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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: Glow phenomenon surrounding the vertical stabilizer and OMS pods
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Mar 5, 1994

Glow phenomenon surrounding the vertical stabilizer and OMS pods

STS062-42-026 (4-18 March 1994) --- This 35mm frame, photographed as the Space Shuttle Columbia was orbiting Earth...

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NASA image: Glowing Titan
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Oct 31, 2012

Glowing Titan

This set of images from NASA Cassini spacecraft shows Saturn moon Titan glowing in the dark. Titan was behind Saturn...

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NASA image: Surge in the Ring
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Aug 29, 2016

Surge in the Ring

An ethereal, glowing spot appears on Saturn's B ring in this view from NASA's Cassini spacecraft. There is nothing...

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NASA image: Io Eclipse Montage
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Oct 9, 2007

Io Eclipse Montage

New Horizons took this montage of images of Jupiter volcanic moon Io, glowing in the dark of Jupiter shadow, as the...

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NASA image: Through the Blinds
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Oct 30, 2006

Through the Blinds

The Cassini spacecraft gazes down through the dark side of Saturn rings toward the softly glowing planet. The night...

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NASA image: Electrical Circuit Between Saturn and Enceladus Artist Concept
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Apr 20, 2011

Electrical Circuit Between Saturn and Enceladus Artist Concept

This artist concept based on data from NASA Cassini spacecraft, shows a glowing patch of ultraviolet light near...

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NASA image: Movie of Enceladus Footprint on Saturn
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Apr 20, 2011

Movie of Enceladus Footprint on Saturn

NASA Cassini spacecraft has spotted a glowing patch of ultraviolet light near Saturn north pole that marks the...

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NASA image: Glowing Southern Lights
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Sep 23, 2010

Glowing Southern Lights

This false-color composite image, constructed from data obtained by NASA Cassini spacecraft, shows the glow of...

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NASA image: Enceladus Footprint on Saturn
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Apr 20, 2011

Enceladus Footprint on Saturn

NASA Cassini spacecraft has spotted a glowing patch of ultraviolet light near Saturn north pole that marks the...

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NASA image: NASA's Juno Sees Glowing Lava on Io
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Dec 12, 2024

NASA's Juno Sees Glowing Lava on Io

While imaging Io's night side under illumination from Jupiter-shine on Dec. 30, 2023, the Stellar Reference Unit...

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NASA image: Dawn Blue Glow Artist Concept
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Mar 2, 2015

Dawn Blue Glow Artist Concept

This artist concept shows NASA Dawn spacecraft arriving at the dwarf planet Ceres. Dawn travels through space using...

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NASA image: NASA's Juno Captures Thermal Emissions at Zal Montes
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Dec 12, 2024

NASA's Juno Captures Thermal Emissions at Zal Montes

Red circles and arrows point to glowing thermal emission from active lava breakouts observed by the Stellar...

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NASA image: Io Glowing in the Dark
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Sep 7, 1997

Io Glowing in the Dark

Volcanic hot spots and auroral emissions glow on the darkside of Jupiter moon Io in the image at left. The image was...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Images Mexican Volcanic Eruption
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Apr 24, 2012

NASA Spacecraft Images Mexican Volcanic Eruption

NASA Terra spacecraft shows Mexico active Popocatepetl volcano, located about 40 miles southeast of Mexico City,...

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NASA image: ASTER Tracks Continuing Popocatepetl Eruption
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Apr 27, 2012

ASTER Tracks Continuing Popocatepetl Eruption

NASA Terra spacecraft shows Popocatepetl, the nearly 18.000-foot-high volcano about 40 miles southeast of Mexico...

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NASA image: All Aglow
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Dec 25, 2017

All Aglow

Saturn's moon Enceladus drifts before the rings, which glow brightly in the sunlight. Beneath its icy exterior...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 - EARTH SKY - DOCKING - IN-SPACE
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Jul 18, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 - EARTH SKY - DOCKING - IN-SPACE

S66-46249 (18-21 July 1966) --- Agena Target Docking Vehicle docked to Gemini-10 spacecraft. Excellent view of Agena...

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NASA image: The Milky Way rises above Earth's atmospheric glow
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Apr 13, 2026

The Milky Way rises above Earth's atmospheric glow

iss074e0521637 (April 13, 2026) --- This celestial image captured from a window on a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked...

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NASA image: Juno Captures Jupiter Glow in Infrared Light
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Sep 2, 2016

Juno Captures Jupiter Glow in Infrared Light

As NASA's Juno spacecraft approached Jupiter on Aug. 27, 2016, the Jovian Infrared Auroral Mapper (JIRAM) instrument...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00308
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Nov 15, 2005

KSC-05-S-00308

Scientists at the Space Life Sciences Lab at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida are researching ways to improve...

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NASA image: Jets from a Distance
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Jul 17, 2017

Jets from a Distance

Enceladus' intriguing south-polar jets are viewed from afar, backlit by sunlight while the moon itself glows softly...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Sep 1, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: iss070e103599
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Feb 29, 2024

iss070e103599

iss070e103599 (Feb. 29, 2024) --- The SpaceX Dragon "Endurance" spacecraft is pictured docked to the Harmony...

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NASA image: An orbital sunrise breaks above a cloudy Atlantic Ocean
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May 19, 2025

An orbital sunrise breaks above a cloudy Atlantic Ocean

iss073e0203873 (May 19, 2025) --- An orbital sunrise breaks above a cloudy Atlantic Ocean and intersects with...

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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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