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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: ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-15
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Jun 17, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-15

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

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-21
Image
Jun 17, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0116-21

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

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-7112
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Mar 20, 1979

ARC-1979-AC79-7112

Voyager 1 close up image of Jupiter moon Io JPL ref. No. P-21277

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1961-A-28245
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May 12, 1961

ARC-1961-A-28245

close up of CLAM SHELL. NC-130B Aircraft. A Study of STOL Operational Techniques. BLC instrumentation

ARC
NASA image: Space Science
Image
Jan 1, 2001

Space Science

This illustration shows a close-up of Saturn's rings. These rings are thought to have formed from material that was...

MSFC
NASA image: Detailed Loops Above an Active Region
Image
Jul 24, 2018

Detailed Loops Above an Active Region

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) zoomed in to watch close-up the dynamics of this single active region on the...

JPL
NASA image: Clues to Wet History in Texture of a Martian Rock
Image
Nov 18, 2014

Clues to Wet History in Texture of a Martian Rock

This close-up view of a target rock called "Last Chance" was acquired by the microscopic imager on the arm of NASA's...

JPL
NASA image: Zooming in on Perseverance Rover's 'Kenmore' Abrasion Patch
Image
Jun 25, 2025

Zooming in on Perseverance Rover's 'Kenmore' Abrasion Patch

This close-up view of an abrasion made by NASA's Perseverance rover on June 5, 2025 (the 1,526th day, or sol, of its...

JPL
NASA image: "Berries" on the Ground
Image
Feb 12, 2004

"Berries" on the Ground

This mosaic image shows an extreme close-up of round, blueberry-shaped formations in the martian soil near a part of...

JPL
NASA image: Twisting Plasma
Image
Jun 8, 2016

Twisting Plasma

A close-up of twisting plasma above the Sun's surface produced a nice display of turbulence by caused combative...

JPL
NASA image: Abstract Jupiter Atmosphere (Artist Concept)
Image
Mar 28, 2018

Abstract Jupiter Atmosphere (Artist Concept)

Citizen scientist Rick Lundh created this abstract Jovian artwork using data from the JunoCam imager onboard NASA's...

JPL
NASA image: Old Glory on the Red Planet
Image
Jul 1, 2025

Old Glory on the Red Planet

This close-up view of the United States flag plate on NASA's Perseverance was acquired on June 28, 2025 (the 1,548th...

JPL
NASA image: A Martian Tribute on Perseverance
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Jul 2, 2025

A Martian Tribute on Perseverance

This close-up view of a plate on NASA's Perseverance rover commemorating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and...

JPL
NASA image: Progress #421 (АО) docking cone showing scuff marks / scratches
Image
Jun 6, 2014

Progress #421 (АО) docking cone showing scuff marks / scratches

Close-up view of Progress #421 (АО) docking cone showing scuff marks / scratches during closure leak checks by the...

JSC
NASA image: Cupola Module
Image
Feb 2, 2014

Cupola Module

ISS038-E-040615 (2 Feb. 2014) --- A close-up view of the Cupola is featured in this image photographed by an...

JSC
NASA image: Swanson during EVA 26
Image
Apr 23, 2014

Swanson during EVA 26

Close-up view of Expedition 39 flight engineer Steve Swanson backdropped by Earth and space at the end of...

JSC
NASA image: Nacelles and props in 40x80 foot wind tunnel at Ames.
Image
Mar 20, 1946

Nacelles and props in 40x80 foot wind tunnel at Ames.

Publicity Shot of close up of Nacell, Drive Nacel and cooling vent in nose for wind tunnel in NACA Ames 40x80 foot...

ARC
NASA image: GRISSOM
Image
Jul 21, 1961

GRISSOM

S61-03705 (1961) --- Close-up view of the fueling of the Liberty Bell 7 for the Mercury-Redstone 4 (MR-4) mission....

JSC
NASA image: Magnified View of Texture on Part of Tisdale
Image
Sep 1, 2011

Magnified View of Texture on Part of Tisdale

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity used its microscopic imager to record this close-up view of texture on part...

JPL
NASA image: ОБР-8 Khimiya-Obrazovanie Hardware
Image
Nov 17, 2014

ОБР-8 Khimiya-Obrazovanie Hardware

iss042e006636 (11/18/2014) ---Aboard the International Space Station: this image is a Close-up view of hardware for...

JSC
NASA image: T-38 A- AIRCRAFT (NASA 924)
Image
Dec 7, 1983

T-38 A- AIRCRAFT (NASA 924)

Close up documentation of the Left Side Rudder Leading Edge becoming delaminated on T-38A, NASA 962, on Dec. 6, 1983.

JSC
NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
Image
Oct 16, 2024

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

Close-up front view of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714), on the N211 apron at...

ARC
NASA image: Closeup view of Rendezvous Evaluation Pod
Image
Jul 28, 1965

Closeup view of Rendezvous Evaluation Pod

S65-42044 (28 July 1965) --- Close-up view of the Rendezvous Evaluation Pod installed in the equipment section of...

JSC
NASA image: Axiom Space’s AxEMU Spacesuit
Image
Jul 30, 2025

Axiom Space’s AxEMU Spacesuit

An up close image of a glove on Axiom Space's AxEMU (Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit) lunar spacesuit. Image...

JSC
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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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