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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: North View from Sojourner - Left Eye
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Jul 2, 1999

North View from Sojourner - Left Eye

North View from Sojourner - Left Eye

JPL
NASA image: The Big Bang left a permanent scare in the cosmic background, 5 billion light-years from Earth
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Dec 8, 2017

The Big Bang left a permanent scare in the cosmic background, 5 billion light-years from Earth

The events surrounding the Big Bang were so cataclysmic that they left an indelible imprint on the fabric of the...

GSFC
NASA image: A Nov. 5 panel at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center discusse
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Nov 5, 2019

A Nov. 5 panel at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center discusse

A Nov. 5 panel at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center discusses lessons learned from Columbia including, from left,...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA astronauts and industry experts check out the crew accommod
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Jan 30, 2012

NASA astronauts and industry experts check out the crew accommod

HAWTHORNE, Calif. -- NASA astronauts and industry experts check out the crew accommodations in the Dragon spacecraft...

KSC
NASA image: Sojourner Rover Backing Away From Moe - Left Eye
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Jul 2, 1999

Sojourner Rover Backing Away From Moe - Left Eye

Sojourner Rover Backing Away From Moe - Left Eye

JPL
NASA image: An Irregular, Upright Boulder on Mars
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Aug 13, 2014

An Irregular, Upright Boulder on Mars

The track left by an oblong boulder as it tumbled down a slope on Mars runs from upper left to right center of this...

JPL
NASA image: Two Views of Home
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Jul 22, 2013

Two Views of Home

These images show views of Earth and the moon from NASA Cassini left and MESSENGER spacecraft right from July 19, 2013.

JPL
NASA image: Glow of Night
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Sep 7, 2006

Glow of Night

Soft light from Saturn lifts the veil of night from the moons Dione lower left and Rhea upper right

JPL
NASA image: This is a photograph from the left side of the aircraft as NASA's DC-8 does an AirSAR 2004 research "line" over Honduras
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Mar 3, 2004

This is a photograph from the left side of the aircraft as NASA's DC-8 does an AirSAR 2004 research "line" over Honduras

This is a photograph from the left side of the aircraft as NASA's DC-8 does an AirSAR 2004 research "line" over...

AFRC
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Feb 26, 2019

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 59 prime crewmembers Christina Koch of NASA (left), Nick Hague of NASA (second from left), and backup crewmembers Luca Parmitano of the European Space Agency (second from right) and

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 59 prime crewmembers Christina Koch of...

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NASA image: The flight crew of NASA's SOFIA airborne observatory includes (from left), flight engineer Marty Trout and pilots Bill Brockett and Frank Batteas.
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Jan 14, 2008

The flight crew of NASA's SOFIA airborne observatory includes (from left), flight engineer Marty Trout and pilots Bill Brockett and Frank Batteas.

The flight crew of NASA's SOFIA airborne observatory includes (from left), flight engineer Marty Trout and pilots...

AFRC
NASA image: The exhaust plume left behind by Artemis II is pictured from the International Space Station
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Apr 1, 2026

The exhaust plume left behind by Artemis II is pictured from the International Space Station

iss074e0432048 (April 1, 2026) --- The exhaust plume left behind by the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket that...

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NASA image: The exhaust plume left behind by Artemis II is pictured from the International Space Station
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Apr 1, 2026

The exhaust plume left behind by Artemis II is pictured from the International Space Station

iss074e0431736 (April 1, 2026) --- The exhaust plume left behind by the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket that...

JSC
NASA image: AeroVironment's Jim Daley, Rik Meininger, Derek Lisoski and Wyatt Sadler (clockwise from bottom left) closely monitor systems testing of the Pathfinder-Plus.
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Sep 17, 2004

AeroVironment's Jim Daley, Rik Meininger, Derek Lisoski and Wyatt Sadler (clockwise from bottom left) closely monitor systems testing of the Pathfinder-Plus.

AeroVironment's test director Jim Daley, backup pilot Rik Meininger, stability and controls engineer Derek Lisoski...

AFRC
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach (left) accompanies Executive Director of NASDA Koji Yamamoto (third from left) and others visiting the Columbia Debris Hangar.  Mr. Yamamoto is at KSC for a welcome ceremony involving the arrival of the newest Space Station module, the Japanese Experiment Module/pressurized module.
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Jun 12, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach (left) accompanies Executive Director of NASDA Koji Yamamoto (third from left) and others visiting the Columbia Debris Hangar. Mr. Yamamoto is at KSC for a welcome ceremony involving the arrival of the newest Space Station module, the Japanese Experiment Module/pressurized module.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach (left) accompanies Executive Director of NASDA...

KSC
NASA image: Moon Quartet
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Sep 7, 2010

Moon Quartet

A quartet of Saturn moons are shown with a sliver of the rings in this view from NASA Cassini spacecraft. From left...

JPL
NASA image: The Inner Rings
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Feb 1, 2007

The Inner Rings

The Cassini spacecraft looks toward the innermost region of Saturn rings, capturing from right to left the C and B...

JPL
NASA image: Preparing for Rover Pivot Test
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Jul 16, 2009

Preparing for Rover Pivot Test

In this view from behind a test rover at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., the rear wheels of the...

JPL
NASA image: Piloted, Electric Propulsion-Powered Experimental Aircraft Underway
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Apr 28, 2015

Piloted, Electric Propulsion-Powered Experimental Aircraft Underway

Engineers work on a wing with electric motors that is part of an integrated experimental testbed. From left are Sean...

AFRC
NASA image: Possible Internal Structures of the Galilean Satellites
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Aug 3, 2000

Possible Internal Structures of the Galilean Satellites

Cutaway views of the possible internal structures of the Galilean satellites. Ganymede at lower left, Callisto at...

JPL
NASA image: Traces of Landing
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Aug 10, 2012

Traces of Landing

This mosaic image shows part of the left side of NASA Curiosity rover and two blast marks from the descent stage...

JPL
NASA image: Before the Deep Impact Collision
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Feb 18, 2011

Before the Deep Impact Collision

This series of images shows the area where NASA Deep Impact probe collided with the surface of comet Tempel 1 in...

JPL
NASA image: Tiny by the Terminator
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Dec 19, 2011

Tiny by the Terminator

A pair of Saturn moons appear insignificant compared to the immensity of the planet. Enceladus is at left,...

JPL
NASA image: A Clear Look at the Rover Deck
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Aug 9, 2012

A Clear Look at the Rover Deck

This full-resolution image shows part of the deck of NASA Curiosity rover taken from one of the rover Navigation...

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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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