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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: Topographic Map of Curiosity Landing Area
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Aug 2, 2012

Topographic Map of Curiosity Landing Area

This image shows the topography, with shading added, around the area where NASA Curiosity rover is slated to land on...

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NASA image: Iapetus in 3-D
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Jan 7, 2005

Iapetus in 3-D

This stereo view of Iapetus was created by combining two NASA Cassini images, which were taken one day apart. The...

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NASA image: Down Hill
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Nov 27, 2018

Down Hill

Today's VIS image shows several small channels. These channels are along the break in topography, that leads down...

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NASA image: A South Polar Pit or an Impact Crater?
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May 30, 2017

A South Polar Pit or an Impact Crater?

This observation from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter show it is late summer in the Southern hemisphere, so the...

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NASA image: Everything is (Well) Illuminated
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Mar 18, 2019

Everything is (Well) Illuminated

The south polar layered deposits are icy layers that have been deposited over millions of years, preserving a...

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NASA image: Western Great Plains, Badlands, SD, USA
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Jun 22, 1973

Western Great Plains, Badlands, SD, USA

SL2-81-162 (22 June 1973) --- The most striking feature of this scene of the western Great Plains and the Badlands...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0232
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Feb 11, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri of Japan holds a memento from friends before entering orbiter Endeavour. With...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0089
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Jan 17, 2000

KSC-00pp0089

At Launch Pad 39A, orbiter Endeavour's open payload bay doors, reflecting the surrounding light, reveal the payload...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0205
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Feb 11, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, a smiling STS-99 Commander Kevin Kregel gives a thumbs up for launch as he...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0236
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Feb 11, 2000

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Before entering the orbiter Endeavour, STS-99 Mission Specialist Janet Kavandi is helped with final suit...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0081
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Jan 14, 2000

KSC-00pp0081

STS-99 Mission Specialist Janet Lynn Kavandi (Ph.D.) settles into her seat inside Space Shuttle Endeavour during...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0168
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Feb 7, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Specialist Gerhard P.J. Thiele of Germany arrives at KSC aboard a T-38 jet aircraft eager to prepare...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0107
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Jan 27, 2000

KSC-00pp0107

STS-99 Pilot Dominic Gorie arrives at KSC aboard a T-38 jet aircraft to prepare for launch of Endeavour Jan. 31 at...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0106
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Jan 27, 2000

KSC-00pp0106

STS-99 Commander Kevin Kregel arrives at KSC aboard a T-38 jet aircraft to prepare for launch of Endeavour Jan. 31...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0208
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Feb 11, 2000

KSC00pp0208

In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-99 Mission Specialist Gerhard Thiele of Germany smiles as suit...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0201
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Feb 9, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building's suitup room, STS-99 Mission Specialist Janice Voss is helped with pre-pack...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0234
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Feb 11, 2000

KSC-00pp0234

Before entering the orbiter Endeavour, STS-99 Mission Specialist Janice Voss is helped by Travis Thompson and Jack...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0170
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Feb 7, 2000

KSC-00pp0170

After landing at the Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet aircraft, STS-99 Pilot Dominic Gorie stands ready to...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0118
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Jan 31, 2000

KSC00pp0118

In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-99 Commander Kevin Kregel waves as he suits up during final launch...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0169
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Feb 7, 2000

KSC00pp0169

A smiling STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri of Japan arrives at KSC aboard a T-38 jet aircraft eager to prepare...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0234
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Feb 11, 2000

KSC00pp0234

Before entering the orbiter Endeavour, STS-99 Mission Specialist Janice Voss is helped by Travis Thompson and Jack...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0200
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Feb 9, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building's suitup room, Carlous Gillis, with United Space Alliance, helps STS-99...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0200
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Feb 9, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building's suitup room, Carlous Gillis, with United Space Alliance, helps STS-99...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0203
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Feb 11, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, an eager and smiling STS-99 crew gathers for breakfast before suiting up...

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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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