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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: KSC-03pd0537
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Feb 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The cruise stage, aeroshell and lander for the Mars Exploration Rover-1 mission and...

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NASA image: Perseverance Rover Decelerates in the Martian Atmosphere (Illustration)
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Dec 16, 2020

Perseverance Rover Decelerates in the Martian Atmosphere (Illustration)

In this illustration of its descent to Mars, the spacecraft containing NASA's Perseverance rover slows down using...

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NASA image: Perseverance Guides Itself Towards the Surface (Illustration)
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Dec 16, 2020

Perseverance Guides Itself Towards the Surface (Illustration)

The aeroshell containing NASA's Perseverance rover guides itself towards the Martian surface as it descends through...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00249
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Aug 17, 2005

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TIFFANY NAIL: So what happens just after liftoff? Just how does the MRO spacecraft get from Earth to Mars? Dr....

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3501
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May 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers load onto a transporter a container holding the heat shield, one of the first three...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7367
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Oct 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7354
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Oct 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7365
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Oct 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: InSight Media Day Preparation
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Apr 5, 2018

InSight Media Day Preparation

NASA's Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport, or InSight, at right, is in a...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc04
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Jan 3, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Amid clouds of exhaust and into a gray-clouded sky , a Boeing Delta II expendable...

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NASA image: InSight Media Day Preparation
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Apr 5, 2018

InSight Media Day Preparation

NASA's Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport, or InSight, is in a clean room...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7360
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Oct 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7351
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Oct 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, under...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7347
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Oct 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7346
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Oct 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7349
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Oct 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3503
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May 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers unload a container holding the back shell, one of the first three elements for...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3492
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May 11, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- The sunrise casts a haze over the Shuttle Landing Facility and the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7358
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Oct 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3502
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May 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers load onto a transporter a container holding the heat shield, one of the first three...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7355
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Oct 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7370
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Oct 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc05
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Jan 3, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Amid clouds of exhaust, a Boeing Delta II expendable launch vehicle with NASA's Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7362
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Oct 11, 2011

KSC-2011-7362

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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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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