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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: Approaching Aitken Crater - Vertregt J
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Jan 19, 2011

Approaching Aitken Crater - Vertregt J

Approaching Aitken Crater - Vertregt J

JPL
NASA image: MGS Approach Image - Chryse Planitia
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Aug 22, 1997

MGS Approach Image - Chryse Planitia

MGS Approach Image - Chryse Planitia

JPL
NASA image: MGS Approach Image - Elysium Region
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Aug 22, 1997

MGS Approach Image - Elysium Region

MGS Approach Image - Elysium Region

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NASA image: The First Image After Closest Approach
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Oct 8, 2008

The First Image After Closest Approach

The First Image After Closest Approach

JPL
NASA image: Tropical Storm Gaemi approaching Vietnam
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Dec 8, 2017

Tropical Storm Gaemi approaching Vietnam

It is easy to see the effect of the strong northeasterly wind shear battering Tropical Storm Gaemi in satellite...

GSFC
NASA image: InSight Approaching Mars
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Oct 25, 2018

InSight Approaching Mars

The InSight spacecraft approaches Mars in this artist's concept. Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations,...

JPL
NASA image: Typhoon Usagi approaching China
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Dec 8, 2017

Typhoon Usagi approaching China

The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer or MODIS instrument that flies aboard NASA's Terra satellite...

GSFC
NASA image: Juno Approaches Jupiter (Artist Concept)
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Jun 29, 2016

Juno Approaches Jupiter (Artist Concept)

This illustration depicts NASA Juno spacecraft approaching Jupiter. http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA20702

JPL
NASA image: NASA Sees Cyclone Chapala Approaching Landfall in Yemen
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Sees Cyclone Chapala Approaching Landfall in Yemen

On Nov. 2, 2015 at 09:40 UTC (4:40 p.m. EDT) the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer or MODIS instrument...

GSFC
NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope approaches Shuttle Endeavour
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Dec 4, 1993

Hubble Space Telescope approaches Shuttle Endeavour

STS061-93-031 (4 Dec 1993) --- Part of the vast Indian Ocean forms the backdrop for this scene of the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: MGS Approach Image - 217.4° W Longitude
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Sep 10, 1997

MGS Approach Image - 217.4° W Longitude

MGS Approach Image - 217.4° W Longitude

JPL
NASA image: MGS Approach Image - 262.3° W Longitude
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Sep 10, 1997

MGS Approach Image - 262.3° W Longitude

MGS Approach Image - 262.3° W Longitude

JPL
NASA image: Nix Olympica Identified by Mariner 9 on Mars Approach
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Nov 22, 2000

Nix Olympica Identified by Mariner 9 on Mars Approach

Nix Olympica Identified by Mariner 9 on Mars Approach

JPL
NASA image: NEAR Approach to Eros - 12 Panel Rotation Sequence
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May 7, 2000

NEAR Approach to Eros - 12 Panel Rotation Sequence

NEAR Approach to Eros - 12 Panel Rotation Sequence

JPL
NASA image: MGS Approach Image - 352.2° W Longitude
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Sep 10, 1997

MGS Approach Image - 352.2° W Longitude

MGS Approach Image - 352.2° W Longitude

JPL
NASA image: MGS Approach Image - Syrtis Major Region
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Aug 22, 1997

MGS Approach Image - Syrtis Major Region

MGS Approach Image - Syrtis Major Region

JPL
NASA image: MGS Approach Image - 307.3° W Longitude
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Sep 10, 1997

MGS Approach Image - 307.3° W Longitude

MGS Approach Image - 307.3° W Longitude

JPL
NASA image: South Pole as viewed by Mariner 9 on Mars Approach
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Nov 22, 2000

South Pole as viewed by Mariner 9 on Mars Approach

South Pole as viewed by Mariner 9 on Mars Approach

JPL
NASA image: MGS Approach Image - 127.2° W Longitude
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Sep 10, 1997

MGS Approach Image - 127.2° W Longitude

MGS Approach Image - 127.2° W Longitude

JPL
NASA image: MGS Approach Image - 82.1° W Longitude
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Sep 10, 1997

MGS Approach Image - 82.1° W Longitude

MGS Approach Image - 82.1° W Longitude

JPL
NASA image: MGS Approach Image - 37.2° W Longitude
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Sep 10, 1997

MGS Approach Image - 37.2° W Longitude

MGS Approach Image - 37.2° W Longitude

JPL
NASA image: Opportunity Approaches the Bowl of Beagle Crater False Color
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Aug 16, 2006

Opportunity Approaches the Bowl of Beagle Crater False Color

Opportunity Approaches the Bowl of Beagle Crater False Color

JPL
NASA image: Opportunity Approaches the Bowl of Beagle Crater True Color
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Aug 16, 2006

Opportunity Approaches the Bowl of Beagle Crater True Color

Opportunity Approaches the Bowl of Beagle Crater True Color

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NASA image: Mars Climate Orbiter MARCI Approach Image
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Sep 10, 1999

Mars Climate Orbiter MARCI Approach Image

Mars Climate Orbiter MARCI Approach Image

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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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