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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: Approaching Endurance
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May 3, 2004

Approaching Endurance

Approaching Endurance

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NASA image: On Approach to Dione
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Nov 23, 2005

On Approach to Dione

On Approach to Dione

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NASA image: Approaching an Overlook
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Jan 3, 2005

Approaching an Overlook

Approaching an Overlook

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NASA image: Approaching the Hills
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Jun 8, 2004

Approaching the Hills

Approaching the Hills

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NASA image: Approaching Iapetus
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Oct 9, 2007

Approaching Iapetus

Approaching Iapetus

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NASA image: On Approach to Enceladus
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Apr 17, 2008

On Approach to Enceladus

On Approach to Enceladus

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NASA image: Approaching Enceladus
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Sep 17, 2008

Approaching Enceladus

Approaching Enceladus

JPL
NASA image: Flight Day 6: Orion Approaches Moon
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Nov 21, 2022

Flight Day 6: Orion Approaches Moon

art001m1013251138 (Nov. 21, 2022) On flight day 6, Orion approached the Moon for the outbound powered flyby, when it...

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NASA image: Approaching Sunrise
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Dec 8, 2017

Approaching Sunrise

View just before sunrise over the Arctic Ocean during IceBridge's transit flight from Fairbanks to Thule on Mar. 26,...

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NASA image: Comet Jacques Approaches the Sun
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Dec 8, 2017

Comet Jacques Approaches the Sun

NASA's Solar TErrestrial Relations Observatory, STEREO has observed the recently discovered Comet Jacques as it...

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NASA image: Typhoon Neoguri Approaching Japan
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Dec 8, 2017

Typhoon Neoguri Approaching Japan

NASA's Terra satellite captured this visible image on July 9 at 02:30 UTC (July 8 at 10:30 p.m. EDT) as Typhoon...

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NASA image: Titan Approaches Saturn
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Mar 14, 2008

Titan Approaches Saturn

Titan Approaches Saturn

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NASA image: On Approach: Jupiter and Io
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Apr 2, 2007

On Approach: Jupiter and Io

On Approach: Jupiter and Io

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NASA image: Eros at Closest Approach
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Feb 17, 2001

Eros at Closest Approach

Eros at Closest Approach

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NASA image: NEAR Approach to Eros
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May 7, 2000

NEAR Approach to Eros

NEAR Approach to Eros

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NASA image: Approaching Titan Again
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Dec 16, 2004

Approaching Titan Again

Approaching Titan Again

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NASA image: Saturn Approach - Full Disk
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Dec 10, 1999

Saturn Approach - Full Disk

Saturn Approach - Full Disk

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NASA image: Karatepe: An Approachable Target
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May 6, 2004

Karatepe: An Approachable Target

Karatepe: An Approachable Target

JPL
NASA image: Approaching Endurance right eye
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May 3, 2004

Approaching Endurance right eye

Approaching Endurance right eye

JPL
NASA image: Eros Closest Approach Mosaic
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Feb 17, 2001

Eros Closest Approach Mosaic

Eros Closest Approach Mosaic

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NASA image: Approaching Endurance 3-D
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May 3, 2004

Approaching Endurance 3-D

Approaching Endurance 3-D

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NASA image: Approaching Endurance left eye
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May 3, 2004

Approaching Endurance left eye

Approaching Endurance left eye

JPL
NASA image: Tropical Storm Toraji Approaching Japan
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Dec 8, 2017

Tropical Storm Toraji Approaching Japan

Tropical Storm Toraji Approaching Japan, 09/03/2013 at 02:10 UTC. Terra/MODIS NASA image use policy. NASA Goddard...

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NASA image: Comet Jacques Approaches the Sun [video]
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Dec 8, 2017

Comet Jacques Approaches the Sun [video]

NASA's Solar TErrestrial RElations Observatory, STEREO has observed the recently discovered Comet Jacques as it...

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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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