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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: CADRE Rover on the Moon (Artist's Concept)
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Dec 13, 2023

CADRE Rover on the Moon (Artist's Concept)

This artist's concept depicts a small rover – part of NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic...

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NASA image: CADRE Rover Getting Prepped for Testing
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Oct 24, 2023

CADRE Rover Getting Prepped for Testing

An engineer prepares a small rover – part of NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration)...

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NASA image: CADRE Team Preps Flight Model for Thermal Testing
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Oct 24, 2023

CADRE Team Preps Flight Model for Thermal Testing

Engineers prepare a small rover – part of NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration)...

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NASA image: Energy Awareness Day
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Sep 30, 2008

Energy Awareness Day

Donnie Thompson, site energy manager for the Jacobs Technology FOSC Group, demonstrates the efficiency of...

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NASA image: X-36 Tailless Fighter Agility Research Aircraft in flight
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Oct 30, 1997

X-36 Tailless Fighter Agility Research Aircraft in flight

The tailless X-36 technology demonstrator research aircraft cruises over the California desert at low altitude...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Charles Bolden Paid a Brief Visit to NASA's L
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May 10, 2013

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden Paid a Brief Visit to NASA's L

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden at the Air Traffic Operations Lab , observed a simulation of cockpit technologies...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Charles Bolden Paid a Brief Visit to NASA's L
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May 10, 2013

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden Paid a Brief Visit to NASA's L

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden at the Air Traffic Operations Lab , observed a simulation of cockpit technologies...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Charles Bolden Paid a Brief Visit to NASA's L
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May 10, 2013

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden Paid a Brief Visit to NASA's L

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden at the Air Traffic Operations Lab , observed a simulation of cockpit technologies...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

This artist's concept depicts the X-34 Demonstrator landing in a dessert. Part of the Pathfinder Program, the X-34...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

This artist's concept depicts the X-34 Demonstrator in flight. Part of the Pathfinder Program, the X-34 was a...

MSFC
NASA image: Pathfinder
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Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

This artist's concept depicts the X-34 Demonstrator in flight. Part of the Pathfinder Program, the X-34 was a...

MSFC
NASA image: Pathfinder
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Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

This artist's concept depicts the X-34 Demonstrator sitting on a runway. Part of the Pathfinder Program, the X-34...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Randy Lillard, Program Executive for Technology Demonstration Missions of NASA's Space Technology Mission...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

Pictured is the X-34 Demonstrator parked on the runway. Part of the Pathfinder Program, the X-34 was a reusable...

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NASA image: LSR Umbilical Connection OPS
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Oct 19, 2018

LSR Umbilical Connection OPS

iss057e055217 (10/19/2018) --- A view of the LSR rack inside the Destiny laboratory onboard the International Space...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

This is an artist's concept of the X-34 Demonstrator, a reusable technology testbed vehicle that was designed to...

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NASA image: NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System
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Sep 2, 2024

NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System

NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System is seen orbiting Earth in this 13-second exposure photograph, Monday,...

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NASA image: Biolab Incubator Door Locking Bolt & Wico Motes Installation
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Jun 6, 2018

Biolab Incubator Door Locking Bolt & Wico Motes Installation

iss056e005285 (June 6, 2018) --- The small, yellow box in the middle of the picture is a module for the Wireless...

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NASA image: X-45A in flight with F-18 #846 chase aircraft, during first GPS-guided weapon demonstration flight
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Dec 19, 2002

X-45A in flight with F-18 #846 chase aircraft, during first GPS-guided weapon demonstration flight

The first X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its sixth flight on Dec. 19,...

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NASA image: F-15B ACTIVE in flight
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Jun 15, 1993

F-15B ACTIVE in flight

F-15B ACTIVE in flight

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NASA image: NASA Looking at Next Steps for Ingenuity Mars Helicopter
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Mar 23, 2021

NASA Looking at Next Steps for Ingenuity Mars Helicopter

NASA is targeting early April for the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter to make the first attempt at powered, controlled...

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NASA image: NASA astronauts Mike Barratt, Butch Wilmore, and Suni Williams
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Jul 23, 2024

NASA astronauts Mike Barratt, Butch Wilmore, and Suni Williams

iss071e379489 (July 23, 2024) --- Clockwise from bottom, NASA astronauts Mike Barratt, Butch Wilmore, and Suni...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Randy Lillard, Program Executive for Technology Demonstration Missions of NASA's Space Technology Mission...

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NASA image: Flight Day 12: Orion in Yellow
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Nov 27, 2022

Flight Day 12: Orion in Yellow

art001e001451 (Nov. 27, 2022) On flight day 12, the inside of Orion shows the display of the Callisto payload....

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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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