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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: Around Marshall
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Feb 27, 1992

Around Marshall

Marshall researcher studies hydrogen diffusion and corrosion effects on metals.

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NASA image: Radar Indication of Effect of Comet Flyby on Martian Ionosphere
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Nov 7, 2014

Radar Indication of Effect of Comet Flyby on Martian Ionosphere

A comparison of two radargrams from the SHARAD instrument on NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows effects on the...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Jan 1, 1991

Earth Science

In July 1990, the Marshall Space Flight Center, in a joint project with the Department of Defense/Air Force Space...

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NASA image: Hurricane Watch in Effect for Bermuda
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Dec 8, 2017

Hurricane Watch in Effect for Bermuda

Hurricane Gonzalo is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph. A turn toward the north-northwest and then north is...

GSFC
NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jul 25, 1990

Early Rockets

An Atlas Centaur rocket (AC-S9) was launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station complex 36B carrying into orbit...

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NASA image: NASA Aura Sees El Niño Effects on the Atmosphere
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Mar 16, 2010

NASA Aura Sees El Niño Effects on the Atmosphere

NASA Aura spacecraft sees El Niño effects on the atmosphere. An El Niño is characterized by an abnormal warming of...

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NASA image: NASA ASTER Images More Effects of Japan Tsunami
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Mar 15, 2011

NASA ASTER Images More Effects of Japan Tsunami

This before-and-after image pair acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft of the Japan coastal cities of Ofunato and...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Captures Effects of U.S. Drought
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Sep 6, 2012

NASA Spacecraft Captures Effects of U.S. Drought

Two satellite images acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft, obtained about 10 years apart, clearly illustrate the...

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NASA image: Down to Earth - Enjoy the View
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Feb 11, 2020

Down to Earth - Enjoy the View

In this episode of “Down to Earth – Enjoy the View,” NASA astronaut Mike Foreman shares how his perception of Earth...

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NASA image: 1300915
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Aug 12, 2013

1300915

COMBINED ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS FACILITY (PELLETRON PARTICLE ACCELERATOR FOR RADIATION EXPOSURES) BRANDON PHILLIPS

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NASA image: 1300913
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Aug 12, 2013

1300913

COMBINED ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS FACILITY (PELLETRON PARTICLE ACCELERATOR FOR RADIATION EXPOSURES) PHYLLIS WHITTLESEY

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NASA image: 1300914
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Aug 12, 2013

1300914

COMBINED ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS FACILITY (PELLETRON PARTICLE ACCELERATOR FOR RADIATION EXPOSURES) PHYLLIS WHITTLESEY

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NASA image: Stark Effects of California Drought on Agriculture seen by NASA Spacecraft
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Mar 27, 2014

Stark Effects of California Drought on Agriculture seen by NASA Spacecraft

Stark effects of a California drought on agriculture can be clearly seen in these two February images acquired in...

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NASA image: NASA's Observes Effects of Summer Melt on Greenland Ice Sheet
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Observes Effects of Summer Melt on Greenland Ice Sheet

NASA's IceBridge, an airborne survey of polar ice, flew over the Helheim/Kangerdlugssuaq region of Greenland on...

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NASA image: How Sunlight Pushes Asteroids
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Jul 29, 2015

How Sunlight Pushes Asteroids

Near-Earth asteroids like Bennu pose a potential danger to our planet, so it's important to predict their orbits...

GSFC
NASA image: Artist concept of Mercury program study of medical effects & technology
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Feb 11, 1964

Artist concept of Mercury program study of medical effects & technology

S64-14286 (11 Feb. 1964) --- An artist's concept of Mercury: Medical effects; develop technology. Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Total Solar Eclipse

The Baily's Beads effect is seen as the moon makes its final move over the sun during the total solar eclipse on...

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NASA image: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Total Solar Eclipse

The Diamond Ring effect is seen as the moon makes its final move over the sun during the total solar eclipse on...

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NASA image: Pilot Searfoss in experiment measuring effects space flight & pilot ability
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Oct 18, 1993

Pilot Searfoss in experiment measuring effects space flight & pilot ability

STS058-14-006 (18 Oct- 1 Nov 1993) --- Astronaut Richard A. Searfoss, pilot, participates in an experiment that...

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NASA image: Erosion Effects on 'Vera Rubin Ridge,' Mars
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Sep 13, 2017

Erosion Effects on 'Vera Rubin Ridge,' Mars

This view of "Vera Rubin Ridge" from the Chemistry and Camera (ChemCam) instrument on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover...

JPL
NASA image: NASA's Aqua Satellite Sees Partial Solar Eclipse Effect in Western Canada
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Aqua Satellite Sees Partial Solar Eclipse Effect in Western Canada

This image shows how a partial solar eclipse darkened clouds over the Yukon and British Columbia in western Canada....

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NASA image: NASA's Aqua Satellite Sees Partial Solar Eclipse Effect in Alaska
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Aqua Satellite Sees Partial Solar Eclipse Effect in Alaska

This image shows how the partial solar eclipse darkened clouds over Alaska. It was taken on Oct. 23 at 21:10 UTC...

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NASA image: Prometheus Trail
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Jul 14, 2009

Prometheus Trail

The effects of the moon Prometheus create intricate formations in Saturn thin F ring.

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NASA image: Endeavour backdropped against space with Sun displaying rayed effect
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Dec 9, 1993

Endeavour backdropped against space with Sun displaying rayed effect

STS061-105-024 (2-13 Dec. 1993) --- One of Endeavour's space walkers captured this view of Endeavour backdropped...

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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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