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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: ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-17
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Jun 17, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-17

Microbial Mats study: close up of section of a Stomatolite

ARC
NASA image: EC79-10247
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Mar 10, 1979

EC79-10247

DAST Mated to B-52 on Ramp - Close-up

AFRC
NASA image: Jumpy Active Region
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Jan 3, 2017

Jumpy Active Region

A close-up view of one day in the life of a rather small active region shows the agitation and dynamism of its...

JPL
NASA image: Saturnian Hurricane
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Oct 7, 2004

Saturnian Hurricane

This close-up view shows lots of atmospheric detail, including a dark storm and wisps of clouds. The dark spot is...

JPL
NASA image: 1100197
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Mar 1, 2011

1100197

A CLOSE UP VIEW OF THE REAR ON A MOONBUGGY AT THE HUNTSVILLE CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1995-A79-7123
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Jan 13, 1995

ARC-1995-A79-7123

No Caption ( unknown ) Voyager 2 close-up image of Jupiter's moon Ganymede.

ARC
NASA image: Plant Growth
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Nov 7, 2013

Plant Growth

Close-up view of plant growth taken by the Expedition 37 crew.

JSC
NASA image: ARC-1990-AC90-0361-8
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Mar 25, 1990

ARC-1990-AC90-0361-8

C-141 KAO (NASA-714) on ramp (Close-up of the telescope)

ARC
NASA image: 1301114
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Sep 11, 2013

1301114

SHELL, 1 MM BEAD IN SABOT, PISTON (CLOSE-UP)

MSFC
NASA image: GRC-1998-C-00652
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Nov 9, 1999

GRC-1998-C-00652

CLOSE UP SHOTS OF HARDWARE OF TRANSITION GAS DIFFUSION FLAME

GRC
NASA image: 1100198
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Mar 1, 2011

1100198

A CLOSE UP VIEW OF THE REAR ON A MOONBUGGY AT THE HUNTSVILLE CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Langley Research Center Open House 2023 Highlights
Video
Oct 24, 2023

NASA Langley Research Center Open House 2023 Highlights

NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va. hosted it's first Open House in six years. The visitors, which...

LRC
NASA image: Flight Day 20: Lunar Close-up
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Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 20: Lunar Close-up

art001e002647 (Dec. 5, 2022): The optical navigation camera mounted on the Orion spacecraft captured these views of...

JSC
NASA image: HD Close up of March 6th X5.4 Flare
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Mar 7, 2012

HD Close up of March 6th X5.4 Flare

The sun erupted with one of the largest solar flares of this solar cycle on March 6, 2012 at 7PM ET. ?This flare was...

GSFC
NASA image: Flight Day 20: Lunar Close-up
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Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 20: Lunar Close-up

art001e002604 (Dec. 5, 2022): The optical navigation camera mounted on the Orion spacecraft captured these views of...

JSC
NASA image: Close-up view of Discovery aft payload bay
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Jul 29, 2005

Close-up view of Discovery aft payload bay

S114-E-5737 (29 July 2005) --- This high angle view of the aft end of Discovery's cargo bay in Earth orbit was taken...

JSC
NASA image: Close-up View of Craters in South Equatorial Region
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Aug 1, 2011

Close-up View of Craters in South Equatorial Region

In this image, obtained by the framing camera on NASA Dawn spacecraft, various craters are visible in the southern...

JPL
NASA image: Curiosity Captures Close-Up of Sulfur Crystals
Image
Jul 18, 2024

Curiosity Captures Close-Up of Sulfur Crystals

These sulfur crystals were found inside a rock after NASA's Curiosity Mars rover happened to drive over it and crush...

JPL
NASA image: Flight Day 20: Lunar Close-up
Image
Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 20: Lunar Close-up

art001e002596 (Dec. 5, 2022): The optical navigation camera mounted on the Orion spacecraft captured these views of...

JSC
NASA image: Close-up of Dark Side of Jupiter Moon Ganymede
Image
Jun 8, 2021

Close-up of Dark Side of Jupiter Moon Ganymede

This image of the dark side of the Jovian moon Ganymede was obtained by the Stellar Reference Unit star camera...

JPL
NASA image: Europa Seen Up Close by Juno's SRU
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May 15, 2024

Europa Seen Up Close by Juno's SRU

This black-and-white image of Europa's surface was taken by the Stellar Reference Unit (SRU) aboard NASA's Juno...

JPL
NASA image: Flight Day 20: Lunar Close-up
Image
Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 20: Lunar Close-up

art001e002595 (Dec. 5, 2022): The optical navigation camera mounted on the Orion spacecraft captured these views of...

JSC
NASA image: South Equatorial Belt Brown Barge Close-up
Image
Jul 15, 2018

South Equatorial Belt Brown Barge Close-up

Detailed structure in the clouds of Jupiter's South Equatorial Belt brown barge is visible in this color-enhanced...

JPL
NASA image: Surface Close-up of a Martian Sand Dune
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Dec 10, 2015

Surface Close-up of a Martian Sand Dune

This view of the undisturbed surface of a Martian sand dune called "High Dune" visited by NASA's Curiosity rover...

JPL
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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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