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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: In and Out
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Jan 11, 2004

In and Out

This frame from an animation links two images taken by the front hazard avoidance camera on the Mars Exploration...

JPL
NASA image: Disability Awareness and Action Working Group (DAAWG) Event with
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Oct 12, 2017

Disability Awareness and Action Working Group (DAAWG) Event with

Dr. Temple Grandin addresses employees as the keynote speaker at Kennedy Space Center's annual National Disability...

KSC
NASA image: ADSEP-UMAMI
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Jan 29, 2021

ADSEP-UMAMI

jsc2021e019403 (1/29/2021) --- A Techshot Fluid Processing Cassette that is part of Techshot’s ADSEP fleet of...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-00padig048
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Oct 27, 2000

KSC-00padig048

State-licensed animal trapper James Dean sets the open door of an animal trap on KSC. He hopes to catch a large...

KSC
NASA image: ADSEP-UMAMI
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Jan 29, 2021

ADSEP-UMAMI

jsc2021e019404 (1/29/2021) --- A preflight close-up image of a single aquarium bag containing eight of the squid...

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NASA image: Disability Awareness and Action Working Group (DAAWG) Event with
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Oct 12, 2017

Disability Awareness and Action Working Group (DAAWG) Event with

Dr. Temple Grandin, right, accepts a NASA photo collage from Kennedy Space Center Chief Financial Officer Susan...

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NASA image: Disability Awareness and Action Working Group (DAAWG) Event with
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Oct 12, 2017

Disability Awareness and Action Working Group (DAAWG) Event with

Dr. Temple Grandin addresses employees as the keynote speaker at Kennedy Space Center's annual National Disability...

KSC
NASA image: iss070e037585
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Dec 11, 2023

iss070e037585

iss070e037585 (Dec. 11, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flught Engineer Loral O'Hara shows off research...

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NASA image: Disability Awareness and Action Working Group (DAAWG) Event with
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Oct 12, 2017

Disability Awareness and Action Working Group (DAAWG) Event with

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana addresses employees at the start of the annual National Disability...

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NASA image: Disability Awareness and Action Working Group (DAAWG) Event with
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Oct 12, 2017

Disability Awareness and Action Working Group (DAAWG) Event with

Dr. Temple Grandin addresses employees as the keynote speaker at Kennedy Space Center's annual National Disability...

KSC
NASA image: Disability Awareness and Action Working Group (DAAWG) Event with
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Oct 12, 2017

Disability Awareness and Action Working Group (DAAWG) Event with

Dr. Temple Grandin addresses employees as the keynote speaker at Kennedy Space Center's annual National Disability...

KSC
NASA image: ADSEP-UMAMI
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Aug 6, 2016

ADSEP-UMAMI

jsc2021e019402 (8/6/2016) --- Juvenile bobtail squid swimming in seawater just after hatching. The bobtail squid are...

JSC
NASA image: Disability Awareness and Action Working Group (DAAWG) Event with
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Oct 12, 2017

Disability Awareness and Action Working Group (DAAWG) Event with

Dr. Temple Grandin speaks with employees following Kennedy Space Center's annual National Disability Employment...

KSC
NASA image: Mercury Transit of the Sun, Seen From Mars
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Jun 10, 2014

Mercury Transit of the Sun, Seen From Mars

This frame from an animation shows five versions of observations that NASA Curiosity made about one hour apart while...

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NASA image: An Unusual Planetary System Artist Concept
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Dec 20, 2011

An Unusual Planetary System Artist Concept

This still from an artist animation flies through the Kepler-20 star system, where NASA Kepler mission discovered...

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NASA image: HST Zoom-Way-Out
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May 20, 2008

HST Zoom-Way-Out

The Hubble Space Telescope in orbit in its post-servicing mission 3B configuration. An animation of the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: The Sun Magnetic Field
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Dec 16, 2011

The Sun Magnetic Field

This frame from an animation shows how the magnetic field lines emanating from our sun spiral out into the solar...

JPL
NASA image: Europa Tide Movie
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Dec 13, 2007

Europa Tide Movie

In this image, Europa is seen in a cutaway view through two cycles of its 3.5 day orbit about the giant planet...

JPL
NASA image: Towering Arches
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Apr 6, 2016

Towering Arches

This still image from an animation from NASA GSFC Solar Dynamics Observatory shows arches of magnetic field lines...

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NASA image: Ice Mass Loss on Greenland, 2003-2011
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Feb 2, 2012

Ice Mass Loss on Greenland, 2003-2011

This frame from an animation based on data from NASA Grace satellite shows dramatic changes in Greenland ice mass...

JPL
NASA image: Triple Asteroid System Triples Asteroid Observers Interest
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Aug 6, 2009

Triple Asteroid System Triples Asteroid Observers Interest

NASA Deep Space Network, Goldstone radar images show triple asteroid 1994 CC, which consists of a central object...

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NASA image: Dust Storm Moving Near Phoenix Lander
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Oct 16, 2008

Dust Storm Moving Near Phoenix Lander

This frame from an animation shows the movement of several dust storms near NASA Phoenix Mars Lander. These images...

JPL
NASA image: Gingin Observatory Spots Near-Earth Asteroid at Closest Approach
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Feb 15, 2013

Gingin Observatory Spots Near-Earth Asteroid at Closest Approach

This frame from a movie shows the asteroid 2012 DA14 flying safely by Earth, as seen by the Gingin Observatory in...

JPL
NASA image: Plasma Push and Pull
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Jun 30, 2015

Plasma Push and Pull

This still image from an animation from NASA GSFC Solar Dynamics Observatory shows dark strands of plasma hovering...

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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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