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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: SLOPE Excavation Laboratory
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Apr 17, 2019

SLOPE Excavation Laboratory

SLOPE Excavation Laboratory

GRC
NASA image: Exposed by Rocket Engine Blasts
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Aug 12, 2012

Exposed by Rocket Engine Blasts

This color image from NASA Curiosity rover shows an area excavated by the blast of the Mars Science Laboratory...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2012-6216
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Nov 8, 2012

KSC-2012-6216

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside a laboratory in the Engineering Development Laboratory, or EDL, at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6215
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Nov 8, 2012

KSC-2012-6215

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside a laboratory in the Engineering Development Laboratory, or EDL, at NASA’s Kennedy...

KSC
NASA image: GMRO Lab Group Photo
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Feb 13, 2023

GMRO Lab Group Photo

Groups from the Granular Mechanics and Regolith Operations (GMRO) laboratory and the Electrostatics and Surface...

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NASA image: GMRO Lab Group Photo
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Feb 13, 2023

GMRO Lab Group Photo

Groups from the Granular Mechanics and Regolith Operations (GMRO) laboratory and the Electrostatics and Surface...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2570
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Jun 4, 2013

KSC-2013-2570

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Robert Lightfoot, NASA associate director, learns...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0114
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Jan 10, 2005

KSC-05pd-0114

JET PROPULSION LABORATORY, CALIF. - The impactor of the Deep Impact spacecraft, suspended by an overhead crane,...

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NASA image: Arrival of Equipment for the New Propulsion Systems Laboratory
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Jan 23, 1951

Arrival of Equipment for the New Propulsion Systems Laboratory

A caravan of large steel castings arrived at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight...

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NASA image: Construction of Cooler for New Propulsion Systems Laboratory Test Cells
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Nov 23, 1969

Construction of Cooler for New Propulsion Systems Laboratory Test Cells

The 50-foot diameter primary cooler for the new Propulsion Systems Laboratory No. 3 and 4 facility constructed at...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-2013-1265
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Jan 30, 2013

KSC-2013-1265

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dr. Phil Metzger, at right, a principal investigator in the Surface Systems Office,...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0116
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Jan 10, 2005

KSC-05pd-0116

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Ball Aerospace in Boulder, Colo., the impactor on the Deep Impact spacecraft is...

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NASA image: Color Image of Mercury from NASA's MESSENGER Satellite
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Dec 8, 2017

Color Image of Mercury from NASA's MESSENGER Satellite

NASA image acquired September 3, 2011 Dominici crater, the very bright crater to the top of this image, exhibits...

GSFC
NASA image: Preparing for Astronaut Glove Testing in CITADEL
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Apr 24, 2025

Preparing for Astronaut Glove Testing in CITADEL

Spacesuit engineer Shane McFarland, left, of the Advanced Suit Team at NASA's Johnson Space Center prepares an...

JPL
NASA image: Astronaut Boot Test in JPL's CITADEL
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Apr 24, 2025

Astronaut Boot Test in JPL's CITADEL

A boot that's part of a NASA lunar surface spacesuit prototype is readied for testing inside a thermal vacuum...

JPL
NASA image: Preparing CITADEL for Astronaut Boot Testing
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Apr 24, 2025

Preparing CITADEL for Astronaut Boot Testing

Robotics technologist Brendan Chamberlain-Simon, left, of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and spacesuit engineer...

JPL
NASA image: Astronaut Glove Tested in JPL's CITADEL
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Apr 24, 2025

Astronaut Glove Tested in JPL's CITADEL

An astronaut glove designed for use during spacewalks on the International Space Station is prepared for thermal...

JPL
NASA image: It's All About That Basin
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Dec 8, 2017

It's All About That Basin

This mosaic of Caloris basin is an enhanced-color composite overlain on a monochrome mosaic featured in a previous...

GSFC
NASA image: Schiaparelli Impact Site on Mars, in Color
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Nov 3, 2016

Schiaparelli Impact Site on Mars, in Color

On Nov. 1, 2016, the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera on NASA's Mars Reconnaissance...

JPL

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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