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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: Ancient Rift
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Sep 2, 2008

Ancient Rift

Ancient Rift

JPL
NASA image: The Great Rift
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Feb 11, 2005

The Great Rift

The Great Rift

JPL
NASA image: Tethys Great Rift
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Dec 17, 2004

Tethys Great Rift

Tethys Great Rift

JPL
NASA image: Rifting at Hiiaka Patera, Io?
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May 18, 2000

Rifting at Hiiaka Patera, Io?

Rifting at Hiiaka Patera, Io?

JPL
NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1963

Early Program Development

This artist's concept from 1963 shows a proposed NERVA (Nuclear Engine for Rocket Vehicle Application) incorporating...

MSFC
NASA image: East African Rift
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Jun 18, 2008

East African Rift

This image acquired by NASA Terra satellite on December 18, 2002 shows the East African rift -- places where the...

JPL
NASA image: NASA MISR Tracks Growth of Rift in the Larsen C Ice Shelf
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Apr 11, 2017

NASA MISR Tracks Growth of Rift in the Larsen C Ice Shelf

A rift in Antarctica's Larsen C ice shelf has grown to 110 miles (175 km) long, making it inevitable that an iceberg...

JPL
NASA image: Robot Rocket Rally
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Mar 14, 2014

Robot Rocket Rally

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A visitor to the Robot Rocket Rally tries his hand at virtual reality in a demonstration of...

KSC
NASA image: 2018 Kilauea East Rift Zone Eruption
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Dec 13, 2018

2018 Kilauea East Rift Zone Eruption

The 2018 Kilauea, Hawaii eruption began in May on Kilauea's East Rift Zone. Lava fountains up to 100 meters high,...

JPL
NASA image: Shaded Relief with Height as Color, Virunga and Nyiragongo Volcanoes and the East African Rift Valley
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Jul 11, 2002

Shaded Relief with Height as Color, Virunga and Nyiragongo Volcanoes and the East African Rift Valley

Volcanic, tectonic, erosional and sedimentary landforms are all evident in this comparison of two elevation models...

JPL
NASA image: ASTER First Views of Rift Valley, Ethiopia - Thermal-Infrared TIR Image color
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Mar 11, 2000

ASTER First Views of Rift Valley, Ethiopia - Thermal-Infrared TIR Image color

This image is a color composite covering the Rift Valley inland area of Ethiopia (south of the region shown in...

JPL
NASA image: Mounds Cut by a Fissure
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Jan 21, 2020

Mounds Cut by a Fissure

This image shows four relatively bright mounds along a linear, curving feature that appears to be a rift zone, where...

JPL
NASA image: Mt. Elgon, Africa, Shaded Relief and Colored Height
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Jun 17, 2004

Mt. Elgon, Africa, Shaded Relief and Colored Height

The striking contrast of geologic structures in Africa is shown in this shaded relief image of Mt. Elgon on the left...

JPL
NASA image: Nabro and Mallahle Volcanoes, Eritrea and Ethiopia, SRTM Colored Height and Shaded Relief
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Mar 4, 2004

Nabro and Mallahle Volcanoes, Eritrea and Ethiopia, SRTM Colored Height and Shaded Relief

The area known as the Afar Triangle is located at the northern end of the East Africa Rift, where it approaches the...

JPL
NASA image: The Eastern Portion of Cerberus Fossae
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Jan 7, 2015

The Eastern Portion of Cerberus Fossae

Visible in this observation from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is a section of Cerberus Fossae, which are...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Images Some of Earth Newest Real
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Jan 20, 2012

NASA Spacecraft Images Some of Earth Newest Real

In December, 2011, NASA Terra spacecraft captured this image of a new volcanic island forming in the Red Sea. This...

JPL
NASA image: Venus - Fractured Somerville Crater in Beta Regio
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Jan 29, 1996

Venus - Fractured Somerville Crater in Beta Regio

This radar image from NASA's Magellan spacecraft is of a half crater located in the rift between Rhea and Theia...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Jan 14, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-035487 (14 Jan. 2012) --- The East African Rift Valley in Kenya is featured in this image photographed by...

JSC
NASA image: View taken of the zenith (-ZA) side of the ISS during flyaround
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May 26, 2000

View taken of the zenith (-ZA) side of the ISS during flyaround

STS101-720-58 (26 May 2000) --- The International Space Station is photographed just after separation from the Space...

JSC
NASA image: Potrillo Volcanic Field, New Mexico
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Feb 21, 2019

Potrillo Volcanic Field, New Mexico

The Potrillo volcanic field is located on the Rio Grande Rift in southern New Mexico. Different kinds of volcanism...

JPL
NASA image: IceBridge images of crack in Larsen C Ice Shelf Second Pass
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Dec 8, 2016

IceBridge images of crack in Larsen C Ice Shelf Second Pass

Operation IceBridge, a NASA airborne survey of changes in polar ice, recently completed its eighth consecutive...

GSFC
NASA image: IceBridge images of crack in Larsen C Ice Shelf
Video
Dec 8, 2016

IceBridge images of crack in Larsen C Ice Shelf

Operation IceBridge, a NASA airborne survey of changes in polar ice, recently completed its eighth consecutive...

GSFC
NASA image: IceBridge images of crack in Larsen C Ice Shelf First Pass
Video
Dec 8, 2016

IceBridge images of crack in Larsen C Ice Shelf First Pass

Operation IceBridge, a NASA airborne survey of changes in polar ice, recently completed its eighth consecutive...

GSFC
NASA image: IceBridge images of crack in Larsen C Ice Shelf Nadir
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Dec 8, 2016

IceBridge images of crack in Larsen C Ice Shelf Nadir

Operation IceBridge, a NASA airborne survey of changes in polar ice, recently completed its eighth consecutive...

GSFC
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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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