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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: 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event
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Apr 17, 2018

2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: Mission Complete: NASA Names Human Exploration Rover Challenge Winners
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Aug 21, 2020

Mission Complete: NASA Names Human Exploration Rover Challenge Winners

NASA announced the winners of the 2020 NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge during a virtual awards ceremony...

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NASA image: Bobby Watkins
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Feb 13, 2020

Bobby Watkins

Bobby Watkins, manager of the Human Exploration Development & Operations Office at Marshall Space Flight Center.

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Jul 7, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Press Site auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, media were briefed...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5078
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Jul 7, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Press Site auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, media were briefed...

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NASA image: Bobby Watkins
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Feb 13, 2020

Bobby Watkins

Bobby Watkins, manager of the Human Exploration Development & Operations Office at Marshall Space Flight Center.

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NASA image: Artemis at Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 19, 2020

Artemis at Kennedy Space Center

Kennedy Space Center is central to NASA’s Artemis program—NASA’s path to the Moon and the next step in human...

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NASA image: Bobby Watkins
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Feb 13, 2020

Bobby Watkins

Bobby Watkins, manager of the Human Exploration Development & Operations Office at Marshall Space Flight Center.

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NASA image: M2M Technology Spanish
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Jun 30, 2019

M2M Technology Spanish

NASA is going to the Moon and on to Mars, in a measured, sustainable way. Working with U.S. companies and...

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NASA image: 2022: A Year of Success
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Dec 13, 2022

2022: A Year of Success

Throughout America's story, there are defining days. Days when minds change, hearts fill and imaginations soar....

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NASA image: Town Hall with Administrator Bridenstine and NASA’s New HEO Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro
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Dec 3, 2019

Town Hall with Administrator Bridenstine and NASA’s New HEO Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro

NASA held an Agency-wide Town Hall with Administrator Bridenstine and Douglas Loverro, NASA’s new Associate...

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NASA image: NASA Explores the Moon and Beyond
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Mar 28, 2022

NASA Explores the Moon and Beyond

NASA continues to forge ahead in humanity’s quest for knowledge as we explore the Moon and Mars. Through Artemis, we...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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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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