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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: ARC-1969-AC87-0086-1
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Jan 2, 1987

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Origin of Life: Stromatolites Microbial Mats and Mat-Layer Extracts

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NASA image: ARC-1964-AC-33753-7
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Dec 8, 1964

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Dr. Cyril A. Ponnamperuma in Lab (Chemical Evolution Branch). Origin of Life studies

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1969-AC87-0086-2
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Jan 2, 1987

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Origin of Life: Stromatolites Microbial Mats and Mat-Layer Extracts

ARC
NASA image: KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload1
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Aug 1, 2010

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Original appearance of the orbiter payload canister before painting, August 13, 1980

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NASA image: VAB Architects Tour Historic Building
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Nov 22, 2019

VAB Architects Tour Historic Building

Dick Bergmann, far left, original lead designer for the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB); and Phil Moyer, fourth from...

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NASA image: VAB Architects Tour Historic Building
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Nov 22, 2019

VAB Architects Tour Historic Building

Dick Bergmann, second from left, original lead designer for the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), and Phil Moyer,...

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NASA image: Voyager 2: Hello Interstellar Space, Goodbye Heliosphere
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Dec 10, 2018

Voyager 2: Hello Interstellar Space, Goodbye Heliosphere

At the end of 2018, the cosmic ray subsystem (CRS) aboard NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft provided evidence that Voyager...

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NASA image: VAB Architects Tour Historic Building
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Nov 22, 2019

VAB Architects Tour Historic Building

Phil Moyer, third from right, original project lead for the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB); and Dick Bergmann,...

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NASA image: VAB Architects Tour Historic Building
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Nov 22, 2019

VAB Architects Tour Historic Building

Family members of the original Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) architect ride in an elevator during a tour of the...

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NASA image: Guards at the Main Gate of the Flight Propulsion Research Laboratory
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Oct 23, 1956

Guards at the Main Gate of the Flight Propulsion Research Laboratory

A vehicle leaves the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory in...

GRC
NASA image: Fabia Crater
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May 1, 2012

Fabia Crater

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft of asteroid Vesta Fabia crater, roughly 12 kilometers 7.5 miles in diameter...

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NASA image: No Shortcut for Opportunity 3-D
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Dec 2, 2004

No Shortcut for Opportunity 3-D

As NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity was making its way back toward its original entry path into Endurance...

JPL
NASA image: Arsia Mons Flows
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Nov 24, 2011

Arsia Mons Flows

This image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows a very small portion of the lava flows that originated from...

JPL
NASA image: Monitoring of Polar Avalanche Region
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Mar 3, 2010

Monitoring of Polar Avalanche Region

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows the scarp that demarcates the boundary between layered...

JPL
NASA image: EUS STA FWD Dome Progress - Vertical
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Mar 14, 2025

EUS STA FWD Dome Progress - Vertical

EUS STA FWD Dome Hardware Progress video showcasing the lift onto the robotic weld tool, trimming process, and then...

MSFC
NASA image: WISE Catches a Runaway Star in Flames
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Nov 24, 2010

WISE Catches a Runaway Star in Flames

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey captured this view of a runaway star racing away from its original home. Surrounded...

JPL
NASA image: Making Tracks on Mars 3-D
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Aug 12, 2004

Making Tracks on Mars 3-D

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit has been making tracks on Mars for seven months now, well beyond its original...

JPL
NASA image: Dark and Bright Material in a Crater Wall
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Mar 28, 2012

Dark and Bright Material in a Crater Wall

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows part of a large crater that has an irregularly shaped, fresh rim and is...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-64pc-80
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Dec 18, 1964

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Mercury monument, honoring the original seven astronauts, is shown here at sunrise...

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NASA image: KSC-96pc0956
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Aug 2, 1996

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis is demated from its original SRB/ET stack

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NASA image: ARC-1969-M-704-2
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Aug 30, 1940

ARC-1969-M-704-2

Dr Smitty DeFrance greets Ames original staff members as they prepare to have photo taken

ARC
NASA image: KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload9
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Aug 1, 2010

KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload9

Payload canister with the original rain cover en route from the O&C to the VAB, November 11, 1980

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NASA image: Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Observations from SDO
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Jun 22, 2017

Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Observations from SDO

At any given moment, as many as 10 million wild jets of solar material burst from the sun’s surface. They erupt as...

GSFC
NASA image: Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Uncover Spicules
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Jun 22, 2017

Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Uncover Spicules

At any given moment, as many as 10 million wild jets of solar material burst from the sun’s surface. They erupt as...

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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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