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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: NASA Set To Launch Shoebox-sized Satellite Studying Earth's Upper Atmosphere: B-Roll 2
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Aug 2, 2017

NASA Set To Launch Shoebox-sized Satellite Studying Earth's Upper Atmosphere: B-Roll 2

On Nov. 20, 2017, the Dellingr CubeSat was deployed from the International Space Station and released into a...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Set To Launch Shoebox-sized Satellite Studying Earth's Upper Atmosphere: B-Roll 1
Video
Aug 2, 2017

NASA Set To Launch Shoebox-sized Satellite Studying Earth's Upper Atmosphere: B-Roll 1

On Nov. 20, 2017, the Dellingr CubeSat was deployed from the International Space Station and released into a...

GSFC
NASA image: Festoons of Loops
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Jul 17, 2018

Festoons of Loops

This profile perspective of an active region revealed above it (June 24-25, 2018). Charged particles spinning along...

JPL
NASA image: Volcanic Snow
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Mar 4, 2015

Volcanic Snow

Remember this? Since its first observation in 2009, the volcanic vent complex to the northeast of Rachmaninoff basin...

JPL
NASA image: The Edge of the Night
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Mar 19, 2018

The Edge of the Night

Saturn's shadow sweeps across the rings in a view captured on Nov. 5, 2006 by NASA's Cassini spacecraft. In the...

JPL
NASA image: Veil of Ice
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Jan 8, 2018

Veil of Ice

Saturn's rings, made of countless icy particles, form a translucent veil in this view from NASA's Cassini...

JPL
NASA image: Big Sky and Greenhorn Elemental Comparison
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Dec 17, 2015

Big Sky and Greenhorn Elemental Comparison

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover examined both the "Greenhorn" and "Big Sky" targets with the rover's Alpha Particle...

JPL
NASA image: A Mushball and Shallow-Lightning Factory (Illustration)
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Aug 5, 2020

A Mushball and Shallow-Lightning Factory (Illustration)

This graphic depicts the evolutionary process of "shallow lightning" and ammonia-water hailstones called...

JPL
NASA image: Jupiter Main Ring/Ring Halo
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Mar 26, 1998

Jupiter Main Ring/Ring Halo

A mosaic of four images taken through the clear filter (610 nanometers) of the solid state imaging (CCD) system...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-97PC1291
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Aug 25, 1997

KSC-97PC1291

Photographers and other onlookers watch as a Boeing Delta II expendable launch vehicle lifts off with NASA’s...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-1989-A89-7049
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Aug 25, 1989

ARC-1989-A89-7049

P-34714 This image of the south polar terrain of Triton reveals about 50 dark plumes or 'wind streaks' on the icy...

ARC
NASA image: Several Signs Pointing to Interstellar Space
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Dec 10, 2018

Several Signs Pointing to Interstellar Space

This set of graphs illustrates how data from two key instruments point to NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft entering...

JPL
NASA image: Silicate Crystal Formation in the Disk of an Erupting Star  Artist Concept
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May 13, 2009

Silicate Crystal Formation in the Disk of an Erupting Star Artist Concept

This artist's concept illustrates how silicate crystals like those found in comets can be created by an outburst...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-97PC1290
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Aug 25, 1997

KSC-97PC1290

A Boeing Delta II expendable launch vehicle lifts off with NASA’s Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE) observatory at...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1292
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Aug 25, 1997

KSC-97PC1292

A Boeing Delta II expendable launch vehicle lifts off with NASA’s Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE) observatory at...

KSC
NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Sep 24, 2004

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

Astronomers have used an x-ray image to make the first detailed study of the behavior of high-energy particles...

MSFC
NASA image: The Realm of Daphnis
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Feb 14, 2017

The Realm of Daphnis

Daphnis, one of Saturn's ring-embedded moons, is featured in this view, kicking up waves as it orbits within the...

JPL
NASA image: Triton South Polar Terrain
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Sep 26, 1996

Triton South Polar Terrain

This image from NASA's Voyager 2 of the south polar terrain of Triton, taken on Aug. 25, 1989 reveals about 50 dark...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-97PC1293
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Aug 25, 1997

KSC-97PC1293

A Boeing Delta II expendable launch vehicle lifts off with NASA’s Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE) observatory at...

KSC
NASA image: Space Science
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Jun 1, 2002

Space Science

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) and university scientists from the National Space Science and Technology...

MSFC
NASA image: Aurora Borealis at Kennedy Space Center
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Nov 11, 2025

Aurora Borealis at Kennedy Space Center

The faint glow of an aurora is seen over Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday,...

KSC
NASA image: Coleman cuts Kondratyev's hair in the JPM
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Jan 15, 2011

Coleman cuts Kondratyev's hair in the JPM

ISS026-E-017718 (15 Jan. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Catherine (Cady) Coleman assists cosmonaut Dmitry Kondratyev of...

JSC
NASA image: iss061e045275
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Nov 15, 2019

iss061e045275

iss061e045275 (Nov. 15, 2019) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano is pictured attached to the...

JSC
NASA image: Apollo 17 Lunar Surface Experiment: Lunar Ejecta and Meteorites Experiment
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Nov 30, 1972

Apollo 17 Lunar Surface Experiment: Lunar Ejecta and Meteorites Experiment

S72-37257 (November 1972) --- The Lunar Ejecta and Meteorites Experiment (S-202), one of the experiments of the...

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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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