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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: Mariner 2 Artist Concept
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Jun 27, 2003

Mariner 2 Artist Concept

NASA Mariner 2 was the world first successful interplanetary spacecraft. Launched August 27, 1962, on an Atlas-Agena...

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NASA image: Mariner 1 in JPL's Spacecraft Assembly Facility
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Dec 23, 2019

Mariner 1 in JPL's Spacecraft Assembly Facility

JPL's Spacecraft Assembly Facility looks more like a hangar in this photo of two engineers standing with Mariner 1...

JPL
NASA image: Prominent Rayed Craters
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Jan 14, 2000

Prominent Rayed Craters

This photograph of Mercury, taken by NASA Mariner 10, shows two prominent rayed craters. Bright halos extend as far...

JPL
NASA image: Kuiper Crater
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Oct 8, 1999

Kuiper Crater

NASA Mariner 10 took this picture some 2 1/2 hours before it passed Mercury on March 29, 1974. The bright-floored...

JPL
NASA image: Checking Out Venus
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Oct 27, 2016

Checking Out Venus

This archival image was released as part of a gallery comparing JPL's past and present, commemorating the 80th...

JPL
NASA image: Mercury Project
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May 5, 1961

Mercury Project

This photo depicts the recovery of the Freedom 7 (MR-3) capsule by a U.S. Marine helicopter. The MR-3 mission...

MSFC
NASA image: Launch Vehicle Directorate and Centaur Rocket Model
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May 23, 1979

Launch Vehicle Directorate and Centaur Rocket Model

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center’s Launch Vehicle Directorate in front...

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NASA image: Phytoplankton bloom off Iceland
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Dec 8, 2017

Phytoplankton bloom off Iceland

A massive phytoplankton bloom stained the waters of the Atlantic Ocean north of Iceland with brilliant jewel tones...

GSFC
NASA image: Map Shows Belizean Protected Areas Assessed for Risk
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Apr 5, 2023

Map Shows Belizean Protected Areas Assessed for Risk

In a paper published in November 2022 in Frontiers in Remote Sensing, researchers at NASA's Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: Study Uses MODIS Data to Determine Belize Coral Reef Risk
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Apr 5, 2023

Study Uses MODIS Data to Determine Belize Coral Reef Risk

The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) instrument aboard NASA's Aqua satellite captured this...

JPL
NASA image: Venus from Mariner 10
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Jun 8, 2020

Venus from Mariner 10

As it sped away from Venus, NASA's Mariner 10 spacecraft captured this seemingly peaceful view of a planet the size...

JPL
NASA image: U.S. Ambassador Visits NASA Stennis
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Oct 8, 2024

U.S. Ambassador Visits NASA Stennis

Heide Fulton, U.S. Ambassador to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, visits NASA Stennis on Oct. 8 to meet with site...

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NASA image: U.S. Ambassador Visits NASA Stennis
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Oct 8, 2024

U.S. Ambassador Visits NASA Stennis

Heide Fulton, U.S. Ambassador to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, visits NASA Stennis on Oct. 8 to meet with site...

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NASA image: U.S. Ambassador Visits NASA Stennis
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Oct 8, 2024

U.S. Ambassador Visits NASA Stennis

Heide Fulton, U.S. Ambassador to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, visits NASA Stennis on Oct. 8 to meet with site...

SSC
NASA image: Fifty Years of Mars Imaging: from Mariner 4 to HiRISE
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Nov 20, 2017

Fifty Years of Mars Imaging: from Mariner 4 to HiRISE

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) shows Mars' surface in detail. Mars has captured the...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-04pd1368
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Jun 28, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., a technician with The Johns Hopkins University...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1341
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Jun 24, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians at Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., maneuver a solar panel into place for...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1338
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Jun 24, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians at Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., attach a bar to a solar panel in order to...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1366
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Jun 28, 2004

KSC-04pd1366

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., technicians with The Johns Hopkins University Applied...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1340
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Jun 24, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians at Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., adjust a solar panel suspended from above...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1347
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Jun 25, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., technicians secure guide wires on the second solar...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1346
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Jun 25, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., technicians check the second solar panel that will be...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 17, 1989

Microgravity

Sand boil or sand volcano measuring 2 m (6.6 ft.) in length erupted in median of Interstate Highway 80 west of the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1372
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Jun 28, 2004

KSC-04pd1372

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., technicians with The Johns Hopkins University Applied...

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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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