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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: Juno's Eighth Close Approach to Jupiter
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Sep 1, 2017

Juno's Eighth Close Approach to Jupiter

This series of enhanced-color images shows Jupiter up close and personal, as NASA's Juno spacecraft performed its...

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NASA image: Asteroid 2020 QG Zips Around the Earth (Illustration)
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Aug 18, 2020

Asteroid 2020 QG Zips Around the Earth (Illustration)

This illustration shows asteroid 2020 QG's trajectory bending during its close approach to Earth. The asteroid is...

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NASA image: Mars Visible from Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 30, 2018

Mars Visible from Kennedy Space Center

Mars is visible above the horizon in the night sky above Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday, July 30, 2018....

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NASA image: Mars Visible from Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 30, 2018

Mars Visible from Kennedy Space Center

Mars shines brightly in the sky over Port Canaveral in Florida on Monday, July 30, 2018. The Red Planet appeared the...

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NASA image: Mars Visible from Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 30, 2018

Mars Visible from Kennedy Space Center

Mars shines brightly in the sky over Port Canaveral in Florida on Monday, July 30, 2018. The Red Planet appeared the...

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NASA image: Mars Visible from Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 30, 2018

Mars Visible from Kennedy Space Center

Mars is visible above the horizon in the night sky above Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday, July 30, 2018....

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NASA image: Mars Visible from Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 30, 2018

Mars Visible from Kennedy Space Center

Mars shines brightly in the sky over Port Canaveral in Florida on Monday, July 30, 2018. The Red Planet appeared the...

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NASA image: Forward view of the ISS taken during STS-110's docking approach
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Apr 9, 2002

Forward view of the ISS taken during STS-110's docking approach

STS110-E-5068 (9 April 2002) --- During the docking approach of the Space Shuttle Atlantis to the International...

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NASA image: Forward view of the ISS taken during STS-110's docking approach
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Apr 9, 2002

Forward view of the ISS taken during STS-110's docking approach

STS110-E-5071 (9 April 2002) --- During the docking approach of the Space Shuttle Atlantis to the International...

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NASA image: Radar Observations of Asteroid 4660 Nereus
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Jan 10, 2022

Radar Observations of Asteroid 4660 Nereus

These images and animation represent NASA radar observations of 4660 Nereus on Dec. 10, 2021, before the asteroid's...

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NASA image: Asteroid 2005 YU55 Approaches Close Earth Flyby
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Nov 7, 2011

Asteroid 2005 YU55 Approaches Close Earth Flyby

This radar image of asteroid 2005 YU55 was obtained NASA Deep Space Network antenna in Goldstone, Calif. on Nov. 7,...

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NASA image: Shuttle Orbiter "Enterprise" lands at Edwards AFB after third ALT
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Sep 23, 1977

Shuttle Orbiter "Enterprise" lands at Edwards AFB after third ALT

S77-28668 (23 Sept 1977) --- The shuttle Orbiter 101 "Enterprise" approaches touchdown on the runway at Edwards Air...

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NASA image: Third (3rd) - "Free Flight" - Shuttle Orbiter 101 Spacecraft - Dryden Flight Research Center (DFRC), Edwards AFB (EAFB), CA
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Sep 23, 1977

Third (3rd) - "Free Flight" - Shuttle Orbiter 101 Spacecraft - Dryden Flight Research Center (DFRC), Edwards AFB (EAFB), CA

S77-28540 (23 Sept 1977) --- The shuttle Orbiter 101 "Enterprise" approaches touchdown on the runway at Edwards Air...

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NASA image: The lunar surface
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Dec 5, 2022

The lunar surface

art001e002164 (Dec. 5, 2022): Cameras mounted on the crew module of the Orion spacecraft captured these views of the...

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NASA image: The lunar surface
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Dec 5, 2022

The lunar surface

art001e002164 (Dec. 5, 2022): Cameras mounted on the crew module of the Orion spacecraft captured these views of the...

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NASA image: The lunar surface
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Dec 5, 2022

The lunar surface

art001e002164 (Dec. 5, 2022): Cameras mounted on the crew module of the Orion spacecraft captured these views of the...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Oct 25, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-005979 (25 Oct. 2007) --- Space Shuttle Discovery's crew cabin is featured in this close-up image...

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NASA image: The lunar surface
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Dec 5, 2022

The lunar surface

art001e002164 (Dec. 5, 2022): Cameras mounted on the crew module of the Orion spacecraft captured these views of the...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Oct 25, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-005926 (25 Oct. 2007) --- A close-up view of the Harmony node in the payload bay of Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0251
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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the launch of Space Shuttle Columbia on mission STS-107, long, flexible debris comes...

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NASA image: Forward view of the ISS taken during STS-110's docking approach
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Apr 9, 2002

Forward view of the ISS taken during STS-110's docking approach

STS110-E-5069 (9 April 2002) --- During the docking approach of the Space Shuttle Atlantis to the International...

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NASA image: The lunar surface
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Dec 5, 2022

The lunar surface

art001e002164 (Dec. 5, 2022): Cameras mounted on the crew module of the Orion spacecraft captured these views of the...

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NASA image: The lunar surface
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Dec 5, 2022

The lunar surface

art001e002164 (Dec. 5, 2022): Cameras mounted on the crew module of the Orion spacecraft captured these views of the...

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NASA image: The lunar surface
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Dec 5, 2022

The lunar surface

art001e002164 (Dec. 5, 2022): Cameras mounted on the crew module of the Orion spacecraft captured these views of 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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