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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: Perseverance Captures 'Bright Angel' in 360 Degrees
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Jul 25, 2024

Perseverance Captures 'Bright Angel' in 360 Degrees

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover used its Mastcam-Z instrument to capture this 360-degree view of a region on Mars...

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NASA image: Spitzer Spies Spectacular Sombrero
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May 4, 2005

Spitzer Spies Spectacular Sombrero

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope set its infrared eyes on one of the most famous objects in the sky, Messier 104, also...

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NASA image: Layering in Spallanzani Crater
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Apr 22, 2015

Layering in Spallanzani Crater

In this image from NASA Mars Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, we can see quite a spectacular layering pattern inside an...

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NASA image: Comet Siding Spring Mars Flyby
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Dec 8, 2017

Comet Siding Spring Mars Flyby

On October 19, Comet Siding Spring will pass within 88,000 miles of Mars – just one third of the distance from the...

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NASA image: Perseverance's View From 'Lookout Hill'
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Dec 12, 2024

Perseverance's View From 'Lookout Hill'

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover used its right-front navigation camera to capture this first view over the rim of...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Dec 4, 2011

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-010008 (4 Dec. 2011) --- One of the Expedition 30 crew members aboard the Earth-orbiting International...

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NASA image: A First for NASA's IRIS: Observing a Gigantic Eruption of Solar Material
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May 30, 2014

A First for NASA's IRIS: Observing a Gigantic Eruption of Solar Material

A coronal mass ejection, or CME, surged off the side of the sun on May 9, 2014, and NASA's newest solar observatory...

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NASA image: Environmental Portrait of Stephanie Fernandez
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Sep 21, 2020

Environmental Portrait of Stephanie Fernandez

jsc2020e041336 (Sep 21, 2020) - “There are obvious highlights [about my job] and then there are some highlights that...

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NASA image: Nasa's SpaceX Crew-2 Astronauts Headed to International Space Station
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Apr 23, 2021

Nasa's SpaceX Crew-2 Astronauts Headed to International Space Station

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 astronauts are in orbit following their early morning launch bound for the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00303
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Oct 31, 2005

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Thanks to Discovery's return to flight mission, scientists at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida will for the...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00043
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Feb 25, 2005

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Leading the team that ensures the health of the Space Shuttle's powerhouse requires an incredible amount of...

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NASA image: Tahira Allen Portrait
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Feb 8, 2023

Tahira Allen Portrait

“Starting to host live broadcasts [brought up] so many emotions: terrified, excited, proud. And people have told me,...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew
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Aug 21, 2011

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew

ISS028-E-029679 (21 Aug. 2011) --- A night time view of India-Pakistan borderlands is featured in this image...

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NASA image: MAF Portraits
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Jun 28, 2019

MAF Portraits

"When I got on the Shuttle program, there were a lot of people that worked the tail-end of the Apollo missions. I...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00258
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Aug 18, 2005

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Our next question comes from Juan from Gijon and he says hello, and he asks: How, have you considered taking...

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NASA image: Andres Almeida Portrait
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Sep 19, 2019

Andres Almeida Portrait

“When I first joined Twitter in 2009, one of the first accounts I followed was NASA. I knew they were doing NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7939
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Nov 25, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An educational news conference to explore "Why Mars Excites and Inspires Us" begins in NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7938
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Nov 25, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Leland Melvin, NASA associate administrator for Education; Clara Ma, student, NASA contest...

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NASA image: Andres Almeida Portrait
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Sep 19, 2019

Andres Almeida Portrait

“When I first joined Twitter in 2009, one of the first accounts I followed was NASA. I knew they were doing NASA...

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NASA image: Cassini Spacecraft in a JPL Assembly Room
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Jul 2, 2003

Cassini Spacecraft in a JPL Assembly Room

On October of 1997, a two-story-tall robotic spacecraft will begin a journey of many years to reach and explore the...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00265
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Aug 18, 2005

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Aren from Vermont: The twin Mars rovers are exploring only two of what I assume are several potential future sites....

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NASA image: Curiosity Views Mud Cracks in the Clay-Sulfate Transition Region
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Aug 9, 2023

Curiosity Views Mud Cracks in the Clay-Sulfate Transition Region

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover found preserved, ancient mud cracks that scientists believe were formed after long...

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NASA image: Earth limb views with greenish bands of airglow during STS-99
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Apr 6, 2000

Earth limb views with greenish bands of airglow during STS-99

STS099-355-024 (11-22 February 2000) -- Two separate atmospheric optical phenomena appear in this 35mm photograph...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00140
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May 23, 2005

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NOAA-N: Webcast Introduction Tiffany Nail: Hello, everyone, and thanks for joining NASA Direct's exciting prelaunch...

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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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