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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
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Feb 22, 2022

Pavonis Mons

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

JPL
NASA image: The peculiar asymmetry of NGC 949
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May 4, 2015

The peculiar asymmetry of NGC 949

This image provides the clearest ever view of galaxy NGC 949, which lies over 30 million light-years away in the...

GSFC
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Pavonis Mons
Image
Nov 2, 2017

Investigating Mars: Pavonis Mons

This image shows part of the two summit calderas of Pavonis Mons. The surface in the majority of the image is the...

JPL
NASA image: Human Influence on Global Droughts Goes Back 100 Years
Video
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...

GSFC
NASA image: Tharsis
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Jun 8, 1998

Tharsis

A color image of the Tharsis region of Mars; north toward top. The scene shows the Tharsis bulge, a huge ridge...

JPL
NASA image: Hubble Eyes Galaxy as Flat as a Pancake
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Eyes Galaxy as Flat as a Pancake

Located some 25 million light-years away, this new Hubble image shows spiral galaxy ESO 373-8. Together with at...

GSFC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 31 Crew
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May 11, 2012

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 31 Crew

ISS031-E-030783 (11 May 2012) --- Linear dunes in the Great Sand Sea in southwest Egypt are featured in this image...

JSC
NASA image: Pluto’s Puzzling Patterns and Pits
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Dec 8, 2017

Pluto’s Puzzling Patterns and Pits

This image was taken by the Long Range Reconnaissance Imager (LORRI) on NASA's New Horizons spacecraft shortly...

GSFC
NASA image: Pavonis Mons Summit - False Color
Image
Sep 15, 2023

Pavonis Mons Summit - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

JPL
NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope in NASA's giant thermal vacuum chamber
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Dec 8, 2017

James Webb Space Telescope in NASA's giant thermal vacuum chamber

Inside NASA's giant thermal vacuum chamber, called Chamber A, at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, the James...

GSFC
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Pavonis Mons
Image
Oct 31, 2017

Investigating Mars: Pavonis Mons

This image shows part of the western flank of Pavonis Mons. The linear features are faults. Faulting usually...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Stennis Crews Continue Exploration Upper Stage Preparations
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Oct 31, 2024

NASA Stennis Crews Continue Exploration Upper Stage Preparations

A pair of umbilical support structures needed for future testing of NASA’s exploration upper stage (EUS) were...

SSC
NASA image: Rock Stripes Pattern in Mars' 'Perseverance Valley'
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Feb 15, 2018

Rock Stripes Pattern in Mars' 'Perseverance Valley'

Textured rows on the ground in this portion of "Perseverance Valley" are under investigation by NASA's Mars...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2014-3059
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Jun 30, 2014

KSC-2014-3059

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Col. Keith Balts, 30th Space Wing commander at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-5824
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5824

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, employees in Orbiter Processing Facility-2...

KSC
NASA image: A James Webb Space Telescope Mirror Takes a Short Trip
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Dec 8, 2017

A James Webb Space Telescope Mirror Takes a Short Trip

This is the James Webb Space Telescope ETU (engineering test unit) primary mirror segment returning to the cleanroom...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-2011-7354
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Oct 11, 2011

KSC-2011-7354

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

KSC
NASA image: NASA Stennis Crews Continue Exploration Upper Stage Preparations
Image
Oct 31, 2024

NASA Stennis Crews Continue Exploration Upper Stage Preparations

A pair of umbilical support structures needed for future testing of NASA’s exploration upper stage (EUS) were...

SSC
NASA image: Sirenum Fossae
Image
Jan 7, 2022

Sirenum Fossae

The linear features in this VIS image are tectonic graben. These graben are called Sirenum Fossae. Graben are formed...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2011-7360
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Oct 11, 2011

KSC-2011-7360

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

KSC
NASA image: NASA Webb Mirror is 'CIAF' and Sound
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Webb Mirror is 'CIAF' and Sound

A James Webb Space Telescope flight spare primary mirror segment is loaded onto the CMM (Configuration Measurement...

GSFC
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Los Angeles, California
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Los Angeles, California

This radar image shows the massive urbanization of Los Angeles, California. The image extends from the Santa Monica...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Stennis Crews Continue Exploration Upper Stage Preparations
Image
Oct 31, 2024

NASA Stennis Crews Continue Exploration Upper Stage Preparations

A pair of umbilical support structures needed for future testing of NASA’s exploration upper stage (EUS) were...

SSC
NASA image: Arsia Mons Summit
Image
Jan 16, 2020

Arsia Mons Summit

A large volcanic crater known as a caldera is located at the summit of all of the Tharsis volcanoes. These calderas...

JPL
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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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