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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: Webb Science Instruments Briefing (L-30)
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Nov 18, 2021

Webb Science Instruments Briefing (L-30)

Webb Science Instruments Briefing, 2 PM, EST, Thur, Nov 18, 2021; Michelle Thaller, NASA/GSFC Office of...

GSFC
NASA image: A Robot or a Science Instrument?
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Oct 20, 2009

A Robot or a Science Instrument?

Some say the science instrument on NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer mission resembles the Star Wars robot...

JPL
NASA image: Key Science Instrument Installed into Webb Structure
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Dec 8, 2017

Key Science Instrument Installed into Webb Structure

A technician is installing the bolts that will hold the MIRI, or Mid-Infrared Instrument, to the composite...

GSFC
NASA image: Key Science Instrument Installed into Webb Structure
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Dec 8, 2017

Key Science Instrument Installed into Webb Structure

Engineers Tom Huber (behind MIRI) and Mick Wilks (inside black ISIM Structure) check that MIRI is integrated...

GSFC
NASA image: Key Science Instrument Installed into Webb Structure
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Dec 8, 2017

Key Science Instrument Installed into Webb Structure

Engineers are checking to make sure that MIRI is precisely positioned with the ISIM as it slides into position. They...

GSFC
NASA image: Key Science Instrument Installed into Webb Structure
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Dec 8, 2017

Key Science Instrument Installed into Webb Structure

The MIRI itself weighs 181 pounds (82 kg) and is being held by a special balance beam (on the left of the photo),...

GSFC
NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Using Laser Instrument, Artist Concept
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Feb 23, 2007

Mars Science Laboratory Using Laser Instrument, Artist Concept

This artist conception of NASA Mars Science Laboratory portrays use of the rover ChemCam instrument to identify the...

JPL
NASA image: Science Instruments on NASA Mars 2020 Rover
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Jun 10, 2015

Science Instruments on NASA Mars 2020 Rover

This 2015 diagram shows components of the investigations payload for NASA's Mars 2020 rover mission. Mars 2020 will...

JPL
NASA image: NASA-ISRO Earth Science Instrument Payload Gets Send-Off Before It Heads to India (Video File)
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Feb 3, 2023

NASA-ISRO Earth Science Instrument Payload Gets Send-Off Before It Heads to India (Video File)

Video file for media and public use. It’s nearly time for the scientific heart of NISAR – an Earth science satellite...

JPL
NASA image: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Science Instruments Begin Final Super Cold Test at Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Science Instruments Begin Final Super Cold Test at Goddard

At NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's final destination in space, one million miles away from Earth, it will...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Science Instruments Begin Final Super Cold Test at Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Science Instruments Begin Final Super Cold Test at Goddard

At NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's final destination in space, one million miles away from Earth, it will...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Science Instruments Begin Final Super Cold Test at Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Science Instruments Begin Final Super Cold Test at Goddard

At NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's final destination in space, one million miles away from Earth, it will...

GSFC
NASA image: MAVEN Instruments Resource Reel
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Jul 30, 2012

MAVEN Instruments Resource Reel

Footage of MAVEN's science instruments. This editor's resource version contains extended shots of each instrument...

GSFC
NASA image: Telescopic Camera for Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, Front End
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Dec 21, 2004

Telescopic Camera for Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, Front End

The high resolution imaging science experiment HiRISE is one of six science instruments for NASA Mars Reconnaissance...

JPL
NASA image: MAVEN Instruments
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Jul 30, 2012

MAVEN Instruments

Footage of MAVEN's science instruments, including the magnetometers built by NASA GSFC; the IUVS instrument built by...

GSFC
NASA image: Lifting SAM Instrument for Installation into Mars Rover
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Jan 18, 2011

Lifting SAM Instrument for Installation into Mars Rover

NASA Sample Analysis at Mars SAM instrument, largest of the 10 science instruments for NASA Mars Science Laboratory...

JPL
NASA image: Diverse Science Payload on Mars Rover Curiosity
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Jul 22, 2011

Diverse Science Payload on Mars Rover Curiosity

This drawing of the Mars Science Laboratory mission rover, Curiosity, indicates the location of science instruments...

JPL
NASA image: Voyager 2 Spacecraft Instruments
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Dec 10, 2018

Voyager 2 Spacecraft Instruments

This illustration of NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft shows the location of the onboard science instruments that are...

JPL
NASA image: Measurement Systems Laboratory Ribbon Cutting Tour
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Apr 8, 2022

Measurement Systems Laboratory Ribbon Cutting Tour

Take a look at the new Measurement Systems Laboratory (MSL) at NASA Langley Research Center, a new, state-of-the-art...

LRC
NASA image: High Altitude Lidar Observatory (HALO) Instrument
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Apr 10, 2019

High Altitude Lidar Observatory (HALO) Instrument

The High Altitude Lidar Observatory (HALO) instrument head, which houses the lidar instrument, is installed onto the...

AFRC
NASA image: Body and Mast Units of ChemCam Instrument for Mars Rover
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Sep 21, 2010

Body and Mast Units of ChemCam Instrument for Mars Rover

The two main parts of the ChemCam laser instrument for NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission are shown in this...

JPL
NASA image: Microscopes for NASA Phoenix Mars Lander
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Aug 2, 2007

Microscopes for NASA Phoenix Mars Lander

The science payload of NASA Phoenix Mars Lander includes a multi-tool instrument named the Microscopy,...

JPL
NASA image: ChemCam Mast Unit Being Prepared for Laser Firing
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Dec 23, 2010

ChemCam Mast Unit Being Prepared for Laser Firing

Researchers prepare for a test of the Chemistry and Camera ChemCam instrument that will fly on NASA Mars Science...

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...

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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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