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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: Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman answers social media questions ahead of the launch of NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover onboard is seen illuminated by...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover onboard is seen on the launch pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3002
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Jun 29, 2013

KSC-2013-3002

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, the "rocket garden" includes many of...

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NASA image: Launch Software Team in LCC
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Sep 29, 2020

Launch Software Team in LCC

Engineers with Exploration Ground Systems at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida work on software for the launch...

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NASA image: Spaceborne Computer-2
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Apr 29, 2021

Spaceborne Computer-2

iss065e009485 4/29/2021 --- A view of the Spaceborne Computer-2 High Performance Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS)...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine answers questions from the media during a press conference ahead of the launch of...

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NASA image: Launch Software Team in LCC
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Sep 29, 2020

Launch Software Team in LCC

Engineers with Exploration Ground Systems at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida work on software for the launch...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch

NASA Deputy Administrator Jim Morhard answers social media questions ahead of the launch of NASA’s Mars 2020...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Randy Lillard, Program Executive for Technology Demonstration Missions of NASA's Space Technology Mission...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine answers questions from the media during a press conference ahead of the launch of...

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NASA image: KSC Town Hall with Pam Melroy & Bob Cabana
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Nov 29, 2022

KSC Town Hall with Pam Melroy & Bob Cabana

NASA senior leaders participate in a town hall discussion on Nov. 29, 2022, at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Launch Software Team in LCC
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Sep 29, 2020

Launch Software Team in LCC

Engineers with Exploration Ground Systems at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida work on software for the launch...

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NASA image: KSC Town Hall with Pam Melroy & Bob Cabana
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Nov 29, 2022

KSC Town Hall with Pam Melroy & Bob Cabana

Kennedy Space Center employees attend a town hall discussion on Nov. 29, 2022, at the space center in Florida....

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NASA image: Launch Software Team in LCC
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Sep 29, 2020

Launch Software Team in LCC

Engineers with Exploration Ground Systems at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida work on software for the launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I Mission Management Briefing
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Aug 27, 2022

Artemis I Mission Management Briefing

Jacob Bleacher, chief exploration scientist, Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters,...

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NASA image: KSC Town Hall with Pam Melroy & Bob Cabana
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Nov 29, 2022

KSC Town Hall with Pam Melroy & Bob Cabana

Janet Petro, director of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, participates in a town hall discussion on Nov. 29, 0202, at...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Leaders Discuss Mission Overview
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Aug 4, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Leaders Discuss Mission Overview

Leaders from NASA, SpaceX, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) and Roscosmos present an overview of NASA’s...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch

Kennedy Space Center Deputy Director Janet Petro answers questions from the media during a press conference ahead of...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman speaks with a member of the media following a press conference ahead of the launch of...

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NASA image: Launch Software Team in LCC
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Sep 29, 2020

Launch Software Team in LCC

Engineers with Exploration Ground Systems at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida work on software for the launch...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Flight Day 4 Highlights
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Oct 25, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Flight Day 4 Highlights

NASA astronauts Matt Dominick, Mike Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin returned...

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NASA image: Spaceborne Computer-2
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Apr 29, 2021

Spaceborne Computer-2

iss065e009467 4/29/2021 --- A view of the Spaceborne Computer-2 High Performance Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS)...

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NASA image: Future of Space STEM event
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Apr 29, 2019

Future of Space STEM event

Nick Hague and Christina Koch, two astronauts currently living and working on the International Space Station, are...

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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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