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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: Phoebe Mineral Distribution
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Jun 23, 2004

Phoebe Mineral Distribution

Phoebe Mineral Distribution

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NASA image: The Distribution of Planetary Ions near Mercury
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Sep 30, 2011

The Distribution of Planetary Ions near Mercury

The Distribution of Planetary Ions near Mercury

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NASA image: Distribution of Water in Jupiter Stratosphere
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Apr 23, 2013

Distribution of Water in Jupiter Stratosphere

This map shows the distribution of water in the stratosphere of Jupiter as measured with the Herschel space...

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NASA image: Distribution of Vesta Dark Materials, Southern View
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Jan 3, 2013

Distribution of Vesta Dark Materials, Southern View

This map shows the distribution of dark materials throughout the southern hemisphere of the giant asteroid Vesta....

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NASA image: Spatial Distribution of Tuolumne River Basin Mapped by Airborne Snow Observatory
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Dec 9, 2013

Spatial Distribution of Tuolumne River Basin Mapped by Airborne Snow Observatory

Spatial distribution of snow water equivalent across the Tuolumne River Basin from April 10 to June 1, 2013 as...

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NASA image: Distribution of Buried Ice on Mars
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Oct 26, 2023

Distribution of Buried Ice on Mars

These Mars global maps show the likely distribution of water ice buried within the upper 3 feet (1 meter) of the...

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NASA image: CADRE Rover on the Moon (Artist's Concept)
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Dec 13, 2023

CADRE Rover on the Moon (Artist's Concept)

This artist's concept depicts a small rover – part of NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic...

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NASA image: AIRS Global Distribution of Mid-Tropospheric Carbon Dioxide at 8-13 km Altitudes
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Sep 22, 2008

AIRS Global Distribution of Mid-Tropospheric Carbon Dioxide at 8-13 km Altitudes

AIRS global distribution of mid-tropospheric carbon dioxide at 8-13 km altitudes between July 2003 and 2007, from...

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NASA image: Bridenstine practices flight in X-57 Simulator for NASA's Experimental All-Electric Aircraft
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Aug 28, 2018

Bridenstine practices flight in X-57 Simulator for NASA's Experimental All-Electric Aircraft

NASA Administrator Bridenstine tests the X-57 "Maxwell" simulator at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center. The...

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NASA image: Bridenstine practices flight in X-57 Simulator for NASA's Experimental All-Electric Aircraft
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Aug 28, 2018

Bridenstine practices flight in X-57 Simulator for NASA's Experimental All-Electric Aircraft

NASA Administrator Bridenstine tests the X-57 "Maxwell" simulator at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center. The...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Prepares for X-57 Flight Tests
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Aug 15, 2019

NASA Armstrong Prepares for X-57 Flight Tests

Ted Powers and Ronnie Haraguchi apply shot bags to the wing of the X-57 distributed electric aircraft wing at...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Prepares for X-57 Flight Tests
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Aug 21, 2019

NASA Armstrong Prepares for X-57 Flight Tests

Ray Sadler adjusts hydraulic actuators with pads to the wing of the X-57 distributed electric aircraft wing at...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Prepares for X-57 Flight Tests
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Aug 21, 2019

NASA Armstrong Prepares for X-57 Flight Tests

Wesley Li, Kirsten Boogaard and test conductor Eric Miller observe testing of the X-57 distributed electric aircraft...

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NASA image: PIA25666
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Aug 2, 2023

PIA25666

Prototypes of the rovers being built for NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration)...

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NASA image: PIA25668
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Aug 2, 2023

PIA25668

The Earth-bound full-scale engineering model of NASA's Perseverance rover, called OPTIMISM, seems to peer down at a...

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NASA image: CADRE Mini Rover Drives Over a Rock
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Aug 2, 2023

CADRE Mini Rover Drives Over a Rock

A development rover that is part of NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration) technology...

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NASA image: CADRE Rover Testing in JPL's Mars Yard
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Aug 2, 2023

CADRE Rover Testing in JPL's Mars Yard

A development model rover that is part of NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration)...

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NASA image: The NASA Family and Your Family - Moving Forward Safely
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Jun 29, 2021

The NASA Family and Your Family - Moving Forward Safely

Staying safe and healthy moves us forward – for your family and the NASA family. We prioritize the safety of our...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Prepares for X-57 Flight Tests
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Sep 5, 2019

NASA Armstrong Prepares for X-57 Flight Tests

The X-57 distributed electric aircraft wing that will fly in the final configuration of the flight tests completed...

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NASA image: Vesta in the Infrared
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May 10, 2012

Vesta in the Infrared

This global, colorized image of the giant asteroid Vesta from NASA Dawn mission reveals how the minerals are...

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NASA image: Mineral Diversity at Vesta South Pole
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May 10, 2012

Mineral Diversity at Vesta South Pole

This image, made from data obtained by NASA Dawn spacecraft, shows the mineral distribution in the southern...

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NASA image: Hydrogen Map of Vesta
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Sep 20, 2012

Hydrogen Map of Vesta

This map from NASA Dawn mission shows the global distribution of hydrogen on the surface of the giant asteroid Vesta.

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NASA image: Map of Rock Properties at Giant Asteroid Vesta
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Nov 6, 2013

Map of Rock Properties at Giant Asteroid Vesta

This colorized map from NASA Dawn mission shows the types of rocks and minerals distributed around the surface of...

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NASA image: New Views of Earth Gravity Field from GRACE
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Jul 21, 2003

New Views of Earth Gravity Field from GRACE

Gravity is the force that is responsible for the weight of an object and is determined by how the material that...

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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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