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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: Layers
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May 15, 2017

Layers

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows layered materials just off the south polar cap. Orbit...

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NASA image: Daedalia Planum
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May 19, 2017

Daedalia Planum

This image captured by NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows lava flows that originated from Arsia Mons. Orbit...

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NASA image: Reull Vallis
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Jan 27, 2017

Reull Vallis

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows a small portion of Reull Vallis. Reull Vallis is one...

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NASA image: California Coastal Flooding Captured in SWOT Data
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Mar 5, 2024

California Coastal Flooding Captured in SWOT Data

A series of atmospheric rivers drenched California in February 2024, with record amounts of rainfall and...

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NASA image: Perseverance Captures Image of Kodiak
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Dec 13, 2021

Perseverance Captures Image of Kodiak

This enhanced-color image of Mars' Jezero Crater was taken by the Mastcam-Z instrument aboard NASA's Perseverance...

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NASA image: Cygnus approach and capture
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Jul 16, 2014

Cygnus approach and capture

ISS040-E-069168 (16 July 2014) --- As photographed by an Expedition 40 crew member inside the International Space...

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NASA image: FGB on the horizon prior to capture
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Dec 6, 1998

FGB on the horizon prior to capture

STS088-737-056 (4-15 Dec. 1998) --- With the U.S.-built Unity module in the foreground, the Space Shuttle Endeavour...

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NASA image: SMAP captures Hurricane Michael
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Oct 9, 2018

SMAP captures Hurricane Michael

On the morning of Oct. 8, 2018, the NASA Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) Radiometer got a snapshot of Hurricane...

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NASA image: Capturing the Surface of Asteroid Vesta
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Oct 12, 2011

Capturing the Surface of Asteroid Vesta

This full view of the giant asteroid Vesta was taken by NASA Dawn spacecraft, as part of a rotation characterization...

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NASA image:  SWOT Captures Flooding in Bangladesh
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May 7, 2024

SWOT Captures Flooding in Bangladesh

Flooding from monsoon rains covers a wide region of northeast Bangladesh near the India border in this Oct. 8, 2023,...

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NASA image: Spitzer Captures Messier 87
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Apr 25, 2019

Spitzer Captures Messier 87

This image from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope shows the elliptical galaxy Messier 87 (M87), the home galaxy of the...

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NASA image: WISE Captures the Unicorn Rose
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Aug 25, 2010

WISE Captures the Unicorn Rose

Unicorns and roses are usually the stuff of fairy tales, but a new cosmic image taken by NASA WISE mission shows the...

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NASA image: SPX-6 Capture and Berthing
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Apr 17, 2015

SPX-6 Capture and Berthing

ISS043E122143 (04/17/2015) --- Expedition 43 Commander NASA astronaut Terry Virts (left) and ESA (European Space...

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NASA image: Cygnus Capture by Canadarm2
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Sep 28, 2013

Cygnus Capture by Canadarm2

ISS037-E-003495 (29 Sept. 2013) --- Intersecting the thin line of Earth's atmosphere, the first Cygnus commercial...

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NASA image: Cygnus approach and capture
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Jul 16, 2014

Cygnus approach and capture

ISS040-E-069162 (16 July 2014) --- Operated by an Expedition 40 crew member inside the station?s Cupola, the...

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NASA image: Cygnus approach and capture
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Jul 16, 2014

Cygnus approach and capture

ISS040-E-069105 (16 July 2014) --- Operated by an Expedition 40 crew member inside the station?s Cupola, the...

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NASA image: Jupiter Eruptions Captured in Infrared
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Jan 25, 2008

Jupiter Eruptions Captured in Infrared

NASA Hubble Space Telescope shows detailed analysis of two continent-sized storms that erupted in Jupiter atmosphere...

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NASA image: Cygnus approach and capture
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Jul 16, 2014

Cygnus approach and capture

ISS040-E-069150 (16 July 2014) --- Operated by an Expedition 40 crew member inside the station?s Cupola, the...

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NASA image: The Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft at its capture point 12 meters from the International Space Station
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Apr 13, 2026

The Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft at its capture point 12 meters from the International Space Station

iss074e0458241 (April 13, 2026) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft rests at its capture point, 12...

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NASA image: Cygnus approaches the International Space Station
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Aug 6, 2024

Cygnus approaches the International Space Station

iss071e416851 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo craft, carrying 8,200 pounds of science and...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 17
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Feb 1, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 17

This view from NASA Dawn spacecraft captures the northern rim of Toharu Crater on Ceres. Dawn captured the scene on...

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NASA image: Cygnus approaches the International Space Station
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Aug 6, 2024

Cygnus approaches the International Space Station

iss071e418230 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo craft, carrying 8,200 pounds of science and...

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NASA image: Curiosity's Mastcam Views Flaky, Streambed Rocks
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Jun 22, 2022

Curiosity's Mastcam Views Flaky, Streambed Rocks

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover captured this view of layered, flaky rocks believed to have formed in an ancient...

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NASA image: Anio Valles
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Aug 19, 2014

Anio Valles

The sinuous channel at the bottom of this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft is called Anio Valles.

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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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