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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: A Bright Sight
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Aug 11, 2014

A Bright Sight

A Bright Sight

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NASA image: A Fresh Sight
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Aug 17, 2011

A Fresh Sight

A Fresh Sight

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NASA image: Northern Sights
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Jul 19, 2007

Northern Sights

Northern Sights

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NASA image: D Ring Sight Lines
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Oct 11, 2006

D Ring Sight Lines

D Ring Sight Lines

JPL
NASA image: Recovering Spirit Sets Sight on Cake
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Jan 30, 2004

Recovering Spirit Sets Sight on Cake

Recovering Spirit Sets Sight on Cake

JPL
NASA image: November Supermoon a Spectacular Sight
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Dec 8, 2017

November Supermoon a Spectacular Sight

The upcoming supermoon on Monday, November 14, will be especially “super”, it’s the closest full moon to Earth since...

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NASA image: Spokes Sighted Again!
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Jul 26, 2006

Spokes Sighted Again!

This image from the Cassini spacecraft shows a ghostly white streak, called a spoke, in Saturn B ring. This is the...

JPL
NASA image: MESSENGER has Mercury in its Sights
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Jan 13, 2008

MESSENGER has Mercury in its Sights

With just one day until NASA MESSENGER spacecraft historic flyby of Mercury, MESSENGER has Mercury clearly in its...

JPL
NASA image: Tethys Is Gorges
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Aug 24, 2006

Tethys Is Gorges

The ancient gorge of Ithaca Chasma carves a path across Tethys and continues out of sight over the moon limb

JPL
NASA image: The Face of Beauty
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Dec 22, 2005

The Face of Beauty

Few sights in the solar system are more strikingly beautiful than softly hued Saturn embraced by the shadows of its...

JPL
NASA image: A Shadow Traverse
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Jun 22, 2009

A Shadow Traverse

Mimas shadow traverses the sunlit side of Saturn rings in this image and mosaic showcasing the unusual sights seen...

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NASA image: Blinding Saturn
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Mar 1, 2007

Blinding Saturn

Surely one of the most gorgeous sights the solar system has to offer, Saturn sits enveloped by the full splendor of...

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NASA image: Clinging to the Rings
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Feb 16, 2006

Clinging to the Rings

This fortunate view sights along Saturn ringplane to capture three moons aligned in a row: Dione at left, Prometheus...

JPL
NASA image: A Sight to Behold
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Jun 9, 2006

A Sight to Behold

This view was taken from above the ringplane and looks toward the unlit side of the rings. Here, the probe gazes...

JPL
NASA image: Spoke Sighting
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Nov 3, 2006

Spoke Sighting

This contrast-enhanced view shows a faint spoke in Saturn B ring. These ghostly radial structures were imaged by the...

JPL
NASA image: Home in Sight
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Apr 5, 2026

Home in Sight

art002e024014 (April 4, 2026) - A thin arc glowing in the darkness of space. Sunlight traces the curves of the ocean...

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NASA image: Atlas and the F Ring
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Mar 29, 2007

Atlas and the F Ring

The Cassini spacecraft gazes toward the multiple strands of the ever-changing F ring, also sighting Atlas at its...

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NASA image: Enceladus Races Onward
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Apr 5, 2006

Enceladus Races Onward

s our robotic emissary to Saturn, the Cassini spacecraft is privileged to behold such fantastic sights as this...

JPL
NASA image: Surprise Ultraviolet Party in the Sky
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May 31, 2005

Surprise Ultraviolet Party in the Sky

A group of six streaking objects, the identities of which remain unknown, can be seen here flying across the...

JPL
NASA image: MPF Lander Measured Surface Pressure
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Oct 14, 1997

MPF Lander Measured Surface Pressure

In this figure from NASA's Mars Pathfinder, you can see a significant increase in pressure on Sol 81, Sept. 25 1997....

JPL
NASA image: Fornax Galaxy Cluster
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Feb 17, 2010

Fornax Galaxy Cluster

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer large field of view and multi-wavelength infrared sight allowed it to form...

JPL
NASA image: UTM Technical Capabilities Level 2 (TLC2) Test at Reno-Stead Airport.
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Oct 6, 2016

UTM Technical Capabilities Level 2 (TLC2) Test at Reno-Stead Airport.

Test of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) technical capability Level 2 (TCL2) at Reno-Stead...

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NASA image: UTM Technical Capabilities Level 2 (TLC2) Test at Reno-Stead Airport.
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Oct 6, 2016

UTM Technical Capabilities Level 2 (TLC2) Test at Reno-Stead Airport.

Test of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) technical capability Level 2 (TCL2) at Reno-Stead...

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NASA image: UTM Technical Capabilities Level 2 (TLC2) Test at Reno-Stead Airport.
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Oct 6, 2016

UTM Technical Capabilities Level 2 (TLC2) Test at Reno-Stead Airport.

Test of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) technical capability Level 2 (TCL2) at Reno-Stead...

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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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