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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: Mars Rover Opportunity's View of 'Orion Crater' (Stereo)
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Jun 16, 2017

Mars Rover Opportunity's View of 'Orion Crater' (Stereo)

This view of a small, relatively fresh crater on Mars combines images from the left eye and right eye of the...

JPL
NASA image: Mercury: testing of the Little Joe booster
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Aug 2, 1959

Mercury: testing of the Little Joe booster

Testing of the Little Joe booster on its launcher. The launcher is positioned at its normal launch angle of 80...

LARC
NASA image: Spacelab
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Jul 1, 1994

Spacelab

Astronaut Donald Thomas conducts the Fertilization and Embryonic Development of Japanese Newt in Space (AstroNewt)...

MSFC
NASA image: Convair F-106B Delta Dart Prepares for a Flight
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May 23, 1969

Convair F-106B Delta Dart Prepares for a Flight

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) pilot Cliff Crabbs and the flight operations crew prepare a...

GRC
NASA image:  Ius Chasma Landslides
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Feb 22, 2023

Ius Chasma Landslides

Today's VIS image shows part of Ius Chasma. Ius Chasma is at the western end of Valles Marineris. Valles Marineris...

JPL
NASA image: Daedalia Planum
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Nov 18, 2022

Daedalia Planum

Today's VIS image shows a small portion of the immense lava flows that originated from Arsia Mons. Arsia Mons is the...

JPL
NASA image: Ius Chasma
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Jan 27, 2023

Ius Chasma

Today's VIS image shows a complete cross section of Ius Chasma. Ius Chasma is at the western end of Valles...

JPL
NASA image: Arsia Mons Caldera
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Jan 27, 2021

Arsia Mons Caldera

A large volcanic crater known as a caldera is located at the summit of all of the Tharsis volcanoes. These calderas...

JPL
NASA image: Dark, Thin Fracture-Filling Material
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Nov 11, 2015

Dark, Thin Fracture-Filling Material

These images and overlay bar charts from the Chemistry and Camera (ChemCam) instrument on NASA's Curiosity Mars...

JPL
NASA image: Tiny Mimas, Huge Rings
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Nov 28, 2016

Tiny Mimas, Huge Rings

Saturn's icy moon Mimas is dwarfed by the planet's enormous rings. Because Mimas (near lower left) appears tiny by...

JPL
NASA image: GLOBE Observer Clouds: Getting Started
Video
Apr 4, 2019

GLOBE Observer Clouds: Getting Started

Clouds are a major component of the Earth’s system that reflect, absorb, and scatter sunlight and infrared emissions...

GSFC
NASA image: Spacelab
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Jul 1, 1994

Spacelab

Astronaut Donald Thomas conducts the Fertilization and Embryonic Development of Japanese Newt in Space (AstroNewt)...

MSFC
NASA image: Ius Chasma
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Jun 27, 2022

Ius Chasma

Today's VIS image shows the southern cliffside of Tithonium Chasma (top of image) and the complete cross section of...

JPL
NASA image: Ascraeus Mons Flank
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Nov 15, 2023

Ascraeus Mons Flank

This VIS image shows a cross section of the eastern flank of Ascraeus Mons. Ascreaus Mons is the northernmost...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0625
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Apr 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-0625

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians photograph the exterior of Space Shuttle Discovery on its journey to Launch...

KSC
NASA image: Arsia Mons
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Nov 2, 2022

Arsia Mons

The three large aligned Tharsis volcanoes are Arsia Mons, Pavonis Mons and Ascreaus Mons (from south to north)....

JPL
NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Oct 13, 1999

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

Chandra X-Ray Observatory took this first x-ray picture of the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) on October 13, 1999. The blue...

MSFC
NASA image: Ius Chasma
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Dec 20, 2022

Ius Chasma

Ius Chasma is at the western end of Valles Marineris, south of Tithonium Chasma. Valles Marineris is over 4000...

JPL
NASA image: Spacelab
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Dec 9, 1990

Spacelab

This is a presentation of two comparison images of the Spiral Galaxy M81 in the constellation URA Major. The galaxy...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Prince Albert, Canada, seasonal
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Prince Albert, Canada, seasonal

This is a comparison of images over Prince Albert, produced by NASA Spaceborne Imaging Radar-C and X-band Synthetic...

JPL
NASA image: Titan Mystery Clouds
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Dec 21, 2016

Titan Mystery Clouds

This comparison of two views from NASA's Cassini spacecraft, taken fairly close together in time, illustrates a...

JPL
NASA image: Project Mercury; Little Joe
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Jul 30, 1959

Project Mercury; Little Joe

Assembling the Little Joe capsules. The capsules were manufactured in-house by Langley technicians. Three capsules...

LARC
NASA image: NASA MISR Spots Hurricane Hermine Approaching Florida
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Sep 1, 2016

NASA MISR Spots Hurricane Hermine Approaching Florida

On the afternoon of Sept. 1, 2016, Tropical Storm Hermine strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane as it approached...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew
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May 11, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew

ISS015-E-07649 (11 May 2007) --- Saskatchewan River Delta, Manitoba, Canada is featured in this image photographed...

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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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