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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: Heading for the Hills
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Apr 8, 2004

Heading for the Hills

Heading for the Hills

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NASA image: Heading for the Hills
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Apr 8, 2004

Heading for the Hills

Heading for the Hills

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NASA image: Heading for Humphrey
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Feb 28, 2004

Heading for Humphrey

Heading for Humphrey

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NASA image: Out of Endurance, Heading South
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Dec 13, 2004

Out of Endurance, Heading South

Out of Endurance, Heading South

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NASA image: Spirit Heads Toward History
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May 12, 2004

Spirit Heads Toward History

Spirit Heads Toward History

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NASA image: Over Your Head
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Jan 15, 2008

Over Your Head

Over Your Head

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NASA image: Scarp at Head of Chasma Boreale
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Sep 20, 2005

Scarp at Head of Chasma Boreale

Scarp at Head of Chasma Boreale

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NASA image: Heading for Next Winter Haven
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Dec 10, 2007

Heading for Next Winter Haven

Heading for Next Winter Haven

JPL
NASA image: Heading South on Erebus Highway
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Sep 16, 2005

Heading South on Erebus Highway

Heading South on Erebus Highway

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NASA image: Spirit Heads Toward History vertical
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May 12, 2004

Spirit Heads Toward History vertical

Spirit Heads Toward History vertical

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NASA image: Spirit Heads Toward History polar
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May 12, 2004

Spirit Heads Toward History polar

Spirit Heads Toward History polar

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: Spirit Heads Toward History right eye
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May 12, 2004

Spirit Heads Toward History right eye

Spirit Heads Toward History right eye

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NASA image: Head of Chasma Boreale Near Mars North Pole
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Oct 16, 2006

Head of Chasma Boreale Near Mars North Pole

Head of Chasma Boreale Near Mars North Pole

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NASA image: Spirit Heads Toward History left eye
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May 12, 2004

Spirit Heads Toward History left eye

Spirit Heads Toward History left eye

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NASA image: Ghost Head Nebula
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Dec 3, 1999

Ghost Head Nebula

Looking like a colorful holiday card, a new image from NASA Hubble Space Telescope reveals a vibrant green and red...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Sees Hurricane Celia Headed for Central Pacific
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Sees Hurricane Celia Headed for Central Pacific

Hurricane Celia is currently in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, but once it passes west of 140 degrees west longitude,...

GSFC
NASA image: The Collector Head Of Viking Lander 1 Surface Sampler
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Dec 12, 1996

The Collector Head Of Viking Lander 1 Surface Sampler

The Collector Head Of Viking Lander 1 Surface Sampler http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA00395

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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: Head of Mast on Mars Rover Curiosity
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Nov 28, 2011

Head of Mast on Mars Rover Curiosity

This view of the head of the remote sensing mast on the Mars Science Laboratory mission rover, Curiosity, shows...

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NASA image: Storm Head in False Color
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Nov 17, 2011

Storm Head in False Color

The head of Saturn huge northern storm is well established in this view captured early in the storm development by...

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NASA image: Big Ozone Holes Headed For Extinction By 2040
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Dec 8, 2017

Big Ozone Holes Headed For Extinction By 2040

Caption: This is a conceptual animation showing ozone-depleting chemicals moving from the equator to the poles. The...

GSFC
NASA image: Orion Big Head Revealed in Infrared
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Apr 14, 2011

Orion Big Head Revealed in Infrared

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, shows a giant nebula around Lambda Orionis, inflating Orion head to huge...

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NASA image: Witch Head Brews Baby Stars
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Oct 30, 2013

Witch Head Brews Baby Stars

An infrared portrait of the Witch Head nebula from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE, shows billowy...

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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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