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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: First weld of Orion Exploration Mission 1 crew module
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Sep 4, 2015

First weld of Orion Exploration Mission 1 crew module

First weld of Orion Exploration Mission 1 crew module

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NASA image: Virtual Rover Takes its First Turn
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Jan 13, 2004

Virtual Rover Takes its First Turn

This image shows a screenshot from the software used by engineers to drive the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit. The...

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NASA image: Clues to Wet History in Texture of a Martian Rock
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Nov 18, 2014

Clues to Wet History in Texture of a Martian Rock

This close-up view of a target rock called "Last Chance" was acquired by the microscopic imager on the arm of NASA's...

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NASA image: Astronaut Moments:  Jessica Meir - Exploring Extreme Environments  jsc2019m000717
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Sep 24, 2019

Astronaut Moments: Jessica Meir - Exploring Extreme Environments jsc2019m000717

Description: Astronaut Jessica Meir is no stranger to extreme environments. She’s studied penguins in Antarctica and...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1142
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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: Manufacturing and testing the first in a series of initial weld confidence articles for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS
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Feb 9, 2021

Manufacturing and testing the first in a series of initial weld confidence articles for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS

Technicians are manufacturing and testing the first in a series of initial weld confidence articles for the...

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NASA image: Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) for future flights of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket
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Feb 9, 2021

Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) for future flights of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket

Technicians are manufacturing and testing the first in a series of initial weld confidence articles for the...

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NASA image: Manufacturing and testing the first in a series of initial weld confidence articles for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS)
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Feb 9, 2021

Manufacturing and testing the first in a series of initial weld confidence articles for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS)

Technicians are manufacturing and testing the first in a series of initial weld confidence articles for the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1165
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May 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Center Director Jim Kennedy (left) is thanked by Principal Eduardo Tillet for his...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1172
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May 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After his presentation, students at Howard A. Doolin Middle School, Miami, Fla.,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1159
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May 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut David Wolf addresses students and faculty of Howard A. Doolin Middle School,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1171
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May 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After his presentation, Center Director Jim Kennedy signs a memento for a student at...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1166
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May 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Center Director Jim Kennedy (center) greets a student after his presentation at Howard...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1168
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May 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Center Director Jim Kennedy poses for a photo with students at Howard A. Doolin Middle...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1157
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May 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Center Director Jim Kennedy addresses students and faculty of Howard A. Doolin Middle...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1158
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May 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut David Wolf addresses students and faculty of Howard A. Doolin Middle School,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1169
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May 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After his presentation, Center Director Jim Kennedy signs a memento for a student at...

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NASA image: Galaxy NGC 55
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Dec 10, 2003

Galaxy NGC 55

This image of the nearby edge-on spiral galaxy NGC 55 was taken by Galaxy Evolution Explorer on September 14, 2003,...

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NASA image: Bright Soil Near McCool 3-D
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Apr 4, 2006

Bright Soil Near McCool 3-D

While driving eastward toward the northwestern flank of McCool Hill, the wheels of NASA Mars Exploration Rover...

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NASA image: Opportunity Eyes Rock Fins on Cape York, Sol 3058 Stereo
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Sep 7, 2012

Opportunity Eyes Rock Fins on Cape York, Sol 3058 Stereo

Rock fins up to about 1 foot 30 centimeters tall dominate this stereo scene from the panoramic camera Pancam on NASA...

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NASA image: Spirit Close to Troy, Sol 1871 Stereo
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Jul 16, 2009

Spirit Close to Troy, Sol 1871 Stereo

This stereo scene combines frames taken by the navigation camera on NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit during the...

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NASA image: Eyeing the Drive Ahead After Bonneville 3-D
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Oct 21, 2004

Eyeing the Drive Ahead After Bonneville 3-D

This stereo view was taken by the panoramic camera on NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit on the rover 87th martian...

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NASA image: Opportunity Eighth Anniversary View From Greeley Haven False Color
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Jan 24, 2012

Opportunity Eighth Anniversary View From Greeley Haven False Color

This false-color mosaic of images shows the windswept vista northward left to northeastward right from the location...

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NASA image: A Moment Frozen in Time
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Jun 10, 2005

A Moment Frozen in Time

On May 19th, 2005, NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit captured this stunning view as the Sun sank below the rim of...

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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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