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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: Astrobotic CubeRover Testing
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Dec 10, 2020

Astrobotic CubeRover Testing

The Astrobotic CubeRover traverses the terrain in the Granular Mechanics and Regolith Operations Lab regolith bin at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2974
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May 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Kennedy Space Center’s Deputy...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0200
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Feb 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An alligator slides off a bank into the water on the west side of NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4368
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Nov 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Public Affairs Officer George Diller digs in...

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NASA image: RASSOR Demonstration in Regolith Bin
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Sep 29, 2016

RASSOR Demonstration in Regolith Bin

An integrated test of the MARCO POLO/Mars Pathfinder in-situ resource utilization, or ISRU, system takes place at...

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NASA image: RASSOR Demonstration in Regolith Bin
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Sep 29, 2016

RASSOR Demonstration in Regolith Bin

An integrated test of the MARCO POLO/Mars Pathfinder in-situ resource utilization, or ISRU, system takes place at...

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NASA image: Sojourner at "Mermaid Dune"
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Aug 8, 1997

Sojourner at "Mermaid Dune"

This is an image of the rover Sojourner at the feature called Mermaid Dune at the MPF landing site. Mermaid is...

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NASA image: RASSOR Demonstration in Regolith Bin
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Sep 29, 2016

RASSOR Demonstration in Regolith Bin

An integrated test of the MARCO POLO/Mars Pathfinder in-situ resource utilization, or ISRU, system takes place at...

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NASA image: A Recipe for Martian Scallops
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Mar 22, 2021

A Recipe for Martian Scallops

About a third of Mars has water ice just below the dusty surface. Figuring out exactly where is vital for future...

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NASA image: ISRU Pilot Excavator
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Jul 28, 2022

ISRU Pilot Excavator

The ISRU Pilot Excavator digs in the regolith bin during testing inside Swamp Works at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2950
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May 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, college students prepare their...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2386
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May 20, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, college students arrive for NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2401
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May 21, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Kennedy Center Director Bob Cabana...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2968
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May 23, 2012

KSC-2012-2968

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, college students from the ITT...

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NASA image: Astrobotic CubeRover Testing
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Dec 10, 2020

Astrobotic CubeRover Testing

The Astrobotic CubeRover traverses the terrain in the Granular Mechanics and Regolith Operations Lab regolith bin at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2948
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May 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, college students make last minute...

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NASA image: Long-lasting Ice in a Young Crater
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Jun 25, 2021

Long-lasting Ice in a Young Crater

The HiRISE and Context Camera instruments on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter have worked together to image many new...

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NASA image: 2017 Robotic Mining Competition
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May 23, 2017

2017 Robotic Mining Competition

Team members from Purdue University prepare their uniquely-designed robot miner in the RoboPit at NASA's 8th Annual...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2342
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Oct 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An alligator near the Launch Pad 39 area at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center appears not...

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NASA image: 2017 Robotic Mining Competition
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May 23, 2017

2017 Robotic Mining Competition

College team members prepare to enter the robotic mining arena for a test run during NASA's 8th Annual Robotic...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 24, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

Students from the United States Military Academy (West Point), dressed in safety gear, prepare to enter the mining...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2340
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Oct 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In a pond near the Launch Pad 39 area at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, an alligator...

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NASA image: ISRU Pilot Excavator
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Jul 28, 2022

ISRU Pilot Excavator

With the lights out, the ISRU Pilot Excavator digs in regolith bin during testing inside Swamp Works at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2973
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May 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, a color guard brings the U.S. Flag...

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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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