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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: White Smoker Ocean Vents
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Apr 15, 2020

White Smoker Ocean Vents

A seafloor vent called a "white smoker" spews mineral-rich water into the ocean and serves as an energy hub for...

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NASA image: Simulating Ancient Ocean Vents at JPL
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Apr 15, 2020

Simulating Ancient Ocean Vents at JPL

Lauren White, a scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, adjusts an experiment that simulates how ancient...

JPL
NASA image: Simulating a Submarine Hydrothermal Vent
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Jan 16, 2013

Simulating a Submarine Hydrothermal Vent

A team of scientists at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory is testing whether organic molecules can be brewed in a...

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NASA image: Does this Vial Contain Organics?
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Jan 16, 2013

Does this Vial Contain Organics?

The NASA Astrobiology Icy Worlds team at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory are collecting samples from a simulated...

JPL
NASA image: Enceladus Organics on Grains of Ice (Illustration)
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Oct 2, 2019

Enceladus Organics on Grains of Ice (Illustration)

This illustration shows how newly discovered organic compounds — the ingredients of amino acids — were detected by...

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NASA image: Europa's Mysterious Interior (Artist's Concept)
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Sep 9, 2024

Europa's Mysterious Interior (Artist's Concept)

Scientists believe that under the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Europa a saltwater ocean exists that may contain...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0634
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May 18, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After rollback of the Rotating Service Structure, Space Shuttle Atlantis is poised and...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0634
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May 18, 2000

KSC00pp0634

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After rollback of the Rotating Service Structure, Space Shuttle Atlantis is poised and...

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NASA image: KSC-01padig146
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Mar 7, 2001

KSC-01padig146

Space Shuttle Discovery sits poised on Launch Pad 39B, ready for launch at 6:42 a.m. EST March 8 on mission STS-102....

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Artist's Concept
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Aug 27, 2024

Europa Clipper Artist's Concept

This artist's concept depicts NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft in orbit around Jupiter. Scientists believe Jupiter's...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Spacecraft (Illustration)
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Apr 1, 2021

Europa Clipper Spacecraft (Illustration)

This illustration, updated in December 2020, depicts NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft. With an internal global ocean...

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NASA image:  Hubble's Ultraviolet Observations Reveal Hydrogen and Oxygen at Europa
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Oct 11, 2024

Hubble's Ultraviolet Observations Reveal Hydrogen and Oxygen at Europa

Ultraviolet observations made by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope in 2012 illustrate two key elements in the thin...

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NASA image: KSC01padig239
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Jul 2, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- From this high-level view, Space Shuttle Discovery is seen after its rollout to Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-01padig-239
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Jul 2, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- From this high-level view, Space Shuttle Discovery is seen after its rollout to Launch...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1250
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Sep 7, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Against a backdrop of the cloudy sky and blue-gray Atlantic Ocean, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0580
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May 26, 1999

KSC-99pp0580

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Rollback of the Rotating Service Structure on Launch Pad 39B reveals the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1723
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Aug 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This closeup of Space Shuttle Atlantis on the hardstand of Launch Pad 39B shows the...

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NASA image: Simulated View of Thermal Emissions from Europa
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Oct 11, 2024

Simulated View of Thermal Emissions from Europa

This image is a simulation of how NASA's Europa Clipper will understand which areas of the Jovian moon Europa are...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1250
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Sep 7, 2000

KSC-00pp1250

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Against a backdrop of the cloudy sky and blue-gray Atlantic Ocean, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0579
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May 26, 1999

KSC-99pp0579

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Rollback of the Rotating Service Structure on Launch Pad 39B reveals the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: The Lift: NASA's Europa Clipper Moves Into Position
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Aug 24, 2022

The Lift: NASA's Europa Clipper Moves Into Position

Engineers and technicians use a crane to lift the main body of NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft and position it in...

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NASA image: NASA's Europa Clipper Arrives in Southern California
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Jun 7, 2022

NASA's Europa Clipper Arrives in Southern California

The main body of NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft is seen in its shipping container, just after arriving aboard a...

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NASA image: NASA's Europa Clipper: Vault and Nadir Deck on the Move
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Aug 24, 2022

NASA's Europa Clipper: Vault and Nadir Deck on the Move

The vault, with nadir deck attached, of NASA's Europa Clipper is prepared to be moved to the High Bay 1 clean room...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper's Core
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Jun 7, 2022

Europa Clipper's Core

The main body of NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft has been delivered to the agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in...

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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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