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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: KSC-2013-1653
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Feb 27, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA officials detail progress toward a September 2014 flight test called Exploration Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8052
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Nov 28, 2011

KSC-2011-8052

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Exploration Park site near the Space Life Sciences Laboratory (SLSL) at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1658
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Feb 27, 2013

KSC-2013-1658

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA officials detail progress toward a September 2014 flight test called Exploration Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3906
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Nov 7, 2013

KSC-2013-3906

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Preparations are underway to conduct a dust particle experiment for the Electrodynamic Dust...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3908
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Nov 7, 2013

KSC-2013-3908

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dust particles scatter during an experiment for the Electrodynamic Dust Shield for Dust...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8054
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Nov 28, 2011

KSC-2011-8054

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Exploration Park site near the Space Life Sciences Laboratory (SLSL) at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8053
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Nov 28, 2011

KSC-2011-8053

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Exploration Park site near the Space Life Sciences Laboratory (SLSL) at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1659
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Feb 27, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA officials detail progress toward a September 2014 flight test called Exploration Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8055
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Nov 28, 2011

KSC-2011-8055

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Exploration Park site near the Space Life Sciences Laboratory (SLSL) at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Crawler Transporter 2 Move to Launch Complex 39B
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May 22, 2018

Crawler Transporter 2 Move to Launch Complex 39B

Crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2) moves slowly up the ramp to the surface of Launch Pad 39B for a fit check on May 22,...

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NASA image: Crawler Transporter 2 Move to Launch Complex 39B
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May 22, 2018

Crawler Transporter 2 Move to Launch Complex 39B

Crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2) moves slowly up the ramp to the surface of Launch Pad 39B for a fit check on May 22,...

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NASA image: Crawler Transporter 2 Move to Launch Complex 39B
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May 22, 2018

Crawler Transporter 2 Move to Launch Complex 39B

Crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2) moves slowly up the ramp to the surface of Launch Pad 39B for a fit check on May 22,...

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NASA image: In and Out
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Jan 11, 2004

In and Out

This frame from an animation links two images taken by the front hazard avoidance camera on the Mars Exploration...

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NASA image: From 'Tribulation' to 'Perseverance' on Mars
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May 15, 2017

From 'Tribulation' to 'Perseverance' on Mars

This graphic shows the route that NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity drove in its final approach to...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Oct 13, 1959

Early Rockets

The ignition of Juno II (AM-19A). Juno II (AM-19) successfully placed a physics and astronomy satellite, Explorer...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jan 1, 1963

Wernher von Braun

Dr. von Braun is presented with the front page of the Huntsville Times arnouncing the launch of Explorer I, the...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00077
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Mar 29, 2005

KSC-05-S-00077

Hi. My name is Shawn Quinn. I work at the Kennedy Space Center in the Exploration Office, and I'm the operations and...

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NASA image: Opportunity Long Road to Victoria Animation
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Jun 28, 2007

Opportunity Long Road to Victoria Animation

This image maps out the travels of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity, from is landing site at Eagle Crater to...

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NASA image: NASA’s New Spacesuit Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU) Animation Resource Reel
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Oct 20, 2020

NASA’s New Spacesuit Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU) Animation Resource Reel

NASA’s New Spacesuit Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU) Animation Resource Reel 1. xEMU performing a...

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NASA image: Spirit Traverse Map, Sol 2471
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Dec 17, 2010

Spirit Traverse Map, Sol 2471

This map shows the path that NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit followed from the 743rd Martian day Feb. 4, 2009, or...

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NASA image: Opportunity Traverses Through 2,700 Martian Days
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Sep 1, 2011

Opportunity Traverses Through 2,700 Martian Days

This map shows route driven by NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity from the site of its landing, inside Eagle...

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NASA image: Face Illusion in the Cosmic Clouds
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Oct 22, 2014

Face Illusion in the Cosmic Clouds

In this image of PSR B1509-58 about 170,000 light-years from Earth, X-rays from NASA Chandra in gold are seen along...

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NASA image: Mars Rover Opportunity Panorama of Marathon Valley
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Jun 14, 2016

Mars Rover Opportunity Panorama of Marathon Valley

"Marathon Valley" on Mars opens northeastward to a view across the floor of Endeavour Crater in this scene from the...

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NASA image: Opportunity Marathon Journey
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Mar 24, 2015

Opportunity Marathon Journey

Eleven years and two months after its landing on Mars, the total driving distance of NASA's Mars Exploration Rover...

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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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