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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: Capturing Callisto
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Apr 9, 2007

Capturing Callisto

Capturing Callisto

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NASA image: HTV-9 Capture
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May 26, 2020

HTV-9 Capture

Coverage of ISS capture of JAXA's HTV-9 cargo vehicle.

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NASA image: Cygnus CRS13 Rendezvous and Capture
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Feb 18, 2020

Cygnus CRS13 Rendezvous and Capture

ISS Expedition 62 Northrop Grumman Cygnus CRS-13 cargo craft rendezvous and capture. Includes footage of...

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NASA image: Cassini Captures the Cassini Division
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Jul 1, 2004

Cassini Captures the Cassini Division

Cassini Captures the Cassini Division

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NASA image: MESSENGER Captures a Shot of Kertész
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May 27, 2008

MESSENGER Captures a Shot of Kertész

MESSENGER Captures a Shot of Kertész

JPL
NASA image: GPM Captures Hurricane Joaquin
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Dec 8, 2017

GPM Captures Hurricane Joaquin

Joaquin became a tropical storm Monday evening (EDT) midway between the Bahamas and Bermuda and has now formed into...

GSFC
NASA image: GPM Captures Hurricane Joaquin
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Dec 8, 2017

GPM Captures Hurricane Joaquin

Joaquin became a tropical storm Monday evening (EDT) midway between the Bahamas and Bermuda and has now formed into...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Captures 'EPIC' Earth Image
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Captures 'EPIC' Earth Image

A NASA camera on the Deep Space Climate Observatory satellite has returned its first view of the entire sunlit side...

GSFC
NASA image: Hubble Captures A Full Rotation Of Mars
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May 2, 1998

Hubble Captures A Full Rotation Of Mars

Hubble Captures A Full Rotation Of Mars

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NASA image: NASA Captures Images of a Late Summer Flare [detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Captures Images of a Late Summer Flare [detail]

On Aug. 24, 2014, the sun emitted a mid-level solar flare, peaking at 8:16 a.m. EDT. NASA's Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: NASA's Hubble Captures the Beating Heart of the Crab Nebula
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Hubble Captures the Beating Heart of the Crab Nebula

Peering deep into the core of the Crab Nebula, this close-up image reveals the beating heart of one of the most...

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NASA image: HST SM4 Rendezvous and Capturing
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Aug 22, 2008

HST SM4 Rendezvous and Capturing

Animated sequence shows the rendezvous, capture and berthing of the Hubble Space Telescope.

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NASA image: Testing the Capture Magnet
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Apr 9, 2004

Testing the Capture Magnet

This image of a model capture magnet was taken after an experiment in a Mars simulation chamber at the University of...

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NASA image: NASA's SDO Captures a Monster Prominence
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's SDO Captures a Monster Prominence

NASA image captured Feb. 24, 2011 To see an image showing the size of the prominence in comparison to the size of...

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NASA image: Capturing Mercury through MESSENGER Dual Cameras
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Oct 2, 2009

Capturing Mercury through MESSENGER Dual Cameras

Capturing Mercury through MESSENGER Dual Cameras

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NASA image: Spirit Captures Two Dust Devils On the Move
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Mar 15, 2005

Spirit Captures Two Dust Devils On the Move

Spirit Captures Two Dust Devils On the Move

JPL
NASA image: Hubble Captures Volcanic Eruption Plume From Io
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May 2, 1998

Hubble Captures Volcanic Eruption Plume From Io

Hubble Captures Volcanic Eruption Plume From Io

JPL
NASA image: Hubble Captures Vivid Auroras in Jupiter’s Atmosphere
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Captures Vivid Auroras in Jupiter’s Atmosphere

Astronomers are using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope to study auroras — stunning light shows in a planet’s...

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NASA image: NASA's SDO Satellite Captures Venus Transit Approach
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's SDO Satellite Captures Venus Transit Approach

NASA image captured June 5, 2012 at 212357 UTC (about 5:24 p.m. EDT). On June 5-6 2012, SDO is collecting images of...

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NASA image: HST SM4 Rendezvous and Capture Sequence
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Aug 22, 2008

HST SM4 Rendezvous and Capture Sequence

Animation sequence of the Hubble Space Telescope and space shuttle Atlantis rendezvous and capture sequence for...

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NASA image: Cygnus Capture
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Mar 26, 2016

Cygnus Capture

ISS047e021586 03/26/2016) --- Cygnus capture March 26, 2016. Expedition 47 robotic arm operator NASA astronaut Tim...

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NASA image: Capturing Venus Transit From ISS
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Dec 8, 2017

Capturing Venus Transit From ISS

UT154 solar test CO 934_0253 This is a sample low res test image from NASA Astronaut Don Petttit shot from onboard...

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NASA image: Gigantic Rolling Wave Captured on the Sun
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Dec 8, 2017

Gigantic Rolling Wave Captured on the Sun

A coronal mass ejection (CME) erupted from just around the edge of the sun on May 1, 2013, in a gigantic rolling...

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NASA image: Hubble Captures Cosmic Ice Sculptures
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Captures Cosmic Ice Sculptures

NASA image release September 16, 2010 Enjoying a frozen treat on a hot summer day can leave a sticky mess 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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