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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: Mobile Launcher Heads to VAB in Advance of Hurricane Dorian
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Aug 30, 2019

Mobile Launcher Heads to VAB in Advance of Hurricane Dorian

Exploration Ground Systems teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida take precautions to protect Artemis...

KSC
NASA image: NASA Space Laser Heads on a Road Trip
Video
Feb 28, 2018

NASA Space Laser Heads on a Road Trip

The Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 is slated to launch in September to measure the height of Earth’s...

GSFC
NASA image: InSight Heading Down to the Martian Surface (Illustration)
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Oct 10, 2018

InSight Heading Down to the Martian Surface (Illustration)

This illustration shows a simulated view of NASA's InSight lander firing retrorockets to slow down as it descends...

JPL
NASA image: Mobile Launcher Heads to VAB in Advance of Hurricane Dorian
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Aug 30, 2019

Mobile Launcher Heads to VAB in Advance of Hurricane Dorian

Exploration Ground Systems teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida take precautions to protect Artemis...

KSC
NASA image: Mobile Launcher Heads to VAB in Advance of Hurricane Dorian
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Aug 30, 2019

Mobile Launcher Heads to VAB in Advance of Hurricane Dorian

Exploration Ground Systems teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida take precautions to protect Artemis...

KSC
NASA image: Perseus B Heads for Landing on Edwards AFB Runway
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Apr 30, 1997

Perseus B Heads for Landing on Edwards AFB Runway

The Perseus B remotely piloted aircraft nears touchdown at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. at the conclusion of a...

AFRC
NASA image: Big Ozone Holes Headed For Extinction By 2040
Video
May 6, 2015

Big Ozone Holes Headed For Extinction By 2040

The next three decades will see an end of the era of big ozone holes. In a new study, scientists from NASA Goddard...

GSFC
NASA image: Mobile Launcher Heads to VAB in Advance of Hurricane Dorian
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Aug 30, 2019

Mobile Launcher Heads to VAB in Advance of Hurricane Dorian

Exploration Ground Systems teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida take precautions to protect Artemis...

KSC
NASA image: Mobile Launcher Heads to VAB in Advance of Hurricane Dorian
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Aug 30, 2019

Mobile Launcher Heads to VAB in Advance of Hurricane Dorian

Exploration Ground Systems teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida take precautions to protect Artemis...

KSC
NASA image: NASA Dawn Spacecraft Headed for Vesta Artist Concept
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May 3, 2011

NASA Dawn Spacecraft Headed for Vesta Artist Concept

Artist concept of NASA Dawn spacecraft. The giant asteroid Vesta, Dawn next destination, is on the lower left....

JPL
NASA image: Mobile Launcher Heads to VAB in Advance of Hurricane Dorian
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Aug 30, 2019

Mobile Launcher Heads to VAB in Advance of Hurricane Dorian

Exploration Ground Systems teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida take precautions to protect Artemis...

KSC
NASA image: Cerberus Fossae East of the Head of Athabasca Valles
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Mar 10, 2010

Cerberus Fossae East of the Head of Athabasca Valles

This image taken by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows part of Cerberus Fossae, a long system of extensional...

JPL
NASA image: Spirit Heads Toward History 3-D
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May 12, 2004

Spirit Heads Toward History 3-D

This 3-D cylindrical-perspective mosaic was created from navigation camera images that NASA Mars Exploration Rover...

JPL
NASA image: Mobile Launcher Heads to VAB in Advance of Hurricane Dorian
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Aug 30, 2019

Mobile Launcher Heads to VAB in Advance of Hurricane Dorian

Exploration Ground Systems teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida take precautions to protect Artemis...

KSC
NASA image: Ghost of Mirach Rears its Spooky Head
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Oct 31, 2008

Ghost of Mirach Rears its Spooky Head

The Ghost of Mirach galaxy is shown in visible light on the left, and in ultraviolet as seen by NASA Galaxy...

JPL
NASA image: Opportunity Heads Toward Next Destination, Solander Point
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May 17, 2013

Opportunity Heads Toward Next Destination, Solander Point

This map of a portion of the western rim of Endeavour Crater on Mars shows the area where NASA Mars Exploration...

JPL
NASA image: Big Ozone Holes Headed For Extinction By 2040: Excerpt
Video
May 6, 2015

Big Ozone Holes Headed For Extinction By 2040: Excerpt

The next three decades will see an end of the era of big ozone holes. In a new study, scientists from NASA Goddard...

GSFC
NASA image: Perseus B Heads for Landing on Edwards AFB Runway
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Apr 30, 1998

Perseus B Heads for Landing on Edwards AFB Runway

The Perseus B remotely piloted aircraft approaches the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. at the conclusion of...

AFRC
NASA image: Downslope of the Fan
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Sep 27, 2012

Downslope of the Fan

This false-color map shows the area within Gale Crater on Mars, where NASA Curiosity rover landed on Aug. 5, 2012...

JPL
NASA image: Firework Flare
Video
Jul 9, 2014

Firework Flare

This movie from NASA’s SDO shows a solar flare — the bright light on the left side of the sun — on July 8, 2014. An...

GSFC
NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0484-3
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Sep 24, 1993

ARC-1993-AC93-0484-3

NASA Ames VMS (Vertical Motion simulator) S-Cab: Cockpit, Control Panel and heads-up displays

ARC
NASA image: KSC-09-S-00136
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Nov 16, 2009

KSC-09-S-00136

The astronauts suit up and head to the launch pad for the liftoff of space shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-129 to...

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0007-9
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Jan 3, 1992

ARC-1992-AC92-0007-9

NASA Mars Underwater Rover Phantom 2 TROV (Telepresences Controlled Remotely Operated Vehicle) - helmet head piece

ARC
NASA image: KSC-09-S-00026
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Mar 7, 2009

KSC-09-S-00026

NASA's Kepler spacecraft heads for space atop a Delta II rocket to search for Earth-like planets.

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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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