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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: KSC-08pd1627
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Jun 11, 2008

KSC-08pd1627

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A rising sun paints the sky a blazing orange behind gathering clouds over the Launch Complex...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
Image
Jan 1, 1998

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This photograph is a Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of a sky full of glittering jewels. The HST peered into the...

MSFC
NASA image: Perseverance Rover's SkyCam
Image
Nov 13, 2020

Perseverance Rover's SkyCam

SkyCam is a sky-facing camera aboard NASA's Perseverance Mars rover. As part of the Mars Environmental Dynamics...

JPL
NASA image: SPHEREx Scans the Sky
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May 1, 2025

SPHEREx Scans the Sky

This video shows the SPHEREx observatory's field of view as it scans across a section of the sky, observing the...

JPL
NASA image: Clouds Sailing Overhead on Mars, Enhanced
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Aug 9, 2017

Clouds Sailing Overhead on Mars, Enhanced

Wispy clouds float across the Martian sky in this accelerated sequence of enhanced images from NASA's Curiosity Mars...

JPL
NASA image: Clouds Sailing Above Martian Horizon, Enhanced
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Aug 9, 2017

Clouds Sailing Above Martian Horizon, Enhanced

Clouds drift across the sky above a Martian horizon in this accelerated sequence of enhanced images from NASA's...

JPL
NASA image: Cloudy Earth
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May 8, 2015

Cloudy Earth

Decades of satellite observations and astronaut photographs show that clouds dominate space-based views of Earth....

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-02pd1371
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Sep 25, 2002

KSC-02pd1371

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis, surrounded by the Rotating Service Structure, sits on Launch...

KSC
NASA image: GLOBE Observer Clouds: Getting Started
Video
Apr 4, 2019

GLOBE Observer Clouds: Getting Started

Clouds are a major component of the Earth’s system that reflect, absorb, and scatter sunlight and infrared emissions...

GSFC
NASA image: SPHEREx's Dust Cloud Reveal
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May 1, 2025

SPHEREx's Dust Cloud Reveal

In April 2025, just weeks after its launch, NASA's SPHEREx mission revealed a cloud of dust in a patch of sky inside...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-7009
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Aug 21, 1989

ARC-1989-AC89-7009

This picture of Neptune was produced from images taken through the ultraviolet, violet and green filters of the...

ARC
NASA image: Clouds on Hot Jupiters Illustration
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Oct 18, 2016

Clouds on Hot Jupiters Illustration

Hot Jupiters are exoplanets that orbit their stars so tightly that their temperatures are extremely high, reaching...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-06pd2763
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Dec 9, 2006

KSC-06pd2763

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Looking like a shooting star, Space Shuttle Discovery roars into the night sky on...

KSC
NASA image: Point Source All Sky
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Mar 27, 2003

Point Source All Sky

This panoramic view encompasses the entire sky as seen by Two Micron All-Sky Survey. The measured brightnesses of...

JPL
NASA image: A Satellite View of a Back-door Cold Front
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Dec 8, 2017

A Satellite View of a Back-door Cold Front

A "backdoor cold front" is bringing April temperatures to the U.S. northeast and Mid-Atlantic today, May...

GSFC
NASA image: Indonesia's Active Mount Agung Volcano Imaged by NASA Spacecraft
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Dec 10, 2017

Indonesia's Active Mount Agung Volcano Imaged by NASA Spacecraft

After a new small eruption sent an ash cloud 1.24 miles (2 kilometers) into the sky on Dec. 7, 2017, Indonesia's...

JPL
Image
Feb 8, 2022

COWVR's New Map

This map, made using the Compact Ocean Wind Vector Radiometer (COWVR) instrument's observations from Jan. 16 to 23,...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-08pd0212
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Feb 7, 2008

KSC-08pd0212

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Hurtling away from the clouds of smoke and steam, space shuttle Atlantis hurtles into...

KSC
NASA image: Tropical Storm Fay 2020
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Jul 10, 2020

Tropical Storm Fay 2020

NASA's Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) collected this image of Tropical Storm Fay over New England at around 2...

JPL
NASA image: Ancient Comet Spotted Over Southeast Louisiana Near NASA Michoud
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Oct 13, 2024

Ancient Comet Spotted Over Southeast Louisiana Near NASA Michoud

The Oort Cloud comet, called C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, passes over Southeast Louisiana near New Orleans, home of...

MSFC
NASA image: Artemis II Sunrise
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Jan 28, 2026

Artemis II Sunrise

Clouds and the Sun illuminate the sky on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, as NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System)...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd0729
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Mar 11, 2008

KSC-08pd0729

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Clouds of smoke and steam seem to envelop space shuttle Atlantis as it leaps into the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01padig-242
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Jul 2, 2001

KSC-01padig-242

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - With the cloud-spotted blue sky as a backdrop, Space Shuttle Discovery stands ready to...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II Sunrise
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Jan 28, 2026

Artemis II Sunrise

Clouds and the Sun illuminate the sky on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, as NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System)...

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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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