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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: Martian Morning Clouds Seen by Viking Orbiter 1 in 1976
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Feb 12, 2014

Martian Morning Clouds Seen by Viking Orbiter 1 in 1976

No NASA Mars orbiter has been in a position to observe morning daylight on Mars since the twin Viking orbiters of...

JPL
NASA image: Curiosity Rover Traverse, August through November 2012
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Dec 3, 2012

Curiosity Rover Traverse, August through November 2012

This map shows where NASA Mars rover Curiosity has driven since landing at a site subsequently named Bradbury...

JPL
NASA image: A View From Below the Rover Deck
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Aug 17, 2012

A View From Below the Rover Deck

The Curiosity engineering team created this cylindrical projection view from images taken by NASA Curiosity rover...

JPL
NASA image: Highlighting our Tiniest Neighbors
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Jun 8, 2012

Highlighting our Tiniest Neighbors

This image shows our own back yard, astronomically speaking, from a vantage point about 30 light-years away from the...

JPL
NASA image: Spirit Rear View After Parking for Fourth Winter
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Feb 12, 2010

Spirit Rear View After Parking for Fourth Winter

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit recorded this fisheye view after completing a drive during on Mars on Feb. 8,...

JPL
NASA image: Sun Glint from Solar Electric Generating Stations
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May 26, 2004

Sun Glint from Solar Electric Generating Stations

These images, from 8 April 2003 show that depending upon the position of the Sun, the solar power stations in...

JPL
NASA image: Detector for CheMin
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Oct 30, 2012

Detector for CheMin

This charged couple device CCD is part of the CheMin instrument on NASA Curiosity rover. When CheMin directs X-rays...

JPL
NASA image: Opportunity Surroundings on 3,000th Sol, in 3-D
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Sep 7, 2012

Opportunity Surroundings on 3,000th Sol, in 3-D

This 360-degree stereo panorama assembled from images taken by the navigation camera on NASA Mars Exporation Rover...

JPL
NASA image: Testing Gateway’s AEPS Thruster at NASA Glenn (grc-2025-c-05207)
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Jun 26, 2025

Testing Gateway’s AEPS Thruster at NASA Glenn (grc-2025-c-05207)

Engineers at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland work together to position and secure the second of three...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1092
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May 24, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Orbiter Atlantis in NASA’s Orbiter Processing Facility, bay 1, Scott Minnick, lead...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0143
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Jan 28, 1999

KSC-99pc0143

As part of X-33 launch equipment testing at Edwards Air Force Base, CA, the KSC-developed X-33 weight simulator...

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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, a replacement...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Oct 1, 2002

Around Marshall

This is a ground level view of Test Stand 500 at the east test area of the Marshall Space Flight Center. Originally...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1164
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May 26, 2005

KSC-05pd-1164

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the wheel well behind Atlantis’ right-hand main landing gear, workers (left)...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1159
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May 26, 2005

KSC-05pd-1159

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, this replacement...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1163
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May 26, 2005

KSC-05pd-1163

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the wheel well behind Atlantis’ right-hand main landing gear, workers attaches...

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NASA image: iss058e007453
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Jan 29, 2019

iss058e007453

iss058e007453 (1/29/2019) --- A camera assembly containing two cameras similar to that used by the Orion Optical...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1160
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May 26, 2005

KSC-05pd-1160

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, workers prepare a...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pc0142
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Jan 28, 1999

KSC-99pc0142

The KSC-developed X-33 weight simulator (top), known as the "iron bird," is lifted to a vertical position at the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pc0144
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Jan 28, 1999

KSC-99pc0144

The KSC-developed X-33 weight simulator (left), known as the "iron bird," is fully raised to a vertical position at...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1161
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May 26, 2005

KSC-05pd-1161

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, workers prepare a...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pc0145
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Jan 28, 1999

KSC-99pc0145

The KSC-developed X-33 weight simulator (top, right), known as the "iron bird," is lifted to a vertical position at...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1162
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May 26, 2005

KSC-05pd-1162

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the wheel well behind Atlantis’ right-hand main landing gear shown here, a...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1090
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May 24, 2005

KSC-05pd-1090

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Orbiter Atlantis in NASA’s Orbiter Processing Facility, bay 1, a retract link...

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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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