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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: Filter cleaning
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Jan 5, 2013

Filter cleaning

View of filter during cleaning on the Active Rack Isolation System (ARIS). Photo was taken during Expedition 34.

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NASA image: Filtering the Sun
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Nov 14, 2007

Filtering the Sun

Filtering the Sun

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NASA image: The Main Ring of Jupiter clear filter
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Mar 26, 1998

The Main Ring of Jupiter clear filter

The Main Ring of Jupiter clear filter

JPL
NASA image: Curiosity Mastcam Filter Wheel
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Nov 6, 2023

Curiosity Mastcam Filter Wheel

The Mast Camera, or Mastcam, aboard NASA's Curiosity Mars rover is built with two cameras – the left has a 34 mm...

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NASA image: Opportunity at Crater Cape Verde Red Filter
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Oct 6, 2006

Opportunity at Crater Cape Verde Red Filter

Opportunity at Crater Cape Verde Red Filter

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NASA image: Saturn - High-resolution Filtered Image of Enceladus
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Feb 23, 1999

Saturn - High-resolution Filtered Image of Enceladus

Saturn - High-resolution Filtered Image of Enceladus

JPL
NASA image: Roman Coronagraph Instrument Color Filter Assembly
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Dec 21, 2022

Roman Coronagraph Instrument Color Filter Assembly

This image shows a series of color filters on the Color Filter Assembly for the Coronagraph Instrument on NASA's...

JPL
NASA image: Sand Filtered through Curiosity Sieve
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Oct 11, 2012

Sand Filtered through Curiosity Sieve

This image shows fine sand from Mars that was filtered by NASA Curiosity rover as part of its first decontamination...

JPL
NASA image: SPHEREx Detector Filters
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Nov 9, 2023

SPHEREx Detector Filters

NASA's SPHEREx mission will use these filters to conduct spectroscopy, a technique that lets scientists measure...

JPL
NASA image: Spin Offs Macro Series
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Mar 30, 2021

Spin Offs Macro Series

Spin Offs Macro Series - Water Filter

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NASA image: Filters for Color Imaging and for Science
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Mar 18, 2013

Filters for Color Imaging and for Science

The color cameras on NASA Mars rover Curiosity, including the pair that make up the rover Mastcam instrument, use...

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NASA image: Mastcam Special Filters Help Locate Variations Ahead
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Nov 1, 2017

Mastcam Special Filters Help Locate Variations Ahead

This pair of images from the Mast Camera (Mastcam) on NASA's Curiosity rover illustrates how special filters are...

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NASA image: glasses floating in JEM
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Jun 30, 2013

glasses floating in JEM

Candid view of a pair of eye glasses,floating in front of a ventilation filter in the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM).

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NASA image: Science-Filters Study of Martian Rock Sees Hematite
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Nov 1, 2017

Science-Filters Study of Martian Rock Sees Hematite

This false-color image demonstrates how use of special filters available on the Mast Camera (Mastcam) of NASA's...

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NASA image: Neptune Through a Clear Filter
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Jul 25, 1999

Neptune Through a Clear Filter

On July 23, 1989, NASA Voyager 2 spacecraft took this picture of Neptune through a clear filter on its narrow-angle...

JPL
NASA image: NODE 3 Filter Remove and Replace
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Apr 29, 2019

NODE 3 Filter Remove and Replace

iss059e036143 (April 29, 2019) --- Expedition 59 Flight Engineer and NASA astronaut Nick Hague wears personal...

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NASA image: Io Sodium Cloud Green-yellow Filter
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Dec 18, 1997

Io Sodium Cloud Green-yellow Filter

This image of Jupiter moon Io and its surrounding sky is shown in false color. This image was taken on Nov. 9, 1996...

JPL
NASA image: Swans replacing filter in U.S. Laboratory
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Jul 15, 2014

Swans replacing filter in U.S. Laboratory

ISS040-E-064628 (15 July 2014) --- NASA astronaut Steve Swanson, Expedition 40 commander, replaces filters in the...

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NASA image: Swans replacing filter in U.S. Laboratory
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Jul 15, 2014

Swans replacing filter in U.S. Laboratory

ISS040-E-064624 (15 July 2014) --- NASA astronaut Steve Swanson, Expedition 40 commander, replaces filters in the...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Mar 11, 1997

Microgravity

This photo shows one of three arrays of air filters inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) being developed...

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NASA image: PWD Iodine Filter ISO View
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Feb 10, 2023

PWD Iodine Filter ISO View

jsc2023e008494 (Feb. 10, 2023) --- A preflight image of the Exploration Potable Water Dispenser (Exploration PWD)...

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NASA image: Installing the ARFTA (Advanced Recycle Filter Tank Assembly)
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Oct 10, 2011

Installing the ARFTA (Advanced Recycle Filter Tank Assembly)

ISS029-E-021648 (10 Oct. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 29 commander, installs the Advanced...

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NASA image: Fan filter cleaning on the CHeCS AAA in the US Lab
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May 5, 2009

Fan filter cleaning on the CHeCS AAA in the US Lab

ISS019-E-013710 (5 May 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 19/20...

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NASA image: Commander Truly cleans ARS filters on middeck
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Sep 5, 1983

Commander Truly cleans ARS filters on middeck

STS008-13-336 (5 Sept 1983) --- On middeck, Richard M. Truly, STS-8 commander, uses vacuum cleaner to remove debris...

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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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