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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: Cassini End of Mission
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Sep 15, 2017

Cassini End of Mission

Cassini team members embrace after the spacecraft was deliberately plunged into Saturn, Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 at...

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NASA image: Cassini End of Mission
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Sep 15, 2017

Cassini End of Mission

Cassini team members embrace after the spacecraft was deliberately plunged into Saturn, Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 at...

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NASA image: Cassini End of Mission Preview
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Sep 13, 2017

Cassini End of Mission Preview

Cassini project scientist at JPL, Linda Spilker answers questions from members of the media during a press...

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NASA image: Hadfield installing UBNT Sensors in the U.S. Laboratory
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Feb 1, 2013

Hadfield installing UBNT Sensors in the U.S. Laboratory

View of Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Chris Hadfield,Expedition 34 Flight Engineer (FE),installing Ultra-Sonic...

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NASA image: Rock Types in Gale Crater
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Jul 22, 2011

Rock Types in Gale Crater

This oblique view of the mound in Gale crater shows several different rock types of interest to the Mars Science...

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NASA image: A Wet Chemistry Laboratory Cell
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Jun 26, 2008

A Wet Chemistry Laboratory Cell

This picture of NASA Phoenix Mars Lander Wet Chemistry Laboratory WCL cell is labeled with components responsible...

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NASA image: Destiny Laboratory
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Jan 20, 2019

Destiny Laboratory

iss058e004610 (1/20/2019) --- A View of the Destiny US Laboratory aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The...

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NASA image: Hadfield wires the condensate transfer pump in the U.S. Laboratory
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Dec 24, 2012

Hadfield wires the condensate transfer pump in the U.S. Laboratory

View of Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Chris Hadfield, Expedition 34 Flight Engineer (FE), wiring the condensate...

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NASA image: Summer of Innovation Kick Off
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Jun 9, 2010

Summer of Innovation Kick Off

Jet Propulsion Laboratory Director Dr. Charles Elachi, center, and NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, right, lead...

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NASA image: Summer of Innovation Kick Off
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Jun 9, 2010

Summer of Innovation Kick Off

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, and Jet Propulsion Laboratory Director Dr. Charles Elachi lead school...

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NASA image: Summer of Innovation Kick Off
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Jun 9, 2010

Summer of Innovation Kick Off

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, and Jet Propulsion Laboratory Director Dr. Charles Elachi lead school...

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NASA image: Studying a Wider Swath
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Nov 28, 2011

Studying a Wider Swath

A section of NASA Mars Science Laboratory Gale Crater landing site is shown, with a representative path from the...

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NASA image: Close-Up View of Curiosity Head
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Jul 23, 2010

Close-Up View of Curiosity Head

Curiosity eyes the Mastcam are shrouded in a silvery material, awaiting their first look around the clean room at...

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NASA image: Curiosity -- Robot Geologist and Chemist in One! Artist Concept
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Jun 7, 2012

Curiosity -- Robot Geologist and Chemist in One! Artist Concept

This artist concept features NASA Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover, a mobile robot for investigating Mars...

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NASA image: Moviemaker with Mars Rover Stunt Double
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Sep 7, 2010

Moviemaker with Mars Rover Stunt Double

A group of members from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory watch the motions of an engineering model of the camera mast...

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NASA image: Diverse Science Payload on Mars Rover Curiosity
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Jul 22, 2011

Diverse Science Payload on Mars Rover Curiosity

This drawing of the Mars Science Laboratory mission rover, Curiosity, indicates the location of science instruments...

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NASA image: Detail Observed from 10 Feet away with Curiosity ChemCam
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Nov 28, 2011

Detail Observed from 10 Feet away with Curiosity ChemCam

This image displays the type of detail discernable with the telescopic camera of the Chemistry and Camera ChemCam...

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NASA image: Example of a Spectrum from Curiosity ChemCam Instrument
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Nov 28, 2011

Example of a Spectrum from Curiosity ChemCam Instrument

This image provides an example of the type of data collected by the Chemistry and Camera ChemCam instrument on NASA...

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NASA image: Comparison of Curiosity Camera Fields of View
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Aug 2, 2012

Comparison of Curiosity Camera Fields of View

This set of images compares test images taken by four cameras on NASA Curiosity rover at NASA Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: Curiosity and Descent Stage, Artist Concept
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Oct 3, 2011

Curiosity and Descent Stage, Artist Concept

This is an artist concept of the rover and descent stage for NASA Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft during the...

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NASA image: Sensor Head on the Mars-bound APXS Instrument
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Feb 18, 2011

Sensor Head on the Mars-bound APXS Instrument

The sensor head on the Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer instrument was installed during testing at NASA Jet...

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NASA image: Curiosity Touching Down, Artist Concept
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Oct 3, 2011

Curiosity Touching Down, Artist Concept

This artist concept depicts the moment that NASA Curiosity rover touches down onto the Martian surface. The Mars...

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NASA image: Mars rover Curiosity with Newly Installed Wheels
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Jul 5, 2010

Mars rover Curiosity with Newly Installed Wheels

Mars rover Curiosity, the centerpiece of NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission, is coming together for extensive...

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NASA image: Curiosity Robotic Arm and Tools
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Feb 16, 2010

Curiosity Robotic Arm and Tools

In this image, engineers from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory test and flex Curiosity robotic arm and tools. A video...

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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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