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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: Mars Orbiters Duck and Cover for Comet Siding Spring Flyby Artist Concept
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Oct 9, 2014

Mars Orbiters Duck and Cover for Comet Siding Spring Flyby Artist Concept

This artist concept shows NASA Mars orbiters lining up behind the Red Planet for their duck and cover maneuver to...

JPL
NASA image: Dynamic Looping Action
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Jun 4, 2018

Dynamic Looping Action

This close-up from a video clip taken May 30-June 1, 2018 shows a large active region in extreme ultraviolet light...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1999-AC99-0016-4
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Jan 29, 1999

ARC-1999-AC99-0016-4

Lockheed JSF (Joint Strike Fighter) Project: VMS F-Cab close up of screen

ARC
NASA image: EC77-8113
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Aug 1, 1977

EC77-8113

First Captive Flight of DAST Mated to B-52 - Close-up from Below

AFRC
NASA image: 1001384
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Aug 5, 2010

1001384

PA084 SOLAR THERMAL PROPULSION, BLDG 4590, STROFIO THERMAL BALANCE TEST, CLOSE UP VIEW OF TEST CHAMBERVIEW

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-28
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Jun 17, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-28

Microbial Mats; N-239 roof, Greenhouse one: close ups of microbial mats showing layering

ARC
NASA image: Crewman in high-fidelity EMU/MMU mockup
Image
Aug 17, 1979

Crewman in high-fidelity EMU/MMU mockup

Side close-up view of crewman in high-fidelity Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) / Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU)...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-1990-AC90-0361-9
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Mar 25, 1990

ARC-1990-AC90-0361-9

C-141 KAO (NASA-714) on ramp (Close-up of the telescope - with ground crew technician)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-31
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Jun 17, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-31

Microbial Mats; N-239 roof, Greenhouse one: close ups of microbial mats showing layering

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-24
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Jun 17, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-24

Microbial Mats; N-239 roof, Greenhouse one: close ups of microbial mats showing layering

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-04
Image
Jun 17, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-04

Microbial Mats; n-239 roof, Greenhouse one: close up of flux measurement test (chamber)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-27
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Jun 17, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-27

Microbial Mats; N-239 roof, Greenhouse one: close ups of microbial mats showing layering

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0015-3
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Jan 24, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0015-3

N-243 VMS N-Cab HELMEE Project. CLOSE-UPS OF INSTRUMENT PANEL & FLIGHT CONTROLS.

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-29
Image
Jun 17, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-29

Microbial Mats; N-239 roof, Greenhouse one: close ups of microbial mats showing layering

ARC
NASA image: 1001383
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Aug 5, 2010

1001383

PA084 SOLAR THERMAL PROPULSION BLDG 4590. STROFIO THERMAL BALANCE TEST, CLOSE UP VIEW OF CHAMBER

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-14
Image
Jun 17, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-14

Microbial Mats study: close up of a section of a Stomatolite from Walker Lake, NV

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-26
Image
Jun 17, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-26

Microbial Mats; N-239 roof, Greenhouse one: close ups of microbial mats showing layering

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-25
Image
Jun 17, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-25

Microbial Mats; N-239 roof, Greenhouse one: close ups of microbial mats showing layering

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-30
Image
Jun 17, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-30

Microbial Mats; N-239 roof, Greenhouse one: close ups of microbial mats showing layering

ARC
NASA image: View of Skylab drink containers
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Jan 1, 1972

View of Skylab drink containers

S72-50247 (1972) --- A close-up view of Skylab drink containers. Photo credit: NASA

JSC
NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0015-1
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Jan 24, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0015-1

N-243 VMS N-Cab HELMEE Project. CLOSE-UPS OF INSTRUMENT PANEL & FLIGHT CONTROLS.

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-20
Image
Jun 17, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-20

Microbial Mats; n-239 roof, Greenhouse one: close up of section of the Morison stromatolite

ARC
NASA image: Cupola window
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Jun 3, 2013

Cupola window

Close-up view of Cupola windows (with earth visible) as documented by the Expedition 36 crew.

JSC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0105-030
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May 20, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0105-030

Aerial views of Moffett Airfield and close-ups of runway 32A after competion of repairs/painting

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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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