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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: From Above With Nose Installed
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Nov 7, 2022

From Above With Nose Installed

Here is an overhead view of the X-59 aircraft (left) prior to the installation of the General Electric F414 engine...

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NASA image: FTIS Sensors and From Above
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Jul 18, 2022

FTIS Sensors and From Above

This overhead view of the X-59 shows the aircraft at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California. During the...

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NASA image: From Above With Nose Installed
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Nov 7, 2022

From Above With Nose Installed

This is an overhead view of the X-59 aircraft at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California. The nose was...

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NASA image: View from Above
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Oct 31, 2016

View from Above

Saturn appears as a serene globe amid tranquil rings in this view from NASA's Cassini spacecraft. In reality, the...

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NASA image: Sicily Seen from the International Space Station as it Orbited 258 Miles Above
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Jul 3, 2023

Sicily Seen from the International Space Station as it Orbited 258 Miles Above

iss069e028451 (July 3, 2023) -- Sicily, the largest Mediterranean island and one of 20 regions of Italy, is...

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NASA image: JPL From Above, 1950
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Oct 27, 2016

JPL From Above, 1950

This archival image was released as part of a gallery comparing JPL's past and present, commemorating the 80th...

JPL
NASA image: 'Castell Henllys' From Above
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May 26, 2023

'Castell Henllys' From Above

This color-enhanced image of the "Castell Henllys" region in Jezero Crater was taken by NASA's Ingenuity Mars...

JPL
NASA image: Earth rises above the lunar horizon as seen from Apollo 12 in lunar orbit
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Nov 19, 1969

Earth rises above the lunar horizon as seen from Apollo 12 in lunar orbit

AS12-47-6891 (14-24 Nov. 1969) --- A partially illuminated Earth rises above the lunar horizon in this photograph...

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NASA image: Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) first flight view from above
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Oct 31, 1997

Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) first flight view from above

This photograph shows the SR-71 with the Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment on the rear fuselage as seen from above....

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NASA image: Manufacture Area, From Above, SEG 500 Empennage, First Mate, SEG
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Nov 2, 2020

Manufacture Area, From Above, SEG 500 Empennage, First Mate, SEG

This overhead shot of the X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology or QueSST aircraft shows the assembly progress of the...

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NASA image: EURECA-1L drifts above the Earth surface after STS-46 deployment from OV-104
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Aug 8, 1992

EURECA-1L drifts above the Earth surface after STS-46 deployment from OV-104

The European Retrievable Carrier 1L (EURECA-1L) spacecraft, with solar array panels extended, drifts above the Earth...

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NASA image: Earth Expedition: Spiraling Above Canada to Measure Carbon
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Aug 10, 2017

Earth Expedition: Spiraling Above Canada to Measure Carbon

High above Alaska and Canada, researchers from NASA’s Arctic Boreal Vulnerability Experiment (ABoVE) are studying...

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NASA image:  A View of Europa Clipper From Above
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Apr 11, 2024

A View of Europa Clipper From Above

Members of the media observed NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft from a viewing gallery about High Bay 1 in the...

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NASA image: Bermuda From 265 Miles Above
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Jun 19, 2024

Bermuda From 265 Miles Above

iss071e206529 (June 19, 2024) -- In the North Atlantic Ocean lies Bermuda, an archipelago of more than 180 islands...

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NASA image: The city lights of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula
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Jan 23, 2025

The city lights of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula

iss072e518202 (Jan. 23, 2025) --- This long-duration photograph highlights the city lights of Mexico's Yucatan...

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NASA image: World's mountains over 5 miles above sea level as seen from the Apollo 7
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Oct 15, 1968

World's mountains over 5 miles above sea level as seen from the Apollo 7

AS7-07-1748 (15 Oct. 1968) --- The world's dozen peaks which reach a height of greater than five miles above sea...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 157
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Aug 24, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 157

The cone-shaped central peak of a Cerean crater casts a long shadow in this view from NASA Dawn spacecraft taken on...

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NASA image: Dim Rings
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Nov 2, 2006

Dim Rings

Saturn rings are dark and elusive in this view from high above the ringplane, but their shadows on the planet give...

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NASA image: Such Splendor
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Dec 18, 2006

Such Splendor

NASA Cassini spacecraft gazes down at the marvelous rings and swirling clouds of giant Saturn from above the planet...

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NASA image: Mangoro River on Madagascar's east coast leads to the Indian Ocean
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Jul 20, 2024

Mangoro River on Madagascar's east coast leads to the Indian Ocean

Mangoro River on Madagascar's east coast leads to the Indian Ocean in this photograph from the Indian Ocean as it...

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NASA image: Perspective View with Landsat Overlay, Los Angeles Basin
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Apr 5, 2002

Perspective View with Landsat Overlay, Los Angeles Basin

Most of Los Angeles is visible in this computer-generated north-northeast perspective viewed from above the Pacific...

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NASA image: The Moon's glint beams off the Pacific Ocean
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Jul 18, 2024

The Moon's glint beams off the Pacific Ocean

iss071e456772 (July 18, 2024) --- The Moon's glint beams off the Pacific Ocean as stars glitter in the background...

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NASA image: The clear blue waters surrounding The Bahamas
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Jul 24, 2024

The clear blue waters surrounding The Bahamas

iss071e449837 (July 24, 2024) --- The clear blue waters surrounding The Bahamas in the Atlantic Ocean are pictured...

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NASA image: Dawn Fires Its Engine Above Ceres Artist Concept
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Jul 17, 2015

Dawn Fires Its Engine Above Ceres Artist Concept

This artist concept shows NASA Dawn spacecraft above dwarf planet Ceres, as seen in images from the mission....

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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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