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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: South Polar View of Miranda
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Oct 30, 1998

South Polar View of Miranda

Uranus moon Miranda is shown in a computer-assembled mosaic of images obtained Jan. 24, 1986, by NASA Voyager 2...

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NASA image: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Taking Shape
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Aug 9, 2004

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Taking Shape

Lockheed Martin Space Systems engineer Terry Kampmann left and lead technician Jack Farmerie work on assembly and...

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NASA image: Mars Rover Curiosity with Wheel on Ramp
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Jun 13, 2011

Mars Rover Curiosity with Wheel on Ramp

This photograph of the NASA Mars Science Laboratory rover, Curiosity, was taken during mobility testing on June 3,...

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NASA image: Descent Stage of Mars Science Laboratory During Assembly
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Nov 19, 2008

Descent Stage of Mars Science Laboratory During Assembly

This image from early October 2008 shows personnel working on the descent stage of NASA Mars Science Laboratory...

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NASA image: NASA Mars Rover Curiosity at JPL, View from Front Left Corner
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Apr 6, 2011

NASA Mars Rover Curiosity at JPL, View from Front Left Corner

The rover for NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission, named Curiosity, is seen here inside the Spacecraft Assembly...

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NASA image: Still from Red Spot Movie
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Nov 21, 2000

Still from Red Spot Movie

This image is one of seven from the narrow-angle camera on NASA Cassini spacecraft assembled as a brief movie of...

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NASA image: Moon - North Pole Mosaic
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Feb 5, 1996

Moon - North Pole Mosaic

This view of the Moon north pole is a mosaic assembled from 18 images taken by NASA's Galileo imaging system through...

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NASA image: Still from High-Clouds Jupiter Movie
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Dec 12, 2000

Still from High-Clouds Jupiter Movie

This image is one of seven from the narrow-angle camera on NASA Cassini spacecraft assembled as a brief movie of...

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NASA image: MESSENGER Team Presents Latest Science Results
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Apr 30, 2009

MESSENGER Team Presents Latest Science Results

This mosaic was assembled using NAC images acquired as the MESSENGER spacecraft approached the planet during the...

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NASA image: Setting up Juno Radiation Vault
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Jul 12, 2010

Setting up Juno Radiation Vault

Workers place the special radiation vault for NASA Juno spacecraft onto the propulsion module. The whole vault, with...

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NASA image: NASA Next Mars Rover on a Test Drive
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Sep 13, 2010

NASA Next Mars Rover on a Test Drive

The suspension system on NASA Mars rover Curiosity easily accommodates rolling over a ramp in this Sept. 10, 2010,...

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NASA image: Mars Rover Curiosity, Right Side View
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Jun 13, 2011

Mars Rover Curiosity, Right Side View

This photograph of the NASA Mars Science Laboratory rover, Curiosity, was taken during mobility testing on June 3,...

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NASA image: Mars Rover Curiosity, Left Side View
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Jun 13, 2011

Mars Rover Curiosity, Left Side View

This photograph of the NASA Mars Science Laboratory rover, Curiosity, was taken during mobility testing on June 3,...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 22, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

NASA GPM Test Conductors, Michelle Lacombe, left, and Bill Dehaven participate in an all-day launch simulation for...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 22, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

NASA GPM Test Conductors John Pope, and, Michelle Lacombe talk during the all-day launch simulation for the Global...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 22, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Clyde Woodall, NASA GPM launch services, is seen during the all-day launch simulation for the Global Precipitation...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 22, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Andy Aylward, GPM EGSE, monitors the progress of an all-day launch simulation for the Global Precipitation...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 22, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

George Dakermanji, NASA GPM Power, monitors the progress of an all-day launch simulation for the Global...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 22, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

NASA GPM Radio Frequency Engineer David Lassiter monitors the progress of an all-day launch simulation for the...

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NASA image: Spacecraft Coming out of Protective Storage
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Aug 28, 2017

Spacecraft Coming out of Protective Storage

Members of the InSight mission's assembly, test and launch operations (ATLO) team remove the "birdcage" from NASA's...

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NASA image: NASA Invites Media to See Europa Clipper Spacecraft Media Reel
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Apr 11, 2024

NASA Invites Media to See Europa Clipper Spacecraft Media Reel

B-roll and sound bites for media and public use. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory invited members of the news media...

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NASA image: The Lift: NASA's Europa Clipper Moves Into Position
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Aug 24, 2022

The Lift: NASA's Europa Clipper Moves Into Position

Engineers and technicians use a crane to lift the main body of NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft and position it in...

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NASA image: Easy Does It: NASA's Europa Clipper Is Lowered Into Place
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Aug 24, 2022

Easy Does It: NASA's Europa Clipper Is Lowered Into Place

Engineers and technicians use a crane to lower the main body of NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft into position in...

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NASA image: Psyche Thrusters: Integration Complete
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Sep 20, 2021

Psyche Thrusters: Integration Complete

NASA's Psyche spacecraft is photographed in July 2021 during the mission's assembly, test, and launch operations...

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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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