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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: Artemis Success and Preparation - Short Version (2 Minutes)
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Jan 28, 2025

Artemis Success and Preparation - Short Version (2 Minutes)

At 1:47 a.m. EST (6:47 UTC) on Nov. 16, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft launched atop the Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: Night on Europa (Illustration)
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Nov 9, 2020

Night on Europa (Illustration)

This illustration of Jupiter's moon Europa shows how the icy surface may glow on its nightside, the side facing away...

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NASA image: Artist’s Concepts Depict SpaceX’s Starship HLS en route to the Moon for NASA Artemis
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Nov 20, 2024

Artist’s Concepts Depict SpaceX’s Starship HLS en route to the Moon for NASA Artemis

These artist’s concepts show SpaceX’s Starship Human Landing System (HLS) in operation on its journey to the Moon....

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NASA image: Artist’s Concepts Depict SpaceX’s Starship HLS en route to the Moon for NASA Artemis
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Nov 20, 2024

Artist’s Concepts Depict SpaceX’s Starship HLS en route to the Moon for NASA Artemis

These artist’s concepts show SpaceX’s Starship Human Landing System (HLS) in operation on its journey to the Moon....

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NASA image: NIMS Ganymede Surface Map
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Mar 26, 1998

NIMS Ganymede Surface Map

Galileo has eyes that can see more than ours can. By looking at what we call the infrared wavelengths, the NIMS...

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NASA image: Highest-resolution Europa Image & Mosaic from Galileo
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Feb 8, 2017

Highest-resolution Europa Image & Mosaic from Galileo

This mosaic of images includes the most detailed view of the surface of Jupiter's moon Europa obtained by NASA's...

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NASA image: Cloud Bands Streak Across Titan
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May 9, 2017

Cloud Bands Streak Across Titan

NASA's Cassini spacecraft captured this view of bands of bright, feathery methane clouds drifting across Saturn's...

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NASA image: Lunar Flashlight With Solar Arrays Deployed (Illustration)
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Dec 12, 2022

Lunar Flashlight With Solar Arrays Deployed (Illustration)

This illustration shows NASA's Lunar Flashlight, with its four solar arrays deployed, shortly after launch. The...

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NASA image: The Moon's Mare Frigoris
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May 13, 2019

The Moon's Mare Frigoris

New surface features of the Moon have been discovered in a region called Mare Frigoris, outlined here in teal. This...

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NASA image: Far Side of the Moon
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Feb 8, 1996

Far Side of the Moon

This image of the moon was obtained by the Galileo Solid State imaging system on Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. PST as NASA...

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NASA image: Miranda High Resolution of Large Fault
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Jan 29, 1996

Miranda High Resolution of Large Fault

This image of Miranda, Uranus moon, was acquired by NASA Voyager 2 on Jan. 24, 1986. Miranda displays a dramatically...

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NASA image: Ariel - Highest Resolution Color Picture
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Jan 29, 1996

Ariel - Highest Resolution Color Picture

On Jan. 24, 1986, NASA Voyager 2 obtained this color picture of the Uranian moon, Ariel. Most of the visible surface...

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NASA image: Hubble and Going Forward to the Moon
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Jul 15, 2019

Hubble and Going Forward to the Moon

We are going forward to the Moon by 2024, but did you know that back in 2005, Dr. Jim Garvin and his team of...

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NASA image: View of near full Moon photographed by Apollo 13 during transearth journey
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Apr 14, 1970

View of near full Moon photographed by Apollo 13 during transearth journey

AS13-60-8703 (11-17 April 1970) --- This outstanding view of a near full moon was photographed from the Apollo 13...

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NASA image: Shadows Across Vavilov Crater
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Apr 6, 2026

Shadows Across Vavilov Crater

art002e009282 (April 6, 2026) - A close-up view taken by the Artemis II crew of Vavilov Crater on the rim of the...

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NASA image: Concept image of a Pressurized Rover
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Jul 30, 2025

Concept image of a Pressurized Rover

A concept image of a pressurized rover on the surface of the Moon. Image Credit: JAXA/Toyota

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NASA image: Concept image of a Pressurized Rover
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Jul 30, 2025

Concept image of a Pressurized Rover

A concept image of a pressurized rover on the surface of the Moon. Image Credit: JAXA/Toyota

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NASA image: GRAIL Gravity Map of Orientale Basin
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Oct 27, 2016

GRAIL Gravity Map of Orientale Basin

This color-coded map shows the strength of surface gravity around Orientale basin on Earth's moon, derived from data...

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NASA image: Titan Upper Atmosphere: A factory of hydrocarbons
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Apr 22, 2005

Titan Upper Atmosphere: A factory of hydrocarbons

During its closest flyby of Saturn's moon Titan on April 16, the Cassini spacecraft came within 1,025 kilometers...

NASA image: Europa Stunning Surface
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Nov 21, 2014

Europa Stunning Surface

The puzzling, fascinating surface of Jupiter icy moon Europa looms large in this newly-reprocessed [sic] color view,...

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NASA image: Europa's Mysterious Interior (Artist's Concept)
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Sep 9, 2024

Europa's Mysterious Interior (Artist's Concept)

Scientists believe that under the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Europa a saltwater ocean exists that may contain...

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NASA image: JunoCam Close-Up of Europa
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Dec 14, 2022

JunoCam Close-Up of Europa

The surface of Jupiter's moon Europa is shown in an image from the JunoCam color public engagement camera aboard...

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NASA image: A Dark Mystery on Charon
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Jun 22, 2015

A Dark Mystery on Charon

These recent images show the discovery of significant surface details on Pluto's largest moon, Charon. They were...

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NASA image: Cassini Aug. 22, 2005, Titan Flyby
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Aug 19, 2005

Cassini Aug. 22, 2005, Titan Flyby

This map of Titan's surface illustrates the regions that will be imaged by Cassini during the spacecraft's close...

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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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