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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: Crawler Lifts Mobile Launcher
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May 31, 2018

Crawler Lifts Mobile Launcher

Crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2) is being moved under the mobile launcher May 31, 2018, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Mobile Laucher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to  Launch Complex 39B
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Aug 31, 2018

Mobile Laucher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to Launch Complex 39B

NASA's mobile launcher (ML) atop crawler-transporter 2 arrives at the top of Launch Pad 39B on Aug. 31, 2018, at the...

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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: Mobile Launcher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to Launch Complex 39B
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Aug 30, 2018

Mobile Launcher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to Launch Complex 39B

An aerial view of NASA's mobile launcher (ML) atop crawler-transporter 2 as it moves along the crawlerway to Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5114
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Jul 7, 2011

KSC-2011-5114

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A media event was held on the grounds near the Press Site at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0113-018
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Jun 18, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0113-018

LCROSS launch public viewing event held at Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA NRP tenant Ecliptic Enterprises...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5112
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Jul 7, 2011

KSC-2011-5112

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A media event was held on the grounds near the Press Site at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Mars Rover Opportunity Panorama of Marathon Valley (Enhanced Color)
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Jun 14, 2016

Mars Rover Opportunity Panorama of Marathon Valley (Enhanced Color)

"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: Mars Rover Opportunity Panorama of Marathon Valley Stereo
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Jun 14, 2016

Mars Rover Opportunity Panorama of Marathon Valley Stereo

"Marathon Valley" on Mars opens northeastward in this stereo scene from the panoramic camera (Pancam) of NASA's Mars...

JPL
NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 26, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4387
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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: PIA25668
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Aug 2, 2023

PIA25668

The Earth-bound full-scale engineering model of NASA's Perseverance rover, called OPTIMISM, seems to peer down at a...

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NASA image: CADRE Mini Rover Drives Over a Rock
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Aug 2, 2023

CADRE Mini Rover Drives Over a Rock

A development rover that is part of NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration) technology...

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NASA image: Segments on Western Rim of Endeavour Crater, Mars
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Apr 19, 2017

Segments on Western Rim of Endeavour Crater, Mars

This orbital image of the western rim of Mars' Endeavour Crater covers an area about 5 miles (8 kilometers)...

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NASA image: CADRE Rover Testing in JPL's Mars Yard
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Aug 2, 2023

CADRE Rover Testing in JPL's Mars Yard

A development model rover that is part of NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration)...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4386
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Nov 6, 2014

KSC-2014-4386

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-2014-4614
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Dec 2, 2014

KSC-2014-4614

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the news media are briefed on the...

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NASA image: Baby Galaxies in the Adult Universe
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Dec 21, 2004

Baby Galaxies in the Adult Universe

This artist's conception illustrates the decline in our universe's "birth-rate" over time. When the universe was...

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NASA image: Crater Rim and Plain at Head of 'Perseverance Valley,' Mars
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May 15, 2017

Crater Rim and Plain at Head of 'Perseverance Valley,' Mars

"Perseverance Valley" lies just on the other side of the dip in the crater rim visible in the left half of this...

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NASA image: Opportunity's View Downhill Catches Martian Shadows
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Dec 6, 2017

Opportunity's View Downhill Catches Martian Shadows

Late-afternoon shadows include one cast by the rover itself in this look toward the floor of Endeavour Crater by...

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NASA image: Orion displayed at Stennis
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Aug 12, 2009

Orion displayed at Stennis

Visitors view a full-scale mockup of NASA's Orion crew exploration vehicle during its one-day display Wednesday at...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Oct 3, 1957

Early Rockets

America’s first scientific satellite, the Explorer I, carried the radiation detection experiment designed by Dr....

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NASA image: CHAPEA Facility Resource Reel (4K)
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May 1, 2023

CHAPEA Facility Resource Reel (4K)

B-roll video, without audio, of the Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA), showing the facility at...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 1, 1958

Early Rockets

In January 1958, a modified Redstone rocket lifted the first American satellite into orbit just 3 months after 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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