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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: 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: ecoSPEARS License Signing with Kelvin Manning
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Dec 19, 2017

ecoSPEARS License Signing with Kelvin Manning

NASA Kennedy Space Center's Associate Director Kelvin Manning, center, signs a license agreement with the President...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2947
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May 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, college students arrive for NASA’s...

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NASA image: Small Effect of Vibrating Martian Soil Sample on Oven Door
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Jun 9, 2008

Small Effect of Vibrating Martian Soil Sample on Oven Door

This image shows a sample of Martian soil resting on a screen over the opening to one of the eight ovens of the...

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NASA image: Soil Disturbed by Spirit Drives Before Fourth Martian Winter False Color
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Oct 28, 2010

Soil Disturbed by Spirit Drives Before Fourth Martian Winter False Color

This mosaic of images shows the soil in front of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit after a series of short backward...

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NASA image: Martian Soil on Curiosity Wheels After Sol 22 Drive
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Aug 29, 2012

Martian Soil on Curiosity Wheels After Sol 22 Drive

Soil clinging to the right middle and rear wheels of NASA Mars rover Curiosity can be seen in this image taken by...

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NASA image: Pitting in Martian Soil During Repeated Laser Shots From Mars Rover
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Jun 17, 2013

Pitting in Martian Soil During Repeated Laser Shots From Mars Rover

This image from an animation shows how repeated laser shots from the ChemCam instrument on NASA Mars rover Curiosity...

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NASA image: Close-up view of lunar soil and boot prints made by Apollo 14 crew
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Feb 6, 1971

Close-up view of lunar soil and boot prints made by Apollo 14 crew

AS14-64-9127 (5-6 Feb. 1971) --- A close-up view of lunar soil, showing bootprints made by the Apollo 14 astronauts...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3010
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May 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, college students from The...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2974
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May 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Kennedy Space Center’s Deputy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2950
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May 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, college students prepare their...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2968
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May 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, college students from the ITT...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2948
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May 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, college students make last minute...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2973
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May 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, a color guard brings the U.S. Flag...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3011
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May 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, two judges monitor the progress of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2970
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May 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, U.S. and international college...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2949
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May 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, college students prepare their...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2969
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May 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, college students from California...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3009
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May 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Lunabotics UAM Team students from...

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NASA image: Variations in Soft Soil of Troy False Color
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Jun 25, 2009

Variations in Soft Soil of Troy False Color

The soft soil exposed when wheels of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit dug into a patch of ground dubbed Troy...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 astronauts take lunar soil sample from Station no.9 during EVA
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Apr 22, 1971

Apollo 16 astronauts take lunar soil sample from Station no.9 during EVA

AS16-107-17561 (16-27 April 1972) --- One of the Apollo 16 astronauts scoops up lunar soil at the base of a small...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2976
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May 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Lunabotics team spirit judges...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2967
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May 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, the For Inspiration and...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2972
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May 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Lunabotics Emcee Kimberly Land...

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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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