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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: NASA Satellite Captures 3-D View Of Hurricane Matthew
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Oct 7, 2016

NASA Satellite Captures 3-D View Of Hurricane Matthew

NASA’s Global Precipitation Measurement Mission or GPM core satellite captured Hurricane Matthew in 3-D as it made...

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NASA image: A Portrait of Planet and Moon: NASA's Juno Mission Captures Jupiter and Io Together
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Sep 12, 2023

A Portrait of Planet and Moon: NASA's Juno Mission Captures Jupiter and Io Together

Just hours before NASA's Juno mission completed its 53rd close flyby of Jupiter on July 31, 2023, the spacecraft...

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NASA image: Dunes in IR
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Mar 24, 2015

Dunes in IR

This infrared image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows dunes in an unnamed crater in Noachis Terra....

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NASA image: AIRS Captures Tropical Storm Hanna
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Jul 27, 2020

AIRS Captures Tropical Storm Hanna

NASA's Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) was monitoring Tropical Storm Hanna as it took aim at southern Texas on...

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NASA image: STS-49 crew captures INTELSAT VI above OV-105's payload bay (PLB) during EVA
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May 13, 1992

STS-49 crew captures INTELSAT VI above OV-105's payload bay (PLB) during EVA

STS049-91-020 (13 May 1992) --- The successful capture of Intelsat VI satellite is recorded over Mexico on this 70mm...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Northrop Grumman Cygnus Cargo Craft Arrives at Space Station - Aug. 4, 2022
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Aug 4, 2023

Expedition 69 Northrop Grumman Cygnus Cargo Craft Arrives at Space Station - Aug. 4, 2022

Loaded with food, fuel, and supplies, the unpiloted Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo craft arrived at the International...

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NASA image: iss068m263130829_Expedition_68_NG-18_Cygnus_Capture_221109
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Nov 9, 2022

iss068m263130829_Expedition_68_NG-18_Cygnus_Capture_221109

Loaded with food, fuel, research investigations, and supplies, the unpiloted Northrop Grumman CRS-18 Cygnus cargo...

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NASA image: iss065m262240844_Expedition_65_Ng-16_Cygnus_Capture_210812
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Aug 12, 2021

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NORTHROP GRUMMAN’S CYGNUS CARGO CRAFT ARRIVES AT THE SPACE STATION Loaded with food, fuel, and supplies, the...

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NASA image: Wake Shield Facility prior to being re-captured on September 14, 1995
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Sep 14, 1995

Wake Shield Facility prior to being re-captured on September 14, 1995

STS069-724-095 (7-18 September 1995) --- Prior to being re-captured by Space Shuttle Endeavour's Remote Manipulator...

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NASA image: NASA's ASTER Captures Lava Flow, Ash from Guatemala Volcano
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Dec 3, 2018

NASA's ASTER Captures Lava Flow, Ash from Guatemala Volcano

NASA's ASTER (Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer)captured these images of Guatemala's...

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NASA image: SPARTAN-201-3 spacecraft prior to being re-captured
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Sep 10, 1995

SPARTAN-201-3 spacecraft prior to being re-captured

STS069-703-00H (10 September 1995) --- Prior to being re-captured by Space Shuttle Endeavour’s Remote...

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NASA image: Reull Vallis
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Apr 7, 2017

Reull Vallis

This VIS image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows a short section of Reull Vallis. Reull Vallis...

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NASA image: THEMIS Art #139
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Jul 4, 2017

THEMIS Art #139

This view captured by NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft looks like a dinosaur head at the top of the image. Orbit...

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NASA image: Gale Crater
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Jun 1, 2015

Gale Crater

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows part of Gale Crater, the home of the Curiosity Rover....

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NASA image: THEMIS Art #137
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Jun 30, 2017

THEMIS Art #137

This image captured by NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft looks a plank of wood, with a beautiful grain to it....

JPL
NASA image: Samara Valles
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May 5, 2015

Samara Valles

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows a portion of Samara Valles. Orbit Number: 58650...

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NASA image: Her Desher Vallis
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May 4, 2015

Her Desher Vallis

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows a portion of Her Desher Vallis, located in Noachis...

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NASA image: Layers
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May 8, 2017

Layers

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows layered material near the south polar cap. Orbit...

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NASA image: Dunes
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Feb 2, 2015

Dunes

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows dunes cover part of the floor of this unnamed crater...

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NASA image: Rabe Crater Dunes
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Dec 6, 2016

Rabe Crater Dunes

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows part of the dune field on the floor of Rabe Crater....

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NASA image: Angustus Labyrinthus
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Apr 5, 2017

Angustus Labyrinthus

The ridges in this VIS image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft are part of Angustus Labyrinthus. The...

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NASA image: Crater Dunes
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May 21, 2015

Crater Dunes

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows dunes on the floor of an unnamed crater in Noachis...

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NASA image: Samara Valles
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Apr 9, 2015

Samara Valles

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows a section of Samara Valles. Orbit Number: 58313...

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NASA image: Gullies
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Mar 26, 2015

Gullies

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows gullies on the inner rim of an unnamed crater in...

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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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