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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: Northern Shadow
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Mar 21, 2012

Northern Shadow

This mosaic of the surface of asteroid Vesta was made from images obtained by NASA Dawn spacecraft while the area...

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NASA image: Ejecta-covered Surface
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Apr 16, 2012

Ejecta-covered Surface

This image of asteroid Vesta from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows a region of the surface that is rather smooth in...

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NASA image: Revealing Shadows 7
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Jul 31, 2012

Revealing Shadows 7

These images from NASA Dawn spacecraft, located in asteroid VestaFloronia quadrangle, in Vesta northern hemisphere,...

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NASA image: Apparent Brightness and Topography Images of Severina Crater
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Mar 15, 2012

Apparent Brightness and Topography Images of Severina Crater

These images are located in Vesta Rheasilvia quadrangle, near asteroid Vesta south pole. NASA Dawn spacecraft...

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NASA image: HAMO and LAMO Images of Justina Crater
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Aug 17, 2012

HAMO and LAMO Images of Justina Crater

These images from NASA Dawn spacecraft are located in asteroid Vesta Urbinia quadrangle, in Vesta southern...

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NASA image: HAMO and LAMO Images of Publicia Crater
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Aug 27, 2012

HAMO and LAMO Images of Publicia Crater

These images from NASA Dawn spacecraft are located in asteroid Vesta Lucaria Tholus quadrangle, in Vesta northern...

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NASA image: Snowman
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Oct 27, 2011

Snowman

This composite image is a simulated true color image of part of asteroid Vesta northern region, which contains the...

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NASA image: Apparent Brightness and Topography Images of Licinia Crater
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Jul 5, 2012

Apparent Brightness and Topography Images of Licinia Crater

These images from NASA Dawn spacecraft are located in asteroid Vesta Floronia quadrangle, in Vesta northern...

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NASA image: Shadows of the North
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Sep 5, 2012

Shadows of the North

The shadowy outlines of the terrain in Vesta northern region are visible in this image from NASA Dawn spacecraft....

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NASA image: Urbinia and Sossia Craters
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May 17, 2012

Urbinia and Sossia Craters

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft of asteroid Vesta shows Urbinia and Sossia craters, located in Vesta Urbinia...

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NASA image: Apparent Brightness and Topography Images of Urbinia and Sossia Craters
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Jul 6, 2012

Apparent Brightness and Topography Images of Urbinia and Sossia Craters

These images from NASA Dawn spacecraft are located in asteroid Vesta Urbinia quadrangle, in Vesta southern...

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NASA image: Topography and Albedo Image of Part of Lucaria Tholus Quadrangle
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Nov 25, 2011

Topography and Albedo Image of Part of Lucaria Tholus Quadrangle

These images from NASA Dawn spacecraft show part of Lucaria Tholus quadrangle in asteroid Vesta northern hemisphere....

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NASA image: HAMO and LAMO Images of Drusilla Crater
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Aug 15, 2012

HAMO and LAMO Images of Drusilla Crater

These images from NASA Dawn spacecraft are located in asteroid Vesta Numisia quadrangle, in Vesta southern...

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NASA image: HAMO and LAMO Images of Teia Crater
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Aug 31, 2012

HAMO and LAMO Images of Teia Crater

These images from NASA Dawn spacecraft are located in asteroid Vesta Numisia quadrangle, just south of Vesta...

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NASA image: Light and Shadow
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Feb 28, 2012

Light and Shadow

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows an area in Vesta northern hemisphere that has been illuminated by the...

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NASA image: Surface Covered by Regolith and Fresh Young Impacts
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Apr 10, 2012

Surface Covered by Regolith and Fresh Young Impacts

This image of asteroid Vesta from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows a relatively smooth area of Vesta surface. This region...

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NASA image: False-Color Image Shows Proof of an Impact
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Sep 16, 2011

False-Color Image Shows Proof of an Impact

This false-color image obtained by NASA Dawn spacecraft shows a crater on the giant asteroid Vesta. The reddish...

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NASA image: HAMO and LAMO Images of Sossia Crater
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Aug 30, 2012

HAMO and LAMO Images of Sossia Crater

These images from NASA Dawn spacecraft are located in asteroid Vesta Urbinia quadrangle, in Vesta southern...

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NASA image: Severina Crater
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Mar 16, 2012

Severina Crater

This image NASA Dawn spacecraft shows is located in Vesta Rheasilvia quadrangle, near Vesta south pole. Severina...

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NASA image: HAMO and LAMO Images of Occia Crater
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Aug 23, 2012

HAMO and LAMO Images of Occia Crater

These images from NASA Dawn spacecraft are located in asteroid Vesta Gegania quadrangle, in Vesta southern...

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NASA image: Tarpeia Crater
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Mar 20, 2012

Tarpeia Crater

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows Tarpeia crater, located in Vesta Rheasilvia quadrangle, near asteroid...

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NASA image: HAMO and LAMO Images of Octavia Crater
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Aug 24, 2012

HAMO and LAMO Images of Octavia Crater

These images from NASA Dawn spacecraft are located in asteroid Vesta Marcia quadrangle, a few degrees below Vesta...

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NASA image: Licinia Crater
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Aug 22, 2012

Licinia Crater

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft are located in asteroid Vesta Floronia quadrangle, in Vesta northern...

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NASA image: Dawn Orbiting Vesta Artist Concept
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Dec 12, 2011

Dawn Orbiting Vesta Artist Concept

This artist concept shows NASA Dawn spacecraft orbiting the giant asteroid Vesta. The depiction of Vesta is based 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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