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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: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

Vincent W. Converse of Rockford, Illinois proposed Skylab's student experiment ED-74, Mass Measurement, to measure...

MSFC
NASA image: Candor Chasma
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Sep 10, 2021

Candor Chasma

Today's VIS image shows part of eastern Candor Chasma. Candor Chasma is one of the largest canyons that make up...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-08pd3665
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Nov 13, 2008

KSC-08pd3665

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the News Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Bob Bagdigian (right) talks to...

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NASA image: KSC00PP-0237
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Feb 10, 2000

KSC00PP-0237

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The waters of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, which shares a boundary with...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 1, 1998

Microgravity

Astronaut John Blaha replaces an exhausted media bag and filled waste bag with fresh bags to continue a bioreactor...

MSFC
NASA image: Ophir and Candor Chasmata
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Mar 24, 2023

Ophir and Candor Chasmata

Today's VIS image shows western parts of Ophir Chasma (top of image) and Candor Chasma (bottom of image). Both are...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-07pd3638
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Dec 14, 2007

KSC-07pd3638

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A sandhill crane is on the lookout on grounds near the Headquarters Building at NASA's...

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NASA image: Eastern Candor Chasma
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Dec 20, 2023

Eastern Candor Chasma

Candor Chasma is one of the largest canyons that make up Valles Marineris. It is approximately 810 km long (503...

JPL
NASA image: Candor Chasma
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Feb 15, 2022

Candor Chasma

Today's VIS image shows part of eastern Candor Chasma. Candor Chasma is one of the largest canyons that make up...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2014-2023
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Apr 11, 2014

KSC-2014-2023

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Construction of an exercise pad is underway beside the new fitness trail next to the Space...

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NASA image: Inverted Streams in the Aeolis Region
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Dec 10, 2015

Inverted Streams in the Aeolis Region

The sinuous ridges in this image display strong characteristics of ancient meandering riverbeds that are preserved...

JPL
NASA image: Ophir and Candor Chasmata
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Sep 30, 2020

Ophir and Candor Chasmata

Today's VIS image shows parts of Ophir Chasma (top of image) and Candor Chasma (bottom of image). Both are part of...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-07pd3635
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Dec 14, 2007

KSC-07pd3635

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sandhill cranes stalk a parking lot near the Headquarters Building at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Eastern Candor Chasma
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Oct 11, 2023

Eastern Candor Chasma

Candor Chasma is one of the largest canyons that make up Valles Marineris. It is approximately 810 km long (503...

JPL
NASA image: Candor Chasma
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Jul 18, 2022

Candor Chasma

Today's VIS image shows part of Candor Chasma. Candor Chasma is one of the largest canyons that make up Valles...

JPL
NASA image: Dawn HAMO Image 63
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Nov 19, 2015

Dawn HAMO Image 63

This image of Ceres from NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows hummocky terrain -- a surface covered in low, rounded hills --...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-07pd3637
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Dec 14, 2007

KSC-07pd3637

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A pair of sandhill cranes search for food on the grounds near the Headquarters...

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NASA image: Dummy left behind by Skylab 3 crew for the Skylab 4 crew
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Aug 16, 1973

Dummy left behind by Skylab 3 crew for the Skylab 4 crew

SL3-113-1587 (July-September 1973) --- This photograph is an illustration of the humorous side of the Skylab 3 crew....

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3636
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Dec 14, 2007

KSC-07pd3636

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A sandhill crane is on the lookout in a parking lot near the Headquarters Building at...

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NASA image: iss012e16633
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Jan 28, 2006

iss012e16633

ISS012-E-16633 (28 Jan. 2006) --- Savannah River Site, South Carolina is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew
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Dec 9, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew

ISS022-E-008282 (9 Dec. 2009) --- One of the world?s leading copper mines, Escondida, in the Atacama Desert of...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Feb 23, 2007

Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-14618 (23 Feb. 2007) --- Maracaibo City and Oil Slick, Venezuela are featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: STS-35 Payload Specialist Parise sets up SAREX on OV-102's middeck
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 Payload Specialist Parise sets up SAREX on OV-102's middeck

STS-35 Payload Specialist Ronald A. Parise enters data into the payload and general support computer (PGSC) in...

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NASA image: Commander Lousma is surrounded by a week's worth of trash on the middeck
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Mar 30, 1982

Commander Lousma is surrounded by a week's worth of trash on the middeck

STS003-25-231 (22-30 March 1982) --- Astronaut Jack R. Lousma, STS-3 commander, wearing communication kit assembly...

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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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