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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: Dust Devil Schematic
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Aug 15, 1997

Dust Devil Schematic

Dust Devil Schematic

JPL
NASA image: Schematic of Sample Analysis at Mars SAM Instrument
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Jan 18, 2011

Schematic of Sample Analysis at Mars SAM Instrument

This schematic illustration for NASA Mars Science Laboratory Sample Analysis at Mars SAM instrument shows major...

JPL
NASA image: Schematic diagram of light path in Wide Field Planetary Camera 2
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Mar 15, 1993

Schematic diagram of light path in Wide Field Planetary Camera 2

S93-33258 (15 Mar 1993) --- An optical schematic diagram of one of the four channels of the Wide Field\Planetary...

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NASA image: Hourglass Apparatus Schematic
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Jul 8, 2019

Hourglass Apparatus Schematic

jsc2019e039831 (7/8/2019) --- A view of the Hourglass Apparatus schematic. The Hourglass investigation examines the...

JSC
NASA image: jsc2026e014321
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Mar 23, 2026

jsc2026e014321

jsc2026e014321 (March 23, 2026) --- Simple schematic diagram of the InSPA-StemCellEX-H2 investigation design, which...

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NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Jan 1, 1970

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This schematic details the third High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)-3. The HEAO-3's mission was to survey and...

MSFC
NASA image: Moons Under Bombardment
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Oct 7, 2010

Moons Under Bombardment

This schematic graphic illustrates the bombardments that lead to colorful splotches and bands on the surfaces of...

JPL
NASA image: Views of Curiosity Drill
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Feb 20, 2013

Views of Curiosity Drill

These schematic drawings show a top view and a cutaway view of a section of the drill on NASA Curiosity rover on Mars.

JPL
NASA image: Heliosphere Traveling Through Interstellar Space
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Sep 12, 2013

Heliosphere Traveling Through Interstellar Space

This schematic shows our solar bubble moving through nearby interstellar space, or the space between stars.

JPL
NASA image: Daytime Water Cycle on the Moon
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Sep 24, 2009

Daytime Water Cycle on the Moon

A schematic shows the daytime cycle of hydration, loss and rehydration on the lunar surface. This theory is based on...

JPL
NASA image: Visualization of Buried Marte Vallis Channels
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Mar 7, 2013

Visualization of Buried Marte Vallis Channels

This illustration schematically shows where the Shallow Radar instrument on NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter...

JPL
NASA image: Clay Mineral Structure Similar to Clays Observed in Mudstone on Mars
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Dec 9, 2013

Clay Mineral Structure Similar to Clays Observed in Mudstone on Mars

This schematic shows the atomic structure of the smallest units that make up the layers and interlayer region of...

JPL
NASA image: jsc2023e037642
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Apr 19, 2023

jsc2023e037642

SpaceX USCV-7 (Crew 7) Schematic Photos Imagery provided by SpaceX.

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NASA image: ARC-1950-A-15058
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Apr 17, 1950

ARC-1950-A-15058

Ames hi-speed research schematic drawing of the Supersonic Free Flight Tunnel (SSFFT)

ARC
NASA image: jsc2024e071690
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Nov 5, 2024

jsc2024e071690

jsc2024e071690 (11/5/2024) --- Schematic representation of the sequential steps of the Ovarian Research In...

JSC
NASA image: Schematic of Mars Interior
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Oct 14, 1997

Schematic of Mars Interior

The interior of Mars is simply modeled as a core and mantle with a thin crust, similar to Earth. Mars' size and...

JPL
NASA image: Wobbly Planet Orbital Schematic Illustration
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Feb 4, 2014

Wobbly Planet Orbital Schematic Illustration

This illustration shows the unusual orbit of planet Kepler-413b around a close pair of orange and red dwarf stars....

JPL
NASA image: Schematic Animation of Phoenix Microscope Station
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Jun 13, 2008

Schematic Animation of Phoenix Microscope Station

This image shows the workings of the microscope station of the Microscopy, Electrochemistry and Conductivity...

JPL
NASA image: Schematic of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
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Nov 28, 2011

Schematic of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

This image illustrates the principals of a technique called laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy, which the...

JPL
NASA image: Microgravity
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Sep 30, 1998

Microgravity

Schematic of Electrostatic Levitator (ESL) electrodes and controls system. The ESL uses static electricity to...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-01pd-1876
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Dec 13, 2001

KSC-01pd-1876

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the SPACEHAB module at SPACEHAB, Cape Canaveral, Fla., Pilot William 'Willie'...

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NASA image: KSC01pd1876
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Dec 13, 2001

KSC01pd1876

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the SPACEHAB module at SPACEHAB, Cape Canaveral, Fla., Pilot William "Willie"...

KSC
NASA image: Labeled cutaway line drawing of Shuttle Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)
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May 21, 1991

Labeled cutaway line drawing of Shuttle Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)

Labeled cutaway line drawing of the Shuttle extravehicular mobility unit (EMU) identifies its various components and...

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NASA image: Possible Floor of an Ancient Martian Sea
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Oct 6, 2017

Possible Floor of an Ancient Martian Sea

This view of a portion of the Eridania region of southern Mars shows fractured, dismembered blocks of deep-basin...

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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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