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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: Fish-eye View of NASA Curiosity Rover and its Powered Descent Vehicle
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Nov 23, 2011

Fish-eye View of NASA Curiosity Rover and its Powered Descent Vehicle

An engineer says goodbye to the Curiosity rover and its powered descent vehicle in the Jet Propulsion Laboratory...

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NASA image: Mast Camera View of Curiosity Deck
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May 31, 2011

Mast Camera View of Curiosity Deck

NASA Mars rover Curiosity took the images combined into this mosaic of the rover upper deck. The images were taken...

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NASA image: SMAP Flys over Earth Artist Concept
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Jul 12, 2011

SMAP Flys over Earth Artist Concept

This image, created at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory JPL, shows the Soil Moisture Active Passive SMAP mission,...

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NASA image: Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Handover Signing
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Oct 26, 2017

Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Handover Signing

Meeting in the Launch Control Center of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, officials of the agency's...

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NASA image: ICPS Turnover GSDO Employee Event
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Nov 7, 2017

ICPS Turnover GSDO Employee Event

Kennedy Space Center Associate Director Kelvin Manning, right, speaks with a guest during a ceremony marking NASA's...

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NASA image: Psyche Launch
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Oct 13, 2023

Psyche Launch

Jet Propulsion Laboratory Director Laurie Leshin, left, speaks with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson prior to the...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Mars Sample Return Briefing
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Jul 28, 2020

Mars 2020 Mars Sample Return Briefing

Mars 2020 Mars Sample Return Briefing with representatives from NASA, the European Space Agency, and the University...

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NASA image: Keith Higginbotham Discusses the Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter for the Space Launch System
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Jul 17, 2020

Keith Higginbotham Discusses the Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter for the Space Launch System

Runs 1:28: Keith Higginbotham, the NASA launch vehicle stage adapter hardware manager, explains the adapter’s role...

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NASA image: Psyche Prelaunch News Conference
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Oct 11, 2023

Psyche Prelaunch News Conference

Henry Stone, Psyche project manager, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, participates in a Psyche mission prelaunch...

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NASA image: Psyche Prelaunch News Conference
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Oct 11, 2023

Psyche Prelaunch News Conference

Henry Stone, Psyche project manager, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, participates in a Psyche mission prelaunch...

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NASA image: Psyche Mission and Science Briefing
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Oct 10, 2023

Psyche Mission and Science Briefing

David Oh, Psyche chief engineer for operations, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, participates in a Psyche mission...

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NASA image: Psyche Solar Array Unboxing
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Jul 18, 2023

Psyche Solar Array Unboxing

A NASA team uncrates the twin solar arrays for NASA’s Psyche spacecraft at the Astrotech Space Operations Facility...

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NASA image: Psyche Prelaunch Spacecraft Processing
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Jun 26, 2023

Psyche Prelaunch Spacecraft Processing

NASA's Psyche spacecraft is shown in a clean room on June 26, 2023, at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near the...

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NASA image: Psyche Solar Array Arrival and Offload
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Jul 15, 2023

Psyche Solar Array Arrival and Offload

The transport carrier containing the twin solar arrays for NASA’s Psyche spacecraft is offloaded at the Astrotech...

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NASA image: Psyche Prelaunch Spacecraft Processing
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Jun 26, 2023

Psyche Prelaunch Spacecraft Processing

NASA's Psyche spacecraft is shown in a clean room on June 26, 2023, at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near the...

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NASA image: Psyche Prelaunch Spacecraft Processing
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Jun 26, 2023

Psyche Prelaunch Spacecraft Processing

NASA's Psyche spacecraft is shown in a clean room on June 26, 2023, at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near the...

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NASA image: Psyche Prelaunch Spacecraft Processing
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Jun 26, 2023

Psyche Prelaunch Spacecraft Processing

NASA's Psyche spacecraft is shown in a clean room on June 26, 2023, at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near the...

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NASA image: Psyche Solar Array Unboxing
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Jul 18, 2023

Psyche Solar Array Unboxing

A NASA team uses a crane to lift the twin solar arrays for NASA’s Psyche spacecraft up from their shipping base at...

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NASA image: Psyche Solar Array Unboxing
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Jul 18, 2023

Psyche Solar Array Unboxing

Solar arrays for the agency’s Psyche spacecraft is attached to a stand inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: Psyche Solar Array Arrival and Offload
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Jul 15, 2023

Psyche Solar Array Arrival and Offload

A NASA team prepares to unload twin solar arrays for the agency’s Psyche spacecraft at the Astrotech Space...

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NASA image: Psyche Solar Array Arrival and Offload
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Jul 15, 2023

Psyche Solar Array Arrival and Offload

The transport carrier containing the twin solar arrays for NASA’s Psyche spacecraft is transferred into the...

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NASA image: Psyche Solar Array Unboxing
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Jul 18, 2023

Psyche Solar Array Unboxing

A NASA team uncrates the twin solar arrays for the agency’s Psyche spacecraft at the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: Psyche Solar Array Unboxing
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Jul 18, 2023

Psyche Solar Array Unboxing

A NASA team helps lower one of two solar arrays for the agency’s Psyche spacecraft onto a stand inside the Astrotech...

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NASA image: Psyche Solar Array Arrival and Offload
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Jul 15, 2023

Psyche Solar Array Arrival and Offload

Twin solar arrays for NASA’s Psyche spacecraft arrive by flatbed truck at the Astrotech Space Operations Facility...

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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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