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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: To Ngoc Van Central Pit
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May 2, 2011

To Ngoc Van Central Pit

To Ngoc Van Central Pit

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NASA image: A View into To Ngoc Van
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Jan 20, 2014

A View into To Ngoc Van

A View into To Ngoc Van

JPL
NASA image: Van Eyck and the Formation
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Nov 14, 2014

Van Eyck and the Formation

Van Eyck and the Formation

JPL
NASA image: Women at Glenn - 60 Seconds with Judy Van Zante
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Oct 1, 2018

Women at Glenn - 60 Seconds with Judy Van Zante

Judy Van Zante at NASA Glenn Research Center does a 60-second video interviews for the NASA 60th Anniversary.

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NASA image: Close-up Shot of To Ngoc Van
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Dec 8, 2011

Close-up Shot of To Ngoc Van

Close-up Shot of To Ngoc Van

JPL
NASA image: Orbiting in the Danger Zone - Behind the Scenes of the Van Allen Probes Final Maneuver
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Mar 22, 2019

Orbiting in the Danger Zone - Behind the Scenes of the Van Allen Probes Final Maneuver

The Van Allen Probes have spent more than six years exploring the harshest environment of near-Earth space: the...

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NASA image: Q&A with Van Strickland
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Aug 25, 2022

Q&A with Van Strickland

Artemis Q&A with Van Strickland. NASA’s Artemis I mission is the first integrated test of the agency’s deep space...

MSFC
NASA image: Van Allen Probes Instrument Overview
Video
Nov 9, 2012

Van Allen Probes Instrument Overview

The Van Allen Probes (formerly the Radiation Belt Storm Probes, RBSP) will explore the Van Allen Radiation Belts in...

GSFC
NASA image: Ejecta from Van de Graaff Crater
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Sep 21, 2010

Ejecta from Van de Graaff Crater

Ejecta from Van de Graaff Crater

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NASA image: Van Allen Probes RBSP Mission Overview
Video
Nov 9, 2012

Van Allen Probes RBSP Mission Overview

The Van Allen Probes (formerly the Radiation Belt Storm Probes, RBSP) will explore the Van Allen Radiation Belts in...

GSFC
NASA image: Van Gogh from Space
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Dec 8, 2017

Van Gogh from Space

Van Gogh from Space - July 13th, 2005 Description: In the style of Van Gogh's painting "Starry Night,"...

GSFC
NASA image: Van Zyl Overlook
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Mar 23, 2021

Van Zyl Overlook

The location where NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover will observe the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter's attempt at...

JPL
NASA image: Katherine Van Hooser, MSFC Chief Engineer, in her office, for Marshall Star “Take 5” series.
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Mar 10, 2020

Katherine Van Hooser, MSFC Chief Engineer, in her office, for Marshall Star “Take 5” series.

Katherine Van Hooser, MSFC Chief Engineer, in her office, for Marshall Star “Take 5” series.

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NASA image: The van Gogh of the Infrared Sky
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Apr 25, 2011

The van Gogh of the Infrared Sky

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer is a little like the Vincent van Gogh of the infrared sky, providing the...

JPL
NASA image: NASA's Van Allen Probes Discover a Surprise Circling Earth
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Van Allen Probes Discover a Surprise Circling Earth

Two giant swaths of radiation, known as the Van Allen Belts, surrounding Earth were discovered in 1958. In 2012,...

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NASA image: Supercharging the Radiation Belts
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Aug 15, 2016

Supercharging the Radiation Belts

On March 17, 2015, an interplanetary shock – a shockwave created by the driving force of a coronal mass ejection, or...

GSFC
NASA image: Crater Wall in Van de Graaff
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Feb 11, 2010

Crater Wall in Van de Graaff

This image taken NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter shows the wall of crater Van de Graaff C, where brighter material...

JPL
NASA image: Portrait - Van Hoften, James D.
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Sep 18, 1984

Portrait - Van Hoften, James D.

S84-42000 (31 Jan 1978) --- Asronaut James D. Van Hoften, astronaut candidate and mission specialist.

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NASA image: Space Radiation Highlights: Van Allen Probes Spot Electron Rainfall in the Atmosphere
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Sep 28, 2016

Space Radiation Highlights: Van Allen Probes Spot Electron Rainfall in the Atmosphere

Our planet is nestled in the center of two doughnut-shaped regions of powerful, dynamic radiation: the Van Allen...

GSFC
NASA image: PORTRAIT - VAN HOFTEN, JAMES D., ASTRONAUT-CANDIDATE
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Sep 20, 1978

PORTRAIT - VAN HOFTEN, JAMES D., ASTRONAUT-CANDIDATE

S78-35311 (31 Jan 1978) --- Astronaut James D. Van Hoften.

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Oct 21, 1959

Early Rockets

This image is a cutaway illustration of the Explorer I satellite with callouts. The Explorer I satellite was...

MSFC
NASA image: The city lights of Van, Türkiye, and its suburbs and villages, dot the southeast coast of Lake Van
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Jan 3, 2026

The city lights of Van, Türkiye, and its suburbs and villages, dot the southeast coast of Lake Van

iss074e0043921 (Jan. 3, 2026) --- The amber high-pressure sodium lights of Van, Türkiye (center), along with its...

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NASA image: NASA's Van Allen Probes Spot an Impenetrable Barrier in Space
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Van Allen Probes Spot an Impenetrable Barrier in Space

Two donuts of seething radiation that surround Earth, called the Van Allen radiation belts, have been found to...

GSFC
NASA image: Representative Chris Van Hollen visits NASA Goddard Space Flight
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Aug 24, 2016

Representative Chris Van Hollen visits NASA Goddard Space Flight

Representative Chris Van Hollen visits NASA Goddard Space Flight Center with Center Director Chris Scolese.

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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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