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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: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 Ready to Blast Off
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Jun 30, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 Ready to Blast Off

The launch gantry, surrounding the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2...

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NASA image: Chandra Spacecraft in Orbit Artist Concept
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Feb 5, 2010

Chandra Spacecraft in Orbit Artist Concept

An artist illustration of the Chandra spacecraft in orbit. http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA18166

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NASA image: Opportunity Rover on Murray Ridge Seen From Orbit
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Feb 19, 2014

Opportunity Rover on Murray Ridge Seen From Orbit

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter caught this view of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity on Feb. 14, 2014. The...

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NASA image: Orbiter View of Curiosity From Nearly Straight Overhead
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Aug 31, 2012

Orbiter View of Curiosity From Nearly Straight Overhead

Details such as the shadow of the mast on NASA Mars rover Curiosity appear in an image taken Aug. 17, 2012, by the...

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NASA image: Sending a Swarm of Small Satellites Into Orbit on This Week @NASA – July 21, 2023
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Jul 21, 2023

Sending a Swarm of Small Satellites Into Orbit on This Week @NASA – July 21, 2023

Sending a swarm of small satellites into orbit, the first views from our newest storm-watching mission, and making...

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NASA image: Mars Orbiter Sees Curiosity Rover in Artist Drive
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Apr 22, 2015

Mars Orbiter Sees Curiosity Rover in Artist Drive

A view from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on April 8, 2015, catches sight of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover...

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NASA image: Antares Orbital-3 Mission
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Oct 27, 2014

Antares Orbital-3 Mission

The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, is seen on launch Pad-0A after...

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NASA image: Antares Orbital-3 Mission
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Oct 27, 2014

Antares Orbital-3 Mission

The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, is seen on launch Pad-0A after...

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NASA image: NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory OCO-2 Artist Concept
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Jan 22, 2014

NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory OCO-2 Artist Concept

Artist rendering of NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory OCO-2, one of five new NASA Earth science missions set to...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory Briefing
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Jan 29, 2009

Orbiting Carbon Observatory Briefing

Ralph Basilio talks during a media briefing to discuss the upcoming Orbiting Carbon Observatory mission, the first...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory Briefing
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Jan 29, 2009

Orbiting Carbon Observatory Briefing

Charles Miller talks during a media briefing to discuss the upcoming Orbiting Carbon Observatory mission, the first...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory Briefing
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Jan 29, 2009

Orbiting Carbon Observatory Briefing

Charles Miller talks during a media briefing to discuss the upcoming Orbiting Carbon Observatory mission, the first...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory Briefing
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Jan 29, 2009

Orbiting Carbon Observatory Briefing

Eric Ianson speaks during a media briefing to discuss the upcoming Orbiting Carbon Observatory mission, the first...

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NASA image: Smartphone Photos From Orbit
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Dec 8, 2017

Smartphone Photos From Orbit

These images of Earth were reconstructed from photos taken by three smartphones in orbit, or "PhoneSats."...

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NASA image: In orbit crew portrait of STS-50 crewmembers in the spacelab.
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Jul 9, 1992

In orbit crew portrait of STS-50 crewmembers in the spacelab.

STS050-291-006 (9 July 1992) --- In orbit crew portrait of STS-50 crewmembers in the Spacelab.

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Arrival
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Nov 1, 2019

Solar Orbiter Arrival

Arrival of Solar Orbiter at the Shuttle Landing Facility

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NASA image: View From Mars Orbiter Showing Curiosity Rover at Shaler
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Jul 24, 2013

View From Mars Orbiter Showing Curiosity Rover at Shaler

NASA rover Curiosity appears as a bluish dot near the lower right corner of this enhanced-color view from the HiRISE...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 Second Look: Midday on the Ocean of Storms
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Nov 4, 2009

Apollo 12 Second Look: Midday on the Ocean of Storms

New view of the Apollo 12 landing site in Oceanus Procellarum imaged from NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mapping...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-8 Launch
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Nov 12, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-8 Launch

The Orbital ATK Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, launches from Pad-0A, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 at...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-8 Launch
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Nov 12, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-8 Launch

The Orbital ATK Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, launches from Pad-0A, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 at...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-8 Launch
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Nov 12, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-8 Launch

The Orbital ATK Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, launches from Pad-0A, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 at...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-8 Launch
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Nov 12, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-8 Launch

The Orbital ATK Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, launches from Pad-0A, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 at...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-8 Launch
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Nov 12, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-8 Launch

The Orbital ATK Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, launches from Pad-0A, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 at...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-8 Launch
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Nov 12, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-8 Launch

The Orbital ATK Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, launches from Pad-0A, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 at...

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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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