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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-2013-2472
Image
May 16, 2013

KSC-2013-2472

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a truck arrives at the Launch Abort System...

KSC
NASA image: Powered Descent for Perseverance (Illustration)
Image
Dec 16, 2020

Powered Descent for Perseverance (Illustration)

NASA's Perseverance rover fires up its descent stage engines as it nears the Martian surface in this illustration....

JPL
NASA image: MGS Thermal Emission Spectrometer Image
Image
Sep 24, 1997

MGS Thermal Emission Spectrometer Image

This image shows the temperature of the martian surface measured by the Mars Global Surveyor Thermal Emission...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-98dc738
Image
Jun 12, 1998

KSC-98dc738

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Discovery touches down on Runway 15 of KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility to...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc583
Image
May 4, 1998

KSC-98pc583

STS-91 Mission Specialist Wendy B. Lawrence (Cdr., USN) arrives at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc742
Image
Jun 12, 1998

KSC-98pc742

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With its drag chute deployed, the orbiter Discovery touches down on Runway 15 of KSC's...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98dc736
Image
Jun 12, 1998

KSC-98dc736

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assemble Building as backdrop, the orbiter Discovery...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc744
Image
Jun 12, 1998

KSC-98pc744

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assemble Building as backdrop, the orbiter Discovery...

KSC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
Image
Jan 28, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

ISS034-E-035548 (28 Jan. 2013) --- A nighttime view of the Reno, Nevada metropolitan area is featured in this image...

JSC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jan 1, 1960

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph shows the Saturn-I first stage (S-1 stage) being transported to the test stand for a static test...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Training Footage Resource Reel
Video
Jul 25, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Training Footage Resource Reel

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 mission will carry NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut...

JSC
NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Training Footage Resource Reel (4K)
Video
Jul 25, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Training Footage Resource Reel (4K)

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 mission will carry NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut...

JSC
NASA image: Morpheus Alhat Integrated and Laser Test
Image
Mar 21, 2014

Morpheus Alhat Integrated and Laser Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians prepare the Project Morpheus prototype lander for an automated...

KSC
NASA image: Exploring the Rays of Debussy
Image
Dec 8, 2017

Exploring the Rays of Debussy

NASA image acquired: March 29, 2011 Bright rays, consisting of impact ejecta and secondary craters, spread across...

GSFC
NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test
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Mar 27, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is lifted by crane during a tethered test near a new...

KSC
NASA image: Morpheus Launch Pad Move
Image
Mar 14, 2014

Morpheus Launch Pad Move

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Construction workers monitor the progress as a crane is used to lift a portion of the launch...

KSC
NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test
Image
Mar 27, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 2A Tether Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is lifted by crane during a tethered test near a new...

KSC
NASA image: Morpheus Alhat Integrated and Laser Test
Image
Mar 21, 2014

Morpheus Alhat Integrated and Laser Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers run an automated landing and hazard avoidance technology, or ALHAT, and laser test...

KSC
NASA image: Morpheus Launch Pad Move
Image
Mar 14, 2014

Morpheus Launch Pad Move

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Construction workers assist as a crane lowers a portion of the launch pad for the Project...

KSC
NASA image: Frank Batteas
Image
Jan 4, 1999

Frank Batteas

Frank Batteas is a research test pilot in the Flight Crew Branch of NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards,...

AFRC
NASA image: Morpheus Alhat Integrated and Laser Test
Image
Mar 21, 2014

Morpheus Alhat Integrated and Laser Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers run an automated landing and hazard avoidance technology, or ALHAT, and laser test...

KSC
NASA image: Enceladus Plume Movie
Image
Dec 6, 2005

Enceladus Plume Movie

Jets of icy particles burst from Saturn’s moon Enceladus in this brief movie sequence of four images taken on Nov....

JPL
NASA image: Pitted Landforms in Southern Hellas Planitia
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Mar 25, 2015

Pitted Landforms in Southern Hellas Planitia

This image is of a portion of the Southern plains region within Hellas, the largest impact basin on Mars, with a...

JPL
NASA image: Morpheus Launch Pad Move
Image
Mar 14, 2014

Morpheus Launch Pad Move

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Construction workers begin to reassemble the launch pad for the Project Morpheus prototype...

KSC
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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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