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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: Monsoons: Wet, Dry, Repeat... Abridged Version
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May 16, 2016

Monsoons: Wet, Dry, Repeat... Abridged Version

The monsoon is a seasonal rain and wind pattern that occurs over South Asia (among other places). Through NASA...

GSFC
NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Mar 10, 2007

Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-16597 (10 March 2007) --- Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Open-cell and closed-cell clouds off Peru
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Dec 8, 2017

Open-cell and closed-cell clouds off Peru

2010/107 - 04/17 at 21 :05 UTC. Open-cell and closed-cell clouds off Peru, Pacific Ocean Resembling a frosted window...

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NASA image: iss012e15918
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Jan 24, 2006

iss012e15918

ISS012-E-15918 (24 Jan. 2006) --- Belle Isle and a portion of Newfoundland, Canada are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Strait of Gibraltar as seen from STS-60
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Feb 9, 1994

Strait of Gibraltar as seen from STS-60

STS060-88-070 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- This view shows sunglint in the Strait of Gibralter. In this photograph a high...

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Mar 28, 1963

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The Saturn I (SA-4) flight lifted off from Kennedy Space Center launch Complex 34, March 28, 1963. The fourth launch...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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May 16, 1961

Saturn Apollo Program

On October 27, 1961, the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) and the Nation marked a high point in the 3-year-old...

MSFC
NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 33 crew
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Nov 15, 2012

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 33 crew

ISS033-E-021663 (15 Nov. 2012) --- A nighttime view of the Dallas, Texas metropolitan area is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Nov 16, 1962

Saturn Apollo Program

The Saturn I (SA-3) flight lifted off from Kennedy Space Center launch Complex 34, November 16, 1962. The third...

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Mar 28, 1963

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The Saturn I (SA-4) flight lifted off from Kennedy Space Center launch Complex 34, March 28, 1963. The fourth launch...

MSFC
NASA image: Human Influence on Global Droughts Goes Back 100 Years
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May 1, 2019

Human Influence on Global Droughts Goes Back 100 Years

Human-generated greenhouse gases and atmospheric particles were affecting global drought risk as far back as the...

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NASA image: Using Precipitation Data to Assess Risk of Cholera Outbreaks
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May 18, 2018

Using Precipitation Data to Assess Risk of Cholera Outbreaks

Diarrheal diseases such as cholera continue to be a public health threat. Prediction of an outbreak of diarrheal...

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NASA image: Painted Saturn
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Sep 29, 2014

Painted Saturn

Saturn many cloud patterns, swept along by high-speed winds, look as if they were painted on by some eager alien...

JPL
NASA image: Changes of a Happy Crater
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Jan 29, 2021

Changes of a Happy Crater

We've monitored the so-called Happy Face Crater in the south polar region of Mars for almost a decade. Two images...

JPL
NASA image: All Along the Fractures
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Sep 30, 2015

All Along the Fractures

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft provides information about erosion and movement of...

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NASA image: The Jupiter-Io System and Interaction (Illustration)
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Jul 15, 2021

The Jupiter-Io System and Interaction (Illustration)

This is a representation of the Jupiter-Io system and interaction. The blue cloud is the Io plasma torus, which is a...

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NASA image: NASA Carbon Sleuth Begins Year Two
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Oct 29, 2015

NASA Carbon Sleuth Begins Year Two

Global average carbon dioxide concentrations as seen by NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 mission, June 1-15,...

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NASA image: Sand Waves of Southern Mars
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Aug 20, 2021

Sand Waves of Southern Mars

Dune-like sandy landforms (or bedforms) self-organize into distinct shapes and patterns as dictated by wind...

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NASA image: Saturn Northern Hemisphere
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Dec 5, 1998

Saturn Northern Hemisphere

This false color picture of Saturn’s northern hemisphere was assembled from ultraviolet, violet and green images...

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NASA image: Watercolor World
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Apr 17, 2017

Watercolor World

When imaged by NASA Cassini spacecraft at infrared wavelengths that pierce the planet upper haze layer, the...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 Mission image - Earth Observation - Anticyclonic cloud pattern
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Mar 3, 1969

Apollo 9 Mission image - Earth Observation - Anticyclonic cloud pattern

AS09-23-3592 (3-13 March 1969) --- Cyclonic storm system, located 1,200 miles north of Hawaii, as photographed from...

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NASA image: Iron-Nickel Meteorite from Texas with Triangle-Pattern Texture
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Aug 6, 2009

Iron-Nickel Meteorite from Texas with Triangle-Pattern Texture

This iron-nickel meteorite found near Fort Stockton, Texas, in 1952 shows a surface texture similar to some portions...

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NASA image: Bright and Dark Pattern on Occator Crater's Floor (3-D)
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Nov 15, 2018

Bright and Dark Pattern on Occator Crater's Floor (3-D)

Scientists created this stereo view, called an anaglyph, with two images of the same part of Ceres's surface taken...

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NASA image: Erosion Patterns May Guide Mars Rover to Rocks Recently Exposed
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Dec 9, 2013

Erosion Patterns May Guide Mars Rover to Rocks Recently Exposed

These two images come from the HiRISE camera on NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. Images of locations in Gale Crater...

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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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