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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: STS-39 Earth observation of Earth's limb at sunset shows atmospheric layers
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May 6, 1991

STS-39 Earth observation of Earth's limb at sunset shows atmospheric layers

STS039-610-037 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- Numerous atmospheric scattering layers over Earth are apparent in this...

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NASA image: MAVEN Press Briefing
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Oct 28, 2013

MAVEN Press Briefing

A model of the MAVEN spacecraft is pictured during a press conference for the upcoming launch of the Mars Atmosphere...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00185
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Jun 1, 2004

KSC-04-S-00185

It's everywhere you go, every day, and your health depends on it. It's the air you breathe, and we dramatically...

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NASA image: MAVEN Briefing
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Sep 17, 2014

MAVEN Briefing

A model of the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) spacecraft is seen on display during a media briefing...

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NASA image: Sunrise, Earth Limb, SW Pacific Ocean
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Sep 20, 1992

Sunrise, Earth Limb, SW Pacific Ocean

STS047-54-018 (12-20 Sept. 1992) --- The colors in this photograph provide insight into the relative density of the...

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NASA image: MAVEN Detects Auroras During Solar Storm in 2024
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Jun 10, 2024

MAVEN Detects Auroras During Solar Storm in 2024

The purple color in this animated GIF shows auroras across Mars' nightside as detected by the Imaging Ultraviolet...

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NASA image: Star trails and an atmospheric glow blanket Earth's horizon
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Mar 30, 2025

Star trails and an atmospheric glow blanket Earth's horizon

iss072e921628 (March 30, 2025) --- This long-duration photograph from the International Space Station highlights...

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NASA image: Star trails and an atmospheric glow blanket Earth's horizon
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Mar 30, 2025

Star trails and an atmospheric glow blanket Earth's horizon

iss072e921626 (March 30, 2025) --- This long-duration photograph from the International Space Station highlights...

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NASA image: Star trails and an atmospheric glow blanket Earth's horizon
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Mar 30, 2025

Star trails and an atmospheric glow blanket Earth's horizon

iss072e921627 (March 30, 2025) --- This long-duration photograph from the International Space Station highlights...

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NASA image: The sun begins setting above Earth's atmospheric glow
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Jan 6, 2026

The sun begins setting above Earth's atmospheric glow

iss074e0222272 (Jan. 6, 2026) --- The sun begins setting above Earth's atmospheric glow blanketing a cloudy Atlantic...

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NASA image: Star trails and an atmospheric glow blanket Earth's horizon
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Mar 30, 2025

Star trails and an atmospheric glow blanket Earth's horizon

iss072e921629 (March 30, 2025) --- This long-duration photograph from the International Space Station highlights...

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NASA image: The aurora australis streams above the Earth and into the atmospheric glow
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Jun 13, 2025

The aurora australis streams above the Earth and into the atmospheric glow

iss073e0608751 (June 13, 2025) --- The aurora australis streams above the Earth and into the atmospheric glow in...

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NASA image: Streaks of city lights, star trails, an aurora, and Earth's atmospheric glow
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Nov 9, 2024

Streaks of city lights, star trails, an aurora, and Earth's atmospheric glow

iss072e147691 (Nov. 9, 2024) --- Star trails, an aurora, and Earth's atmospheric glow highlight this long-duration...

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NASA image: Saturn Ring Rain Artist Concept
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Apr 10, 2013

Saturn Ring Rain Artist Concept

This artist concept illustrates how charged water particles flow into the Saturnian atmosphere from the planet...

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NASA image: NASA's OCO-3: Watching Plants Grow and Glow
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Apr 9, 2019

NASA's OCO-3: Watching Plants Grow and Glow

OCO-3 will be mounted on the International Space Station where it will measure both atmospheric carbon and plant...

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NASA image: Aerosol Optical Thickness, MODIS, 2000-2016
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Jul 13, 2016

Aerosol Optical Thickness, MODIS, 2000-2016

Tiny solid and liquid particles suspended in the atmosphere are called aerosols. Examples of aerosols include...

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NASA image: NASA Test Flights Examine Effect of Atmospheric Turbulence on Sonic Booms
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Jul 20, 2016

NASA Test Flights Examine Effect of Atmospheric Turbulence on Sonic Booms

NASA’s SonicBAT team poses in front of the TG-14 motor glider and F/A-18 research aircraft, sitting side-by-side in...

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NASA image: MAVEN Press Briefing
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Oct 28, 2013

MAVEN Press Briefing

Kelly Fast, MAVEN program scientist, NASA Headquarters, discusses the upcoming launch of the Mars Atmosphere and...

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NASA image: MAVEN Press Briefing
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Oct 28, 2013

MAVEN Press Briefing

Jim Green, director, Planetary Science Division, NASA Headquarters, discusses the upcoming launch of the Mars...

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NASA image: MAVEN Briefing
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Sep 17, 2014

MAVEN Briefing

Bruce Jakosky, MAVEN principal investigator, Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, University of Colorado,...

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NASA image: MAVEN Briefing
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Sep 17, 2014

MAVEN Briefing

Lisa May, lead program executive, Mars Exploration Program, NASA Headquarters, and Bruce Jakosky, MAVEN principal...

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NASA image: MAVEN Briefing
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Sep 17, 2014

MAVEN Briefing

Bruce Jakosky, MAVEN principal investigator, Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, University of Colorado,...

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NASA image: MAVEN Briefing
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Sep 17, 2014

MAVEN Briefing

Bruce Jakosky, MAVEN principal investigator, Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, University of Colorado,...

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NASA image: MAVEN Press Briefing
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Oct 28, 2013

MAVEN Press Briefing

John Grunsfeld, associate administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters, Washington,...

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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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