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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: Ready for a Close Up (or a Wide Angle)
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Jan 19, 2021

Ready for a Close Up (or a Wide Angle)

The twin Mastcam-Z cameras, shown with a pocket knife for scale, are assembled and ready for testing in this photo...

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NASA image: SuperCam Close-Up of Yeehgo Target
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Mar 10, 2021

SuperCam Close-Up of Yeehgo Target

Combining two images, this mosaic shows a close-up view of the rock target named "Yeehgo" from the SuperCam...

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

Close-Up of Perseverance on the Martian Surface

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

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NASA image: Close-up view of descent vehicle of Soyuz spacecraft training mock-up
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Jun 1, 1974

Close-up view of descent vehicle of Soyuz spacecraft training mock-up

S74-24677 (June 1974) --- A close-up view of the descent vehicle of the Soyuz spacecraft training mock-up on display...

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NASA image: Close-up view of partially deployed, damaged solar array
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May 26, 1973

Close-up view of partially deployed, damaged solar array

Close-up view of partially deployed, damaged solar array before astronauts performed extravehicular activity (EVA)...

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NASA image: Gateway Close-up - Airlock Module 02
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Aug 18, 2023

Gateway Close-up - Airlock Module 02

A close-up of a government-reference airlock module for the Gateway Space Station. Mission planning calls for an...

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NASA image: Close-up view of Barry and his EMU helmet
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Aug 16, 2001

Close-up view of Barry and his EMU helmet

STS105-E-5318 (16 August 2001) --- Astronaut Daniel T. Barry, mission specialist, pauses for this close-up view...

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NASA image: Europa's Surface: Up-Close Topography
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Apr 14, 2023

Europa's Surface: Up-Close Topography

This close-up composite of images captured by NASA's Galileo spacecraft in the 1990s shows the crust of Jupiter's...

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NASA image: Mastcam-Z Gives Ingenuity a Close-up
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Apr 6, 2021

Mastcam-Z Gives Ingenuity a Close-up

NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter is seen here in a close-up taken by Mastcam-Z, a pair of zoomable cameras aboard...

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NASA image: Close-up view of set of tongs being used to pick up lunar samples
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Nov 19, 1969

Close-up view of set of tongs being used to pick up lunar samples

AS12-47-6932 (19 Nov. 1969) --- Close-up view of a set of tongs, an Apollo Lunar Hand Tool, being used by astronaut...

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NASA image: Close-up view of astronauts footprint in lunar soil
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Jul 20, 1969

Close-up view of astronauts footprint in lunar soil

AS11-40-5878 (20 July 1969) --- A close-up view of an astronaut's bootprint in the lunar soil, photographed with a...

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NASA image: Close-Up of Perseverance Descent Stage on the Martian Surface
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Feb 22, 2021

Close-Up of Perseverance Descent Stage on the Martian Surface

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

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

Close-Up of Perseverance Parachute on the Martian Surface

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

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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...

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NASA image: Gateway Close-up - Government Reference Airlock Module 01
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Aug 18, 2023

Gateway Close-up - Government Reference Airlock Module 01

A close-up of a government-reference airlock module for the Gateway Space Station. Mission planning calls for an...

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NASA image: Close-up view of Sodium Chloride crystals in a water bubble on Expedition Six.
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Mar 13, 2003

Close-up view of Sodium Chloride crystals in a water bubble on Expedition Six.

ISS006-E-39211 (13 March 2003) --- A close up view of sodium chloride crystals in a water bubble within a...

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NASA image: Close-up view of Sodium Chloride crystals in a water bubble on Expedition Six.
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Mar 14, 2003

Close-up view of Sodium Chloride crystals in a water bubble on Expedition Six.

ISS006-E-39238 (14 March 2003) --- A close up view of sodium chloride crystals in a water bubble within a...

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NASA image: HST SM4 — Astronauts Close HST Doors for Last Time
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May 20, 2008

HST SM4 — Astronauts Close HST Doors for Last Time

Animation showing the Hubble Servicing Mission Servicing Mission 4 crew closing Hubble's aft doors for the last...

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NASA image: Night Close-up of Mineral Veins at Garden City, Mars
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Apr 1, 2015

Night Close-up of Mineral Veins at Garden City, Mars

This view from the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) on the arm of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover is a close-up of a...

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NASA image: High Dune is First Martian Dune Studied up Close
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Dec 10, 2015

High Dune is First Martian Dune Studied up Close

The rippled surface of the first Martian sand dune ever studied up close fills this view of "High Dune" from the...

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NASA image: Calpurnia and Minucia Craters
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Mar 14, 2012

Calpurnia and Minucia Craters

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows a close up image of two of the craters that make up the three Snowman...

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NASA image: Close-up view of astronauts foot and footprint in lunar soil
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Jul 20, 1969

Close-up view of astronauts foot and footprint in lunar soil

AS11-40-5880 (20 July 1969) --- A close-up view of an astronaut's boot and bootprint in the lunar soil, photographed...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 Mission image - Close-up view of the Solar Wind Panel
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Nov 19, 1969

Apollo 12 Mission image - Close-up view of the Solar Wind Panel

AS12-47-6898 (19 Nov. 1969) --- A close-up view of the Solar Wind Composition device. Astronaut Alan L. Bean, lunar...

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NASA image: Close-up view of U.S. flag deployed on Moon by Apollo 17 crew
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Dec 12, 1972

Close-up view of U.S. flag deployed on Moon by Apollo 17 crew

AS17-134-20466 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- A close-up view of the U.S. flag deployed on the moon at the Taurus-Littrow...

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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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