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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: Photosynthetic Activity in US Midwest
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Dec 8, 2017

Photosynthetic Activity in US Midwest

Amazing the things you can 'see' from space, if you just know how to look ... Satellite data show that during the...

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NASA image: NASA Aeronautics Dream with Us Design Challenge
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Mar 3, 2022

NASA Aeronautics Dream with Us Design Challenge

The “Dream with Us” challenge is asking students in grades 6-12 to help NASA envision innovative solutions to three...

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NASA image: #AskNASA - Who Is Going With Us?
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Oct 14, 2019

#AskNASA - Who Is Going With Us?

We're going forward to the Moon, together. NASA astronaut Alvin Drew answers the question, “Who is going with us?”...

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NASA image: C-17 passengers make use of transit time
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Dec 8, 2017

C-17 passengers make use of transit time

Photo taken aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 transport aircraft during a flight from Christchurch, New Zealand, to the...

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NASA image: Looking Back at Us
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Jul 22, 2013

Looking Back at Us

Looking Back at Us

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NASA image: NASA Sees Severe Weather from Central to Eastern US
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Sees Severe Weather from Central to Eastern US

Suomi NPP capture this true-color image of the storms over the Midwest and US South on April 30, 2017. This images...

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NASA image: Using Shadows to Measure Crater Depths
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Jul 7, 2011

Using Shadows to Measure Crater Depths

Using Shadows to Measure Crater Depths

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NASA image: What Can Astronaut Spit Tell Us?
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Sep 16, 2025

What Can Astronaut Spit Tell Us?

What can astronauts’ saliva tell us about the innerworkings of the human body during spaceflight? Aboard the...

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NASA image: View From Camera Not Used During Curiosity's First Six Months on Mars
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Dec 8, 2017

View From Camera Not Used During Curiosity's First Six Months on Mars

This view of Curiosity's left-front and left-center wheels and of marks made by wheels on the ground in the...

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NASA image: Strong Extratropical Cyclone Over the US Midwest
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Dec 8, 2017

Strong Extratropical Cyclone Over the US Midwest

NASA image acquired October 26, 2010 The storm that swept across the center of the United States on October 26 and...

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NASA image: Super Blue Blood Moon
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Jan 31, 2018

Super Blue Blood Moon

The Moon is seen as it sets behind the National Capitol Columns at The US National Arboretum on Wednesday, Jan. 31,...

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NASA image: US Spacewalk 69 Animation
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Jan 21, 2021

US Spacewalk 69 Animation

NASA Flight Engineers Michael Hopkins and Victor Glover, who flew to the space station aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon...

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NASA image: US Spacewalk 70 Animation
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Jan 21, 2021

US Spacewalk 70 Animation

NASA Flight Engineers Michael Hopkins and Victor Glover, who flew to the space station aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon...

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NASA image: #AskNASA┃ HOW DO ASTRONAUTS USE THE POTTY IN SPACE?
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Sep 25, 2020

#AskNASA┃ HOW DO ASTRONAUTS USE THE POTTY IN SPACE?

Hygiene, eating, sleeping — life operates a tad differently when you're in space. Join NASA Astronaut Jessica Meir...

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NASA image: What Can Artemis II Astronauts' Saliva Tell Us? 
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Jan 30, 2026

What Can Artemis II Astronauts' Saliva Tell Us? 

Saliva can tell us a lot about astronaut health. Before, during, and after their trek around the Moon, Artemis II...

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NASA image: Supermoon
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Aug 10, 2014

Supermoon

A perigree full moon or supermoon is seen over the US Marine Corps War Memorial, Sunday, August 10, 2014, in...

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NASA image: Supermoon
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Aug 10, 2014

Supermoon

A perigree full moon or supermoon is seen over the US Marine Corps War Memorial, Sunday, August 10, 2014, in...

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NASA image: Using Methane Absorption to Probe Jupiter Atmosphere
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Dec 18, 1997

Using Methane Absorption to Probe Jupiter Atmosphere

Using Methane Absorption to Probe Jupiter Atmosphere

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NASA image: DR. CHRISTOPHER HAIN
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Jan 18, 2017

DR. CHRISTOPHER HAIN

DR. CHRISTOPHER HAIN USING NASA SATELLITE AND MODELLING TOOLS TO MONITOR GLOBAL WATER USE AND DROUGHT

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NASA image: Using Curiosity Mast Camera to View Scene in Natural Color
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Mar 18, 2013

Using Curiosity Mast Camera to View Scene in Natural Color

NASA rover Curiosity uses its calibration target for the Mastcam to approximate colors we would see on Mars, using...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Discusses Collaboration with US Space Force
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Sep 22, 2020

NASA Administrator Discusses Collaboration with US Space Force

The Mitchell Institute hosted the Space Power Forum with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Chief of Space...

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NASA image: Why Does Webb Use Salt Lenses_Mp4
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Jan 12, 2022

Why Does Webb Use Salt Lenses_Mp4

The Webb Telescope is full of precise optical components, some of which include lenses made out of salt. Why? Find...

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NASA image: civilian-astronaut-candidates-take-an-oath-to-the-us-government_51819016708_o
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Jan 10, 2022

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PHOTO DATE: January 10, 2022. LOCATION: Bldg. 30, Apollo MOCR Viewing Room. SUBJECT: ASCAN Class of 2021 official...

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NASA image: How Ingenuity Talks to Us From Mars
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Apr 23, 2021

How Ingenuity Talks to Us From Mars

The Ingenuity helicopter made history on April 19, 2021, with the first powered, controlled flight of an aircraft on...

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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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