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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: Conamara Color Closeup
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Oct 2, 2024

Conamara Color Closeup

This image shows a close-up view of terrain within the region of Europa's surface named Conamara. This region sports...

JPL
NASA image: JPL on the Red Planet
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Jul 8, 2025

JPL on the Red Planet

The logo of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has roamed Mars since the September 1997 landing of very first rover,...

JPL
NASA image: X-59 SIL Round 2
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Jun 10, 2021

X-59 SIL Round 2

This image shows a close up of the cockpit view of the eXternal Vision System that will be placed in the X-59....

HQ
NASA image: The Tippy Top of Mars 2020
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Aug 1, 2019

The Tippy Top of Mars 2020

This image, taken in the Spacecraft Assembly Facility's High Bay 1 at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena,...

JPL
NASA image: X-59 SIL
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Jun 8, 2021

X-59 SIL

This image shows a close up of the cockpit view of the eXternal Vision System that will be placed in the X-59....

HQ
NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
Image
Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

JSC
NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
Image
Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

JSC
NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
Image
Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

JSC
NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
Image
Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

JSC
NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
Image
Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

JSC
NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
Image
Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

JSC
NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
Image
Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

JSC
NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
Image
Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

JSC
NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
Image
Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

JSC
NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
Image
Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

JSC
NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
Image
Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

JSC
NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
Image
Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

JSC
NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
Image
Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-20120209-PH-PR_pressSite_FL-8-11-N-12
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Jan 20, 2012

KSC-20120209-PH-PR_pressSite_FL-8-11-N-12

Close up of the countdown clock

KSC
NASA image: Europa Clipper's Elliptical Orbit
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Sep 9, 2024

Europa Clipper's Elliptical Orbit

NASA's Europa Clipper is tasked with up-close study of Jupiter's enigmatic moon Europa, which orbits the gas giant...

JPL
NASA image: Mastracchio during EVA 26
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Apr 23, 2014

Mastracchio during EVA 26

Close-up view of Expedition 39 flight engineer Rick Mastracchio at the close of Extravehicular Activity 26 (EVA 26).

JSC
NASA image: KSC-20120209-PH-PR_pressSite_FL-8-11-N-13
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Jan 20, 2012

KSC-20120209-PH-PR_pressSite_FL-8-11-N-13

Close up of inside the countdown clock

KSC
Image
Jan 20, 2012

KSC-20120209-PH-PR_pressSite_FL-8-11-N-14

Close up of inside the countdown clock

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD10-0037-216
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Jan 31, 2011

ARC-2011-ACD10-0037-216

Close-up of window shading seen from above.

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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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