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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: Elegant spiral hides a hungry monster
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Oct 12, 2015

Elegant spiral hides a hungry monster

NGC 4639 is a beautiful example of a type of galaxy known as a barred spiral. It lies over 70 million light-years...

GSFC
NASA image: This is Not the Hydrothermal Deposit You're Looking For
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Jul 23, 2018

This is Not the Hydrothermal Deposit You're Looking For

This image was acquired on May 13, 2018 by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. A hotspot for exploration on Mars...

JPL
NASA image: Marvelous Martian Mega-Ripples
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Jul 22, 2022

Marvelous Martian Mega-Ripples

Mega-ripples are distinct wind-driven formations that occur on the surface of Earth and Mars, often with sizes...

JPL
NASA image: Science Objectives of NASA's Europa Clipper Mission
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Oct 11, 2024

Science Objectives of NASA's Europa Clipper Mission

This graphic illustrates the main science objectives of NASA's Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter's moon Europa: to...

JPL
NASA image: Earth observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember
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Dec 6, 2013

Earth observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember

ISS038-E-012569 (6 Dec. 2013) --- Sollipulli Caldera is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 38 crew...

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NASA image: A Large New Slump in Eos Chasma
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Mar 18, 2022

A Large New Slump in Eos Chasma

In geology, a slump forms a mass of loosely consolidated material or a rock layer moves a short distance down a...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Apr 2, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-18844 (2 April 2007) --- A plume at Mt. Bagana, Bougainville Island is featured in this image photographed...

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NASA image: Meroe Patera
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Nov 26, 2002

Meroe Patera

This image is located in Meroe Patera (longitude: 292W/68E, latitude: 7.01), which is a small region within Syrtis...

JPL
NASA image: Hubble’s Hidden Galaxy
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble’s Hidden Galaxy

IC 342 is a challenging cosmic target. Although it is bright, the galaxy sits near the equator of the Milky Way’s...

GSFC
NASA image: Jewel Box Sun
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Dec 17, 2013

Jewel Box Sun

Telescopes help distant objects appear bigger, but this is only one of their advantages. Telescopes can also collect...

GSFC
NASA image: Watching Summer Clouds on Titan
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Nov 4, 2016

Watching Summer Clouds on Titan

NASA's Cassini spacecraft watched clouds of methane moving across the far northern regions of Saturn's largest moon,...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observations taken during Expedition 16/STS-120 Joint Operations
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Oct 26, 2007

Earth Observations taken during Expedition 16/STS-120 Joint Operations

ISS016-E-008436 (26 Oct. 2007) --- Beirut Metropolitan Area, Lebanon is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Crater Gullies at Multiple Elevations
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Apr 27, 2021

Crater Gullies at Multiple Elevations

Gullies along the poleward-facing slope of this 10-kilometer diameter crater in the southern highlands of Mars...

JPL
NASA image: Alba Patera
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Jun 8, 1998

Alba Patera

A color image of the Alba Patera region of Mars; north toward top. The scene shows a central circular depression...

JPL
NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Nov 9, 2006

Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-08138 (9 Nov. 2006) --- Gallipoli and Dardanelles Strait, Turkey are featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: STS-59 payload SIR-C/X-SAR  antenna view
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Oct 30, 1993

STS-59 payload SIR-C/X-SAR antenna view

S93-48551 (October 1993) --- The Spaceborne Imaging Radar-C and X-Band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SIR-C/X-SAR)...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Dec 31, 2011

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-030290 (31 Dec. 2011) --- Majorca in the Balearic Islands (Spain) is featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: Wandering Poles of Enceladus
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May 30, 2017

Wandering Poles of Enceladus

Working with image data from NASA's Cassini mission, researchers have found evidence that Saturn's moon Enceladus...

JPL
NASA image: Yardang-Sculpted Deposits from Apollonaris Patera
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Aug 12, 2015

Yardang-Sculpted Deposits from Apollonaris Patera

This observation from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft shows a terrain of relatively smooth region that...

JPL
NASA image: Spacelab
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Mar 2, 1995

Spacelab

ASTRO-2 was the second dedicated Spacelab mission to conduct astronomical observations in the ultraviolet spectral...

MSFC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 Crewmember
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Feb 10, 2011

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 Crewmember

ISS026-E-025373 (10 Feb. 2011) --- Agricultural fields near Perdizes, Minas Gerais, Brazil are featured in this...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Feb 1, 2002

Space Science

This photograph depicts the Solar X-Ray Imager (SXI) being installed in the X-Ray Calibration Facility (XRCF) vacuum...

MSFC
NASA image: Solar Golden Arches
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Dec 8, 2017

Solar Golden Arches

The magnetic field lines between a pair of active regions formed a beautiful set of swaying arches, seen in this...

GSFC
NASA image: Earth Observation
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Oct 29, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS037-E-022473 (29 Oct. 2013) --- La Malinche Volcano, Mexico is featured in this image photo graphed by an...

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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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