International Space Station (ISS), the Soyuz...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-3 separates from the Space Station after undocking, taking the Expedition 8 crew back to Earth
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Apr 29, 2004

Soyuz TMA-3 separates from the Space Station after undocking, taking the Expedition 8 crew back to Earth

ISS009-E-05027 (29 April 2004) --- As seen through a window on the International Space Station (ISS), the Soyuz...

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NASA image: Artemis II Arrives at Launch Complex 39B
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Jan 17, 2026

Artemis II Arrives at Launch Complex 39B

The sun sets as NASA’s crawler-transporter 2 carrying the agency’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollout Timelapse
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Jan 17, 2026

Artemis II Rollout Timelapse

NASA’s crawler-transporter 2 carrying the agency’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Orion Camera Views of Artemis II Apogee Raise Burn
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Apr 1, 2026

Orion Camera Views of Artemis II Apogee Raise Burn

A view from cameras on the exterior of the Orion spacecraft before, during, and after the apogee raise burn...

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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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