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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: SMAP Spacecraft is Unpacked
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Oct 15, 2014

SMAP Spacecraft is Unpacked

Workers prepare to inspect instrument and optics covers on NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive, or SMAP, spacecraft...

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NASA image: A fox at Torres del Paine National Park in Chile during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign
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Mar 11, 2004

A fox at Torres del Paine National Park in Chile during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign

A fox at Torres del Paine National Park in Chile during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign. AirSAR 2004 is a three-week...

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NASA image: CADRE Rover Getting Prepped for Testing
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Oct 24, 2023

CADRE Rover Getting Prepped for Testing

An engineer prepares a small rover – part of NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration)...

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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...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-04pd1235
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May 25, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - United Space Alliance workers J.C. Harrison (left) and Amy Mangiacapra pack pieces of...

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NASA image: SMAP Spacecraft is Unpacked
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Oct 15, 2014

SMAP Spacecraft is Unpacked

Workers remove the protective covering from around NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive, or SMAP, spacecraft in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4253
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Oct 15, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive, or SMAP, spacecraft is delivered by truck...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4268
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Oct 15, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive, or SMAP, spacecraft comes into view as the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4252
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Oct 15, 2014

KSC-2014-4252

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A forklift is enlisted to offload the transportation container protecting NASA's...

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NASA image: SMAP Spacecraft is Unpacked
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Oct 15, 2014

SMAP Spacecraft is Unpacked

Workers inspect instrument and optics covers on NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive, or SMAP, spacecraft in the...

KSC
NASA image: The Cuernos del Paine mountains in Torres del Paine National Park in Chile provide a backdrop to a herd of guanacos during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign
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Mar 11, 2004

The Cuernos del Paine mountains in Torres del Paine National Park in Chile provide a backdrop to a herd of guanacos during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign

The Cuernos del Paine mountains in Torres del Paine National Park in Chile provide a backdrop to a herd of guanacos...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4245
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Oct 15, 2014

KSC-2014-4245

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive, or SMAP, spacecraft, still protected in its...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4240
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Oct 15, 2014

KSC-2014-4240

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A forklift is moved into place to assist with the offloading of NASA's Soil...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4239
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Oct 15, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers are standing by to assist with the offloading of NASA's Soil Moisture...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4271
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Oct 15, 2014

KSC-2014-4271

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers inspect instrument and optics covers on NASA's Soil Moisture Active...

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NASA image: Mariner-C Spacecraft Model
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Jun 23, 1964

Mariner-C Spacecraft Model

A model of the Mariner-C spacecraft at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1230
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May 25, 2004

KSC-04pd1230

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With NASA’s Scott Thurston (left) alongside, United Space Alliance workers J.C....

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NASA image: Glacier Grey in front of The Cuernos del Paine mountains, photographed from Lago Grey (Grey Lake) during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign in Chile
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Mar 11, 2004

Glacier Grey in front of The Cuernos del Paine mountains, photographed from Lago Grey (Grey Lake) during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign in Chile

Glacier Grey in front of the Cuernos del Paine mountains, photographed from Lago Grey (Grey Lake) during NASA's...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4237
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Oct 15, 2014

KSC-2014-4237

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers prepare to offload NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive, or SMAP,...

KSC
NASA image: SMAP Spacecraft is Unpacked
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Oct 15, 2014

SMAP Spacecraft is Unpacked

Workers inspect NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive, or SMAP, spacecraft after its protective covering is removed in...

KSC
NASA image: SMAP Spacecraft is Unpacked
Image
Oct 15, 2014

SMAP Spacecraft is Unpacked

Workers replace the protective covering around NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive, or SMAP, spacecraft following...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4272
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Oct 15, 2014

KSC-2014-4272

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers replace the protective covering around NASA's Soil Moisture Active...

KSC
NASA image: The Cuernos del Paine mountains in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign
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Mar 11, 2004

The Cuernos del Paine mountains in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign

The Cuernos del Paine mountains in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign. AirSAR...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1231
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May 25, 2004

KSC-04pd1231

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - United Space Alliance technician J.C. Harrison steers while NASA’s Scott Thurston...

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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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