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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: Voyager: Preparing the Golden Record
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Jul 5, 2017

Voyager: Preparing the Golden Record

The Voyager 1 Golden Record is prepared for installation on the spacecraft in this archival image from 1977....

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NASA image: Voyager Special Cargo: The Golden Record
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Apr 29, 2011

Voyager Special Cargo: The Golden Record

This image highlights the special cargo onboard NASA Voyager spacecraft: the Golden Record. Each of the two Voyager...

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NASA image: Voyager 1's Launch Vehicle
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Jul 5, 2017

Voyager 1's Launch Vehicle

Engineers secure the cover over the Voyager 1 Golden Record in this archival image from 1977....

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NASA image:  Europa Clipper's 'Golden Record'
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Mar 8, 2024

Europa Clipper's 'Golden Record'

NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft will carry a special message when it launches in October 2024 and heads toward...

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NASA image: Mementos of Earth
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Jul 3, 2013

Mementos of Earth

As NASA two Voyager spacecraft travel out into deep space, they carry a small American flag and a Golden Record...

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NASA image: Voyager in Interstellar Space
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Sep 12, 2013

Voyager in Interstellar Space

Suzanne Dodd, Voyager project manager, NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL) holds a replica of the golden record carried...

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NASA image: Voyager 40th Anniversary at Air and Space Museum
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Sep 5, 2017

Voyager 40th Anniversary at Air and Space Museum

Ann Druyan, writer/producer and golden record visionary, speaks at an event to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the...

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NASA image: Voyager 40th Anniversary at National Geographic
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Sep 5, 2017

Voyager 40th Anniversary at National Geographic

Ann Druyan, writer/producer and golden record visionary, speaks on a panel at an event to celebrate the 40th...

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NASA image: Voyager 40th Anniversary at Air and Space Museum
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Sep 5, 2017

Voyager 40th Anniversary at Air and Space Museum

Ann Druyan, writer/producer and golden record visionary, speaks at an event to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the...

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NASA image: Voyager 40th Anniversary at Air and Space Museum
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Sep 5, 2017

Voyager 40th Anniversary at Air and Space Museum

Ann Druyan, writer/producer and golden record visionary, speaks at an event to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the...

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NASA image: Voyager 40th Anniversary at Air and Space Museum
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Sep 5, 2017

Voyager 40th Anniversary at Air and Space Museum

Ann Druyan, writer/producer and golden record visionary, speaks about the last image of Earth from the Voyager...

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NASA image: Voyager 40th Anniversary at National Geographic
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Sep 5, 2017

Voyager 40th Anniversary at National Geographic

Ann Druyan, writer/producer and golden record visionary, speaks on a panel with moderator Victoria Jaggard, National...

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NASA image: Voyager 40th Anniversary at National Geographic
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Sep 5, 2017

Voyager 40th Anniversary at National Geographic

Victoria Jaggard, National Geographic Magazine science editor, left, moderates a panel discussion with, Ann Druyan,...

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NASA image: Voyager 40th Anniversary at Air and Space Museum
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Sep 5, 2017

Voyager 40th Anniversary at Air and Space Museum

Matthew Shindell, curator, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (NASM), far left, moderates a panel including,...

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NASA image: Voyager 40th Anniversary at National Geographic
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Sep 5, 2017

Voyager 40th Anniversary at National Geographic

Panelists, from left to right, Ed Stone, Voyager project scientist; Victoria Jaggard, National Geographic Magazine...

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NASA image: Voyager 40th Anniversary at Air and Space Museum
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Sep 5, 2017

Voyager 40th Anniversary at Air and Space Museum

Matthew Shindell, curator, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (NASM), far left, moderates a panel including,...

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NASA image: JPL-20240311-CLIPPRf-0001-NASA Unveils Design for Message Heading to Jupiters Moon Europa
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Mar 11, 2024

JPL-20240311-CLIPPRf-0001-NASA Unveils Design for Message Heading to Jupiters Moon Europa

When it launches in October, the agency’s Europa Clipper spacecraft will carry a richly layered dispatch that...

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NASA image: Mastcam-Z's Calibration Target
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Dec 8, 2020

Mastcam-Z's Calibration Target

The primary calibration target for Mastcam-Z, a pair of zoomable cameras aboard NASA's Perseverance Mars rover,...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper's 'Water Words'
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Mar 8, 2024

Europa Clipper's 'Water Words'

NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft will carry a special message when it launches in October 2024 and heads toward...

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NASA image: Voyager 1 Team Reacts to Receiving Engineering Data From Spacecraft
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Apr 25, 2024

Voyager 1 Team Reacts to Receiving Engineering Data From Spacecraft

B-roll for media and public use. In a conference room at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California on...

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Aug 15, 2025

Ep397_The_Art_of_Astronaut_Photography

Ep396_The Art of Astronaut Photography Joseph Zakrzewski Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast...

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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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