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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: 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: 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: 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...

JPL
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...

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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

KSC-04pd1151

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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NASA image: 0091 NEA Scout Music Rev29 02102021
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Feb 10, 2021

0091 NEA Scout Music Rev29 02102021

The Near-Earth Asteroid Scout, or NEA Scout, is a robotic reconnaissance mission that will deploy a 6U CubeSat to...

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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: Opportunity Approach to Homestake
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Dec 7, 2011

Opportunity Approach to Homestake

This view from the front hazard-avoidance camera on NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity shows the rover arm...

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NASA image: Ridout Rock on Rim of Odyssey Crater
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Aug 19, 2011

Ridout Rock on Rim of Odyssey Crater

This view from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunit is dominated by a rock informally named Ridout on the...

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NASA image: Opportunity at Work Examining Tisdale 2, Sol 2695
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Sep 1, 2011

Opportunity at Work Examining Tisdale 2, Sol 2695

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity used its front hazard-avoidance camera to take this picture showing the...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Team Given 2022 Swigert Award for Space Exploration
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Apr 4, 2022

OSIRIS-REx Team Given 2022 Swigert Award for Space Exploration

Space Foundation Chief Executive Officer Thomas E. Zelibor, Rear Admiral, USN (Ret.); left, Mike Moreau, Deputy...

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NASA image: Flaky "Mimi"
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Feb 13, 2004

Flaky "Mimi"

This color image taken by the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit's panoramic camera on Sol 40 is centered on an unusually...

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NASA image: Hole Lotta Grindin Going On
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Mar 6, 2004

Hole Lotta Grindin Going On

The red marks in this image, taken by the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity's panoramic camera, indicate holes made...

NASA image: PIA05044
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Jan 11, 2004

PIA05044

This mosaic image taken by the navigation camera on the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit represents an overhead view of...

NASA image: Von Braun Mound in Spirit Drive Direction
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Apr 23, 2009

Von Braun Mound in Spirit Drive Direction

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit used its navigation camera to capture this view of the terrain toward the...

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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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