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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 astronauts Jack Hathaway and Jessica Meir are photographed inside the Dragon spacecraft
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Jan 12, 2026

NASA astronauts Jack Hathaway and Jessica Meir are photographed inside the Dragon spacecraft

jsc2026e002978 (Jan. 12, 2026) --- NASA astronauts (from left) Jack Hathaway and Jessica Meir, SpaceX Crew-12 Pilot...

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NASA image: Life of the Monsoon
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Jun 23, 2016

Life of the Monsoon

The monsoon is a seasonal rain and wind pattern that occurs over South Asia (among other places). Through NASA...

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NASA image: ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot is photographed inside the Dragon spacecraft
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Jan 12, 2026

ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot is photographed inside the Dragon spacecraft

jsc2026e002975 (Jan. 12, 2026) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and SpaceX Crew-12 Mission Specialist...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 Mission image - Dark view of Astronaut Alan L. Bean climbing down the ladder of the Lunar Module (LM)
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Nov 19, 1969

Apollo 12 Mission image - Dark view of Astronaut Alan L. Bean climbing down the ladder of the Lunar Module (LM)

AS12-46-6728 (19 Nov. 1969) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean, lunar module pilot for the Apollo 12 mission, is about to...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Oct 29, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS037-E-022473 (29 Oct. 2013) --- La Malinche Volcano, Mexico is featured in this image photo graphed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember
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Nov 15, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember

ISS038-E-003612 (15 Nov. 2013) --- Islands of the Four Mountains are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 33 crew
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Nov 9, 2012

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 33 crew

ISS033-E-019822 (9 Nov. 2012) --- An eruption plume from the Karymsky volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula in the...

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NASA image: OCO-3's First Solar-Induced Fluorescence Measurements
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Jul 12, 2019

OCO-3's First Solar-Induced Fluorescence Measurements

Image shows OCO-3's first preliminary solar-induced fluorescence (SIF) measurements over western Asia. Solar-induced...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 21 Crew
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Nov 11, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 21 Crew

ISS021-E-023475 (11 Nov. 2009) --- Lake Ilopango, El Salvador is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Elegant spiral hides a hungry monster
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Oct 12, 2015

Elegant spiral hides a hungry monster

NGC 4639 is a beautiful example of a type of galaxy known as a barred spiral. It lies over 70 million light-years...

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NASA image: The Southern Andes of South America as seen from STS-60
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Feb 9, 1994

The Southern Andes of South America as seen from STS-60

STS060-85-000AH (3-11 Feb 1994) --- This view is centered at about 44 degrees south along the Chilean continental...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00058
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Mar 4, 2005

KSC-05-S-00058

How is the external airlock used for extra vehicular activities? The airlock that we use for going on an extra...

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NASA image: This is Not the Hydrothermal Deposit You're Looking For
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Jul 23, 2018

This is Not the Hydrothermal Deposit You're Looking For

This image was acquired on May 13, 2018 by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. A hotspot for exploration on Mars...

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NASA image: Marvelous Martian Mega-Ripples
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Jul 22, 2022

Marvelous Martian Mega-Ripples

Mega-ripples are distinct wind-driven formations that occur on the surface of Earth and Mars, often with sizes...

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NASA image: Science Objectives of NASA's Europa Clipper Mission
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Oct 11, 2024

Science Objectives of NASA's Europa Clipper Mission

This graphic illustrates the main science objectives of NASA's Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter's moon Europa: to...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember
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Dec 6, 2013

Earth observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember

ISS038-E-012569 (6 Dec. 2013) --- Sollipulli Caldera is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 38 crew...

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NASA image: sts097-s-001
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Jan 1, 2000

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STS097-S-001 (January 2000) --- This is the crew insignia for STS-97, which will deliver, assemble, and activate the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2199
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Aug 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-120 crew takes a break from activities during their crew equipment interface...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during the STS-77 mission
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May 26, 1996

Earth observations taken during the STS-77 mission

STS077-740-029 (19-29 May 1996) --- In recent years, the most active peak in the High Altiplano of the central Andes...

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NASA image: The Evolution of Gully Features in Acidalia Planitia
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Oct 23, 2017

The Evolution of Gully Features in Acidalia Planitia

This observation image from NASA's Mars Reconnaisance Orbiter (MRO) captures details regarding the evolution of...

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NASA image: A Large New Slump in Eos Chasma
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Mar 18, 2022

A Large New Slump in Eos Chasma

In geology, a slump forms a mass of loosely consolidated material or a rock layer moves a short distance down a...

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NASA image: River of Sand
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Sep 21, 2016

River of Sand

A dominant driver of surface processes on Mars today is aeolian (wind) activity. In many cases, sediment from this...

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NASA image: iss068e033632
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Dec 27, 2022

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iss068e033632 (Dec. 27, 2022) --- The snow-capped peaks of two different volcanoes on the island of Hawaii, Mauna...

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NASA image: STS-125 Flight Controllers on Console During HST Grapple - Orbit 1. Flight Director: Tony Ceccacci
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May 13, 2009

STS-125 Flight Controllers on Console During HST Grapple - Orbit 1. Flight Director: Tony Ceccacci

JSC2009-E-119633 (13 May 2009) --- Astronaut Dan Burbank, STS-125 spacecraft communicator (CAPCOM), monitors data at...

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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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