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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: Daedalia Planum
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Sep 18, 2020

Daedalia Planum

Today's VIS image shows a small part of Daedalia Planum. The lava flows originate from Arsia Mons, one of the large...

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NASA image: Mars Atmosphere Density Model
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Apr 5, 2022

Mars Atmosphere Density Model

Models for the seasonal variation in atmospheric density on Mars between summer (low density) and winter (higher...

JPL
NASA image: Eastern Hebes Chasma
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Jan 14, 2022

Eastern Hebes Chasma

Today's VIS image shows part of eastern Hebes Chasma. The floor of the chasma is covered with chaotic materials,...

JPL
NASA image: Daedalia Planum
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Sep 7, 2020

Daedalia Planum

Today's VIS image shows a small part of Daedalia Planum. The lava flows originate from Arsia Mons, one of the large...

JPL
NASA image: Elysium Fossae
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Aug 6, 2018

Elysium Fossae

This VIS image contains a section of one of the many channel forms found on the northwestern side of the Elysium...

JPL
NASA image: Sahara Dust Cloud
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Jul 15, 2005

Sahara Dust Cloud

In July of 2005, a continent-sized cloud of hot air and dust originating from the Sahara Desert crossed the Atlantic...

JPL
NASA image: Artistic Pancam Frame
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Jun 4, 2019

Artistic Pancam Frame

These side-by-side images were taken by the Pan Camera (Pancam) on NASA's Opportunity rover. They're actually the...

JPL
NASA image: Almost Like Water
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Feb 20, 2019

Almost Like Water

This image in Athabasca Valles shows lava flows originating from Elysium Mons to the northwest. A Context Camera...

JPL
NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Prelaunch News Conference
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Sep 6, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Prelaunch News Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, members of the media participated with NASA and industry...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Infrastructure Upgrades
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May 1, 2024

NASA Stennis Infrastructure Upgrades

Crews lift a new pipeline liner section near the Fred Haise Test Stand on May 1 in the last phase of updating the...

SSC
NASA image: Rising Seas: NASA on the Greenland Ice Sheet (Teaser)
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Sep 15, 2015

Rising Seas: NASA on the Greenland Ice Sheet (Teaser)

Enjoy a deep dive into sea level rise research as NASA scientists and their colleagues discuss their research on and...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: Finding the Invisible
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Mar 10, 2020

NASA ScienceCasts: Finding the Invisible

Scientists are using AMS-02 on the Space Station to study fundamental particles originating from sources up to...

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NASA image: Sample of Asteroid Bennu
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Nov 8, 2023

Sample of Asteroid Bennu

A portion of the asteroid Bennu sample delivered to Earth by NASA's OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation,...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Stennis Infrastructure Upgrades
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May 1, 2024

NASA Stennis Infrastructure Upgrades

Crews prepare new pipeline liner sections for installation near the Fred Haise Test Stand on May 1 in the last phase...

SSC
NASA image: Daedalia Planum
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Nov 3, 2022

Daedalia Planum

Today's VIS image shows a small portion of the immense lava flows that originated from Arsia Mons. Arsia Mons is the...

JPL
NASA image: Daedalia Planum
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Feb 24, 2023

Daedalia Planum

Today's VIS image shows a small portion of the immense lava flows that originated from Arsia Mons. Arsia Mons is the...

JPL
NASA image: Daedalia Planum
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Nov 18, 2022

Daedalia Planum

Today's VIS image shows a small portion of the immense lava flows that originated from Arsia Mons. Arsia Mons is the...

JPL
NASA image: NASA’s SPHEREx Prelaunch Media Reel
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Jan 30, 2025

NASA’s SPHEREx Prelaunch Media Reel

Animations and b-roll for media and public use. NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe,...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Johnson Curation Lab Ready to Reveal OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample
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Oct 12, 2023

NASA Johnson Curation Lab Ready to Reveal OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample

On Sept. 24, 2023, the OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security–Regolith...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Rollout for Launch
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Sep 7, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Rollout for Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket begins to roll out of the Vertical Integration Facility to Space Launch...

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NASA image: "Earth observations of Lake Manicouagan,Quebec taken during STS-99"
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Mar 16, 2000

"Earth observations of Lake Manicouagan,Quebec taken during STS-99"

STS099-749-063 (11-22 February 2000) ---One of the astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour for the STS-99...

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NASA image: VAB Architects Tour Historic Building
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Nov 22, 2019

VAB Architects Tour Historic Building

Phil Moyer, original project lead for the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), tours the Vehicle Assembly Building on...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Liftoff
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Sep 8, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Liftoff

Liftoff of OSIRIS-REA United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: SPHEREx/PUNCH Rocket Launch
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Mar 11, 2025

SPHEREx/PUNCH Rocket Launch

A streak lights up the sky following the launch of NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History 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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