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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: KSC-07pd2584
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Sep 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Delta II rocket with the Dawn spacecraft on top waits in the early morning light...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1662
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Jun 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 17-B, at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers position NASA’s Dawn...

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NASA image: Launch of the Shuttle Discovery and begining of STS 51-I mission
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Aug 27, 1985

Launch of the Shuttle Discovery and begining of STS 51-I mission

51I-S-223 (27 August 1985) --- Launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery and beginning of STS-51I mission. View of the...

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NASA image: High Altitude Lidar Observatory (HALO) instrument
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Apr 10, 2019

High Altitude Lidar Observatory (HALO) instrument

Aerosol data from the High Altitude Lidar Observatory (HALO), pictured here, will give mission scientists a better...

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NASA image: Interior Structure of Ceres Artist Concept
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Aug 3, 2016

Interior Structure of Ceres Artist Concept

This artist's concept shows a diagram of how the inside of Ceres could be structured, based on data about the dwarf...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1600
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Jun 20, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech, the Dawn spacecraft is on display for a media showing. On each side are...

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NASA image: Occator and Ahuna
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Feb 25, 2017

Occator and Ahuna

Occator Crater and Ahuna Mons appear together in this view obtained by NASA Dawn spacecraft on Feb. 11, 2017. Ahuna...

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NASA image: Kupalo Crater from LAMO
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Jan 12, 2016

Kupalo Crater from LAMO

This image from NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows Kupalo Crater, one of the youngest craters on Ceres. The crater has...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1603
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Jun 20, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech, photographers dressed in clean-room suits are able to shoot the Dawn...

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NASA image: Dawn XMO2 Image 7
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Nov 15, 2016

Dawn XMO2 Image 7

This image from NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows Occator Crater on Ceres, with its signature bright areas. Dawn...

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NASA image: Floor of Dantu Crater from LAMO
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Jan 12, 2016

Floor of Dantu Crater from LAMO

The fractured floor of Dantu Crater on Ceres is seen in this image from NASA's Dawn spacecraft. Similar fractures...

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NASA image: Dawn: On its Way to Low Orbit
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May 31, 2018

Dawn: On its Way to Low Orbit

On the way to its lowest-ever and final orbit, NASA's Dawn spacecraft is observing Ceres and returning new...

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NASA image: Dawn XMO2 Image 30
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Jan 25, 2017

Dawn XMO2 Image 30

The 6-mile-wide (10-kilometer-wide) Oxo Crater stands out on the dark landscape of Ceres in this view from NASA's...

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NASA image: Ceres During Opposition Surge.
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May 16, 2017

Ceres During Opposition Surge.

NASA's Dawn spacecraft successfully observed Ceres at opposition on April 29, 2017, taking images from a position...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1277
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May 24, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech, workers (in the background) secure a crane onto a set of solar array...

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NASA image: Ezinu Crater
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Dec 27, 2018

Ezinu Crater

This image highlights the complex set of fractures near the center of the large (72 miles, 116 kilometers) Ezinu...

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NASA image: STS-41G earth observations
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Oct 10, 1984

STS-41G earth observations

41G-34-036 (5-13 Oct 1984) --- When in space, Space Shuttle astronauts experience 18-dawns to every one on terra...

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NASA image: View of Ceres' Limb
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Jan 23, 2019

View of Ceres' Limb

Dawn captured this view on May 19, 2018. The image shows the limb of Ceres at about 270E, 30N looking south. The...

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NASA image: Stars in Occator Crater
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Dec 27, 2018

Stars in Occator Crater

This image was obtained by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on July 24, 2018 from an altitude of about 89 miles (143...

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NASA image: Dawn XMO2 Image 26
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Dec 16, 2016

Dawn XMO2 Image 26

This view from NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows the craters Kondos and Jarimba on Ceres. Jarimba, at 43 miles (69...

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NASA image: Ahuna Mons: Side View
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Sep 1, 2016

Ahuna Mons: Side View

Ceres' lonely mountain, Ahuna Mons, is seen in this simulated perspective view. The elevation has been exaggerated...

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NASA image: Dawn XMO2 Image 29
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Jan 11, 2017

Dawn XMO2 Image 29

Ikapati Crater on Ceres is seen at top right in this image from NASA's Dawn spacecraft. Ikapati has a complex of...

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NASA image: Dawn XMO2 Image 19
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Dec 6, 2016

Dawn XMO2 Image 19

Part of Ezinu Crater on Ceres is seen at top left in this image from NASA's Dawn spacecraft. The crater features a...

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NASA image: Dawn Takes a Closer Look at Occator
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Sep 9, 2015

Dawn Takes a Closer Look at Occator

This image taken by NASA's Dawn spacecraft, shows Occator crater on Ceres, home to a collection of intriguing bright...

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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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