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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: DynaMoS
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Apr 20, 2022

DynaMoS

jsc2022e042488 (4/20/2022) --- A closeup of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) staff technician Yuliya...

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NASA image: Deedee Montzka of the National Center for Atmospheric Research checks out the NOxyO3 instrument on NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory before the ARCTAS mission
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Mar 7, 2008

Deedee Montzka of the National Center for Atmospheric Research checks out the NOxyO3 instrument on NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory before the ARCTAS mission

Climate researchers from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and several universities install and...

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NASA image: DynaMoS
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Sep 24, 2021

DynaMoS

jsc2022e042490 (9/24/2021) --- Preflight image of a rack of tubes containing different cultures of bacteria to be...

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NASA image: DynaMoS
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Sep 23, 2021

DynaMoS

jsc2022e042489 (9/23/2021) --- Preflight image of a rack of tubes containing soil samples that have been inoculated...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference
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Jul 22, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference

John Grant, geologist, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, speaks at a Mars Science Laboratory...

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NASA image: Nanoracks-LEONIDAS
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Apr 26, 2022

Nanoracks-LEONIDAS

jsc2022e031221 (4/26/2022) --- An external view of the LEONIDAS payload displaying the NREP interface connection and...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference
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Jul 22, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference

Dawn Sumner, geologist, University of California, Davis speaks at a Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) press conference...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference
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Jul 22, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference

NASA chief scientist, Dr. Waleed Abdalati, speaks at a Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) press conference at the...

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NASA image: NASA Salt-Seeking Instrument Gets a Silvery Blanket
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Jan 26, 2011

NASA Salt-Seeking Instrument Gets a Silvery Blanket

Technicians from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., install thermal blankets on the Aquarius...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM
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Dec 15, 2023

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM

Matt Shindell, space history curator at the National Air and Space Museum speaks at an event marking NASA’s donation...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference
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Jul 22, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference

John Grotzinger, Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) project scientist, Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL), Pasadena, Calif., holds...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference
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Jul 22, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference

John Grotzinger, Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) project scientist, Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL), Pasadena, Calif.,...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM
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Dec 15, 2023

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM

Jeremy Kinney, associate director of research, collections, and curatorial affairs at the National Air and Space...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM
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Dec 15, 2023

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM

Matt Shindell, space history curator at the National Air and Space Museum speaks at an event marking NASA’s donation...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM
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Dec 15, 2023

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM

Teddy Tzanetos, Ingenuity project manager at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory speaks at an event marking NASA’s...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM
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Dec 15, 2023

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM

Teddy Tzanetos, Ingenuity project manager at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory speaks at an event marking NASA’s...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM
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Dec 15, 2023

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM

Teddy Tzanetos, Ingenuity project manager at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory speaks at an event marking NASA’s...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM
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Dec 15, 2023

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM

The aerial prototype of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter is seen at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM
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Dec 15, 2023

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM

The aerial prototype of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter is seen at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s...

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NASA image: Laser Plasmas on Earth and Mars
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Aug 22, 2012

Laser Plasmas on Earth and Mars

This image shows laser plasmas in a test lab at Los Alamos National Laboratory, N.M., under typical atmospheric...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference
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Jul 22, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference

Michael Watkins (third from left), mission manager and project engineer, Mars Science Laboratory (MSL), Jet...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference
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Jul 22, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference

Michael Watkins (right), mission manager and Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) engineer, Jet Propulsion Lab, Pasadena,...

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NASA image: Lee Mauldin inspects the National Center for Atmospheric Research CIMS instrument probe on the exterior of NASA's DC-8 flying lab prior to the ARCTAS mission
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Mar 7, 2008

Lee Mauldin inspects the National Center for Atmospheric Research CIMS instrument probe on the exterior of NASA's DC-8 flying lab prior to the ARCTAS mission

Climate researchers from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and several universities install and...

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NASA image: Eric Apel and Alan Hills of the National Center for Atmospheric Research install the Trace Organic Gas Analyzer's sensor probe on the exterior of NASA's DC-8
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Mar 7, 2008

Eric Apel and Alan Hills of the National Center for Atmospheric Research install the Trace Organic Gas Analyzer's sensor probe on the exterior of NASA's DC-8

Climate researchers from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and several universities install and...

AFRC
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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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