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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: ED07-0210-3
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Sep 13, 2007

ED07-0210-3

The instruments that make up the Ames Autonomous Module Scanner (AMS) that provided precise thermal-infrared imaging...

AFRC
NASA image: Video of 3D printing at JPL
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Oct 19, 2020

Video of 3D printing at JPL

This video clip shows a 3D printing technique where a printer head scans over each layer of a part, blowing metal...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1507
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Jul 13, 2005

KSC-05pd-1507

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the ice team review final details before heading to Launch Pad 39B and their...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1508
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Jul 13, 2005

KSC-05pd-1508

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the ice team review final details before heading to Launch Pad 39B and their...

KSC
NASA image: Biotechnology
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Jan 22, 2003

Biotechnology

ProVision Technologies, a NASA commercial space center at Sternis Space Center in Mississippi, has developed a new...

MSFC
NASA image: Biotechnology
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Jan 22, 2003

Biotechnology

ProVision Technologies, a NASA research partnership center at Sternis Space Center in Mississippi, has developed a...

MSFC
NASA image: Asteroid 2020 QG as Seen Through ZTF Telescope
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Aug 18, 2020

Asteroid 2020 QG as Seen Through ZTF Telescope

The streak circled in the center of this image is asteroid 2020 QG, which came closer to Earth than any other...

JPL
NASA image: 61-mr4-79
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Jul 21, 1961

61-mr4-79

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- READY FOR FLIGHT - On level three of gantry on pad 5, Project Mercury astronaut Virgil...

KSC
NASA image: Perseverance's Abrasion Patch at 'Walhalla Glades'
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Jun 26, 2024

Perseverance's Abrasion Patch at 'Walhalla Glades'

This image shows the WATSON camera aboard NASA's Perseverance Mars rover gathering data on the "Walhalla Glades"...

JPL
NASA image: 'Witch Head' Brews Baby Stars
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Dec 8, 2017

'Witch Head' Brews Baby Stars

A witch appears to be screaming out into space in this new image from NASA's Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer, or...

GSFC
NASA image: 'Witch Head' Brews Baby Stars
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Oct 30, 2015

'Witch Head' Brews Baby Stars

A witch appears to be screaming out into space in this new image from NASA's Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer, or...

GSFC
NASA image: Perseverance's Mastcam-Z First High-Resolution Panorama
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Mar 2, 2021

Perseverance's Mastcam-Z First High-Resolution Panorama

Stitched together from 79 individual images, this Mastcam-Z right-eye 110-mm zoom mosaic is from the camera's first...

JPL
NASA image: Apollo - LOLA Project
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Dec 5, 1961

Apollo - LOLA Project

Project LOLA. Test subject sitting at the controls: Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach was a simulator...

LRC
NASA image: Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach was a simulator built at Langley
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Jul 23, 1961

Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach was a simulator built at Langley

Test subject sitting at the controls: Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach was a simulator built at...

LRC
Audio
Nov 21, 2025

HWHAP Ep403 Positive Impacts

Dane Turner Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center. Episode...

JSC
Audio
Feb 21, 2025

Ep373_Intuitive Machines Returns To The Moon

Ep373 Intuitive Machines Returns To The Moon Leah Cheshier (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the...

JSC
Audio
Jan 31, 2025

HWHAP Ep370_Spaceflight_Adaptation

Host (Courtney Beasley): Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space...

JSC
Audio
Apr 11, 2025

HWHAP Ep380 Mission Control: Schedule and Inventory

Courtney Beasley Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Cente,...

JSC

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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