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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: Pavonis Mons
Image
Jul 13, 2022

Pavonis Mons

This VIS image shows a cross section of Pavonis Mons, including part of the summit caldera (circular region in the...

JPL
NASA image: Orion Technical Visit and Tour of the In Space Propulsion Facility
Image
Sep 11, 2024

Orion Technical Visit and Tour of the In Space Propulsion Facility

Tours were given of the In Space Propulsion Facility (ISP) in Sandusky, OH at Neil Armstrong Test Facility. NASA’s...

GRC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew
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Jan 7, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew

ISS016-E-021564 (7 Jan. 2008) --- Paris, France is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 16...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7163
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Jul 2, 2010

KSC-2011-7163

BALL AEROSPACE, Boulder, Colo. – In a Ball Aerospace and Technologies Corp. cleanroom in Boulder, Colo., technicians...

KSC
NASA image: Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training
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Apr 27, 2019

Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training

Rescue team members are using a Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule to rehearse a full mission profile...

KSC
NASA image: CME Blow Out
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Dec 8, 2017

CME Blow Out

A substantial coronal mass ejection, or CME, blew out from side of the Sun, giving us a great view of the event in...

GSFC
NASA image: Pavonis Mons
Image
Feb 8, 2023

Pavonis Mons

This VIS image shows a cross section of the upper elevations of Pavonis Mons, including part of the summit caldera...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-08pd3500
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Nov 4, 2008

KSC-08pd3500

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The NOAA-N Prime spacecraft arrives at NASA's Hazardous Processing Facility on...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Ius Chasma
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Feb 22, 2018

Investigating Mars: Ius Chasma

Moving into the central part of Ius Chasma, the canyon profile changes. What started as a large graben south of the...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Payload LMS Deploys on Lunar Surface to Study Moon’s Interior
Video
Mar 14, 2025

NASA Payload LMS Deploys on Lunar Surface to Study Moon’s Interior

A science instrument aboard Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 is the first extraterrestrial application of...

MSFC
NASA image: An Accidental Discovery
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Aug 31, 2021

An Accidental Discovery

This image shows data from NASA's Near-Earth Object Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer (NEOWISE), launched in 2009...

JPL
NASA image: 'Witch Head' Brews Baby Stars
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Dec 8, 2017

'Witch Head' Brews Baby Stars

A witch appears to be screaming out into space in this new image from NASA's Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer, or...

GSFC
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Pavonis Mons
Image
Nov 7, 2017

Investigating Mars: Pavonis Mons

This image shows part smaller summit caldera of Pavonis Mons. This caldera is approximately 5km deep. Near the...

JPL
NASA image: Night earth observation taken by the Expedition 20 crew
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Sep 11, 2009

Night earth observation taken by the Expedition 20 crew

ISS020-E-039932 (11 Sept. 2009) --- City of Dubai, United Arab Emirates is featured in this night view photographed...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00074
Video
Mar 25, 2005

KSC-05-S-00074

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Lili Villarreal spends her days packing Space Shuttle Discovery's...

KSC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Dec 12, 1972

Saturn Apollo Program

In this Apollo 17 onboard photo, Mission Commander Eugene A. Cernan adjusts the U.S. flag deployed upon the Moon....

MSFC
NASA image: Europa Clipper Team Produces Radargram From Mars Flyby Data
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Aug 1, 2025

Europa Clipper Team Produces Radargram From Mars Flyby Data

NASA's Europa Clipper, en route to the Jupiter system to investigate the icy moon Europa, conducted a critical test...

JPL
NASA image: 'Witch Head' Brews Baby Stars
Image
Oct 30, 2015

'Witch Head' Brews Baby Stars

A witch appears to be screaming out into space in this new image from NASA's Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer, or...

GSFC
NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 19 crew
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Apr 23, 2009

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 19 crew

ISS019-E-010556 (23 April 2009) --- A circle in thin ice in Lake Baikal, Russia is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Scientists Create First-Ever 3D Model of a Melting Snowflake
Video
Mar 29, 2018

Scientists Create First-Ever 3D Model of a Melting Snowflake

This visualization is based on the first three-dimensional numerical model of melting snowflakes in the atmosphere,...

GSFC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Feb 6, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

ISS034-E-041528 (6 Feb. 2013) --- Tristan da Cunha is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 34 crew...

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NASA image: A water-cannon salute from two Air Force fire trucks heralds NASA research pilot Gordon Fullerton's final mission as his NASA F/A-18 taxis beneath the spray.
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Dec 21, 2007

A water-cannon salute from two Air Force fire trucks heralds NASA research pilot Gordon Fullerton's final mission as his NASA F/A-18 taxis beneath the spray.

Long-time NASA Dryden research pilot and former astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton capped an almost 50-year flying...

AFRC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Dec 13, 1972

Saturn Apollo Program

In this Apollo 17 onboard photo, a Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) is parked beside a huge boulder near the Valley of...

MSFC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
Image
Aug 14, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-66488 (14 Aug. 2006) --- Ash cloud from Ubinas Volcano, Peru is featured in this image photographed by an...

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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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