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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: Coal Mining, Germany
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Aug 1, 2001

Coal Mining, Germany

This simulated natural color ASTER image in the German state of North Rhine Westphalia covers an area of 30 by 36...

JPL
NASA image: Exposing the Rock in Impact Craters
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Feb 5, 2019

Exposing the Rock in Impact Craters

In this complex crater (about 44-kilometers in diameter), we see bedrock in several locations from different depths...

JPL
NASA image: Little Bright Spot
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Jan 12, 2015

Little Bright Spot

A bright spot can be seen on the left side of Rhea in this image. The spot is the crater Inktomi, named for a Lakota...

JPL
NASA image: Mt. Vesuvius, Italy
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Oct 22, 2001

Mt. Vesuvius, Italy

This ASTER image of Mt. Vesuvius Italy was acquired September 26, 2000, and covers an area of 36 by 45 km. Vesuvius...

JPL
NASA image: The Asgard Hemisphere of Callisto
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Dec 18, 1997

The Asgard Hemisphere of Callisto

False color view of a portion of the leading hemisphere of Jupiter's moon Callisto as seen through the infrared...

JPL
NASA image: Elliot Sugar Plantation Ruins
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May 17, 2021

Elliot Sugar Plantation Ruins

Archeological ruins of Elliot Plantation are revealed through the oak hammock on NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Colorful Bedrock in a Northern Plains Crater
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Apr 6, 2020

Colorful Bedrock in a Northern Plains Crater

This image covers the inside of an impact crater on the northern plains of Mars. It was intended to provide a...

JPL
NASA image: Elliot Sugar Plantation Ruins
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May 17, 2021

Elliot Sugar Plantation Ruins

Archeological ruins of the Elliot Plantation sugar factory are revealed through the oak hammock on NASA’s Kennedy...

KSC
NASA image: Kennedy Countdown for Aug. 27, 2021
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Aug 27, 2021

Kennedy Countdown for Aug. 27, 2021

To measure the level of vibrations NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket will experience during launch, teams at...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1264
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Jan 30, 2013

KSC-2013-1264

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot, or RASSOR, is ready to...

KSC
NASA image: Enhanced Color View of Ceres at Opposition
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May 22, 2017

Enhanced Color View of Ceres at Opposition

This enhanced color image of Ceres' surface was made from data obtained on April 29, 2017, when NASA's Dawn...

JPL
NASA image: Color Image of Mercury from NASA's MESSENGER Satellite
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Dec 8, 2017

Color Image of Mercury from NASA's MESSENGER Satellite

NASA image acquired September 3, 2011 Dominici crater, the very bright crater to the top of this image, exhibits...

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NASA image: Spectral Signals Indicating Impact Glass on Mars
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Jun 8, 2015

Spectral Signals Indicating Impact Glass on Mars

Deposits of impact glass have been preserved in Martian craters, including Alga Crater, shown here. Detection of the...

JPL
NASA image: Phoenix Mars Lander Spacecraft Processing
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May 10, 2007

Phoenix Mars Lander Spacecraft Processing

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Phoenix Mars Lander (foreground) can be seen inside the backshell....

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3105
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Apr 28, 2010

KSC-2010-3105

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, a Caterpillar 330 track-hoe knocks down the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1100
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May 10, 2007

KSC-07pd1100

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Phoenix Mars Lander spacecraft...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-3153
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May 5, 2010

KSC-2010-3153

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the control room of the Mercury Mission...

KSC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew
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Mar 21, 2014

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew

ISS039-E-003505 (21 March 2014) --- The Peloponnese, Greece is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Phoenix Mars Lander Spacecraft Heat Shield Installation
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May 11, 2007

Phoenix Mars Lander Spacecraft Heat Shield Installation

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Phoenix Mars Lander spacecraft undergoes spin testing. The Phoenix...

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NASA image: Phoenix Mars Lander Spacecraft Processing
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May 10, 2007

Phoenix Mars Lander Spacecraft Processing

This closeup shows the Phoenix Mars Lander spacecraft nestled inside the backshell. The spacecraft is ready for spin...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd1084
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May 9, 2007

KSC-07pd1084

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, technicians lower a crane over the...

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NASA image: Opportunity Inspects Gasconade on Spirit Mound of Mars
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Dec 7, 2016

Opportunity Inspects Gasconade on Spirit Mound of Mars

This relatively bright outcropping of rock, dubbed "Gasconade," was investigated by NASA's Mars Exploration Rover...

JPL
NASA image: Phoenix Mars Lander Spacecraft Heat Shield Installation
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May 11, 2007

Phoenix Mars Lander Spacecraft Heat Shield Installation

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the heat shield for the Phoenix Mars Lander is moved into position for...

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NASA image:  Mars Mysteries: Unveiling the Icy Craters
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Mar 26, 2024

Mars Mysteries: Unveiling the Icy Craters

Over the past two decades, HiRISE and the Context Camera on MRO have catalogued hundreds of new impact craters. Some...

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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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