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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: Surface of Enceladus
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Apr 11, 1999

Surface of Enceladus

Surface of Enceladus

JPL
NASA image: Surface Streaks
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Oct 28, 2004

Surface Streaks

Surface Streaks

JPL
NASA image: Speckled Surface
Image
Oct 9, 2007

Speckled Surface

Speckled Surface

JPL
NASA image: Surface Textures
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May 8, 2003

Surface Textures

Surface Textures

JPL
NASA image: Complex Surface
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Mar 23, 2009

Complex Surface

Complex Surface

JPL
NASA image: Shortened Surfaces
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Oct 17, 2013

Shortened Surfaces

Shortened Surfaces

JPL
NASA image: A Lacework Surface
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Aug 5, 2000

A Lacework Surface

A Lacework Surface

JPL
NASA image: Bouldery Surface
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Aug 20, 2003

Bouldery Surface

Bouldery Surface

JPL
NASA image: Surface Texture
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Jun 9, 2008

Surface Texture

Surface Texture

JPL
NASA image: Eroded Surfaces
Image
Sep 2, 2003

Eroded Surfaces

Eroded Surfaces

JPL
NASA image: Ganymede - Surface
Image
May 25, 2000

Ganymede - Surface

Ganymede - Surface

JPL
NASA image: Scarred Surface
Image
Sep 19, 2014

Scarred Surface

Scarred Surface

JPL
NASA image: Landslide Surface
Image
Feb 4, 2008

Landslide Surface

Landslide Surface

JPL
NASA image: Surface Texture
Image
Oct 9, 2008

Surface Texture

Surface Texture

JPL
NASA image: Cratered Surface
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Jan 21, 2006

Cratered Surface

Cratered Surface

JPL
NASA image: Titan Surface
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May 4, 2006

Titan Surface

Titan Surface

JPL
NASA image: Titan Surface
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Nov 30, 2005

Titan Surface

Titan Surface

JPL
NASA image: A Stressed Surface
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Mar 19, 2008

A Stressed Surface

A Stressed Surface

JPL
NASA image: Fission Surface Power
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Nov 17, 2023

Fission Surface Power

Detail of the Fission Surface Power Structure that part of the research in providing power on the moon.

GRC
NASA image: Photovoltaic Investigation on the Lunar Surface – PILS
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Feb 26, 2020

Photovoltaic Investigation on the Lunar Surface – PILS

Photovoltaic Investigation on the Lunar Surface – PILS

GRC
NASA image: Photovoltaic Investigation on the Lunar Surface – PILS
Image
Feb 26, 2020

Photovoltaic Investigation on the Lunar Surface – PILS

Photovoltaic Investigation on the Lunar Surface – PILS

GRC
NASA image: Photovoltaic Investigation on the Lunar Surface – PILS
Image
Feb 26, 2020

Photovoltaic Investigation on the Lunar Surface – PILS

Photovoltaic Investigation on the Lunar Surface – PILS

GRC
NASA image: Photovoltaic Investigation on the Lunar Surface – PILS
Image
Feb 26, 2020

Photovoltaic Investigation on the Lunar Surface – PILS

Photovoltaic Investigation on the Lunar Surface – PILS

GRC
NASA image: Europa Fractured Surface
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Feb 8, 1999

Europa Fractured Surface

Europa Fractured Surface

JPL
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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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