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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: Desert RATS
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Sep 9, 2010

Desert RATS

Desert Research and Technology Studies (Desert RATS) tests procedures and equipment that could one day be a part of...

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NASA image: A front view of the Lunar Electric Rover
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Oct 23, 2008

A front view of the Lunar Electric Rover

A front view of the Lunar Electric Rover (LER) during the Desert Research and Technology Studies (RATS) remote field...

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NASA image: A back view of the Lunar Electric Rover
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Oct 24, 2008

A back view of the Lunar Electric Rover

A back view of the Lunar Electric Rover (LER) during the Desert Research and Technology Studies (RATS) remote field...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00323
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Sep 29, 2004

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The Desert Research and Technology Studies or RATS team is giving NASA's newly developed spacesuits, chariot and...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3967
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Jun 18, 2010

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Mike Miller demonstrates one of the backpacks his team designed and built for the Desert Research and Technology...

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NASA image: 2010-3966
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Jun 18, 2009

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Desert Rats

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NASA image: 2010-3967
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Jun 18, 2009

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Desert Rats

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NASA image: jsc2021e048675
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Oct 21, 2021

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PHOTO DATE: 10-20-21 LOCATION: Flagstaff, Arizona - Field Location SUBJECT: Photographic support and coverage of...

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NASA image: Exploration EMU (xEMU) Next Generation Spacesuit Resource Reel  Jsc2019m000727
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Oct 15, 2019

Exploration EMU (xEMU) Next Generation Spacesuit Resource Reel Jsc2019m000727

During the last decade, NASA has been designing and testing exploration suit concepts in an effort to advance needed...

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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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