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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: 'Diamond Jenness': Before the Grind
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Aug 3, 2004

'Diamond Jenness': Before the Grind

This microscopic imager mosaic of the rock called "Diamond Jenness" was snapped on sol 177 before NASA's Mars...

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NASA image: Putting Martian 'Tribulation' Behind Enhanced Color
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May 15, 2017

Putting Martian 'Tribulation' Behind Enhanced Color

NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity worked for 30 months on a raised segment of Endeavour Crater's rim called...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4396
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Nov 6, 2014

KSC-2014-4396

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, members of the news media are briefed on...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4391
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Nov 6, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, members of the news media are briefed on...

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NASA image: GSFC_20170119_2017-4993_011
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Jan 19, 2017

GSFC_20170119_2017-4993_011

Josh White Jr. was keynote speaker for Exploring Leadership Colloquium “A Musical and Storytelling Walk Through Our...

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NASA image: Interacting Group of Galaxies Known as Stephan Quintet
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May 5, 2005

Interacting Group of Galaxies Known as Stephan Quintet

This ultraviolet image from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer is of the interacting group of galaxies known as Stephan...

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NASA image: Galaxy Messier 83
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Jul 25, 2003

Galaxy Messier 83

This image of the spiral galaxy Messier 83 was taken by NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer on June 7, 2003. Located 15...

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NASA image: Putting Martian Tribulation Behind
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May 15, 2017

Putting Martian Tribulation Behind

NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity worked for 30 months on a raised segment of Endeavour Crater's rim called...

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NASA image: Martian Rocks Lining Possible Ancient Channel (Enhanced Color)
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Jun 23, 2017

Martian Rocks Lining Possible Ancient Channel (Enhanced Color)

NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity took the component images of this enhanced-color scene during the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4626
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Dec 2, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Headquarters in Washington and the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA leaders...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4627
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Dec 2, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA leaders spoke to members of the news media...

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NASA image: Mars Rover Opportunity at Rock Abrasion Target Potts
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Jan 25, 2016

Mars Rover Opportunity at Rock Abrasion Target Potts

The target beneath the tool turret at the end of the rover's robotic arm in this image from NASA's Mars Exploration...

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NASA image: Opportunity View of Private Joseph Field on Mars
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Dec 7, 2016

Opportunity View of Private Joseph Field on Mars

This image of a target called "Private Joseph Field" combines four images from the microscopic imager on the robotic...

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NASA image: Active Lifting During Martian Dust Storm
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Mar 9, 2017

Active Lifting During Martian Dust Storm

This false-color scene from the panoramic camera (Pancam) on NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity documents...

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NASA image: Mix of Particles in "Uchben" Close-up
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Nov 4, 2004

Mix of Particles in "Uchben" Close-up

Close-up examination of a freshly exposed area of a rock called "Uchben" in the "Columbia Hills" of Mars reveals an...

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NASA image: 'Erebus Crater' on the Horizon
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Sep 26, 2005

'Erebus Crater' on the Horizon

This is a mosaic assembled from some of the images taken by the panoramic camera on NASA's Mars Exploration Rover...

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NASA image: Bonneville
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Mar 15, 2004

Bonneville

The rim and interior of a crater nicknamed "Bonneville" dominate this 180-degree, false-color mosaic of images taken...

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NASA image: Spirit Slipping in Soft Ground, Sol 1889
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May 1, 2009

Spirit Slipping in Soft Ground, Sol 1889

NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit slipped in soft ground during short backward drives on the 1,886th and 1,889th...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jun 20, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building

A view looking at High Bay 3 in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Ten...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jun 20, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building

A view looking up at one side of the 10 levels of work platforms in High Bay 3 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jun 20, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building

A view looking up at the 10 levels of work platforms in High Bay 3 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at...

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NASA image: Flame Deflector Complete at Launch Complex 39B
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May 16, 2018

Flame Deflector Complete at Launch Complex 39B

Construction is complete on the main flame deflector in the flame trench at Launch Complex 39B at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jun 20, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building

A view looking up at one side of the 10 levels of work platforms in High Bay 3 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jun 20, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building

A brilliant sun shines through the doors of High Bay 3 in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA's Kennedy...

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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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