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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: Simulated View of Thermal Emissions from Europa
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Oct 11, 2024

Simulated View of Thermal Emissions from Europa

This image is a simulation of how NASA's Europa Clipper will understand which areas of the Jovian moon Europa are...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7944
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Nov 26, 2011

KSC-2011-7944

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Tweetup gets under way in a tent set up at NASA Kennedy Space Center's Press Site in...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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May 12, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-18319 (12 May 2006) --- Munich International Airport, Germany is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Juno Listens to Jupiter Auroras Sing
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Sep 2, 2016

Juno Listens to Jupiter Auroras Sing

During its close flyby of Jupiter on August 27, 2016, the Waves instrument on NASA's Juno spacecraft received radio...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7947
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Nov 26, 2011

KSC-2011-7947

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Television personality Bill Nye the Science Guy talks to the participants of a NASA Tweetup...

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NASA image: Wavelength Comparisons
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Apr 2, 2018

Wavelength Comparisons

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory ran together three sequences of the sun taken in three different extreme...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 18, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

Alan B. Shepard, Jr., Apollo 14 mission commander, watches a technician conduct space suit checks during a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7945
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Nov 26, 2011

KSC-2011-7945

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Tweetup participants hear a presentation by Expedition 25 astronaut Doug Wheelock in a...

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NASA image: Yellowstone Lake/National Park
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Sep 30, 1994

Yellowstone Lake/National Park

STS068-247-061 (30 September-11 October 1994) --- Photographed through the Space Shuttle Endeavour's flight windows,...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 18, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

Apollo 14 Mission Commander, Alan B. Shepard, Jr., waves to well-wishers as he and astronauts Stuart A. Roosa,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7948
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Nov 26, 2011

KSC-2011-7948

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Television personality Bill Nye the Science Guy talks to the participants of a NASA Tweetup...

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NASA image: Exterior view of the ISS taken during the STS-118 Mission
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Aug 19, 2007

Exterior view of the ISS taken during the STS-118 Mission

S118-E-09469 (19 Aug. 2007) --- The International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by a STS-118...

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NASA image: C3-class Solar Flare Erupts on Sept. 8, 2010 [Detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

C3-class Solar Flare Erupts on Sept. 8, 2010 [Detail]

NASA image release Sept 9, 2010 Just as sunspot 1105 was turning away from Earth on Sept. 8, the active region...

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NASA image: La Palma Volcano
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Oct 27, 2021

La Palma Volcano

On September 19, 2021 volcanic activity permanently altered the coastline of the small island of La Palma, located...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7951
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Participants of a NASA Tweetup pose for a group portrait at NASA Kennedy Space Center's Press...

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NASA image: Jamming with the 'Spiders' from Mars
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Jul 9, 2018

Jamming with the 'Spiders' from Mars

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, acquired May 13, 2018 during winter at the South Pole of Mars,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7955
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver addresses the participants of a NASA Tweetup in a tent...

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NASA image: Tight Loops Close-Up
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Dec 8, 2017

Tight Loops Close-Up

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) zoomed in almost to its maximum level to watch tight, bright loops and much...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7950
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Nov 26, 2011

KSC-2011-7950

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Administrator Charles Bolden addresses the participants of a NASA Tweetup in a tent set...

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NASA image: Eroded Scallops with Layers
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Jan 9, 2017

Eroded Scallops with Layers

The western Utopia Planitia in the Northern mid-latitudes of Mars is marked by a peculiar type of depression with...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7946
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Nov 26, 2011

KSC-2011-7946

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Expedition 25 astronaut Doug Wheelock talks to the participants of a NASA Tweetup in a tent...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission
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May 19, 1996

Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission

STS077-711-012 (19-29 May 1996) --- One of several volcanic-laden photo targets for the crew members was the...

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NASA image: Tyrrhena Patera
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Jun 8, 1998

Tyrrhena Patera

A color image of the Tyrrhena Patera Region of Mars; north toward top. The scene shows a central circular depression...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew
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Dec 3, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew

ISS018-E-010206 (3 Dec. 2008) --- Mount Nemrut in Turkey is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 18...

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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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