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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: 13.1 Foot Diameter Fluted-Core Sandwich Composite Test Article
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Sep 25, 2013

13.1 Foot Diameter Fluted-Core Sandwich Composite Test Article

White light shape and measurement of a 13.1 Foot diameter fluted-core sandwich composite test article designed by...

LRC
NASA image: 13.1 Foot Diameter Fluted-Core Sandwich Composite Test Article
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Sep 25, 2013

13.1 Foot Diameter Fluted-Core Sandwich Composite Test Article

White light shape and measurement of a 13.1 Foot diameter fluted-core sandwich composite test article designed by...

LRC
NASA image: 13.1 Foot Diameter Fluted-Core Sandwich Composite Test Article
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Sep 26, 2013

13.1 Foot Diameter Fluted-Core Sandwich Composite Test Article

White light shape and measurement of a 13.1 Foot diameter fluted-core sandwich composite test article designed by...

LRC
NASA image: 13.1 Foot Diameter Fluted-Core Sandwich Composite Test Article
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Sep 26, 2013

13.1 Foot Diameter Fluted-Core Sandwich Composite Test Article

White light shape and measurement of a 13.1 Foot diameter fluted-core sandwich composite test article designed by...

LRC
NASA image: 13.1 Foot Diameter Fluted-Core Sandwich Composite Test Article
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Sep 25, 2013

13.1 Foot Diameter Fluted-Core Sandwich Composite Test Article

White light shape and measurement of a 13.1 Foot diameter fluted-core sandwich composite test article designed by...

LRC
NASA image: 13.1 Foot Diameter Fluted-Core Sandwich Composite Test Article
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Sep 25, 2013

13.1 Foot Diameter Fluted-Core Sandwich Composite Test Article

White light shape and measurement of a 13.1 Foot diameter fluted-core sandwich composite test article designed by...

LRC
NASA image: 13.1 Foot Diameter Fluted-Core Sandwich Composite Test Article
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Sep 26, 2013

13.1 Foot Diameter Fluted-Core Sandwich Composite Test Article

White light shape and measurement of a 13.1 Foot diameter fluted-core sandwich composite test article designed by...

LRC
NASA image: 13.1 Foot Diameter Fluted-Core Sandwich Composite Test Article
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Sep 25, 2013

13.1 Foot Diameter Fluted-Core Sandwich Composite Test Article

White light shape and measurement of a 13.1 Foot diameter fluted-core sandwich composite test article designed by...

LRC
NASA image: NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System
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Sep 2, 2024

NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System

NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System is seen orbiting Earth in this 13-second exposure photograph, Monday,...

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NASA image: Major-element Composition of Mercury Surface Materials
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Jun 16, 2011

Major-element Composition of Mercury Surface Materials

Major-element Composition of Mercury Surface Materials

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NASA image: Cassini Views of Titan: False Color Composite
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Apr 22, 2005

Cassini Views of Titan: False Color Composite

Cassini Views of Titan: False Color Composite

JPL
NASA image: Opportunity Examining Composition of Cook Islands Outcrop
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Mar 23, 2009

Opportunity Examining Composition of Cook Islands Outcrop

Opportunity Examining Composition of Cook Islands Outcrop

JPL
NASA image: Composite of Titan Surface Seen During Descent
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Jan 15, 2005

Composite of Titan Surface Seen During Descent

Composite of Titan Surface Seen During Descent

JPL
NASA image: Cassini View of Titan: Natural Color Composite
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Apr 22, 2005

Cassini View of Titan: Natural Color Composite

Cassini View of Titan: Natural Color Composite

JPL
NASA image: Advanced Composite Solar Sail System Overview Video
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Apr 11, 2024

Advanced Composite Solar Sail System Overview Video

NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System seeks to advance future space travel and expand our understanding of our...

ARC
NASA image: NASA X-57 Simulator Prepares Pilots, Engineers for Flight of Electric X-Plane
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Sep 6, 2016

NASA X-57 Simulator Prepares Pilots, Engineers for Flight of Electric X-Plane

The Tecnam P2006T undergoes wing integration at Scaled Composites in Mojave, California, where the aircraft’s system...

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NASA image: Color Composite Images of Vesta
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Oct 25, 2011

Color Composite Images of Vesta

These composite images from NASA Dawn spacecraft images show the spectacular spectral diversity of asteroid Vesta...

JPL
NASA image: Mercury Transit (Composite Image)
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Dec 8, 2017

Mercury Transit (Composite Image)

On May 9, 2016, Mercury passed directly between the sun and Earth. This event – which happens about 13 times each...

GSFC
NASA image: Tvashtar Composite
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May 1, 2007

Tvashtar Composite

Variations in the appearance of the giant plume from the Tvashtar volcano on Jupiter moon Io are seen in this...

JPL
NASA image: NASA's Solar Eclipse Composite Image July 11, 2010
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Solar Eclipse Composite Image July 11, 2010

Eclipse 2010 Composite A solar eclipse photo (gray and white) from the Williams College Expedition to Easter Island...

GSFC
NASA image: Color Composite of Solar Features
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Feb 17, 2001

Color Composite of Solar Features

This composite image combines NASA Extreme Ultravoilet Imaging Telescope images from three wavelengths into one that...

JPL
NASA image: Cen A Optical Gamma Composite
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Dec 8, 2017

Cen A Optical Gamma Composite

NASA release April 1, 2010 The gamma-ray output from Cen A's lobes exceeds their radio output by more than ten...

GSFC
NASA image: Cen A Optical Gamma Composite
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Dec 8, 2017

Cen A Optical Gamma Composite

NASA release April 1, 2010 The gamma-ray output from Cen A's lobes exceeds their radio output by more than ten...

GSFC
NASA image: Pluto Topography and Composition Map
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Sep 28, 2017

Pluto Topography and Composition Map

These maps are from New Horizons' data on the topography (top) and composition (bottom) of Pluto's surface. In the...

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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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