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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: Down to Earth - Out of the Bubble
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Jan 2, 2020

Down to Earth - Out of the Bubble

o As we continue to celebrate the space station 20th anniversary, NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg shares what it was...

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NASA image: jsc2023m000088_Down_to_Earth_S2_E8_Homecoming-SOCIAL
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Mar 15, 2023

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In the final episode featuring astronaut Victor Glover and his daughter, Corinne, they discuss the excitement of...

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NASA image: jsc2023m000112_Down_to_Earth_The_Ballad_of_the_Overview_Effect_SOCIAL
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Apr 21, 2023

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In preparation for Earth Day, view our beautiful planet from above, with commentary from NASA astronauts.

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NASA image: Martian Features Formed When Material Moves Downslope
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Jun 11, 2013

Martian Features Formed When Material Moves Downslope

As on the Earth, many processes can move material down a Martian slope. This graphic compares seven different types...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Flying Turtles: 09/23/2022
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Sep 22, 2022

Space to Ground: Flying Turtles: 09/23/2022

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: Cleaning Mars 2020
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Jun 3, 2020

Cleaning Mars 2020

Wiping down hardware is part of the strategy to limit the number of Earth microbes going to the Red Planet for...

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NASA image: Looking Down on Lakes
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Apr 7, 2014

Looking Down on Lakes

NASA Cassini spacecraft peers down though layers of haze to glimpse the lakes of Titan northern regions. Titan has a...

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NASA image: Computer Model Estimates Permanent Ground Motions from the Aug. 23, 2011 Magnitude 5.8 Virginia Earthquake
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Aug 24, 2011

Computer Model Estimates Permanent Ground Motions from the Aug. 23, 2011 Magnitude 5.8 Virginia Earthquake

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake in Mineral, Va. was widely felt up and down the East Coast of the United States. This...

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NASA image: The Record of Rhea
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May 8, 2006

The Record of Rhea

Cassini looks down upon Rhea, whose cratered surface was already ancient before any complex life developed on Earth....

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NASA image: jsc2023m000072_Down_to_Earth_S2_E7_New_Eyes
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Feb 14, 2023

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In this episode of Down to Earth, astronaut Victor Glover sits down with his daughter, Corinne, to discuss the...

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NASA image: Asteroid and Comet Census from WISE
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Oct 4, 2010

Asteroid and Comet Census from WISE

This frame from a video demonstrates how NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer surveys asteroids and comets in...

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NASA image: Engineers Test Roll-Off at JPL
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Jan 30, 2004

Engineers Test Roll-Off at JPL

This image taken at JPL shows engineers testing the route by which the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity will roll...

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NASA image: Advanced Composite Solar Sail System Artist’s Concept 2
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Apr 19, 2024

Advanced Composite Solar Sail System Artist’s Concept 2

An artist’s concept of NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System spacecraft in orbit as seen from directly above...

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NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: Shining Laser Light on Earth’s Forests
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Apr 30, 2019

NASA ScienceCasts: Shining Laser Light on Earth’s Forests

The Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) on the space station beams laser light down to Earth to reveal...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0007-017
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Jan 18, 2011

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NRP Exploration Lecture: 'BloomBox' Bringing NASA Technology Down to Earth by Bloom Energy CEO, Principal and...

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NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: On the Cusp of Understanding
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Apr 14, 2019

NASA ScienceCasts: On the Cusp of Understanding

NASA is using sounding rockets to study the cusp, a point where the magnetic bubble that surrounds our planet dips...

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NASA image: Sample Return Capsule Parachuting Down To Earth Artist Concept
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Nov 3, 2005

Sample Return Capsule Parachuting Down To Earth Artist Concept

Artist rendering of NASA Stardust capsule returning to Earth. The Stardust spacecraft will bring back samples of...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 47 Crewmember
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Mar 24, 2016

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 47 Crewmember

ISS047e016259 (03/24?2016) --- A beam of light shines down on the Earth creating a golden reflection off the water...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Sep 1, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Oct 26, 2013

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken during day pass by an Expedition 37 crew member on board the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 2, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station. Also...

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Jun 29, 2019

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iss060e002062 (June 29, 2019) --- A starry nighttime background seemingly glitters down on Earth's atmospheric glow...

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NASA image: View of the HST docked with the Space Shuttle Atlantis
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May 13, 2009

View of the HST docked with the Space Shuttle Atlantis

S125-E-007066 (13 May 2009) --- The Hubble Space Telescope stands tall in the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 26, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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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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