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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: High Noon at Tranquility Base
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Nov 9, 2009

High Noon at Tranquility Base

NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captures high noon at Tranquility Base.

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NASA image: Kasei Valles
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Dec 28, 2010

Kasei Valles

This image captured by NASA Mars Odyssey shows the southwestern part of Kasei Valles.

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NASA image: Pavonis Mons
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Apr 13, 2011

Pavonis Mons

This image captured by NASA Mars Odyssey shows a portion of the flank of Pavonis Mons.

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NASA image: Nanedi Valles
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May 28, 2010

Nanedi Valles

A section of Nanedi Valles is shown in this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey.

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NASA image: Candor Chasma
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Sep 26, 2014

Candor Chasma

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft spans Candor Chasma.

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NASA image: Central Peak of Bullialdus Crater
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May 11, 2010

Central Peak of Bullialdus Crater

NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured this image of the floor of a crater in the Mare Frigoris.

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NASA image: Iani Chaos
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Jun 8, 2011

Iani Chaos

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey shows a portion of Iani Chaos.

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NASA image: Polar Dunes
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Aug 16, 2010

Polar Dunes

The dunes in this image captured by NASA Mars Odyssey are near the north polar cap.

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NASA image: Maumee Valles
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Jan 27, 2011

Maumee Valles

Maumee Valles is the main channel visible in this image captured by NASA Mars Odyssey.

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NASA image: Coprates Chasma
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Jan 15, 2011

Coprates Chasma

This image captured by NASA Mars Odyssey shows a portion of Coprates Chasma.

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NASA image: NASA's ECOSTRESS Captures Short-Lived Heat Wave in L.A. Area
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Jul 21, 2025

NASA's ECOSTRESS Captures Short-Lived Heat Wave in L.A. Area

A short-lived heat wave that hit the Los Angeles area the week of July 7, 2025, was the first of summer. The heat...

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NASA image: Multi-Wavelength Views of Protostars in IC 1396
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Dec 18, 2003

Multi-Wavelength Views of Protostars in IC 1396

This archival image from 2003 captured by NASA Spitzer Space Telescope captured the Elephant Trunk Nebula, an...

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NASA image: NASA's Juno Mission Captures Lightning On Jupiter
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Jun 15, 2023

NASA's Juno Mission Captures Lightning On Jupiter

In this view of a vortex near Jupiter's north pole, NASA's Juno mission observed the glow from a bolt of lightning....

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NASA image: Hurricane Florence Captured on Tuesday by NASA's AIRS Instrument
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Sep 12, 2018

Hurricane Florence Captured on Tuesday by NASA's AIRS Instrument

This image, taken at 1:35 pm local time on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 by the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS)...

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NASA image: Hubble Captures Smoking Gun of a Newborn Star
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Dec 31, 2018

Hubble Captures Smoking Gun of a Newborn Star

In this image, the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured the smoking gun of a newborn star, the Herbig–Haro...

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NASA image: NASA Captures Hurricane Harvey's Rainfall: Visualization
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Aug 30, 2017

NASA Captures Hurricane Harvey's Rainfall: Visualization

The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory captured these images of Hurricane Harvey at 11:45 UTC...

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NASA image: This image (captured from animation video) illustrates the separation of the X-43A research vehicle from the Pegasus booster. (LaRC Photo # EL-2000-00532)
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Sep 13, 2000

This image (captured from animation video) illustrates the separation of the X-43A research vehicle from the Pegasus booster. (LaRC Photo # EL-2000-00532)

This image (captured from animation video) illustrates the separation of the X-43A research vehicle from the Pegasus...

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NASA image: 41-C mission specialists reapir captured Solar Maximum Mission Satellite
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Apr 11, 1984

41-C mission specialists reapir captured Solar Maximum Mission Satellite

41C-37-1715 (11 April 1984) --- A scenic panorama is captured by an onboard 70mm handheld camera during the April...

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NASA image: NASA G-III Captures Heat Shield Data for Artemis II Mission
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Mar 27, 2026

NASA G-III Captures Heat Shield Data for Artemis II Mission

Manny Rodriguez, center, Gulfstream G-III aircraft crew chief, drives a tug while mechanic Marlon Espinoza, left,...

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NASA image: A long telephoto lens captured Space Shuttle Endeavour landing at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on May 1, 2001
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May 1, 2001

A long telephoto lens captured Space Shuttle Endeavour landing at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on May 1, 2001

A long telephoto lens captured Space Shuttle Endeavour landing at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on May 1,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Don Pettit watches an Astrobee robotic free-flyer grapple a "capture cube"
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Apr 4, 2025

Astronaut Don Pettit watches an Astrobee robotic free-flyer grapple a "capture cube"

iss072e921201 (April 4, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit watches as an Astrobee...

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NASA image: Astronaut Don Pettit watches an Astrobee robotic free-flyer grapple a "capture cube"
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Apr 4, 2025

Astronaut Don Pettit watches an Astrobee robotic free-flyer grapple a "capture cube"

iss072e921211 (April 4, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit prepares to deploy a...

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NASA image: NASA Cameras on Blue Ghost Capture First-of-its-Kind Moon Landing Footage
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Mar 13, 2025

NASA Cameras on Blue Ghost Capture First-of-its-Kind Moon Landing Footage

This compressed, resolution-limited video features a preliminary sequence of the Blue Ghost final descent and...

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NASA image: Astronaut Don Pettit watches an Astrobee robotic free-flyer grapple a "capture cube"
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Apr 4, 2025

Astronaut Don Pettit watches an Astrobee robotic free-flyer grapple a "capture cube"

iss072e921202 (April 4, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit watches as an Astrobee...

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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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