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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: ARC-1981-AC81-0174-1
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Mar 20, 1981

ARC-1981-AC81-0174-1

Artist: Ken Hodges Pioneer Galileo Probe descending into Jupiter's Atmosphere with parachute deployed, heat shield...

ARC
NASA image: Unlatching InSight's Arm
Image
Dec 1, 2018

Unlatching InSight's Arm

As visible in this image, NASA's InSight spacecraft unlatched its robotic arm on Nov. 27, 2018, the day after it...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0214-004
Image
Sep 24, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0214-004

Director's Colloquium: Ruslan Belikov, Ames Astrophysicist presents 'Imaging other Earths and High Contrast...

ARC
NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 24, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine answers questions during a media availability at the 70th International...

HQ
NASA image: Advanced Concept
Image
Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Shown is a wind tunnel test of the Ares model for force/moment testing in support of the Ares/ClV integrated vehicle...

MSFC
NASA image: Advanced Concept
Image
Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Shown is the fabrication of the First Stage Main Parachute in support of Ares/CLV at the Pioneer Zodiac Facility in...

MSFC
NASA image: Advanced Concept
Image
Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Shown is a test of the TEM-13 Solid Rocket Motor in support of the Ares/CLV first stage at ATK, Utah ....

MSFC
NASA image: Advanced Concept
Image
Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

THIS IMAGE SHOWS THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE A3 TEST STAND IN SUPPORT OF THE ARES/CLV UPPER STAGE ENGINE...

MSFC
NASA image: Advanced Concept
Image
Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Shown is a test of the TEM-13 solid rocket motor at the ATK test facility in Utah in support of the Ares/CLV first...

MSFC
NASA image: LANDING - STS-3 - NORTHRUP STRIP, NM
Image
Mar 31, 1982

LANDING - STS-3 - NORTHRUP STRIP, NM

Air-to-air coverage of Orbiter inspection during its descent, along side and during touchdown. NORTHRUP STRIP, WHITE...

JSC
NASA image: LANDING SITES - SHUTTLE (NORTHRUP STRIP) - WHITE SANDS TEST FACILITY (WSTF), NM
Image
Mar 23, 1982

LANDING SITES - SHUTTLE (NORTHRUP STRIP) - WHITE SANDS TEST FACILITY (WSTF), NM

Art Concept of the End-of-Mission Approach and Landing at WSTF, NM, from Rockwell. 1. ART CONCEPT - STS-3 LANDING 2....

JSC
NASA image: Diverse Lithologies on a Crater Floor
Image
Apr 16, 2018

Diverse Lithologies on a Crater Floor

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) shows bedrock units with diverse colors indicating...

JPL
NASA image: InSight's Arm Camera Stares Into the Pit
Image
Nov 6, 2019

InSight's Arm Camera Stares Into the Pit

The shadow of NASA InSight's robotic arm moves over its heat probe, or "mole," on Nov. 3, 2019, the 333rd Martian...

JPL
NASA image: Advanced Concept
Image
Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Shown is a test of the TEM-13 Solid Rocket Motor in support of the Ares/CLV first stage at ATK, Utah ....

MSFC
NASA image: Nap Time for New Horizons: NASA Spacecraft Enters Hibernation
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Apr 11, 2017

Nap Time for New Horizons: NASA Spacecraft Enters Hibernation

This is an overhead view of NASA's New Horizons full trajectory; the spacecraft has entered a hibernation phase on...

JPL
NASA image: Mars 2020 Components in High Bay
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Apr 18, 2019

Mars 2020 Components in High Bay

This image shows major components of NASA's Mars 2020 mission in the High Bay 1 clean room in JPL's Spacecraft...

JPL
NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 24, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine answers questions during a media availability at the 70th International...

HQ
NASA image: INFLIGHT - STS-7
Image
Jun 27, 1983

INFLIGHT - STS-7

Full views of "Challenger" in Space, taken by the Shuttle Pallet Satellite (SPAS), also views of Cargo Bay and...

JSC
NASA image: "WELCOME SPEECH"  - MOORE, JESSE W. - JSC
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Mar 4, 1986

"WELCOME SPEECH" - MOORE, JESSE W. - JSC

Various views of new JSC Director, Jesse W. Moore, addressing JSC personnel behind Bldg. 1, 02/28/1986. JSC,...

JSC
NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
Image
Oct 24, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine answers questions during a media availability at the 70th International...

HQ
NASA image: POST-LANDING - STS-2 - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA
Image
Nov 17, 1981

POST-LANDING - STS-2 - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA

Documentary views of Space Shuttle Columbia on Lakebed Runway during De-Servicing, Crew Egress and departure from...

JSC
NASA image: STS-6 - PREFLIGHT - TRACKING AND DATA RELAY SATELLITE (TDRS) - KSC
Image
Feb 15, 2008

STS-6 - PREFLIGHT - TRACKING AND DATA RELAY SATELLITE (TDRS) - KSC

Composite view of the TDRS superimposed into Challenger Cargo Bay while on Pad 39A. 1. STS-6 - PREFLIGHT KSC, FL...

JSC
NASA image: Advanced Concept
Image
Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Testing of the Ascent Thrust Vector Control System in support of the Ares 1-X program at the Marshall Space Flight...

MSFC
NASA image: Advanced Concept
Image
Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Testing of the subsonic and transonic mach number for clean and full protuberances in support of the Ares/CLV...

MSFC
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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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