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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: Launch Control Center
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Jun 20, 2018

Launch Control Center

A blue sky and fluffy clouds serve as the backdrop in this view of the exterior of the Launch Control Center (LCC)...

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NASA image: Exploration Ground Systems Booster Segment Stacking Training
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Jan 8, 2020

Exploration Ground Systems Booster Segment Stacking Training

Booster segment stacking practice

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NASA image: Mars Rover Opportunity Panorama of Rocheport Enhanced Color
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Apr 19, 2017

Mars Rover Opportunity Panorama of Rocheport Enhanced Color

A ridge called "Rocheport" on the western rim of Mars' Endeavour Crater spans this mosaic of images from the...

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NASA image: Rock Stripes Pattern in Mars' 'Perseverance Valley'
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Feb 15, 2018

Rock Stripes Pattern in Mars' 'Perseverance Valley'

Textured rows on the ground in this portion of "Perseverance Valley" are under investigation by NASA's Mars...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2011-8064
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Nov 29, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Construction work progresses on Phase I of Exploration Park at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8066
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Nov 29, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Construction work progresses on Phase I of Exploration Park at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8065
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Nov 29, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Construction work progresses on Phase I of Exploration Park at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8067
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Nov 29, 2011

KSC-2011-8067

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Land is cleared as construction work progresses on Phase I of Exploration Park at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8063
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Nov 29, 2011

KSC-2011-8063

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Construction work progresses on Phase I of Exploration Park at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: RIME Instrument en Route to JUICE
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Sep 21, 2020

RIME Instrument en Route to JUICE

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory built and shipped the receiver, transmitter and electronics necessary to complete...

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NASA image: Opportunity Rover Full Marathon-Length Traverse
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Mar 24, 2015

Opportunity Rover Full Marathon-Length Traverse

NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity, working on Mars since January 2004, passed marathon distance in total...

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NASA image: Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading
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Apr 12, 2019

Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading

From left, Jeremy Graeber, chief NASA test director; Jessica Parsons, technical assistant to the launch director;...

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NASA image: Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading
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Apr 12, 2019

Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading

From left, Jeremy Graeber, chief NASA test director; Jessica Parsons, technical assistant to the launch director;...

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NASA image: The Australian Outback and the Search for Life on Mars
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Aug 24, 2024

The Australian Outback and the Search for Life on Mars

In June of 2023, members of NASA's Mars Exploration Program, the Australian Space Agency, ESA (European Space...

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NASA image: Opportunity Approach to Marathon Valley Stereo
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Mar 24, 2015

Opportunity Approach to Marathon Valley Stereo

Cumulative driving by NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity surpassed marathon distance on March 24, 2015, as...

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NASA image: Opportunity Approach to Marathon Valley
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Mar 24, 2015

Opportunity Approach to Marathon Valley

Cumulative driving by NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity surpassed marathon distance on March 24, 2015, as...

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NASA image: At Base of 'Burns Cliff'
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Nov 11, 2004

At Base of 'Burns Cliff'

NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity captured this view from the base of "Burns Cliff" during the rover's 280th...

JPL
NASA image: Galaxy Centaurus A
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Jul 25, 2003

Galaxy Centaurus A

This image of the active galaxy Centaurus A was taken by NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer on June 7, 2003. The...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1150
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May 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a visit to Howard A. Doolin Middle School, Miami, Fla., Center Director Jim...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1152
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May 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a visit to Howard A. Doolin Middle School, Miami, Fla., Center Director Jim...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1153
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May 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a visit to Howard A. Doolin Middle School, Miami, Fla., Center Director Jim...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1151
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May 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a visit to Howard A. Doolin Middle School, Miami, Fla., Center Director Jim...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 31, 1958

Early Rockets

This illustration shows the main characteristics of the Jupiter C launch vehicle and its payload, the Explorer I...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Oct 21, 1959

Early Rockets

This image is a cutaway illustration of the Explorer I satellite with callouts. The Explorer I satellite was...

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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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