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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: Close-up of 3D printed MOXIE Heat Exchanger
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Oct 19, 2020

Close-up of 3D printed MOXIE Heat Exchanger

This nickel-alloy heat exchanger is among several that were 3D printed for the Mars Oxygen In-situ Resource...

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NASA image: Mr. Paul King S.E.5 close up
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Jul 3, 2012

Mr. Paul King S.E.5 close up

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NASA image: Detailed Close-up of Mercury Previously Unseen Surface
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Jan 16, 2008

Detailed Close-up of Mercury Previously Unseen Surface

Just 21 minutes after NASA MESSENGER spacecraft closest approach to Mercury, the Narrow Angle Camera NAC took this...

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

Flight Day 20: Lunar Close-up

art001e002610 (Dec. 5, 2022): The optical navigation camera mounted on the Orion spacecraft captured these views of...

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NASA image: Curiosity's Close-Up of Rocks in Paraitepuy Pass
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Oct 19, 2022

Curiosity's Close-Up of Rocks in Paraitepuy Pass

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover used its Mast Camera, or Mastcam, to capture geologic details within "Paraitepuy Pass,"...

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NASA image: Nearly True Color Storm Close-Up
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Nov 17, 2011

Nearly True Color Storm Close-Up

The biggest, most long-lasting Saturnian storm seen by either NASA Cassini or Voyager spacecraft roils the...

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NASA image: New Horizons Best Close-Up of Pluto Surface
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May 27, 2016

New Horizons Best Close-Up of Pluto Surface

This mosaic strip, extending across the hemisphere that faced the New Horizons spacecraft as it flew past Pluto on...

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NASA image: Close-Up on COLDArm's Titanium 3D-Printed Scoop
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Dec 5, 2022

Close-Up on COLDArm's Titanium 3D-Printed Scoop

The 3D-printed titanium scoop of the Cold Operable Lunar Deployable Arm (COLDArm) robotic arm system is poised above...

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NASA image: Comet Wild 2 Up Close and Personal
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Jan 2, 2004

Comet Wild 2 Up Close and Personal

On January 2, 2004 NASA's Stardust spacecraft made a close flyby of comet Wild 2 (pronounced "Vilt-2"). Among the...

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NASA image: Close-up of Jupiter's Great Red Spot
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Jul 12, 2017

Close-up of Jupiter's Great Red Spot

This enhanced-color image of Jupiter's Great Red Spot was created by citizen scientist Jason Major using data from...

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NASA image: Gateway Close-up - Deep Space Logistics (DSL)
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Aug 18, 2023

Gateway Close-up - Deep Space Logistics (DSL)

NASA has awarded the first Gateway Logistics Services contract to SpaceX to deliver cargo, experiments and other...

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NASA image: Psyche's Gamma Ray and Neutron Spectrometer Up Close
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Oct 4, 2021

Psyche's Gamma Ray and Neutron Spectrometer Up Close

An engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California inspects the gamma ray and neutron...

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NASA image: Juno's Star Camera Sees Europa Close-Up
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Oct 5, 2022

Juno's Star Camera Sees Europa Close-Up

Taken by NASA's Juno spacecraft, this black-and-white photo of the surface of Jupiter's icy moon Europa reveals a...

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NASA image: Sharp Focus on Mimas
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May 5, 2006

Sharp Focus on Mimas

This amazing perspective view captures battered Mimas against the hazy limb of Saturn. It is obvious in such...

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NASA image: Names-to-Mars Chip for InSight Spacecraft
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Dec 17, 2015

Names-to-Mars Chip for InSight Spacecraft

The dime-size microchip in this close-up image carries 826,923 names that will go to Mars on NASA InSight lander....

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NASA image: Eye-popping Berries
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Feb 13, 2004

Eye-popping Berries

This is 3-D anaglyph, from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, shows an extreme close-up of round, blueberry-shaped...

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NASA image: Horizontal Stabilator Install
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May 18, 2022

Horizontal Stabilator Install

Event: Horizontal Stabilator Install A close up of the camera from the X-59’s eXternal Vision System. This camera is...

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NASA image: Horsehead Nebula
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Dec 1, 1999

Horsehead Nebula

Rising from a sea of dust and gas like a giant seahorse, the Horsehead nebula is one of the most photographed...

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NASA image: Lower Empennage Test Fit Install
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Jan 27, 2023

Lower Empennage Test Fit Install

Here is a close-up of the GE F414 engine, from the aft deck or rear, before the tail section of the X-59 is lifted...

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NASA image: More Eye-popping Berries
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Feb 13, 2004

More Eye-popping Berries

This 3-D anaglyph, from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, shows an extreme close-up of round, blueberry-shaped...

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NASA image: Even More Eye-popping Berries
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Feb 13, 2004

Even More Eye-popping Berries

This 3-D anaglyph, from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, shows an extreme close-up of round, blueberry-shaped...

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NASA image: Curiosity Tracks Its Tracks
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Aug 29, 2012

Curiosity Tracks Its Tracks

This image shows a close-up of track marks left by NASA Curiosity rover. Holes in the rover wheels, seen here in...

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NASA image: Two Different Resolution Images of Vesta South Polar Region
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Oct 2, 2011

Two Different Resolution Images of Vesta South Polar Region

NASA Dawn spacecraft obtained these images with its framing camera on Aug.17 and Sept.17, 2011. The left hand image...

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NASA image: Dark Bands Run Through Light Layers
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Sep 19, 2012

Dark Bands Run Through Light Layers

This mosaic from the Mast Camera on NASA Curiosity rover shows a close-up view looking toward the Glenelg area. One...

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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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