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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.

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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: WATSON's Field Test in Greenland
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Apr 7, 2021

WATSON's Field Test in Greenland

During 2019 field tests near Greenland's Summit Station, a high-elevation remote observing station, the WATSON...

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NASA image: Preparing WATSON for Borehole Descent
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Apr 7, 2021

Preparing WATSON for Borehole Descent

During 2019 field tests near Greenland's Summit Station, a high-elevation remote observing station, the WATSON...

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NASA image: Fluorescence Map of a Greenland Borehole
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Apr 7, 2021

Fluorescence Map of a Greenland Borehole

This fluorescence map of the inside wall of an ice borehole near Greenland's Summit Station was produced at a depth...

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NASA image: WATSON Takes a Closer Look
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May 11, 2021

WATSON Takes a Closer Look

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover used the WATSON camera on the end of its robotic arm to conduct a focus test on May...

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NASA image: WATSON Image of Perseverance's First Borehole
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Aug 11, 2021

WATSON Image of Perseverance's First Borehole

This composite image of the first borehole drilled by NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars was generated using multiple...

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NASA image: WATSON's View of Dourbes in Mars' Jezero Crater
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Dec 15, 2021

WATSON's View of Dourbes in Mars' Jezero Crater

This close-up view of a rock target named "Dourbes" was provided by the WATSON (Wide Angle Topographic Sensor for...

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NASA image: WATSON's View of Bellegarde
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Sep 10, 2021

WATSON's View of Bellegarde

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover used its WATSON (Wide Angle Topographic Sensor for Operations and eNgineering) camera...

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NASA image: WATSON Views "Foux"
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Jul 20, 2021

WATSON Views "Foux"

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover took this close-up of a rock target nicknamed "Foux" using its WATSON (Wide Angle...

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NASA image: 1400289
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Apr 17, 2014

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Marshall Center Director Patrick Scheuermann and Dr. Lisa Watson-Morgan talk to news media at the April 17 Marshall...

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NASA image: Lisa Morgan Environmental Portrait
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Dec 10, 2019

Lisa Morgan Environmental Portrait

Lisa Watson-Morgan is interviewed for “TAKE FIVE” column in Marshall Star newspaper

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NASA image: Perseverance's WATSON Views Bettys Rock
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Dec 15, 2022

Perseverance's WATSON Views Bettys Rock

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover used its WATSON camera, located on the end of its robotic arm, to view the texture of...

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NASA image: WATSON Spies Ingenuity on Perseverance Rover's Belly
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Mar 30, 2021

WATSON Spies Ingenuity on Perseverance Rover's Belly

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter can be seen on the belly of the Perseverance rover, ready to be dropped off at the...

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NASA image: WATSON's Photomontage of Mars Sample Depot
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Feb 14, 2023

WATSON's Photomontage of Mars Sample Depot

This photomontage shows each of the sample tubes shortly after they were deposited onto the surface by NASA's...

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NASA image: Artemis Human Landing System Announcement
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May 19, 2023

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement

Human Landing System Program Manager Lisa Watson-Morgan gives remarks during an event announcing Blue Origin as the...

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NASA image: Artemis Human Landing System Announcement
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May 19, 2023

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement

Human Landing System Program Manager Lisa Watson-Morgan gives remarks during an event announcing Blue Origin as the...

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NASA image: MARCIA LINDSTROM, AT PODIUM, FACILITATES ARTEMIS PROGRAM PANEL D
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Nov 20, 2019

MARCIA LINDSTROM, AT PODIUM, FACILITATES ARTEMIS PROGRAM PANEL D

MARCIA LINDSTROM, AT PODIUM, FACILITATES ARTEMIS PROGRAM PANEL DISCUSSION AT NOVEMBER MARSHALL ASSOCIATION LUNCHEON....

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NASA image: WATSON Documents Final Tube Dropped at Three Forks Sample Depot
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Jan 30, 2023

WATSON Documents Final Tube Dropped at Three Forks Sample Depot

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover dropped the last of 10 tubes at the "Three Forks" sample depot on Jan. 28, 2023, the...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Flight Update Media Reel
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Apr 6, 2023

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Flight Update Media Reel

B-roll for media and public use. NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter made history when it achieved the first powered,...

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NASA image: Artemis Human Landing System Announcement
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May 19, 2023

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement

Human Landing System Program Manager Lisa Watson-Morgan gives remarks during an event announcing Blue Origin as the...

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NASA image: 2019 Black History Month Program
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Feb 28, 2019

2019 Black History Month Program

Wayne State University professor Shanique Brown, far right, takes part in a panel discussion on diversity and...

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NASA image: WATSON Documents First Sample on the Martian Surface
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Dec 21, 2022

WATSON Documents First Sample on the Martian Surface

NASA's Perseverance rover deposited the first of several sample tubes onto the Martian surface on Dec. 21, 2022, the...

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NASA image: ARC-1962-A75-0962-11
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Apr 30, 1962

ARC-1962-A75-0962-11

Dr Hans Mark, Ames Director in his office with his secretary Edie Watson

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NASA image: ARC-1962-A75-0962-7
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Apr 30, 1962

ARC-1962-A75-0962-7

Dr Hans Mark, Ames Director in his office with his secretary Edie Watson

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NASA image: ARC-1962-A75-0962-4
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Apr 30, 1962

ARC-1962-A75-0962-4

Dr Hans Mark, Ames Director in his office with his secretary Edie Watson

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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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