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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: Mars 2020's B-Plane
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Feb 16, 2021

Mars 2020's B-Plane

This graphic shows the B-Plane for NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover mission as of February 15, 2021. A B-Plane is...

JPL
NASA image: Next Vital Step: Spacecraft Delivery
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Jul 19, 2005

Next Vital Step: Spacecraft Delivery

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter was delivered in two large containers from Lockheed Martin to Cape Canaveral on an...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-2000-89-HC-271
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Apr 26, 2000

ARC-2000-89-HC-271

A paper collage interpreting the craters and ridged planes of Mars and the Viking 2 as it passed over Mar's surface...

ARC
NASA image: Loading Mars 2020
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Feb 12, 2020

Loading Mars 2020

The shipping container carrying NASA's Mars 2020 rover is readied for loading aboard an Air Force C-17 transport...

JPL
NASA image: NASA 2020: Are You Ready?
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Dec 31, 2019

NASA 2020: Are You Ready?

Launching Americans from U.S. soil, sending a new rover to Mars and continuing to prepare for human missions to the...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-98pc1197
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Oct 1, 1998

KSC-98pc1197

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the Mars Polar Lander is rolled from the Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1046
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Sep 11, 1998

KSC-98pc1046

The Mars Climate Orbiter spacecraft arrives at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility aboard an Air Force C-17 cargo plane...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0522
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Mar 29, 2005

KSC-05pd-0522

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Russian Antonov AH-124-100 cargo airplane lands at the Cape Canaveral Air Force...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1255
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Jun 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-1255

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Russian Antonov AH-124-100 cargo airplane heads for a landing at the Cape Canaveral...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1256
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Jun 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-1256

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Russian Antonov AH-124-100 cargo airplane lands at the Cape Canaveral Air Force...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1196
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Oct 1, 1998

KSC-98pc1196

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the Mars Polar Lander is loaded onto a truck after...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0818
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Apr 30, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility roll one of two containers...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0816
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Apr 30, 2005

KSC-05pd-0816

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility, one of two containers with the Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0815
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Apr 30, 2005

KSC-05pd-0815

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A forklift moves into place behind the Air Force C-17 cargo plane delivering the Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0819
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Apr 30, 2005

KSC-05pd-0819

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility roll the second of two...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0817
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Apr 30, 2005

KSC-05pd-0817

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility roll one of two containers...

KSC
NASA image: Potential Mars Airplane Resumes Flight
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Mar 2, 2017

Potential Mars Airplane Resumes Flight

Dave Berger, right, and John Bodylski prepare the Prandtl-M for a test flight.

AFRC
NASA image: Could This Become the First Mars Airplane?
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Jun 25, 2015

Could This Become the First Mars Airplane?

Al Bowers attaches a bungee cord to the Prandtl-d, as Kassidy McLaughlin prepares to release and launch the aircraft.

AFRC
NASA image: Could This Become the First Mars Airplane?
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Jun 25, 2015

Could This Become the First Mars Airplane?

Jonathan Zur, from left, Alexandra Ocasio, Derek Abramson, Red Jensen, Etan Halberg and Keenan Albee wait for data...

AFRC
NASA image: Potential Mars Airplane Resumes Flight
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Mar 2, 2017

Potential Mars Airplane Resumes Flight

Test flights of the Prandtl-M have resumed. The airframe also is the basis for another aircraft that will collect...

AFRC
NASA image: Subscale Glider Could Assist in Weather Studies, Prediction
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Jan 30, 2017

Subscale Glider Could Assist in Weather Studies, Prediction

The WHAATRR team from NASA Armstrong includes, from left, Derek Abramson Dave Berger, John Bodylski, Robert “Red”...

AFRC
NASA image: Potential Mars Airplane Resumes Flight
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Mar 2, 2017

Potential Mars Airplane Resumes Flight

A Prandtl-M aerodynamic model flies following an air launch from a remotely piloted Carbon Cub.

AFRC
NASA image: New Wing Shape Tested in Wind Tunnel
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Aug 8, 2014

New Wing Shape Tested in Wind Tunnel

The Prandtl-D makes a test flight in 2014.

AFRC
NASA image: Could This Become the First Mars Airplane?
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Jun 25, 2015

Could This Become the First Mars Airplane?

The proposed Prandtl-m is based on the Prandtl-d seen coming in for a landing during a flight test in June. The...

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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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