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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: Vice President Harris Delivers Remarks at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center
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Nov 5, 2021

Vice President Harris Delivers Remarks at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center

Vice President Kamala Harris will visited NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland on Nov. 5, to...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 - Bean - Conrad - during geological field trip
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Oct 24, 1969

Apollo 12 - Bean - Conrad - during geological field trip

S69-55667 (10 Oct. 1969) --- Astronauts Charles Conrad Jr. and Alan L. Bean train for their upcoming Apollo 12 lunar...

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NASA image: An Impact Structure in Brain Terrain
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Jan 31, 2024

An Impact Structure in Brain Terrain

We call the convoluted flow textures seen in the middle latitudes "brain terrain" because it resembles the cerebral...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Young collecting samples at North Ray crater during EVA
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Apr 23, 1972

Astronaut John Young collecting samples at North Ray crater during EVA

AS16-117-18825 (23 April 1972) --- Astronaut John W. Young, Apollo 16 commander, with a sample bag in his left hand,...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 Crewmembers - Rock Specimen Exam - Geological Field trip - NV
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Sep 6, 1972

Apollo 17 Crewmembers - Rock Specimen Exam - Geological Field trip - NV

S72-48859 (6 Sept. 1972) --- Two members of the prime crew of the Apollo 17 lunar landing mission examine a rock...

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NASA image: The Gulf of California separates mainland Mexico from the Baja California Peninsula
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Oct 1, 2025

The Gulf of California separates mainland Mexico from the Baja California Peninsula

iss073e0865795 (Oct. 1, 2025) --- The Gulf of California, also known as the Sea of Cortez, separates mainland Mexico...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 Crewmembers - Rock Specimen Exam - Geological Field Trip - NV
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Sep 6, 1972

Apollo 17 Crewmembers - Rock Specimen Exam - Geological Field Trip - NV

S72-48854 (6 Sept. 1972) --- Two members of the prime crew of the Apollo 17 lunar landing mission examine rock...

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NASA image: Aerial View of Jezero Crater's Raised Ridges
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Aug 4, 2021

Aerial View of Jezero Crater's Raised Ridges

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter captured this view of an area the Mars Perseverance rover team calls "Raised...

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NASA image: Hot, Rocky World Artist Concept
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Jul 30, 2015

Hot, Rocky World Artist Concept

This artist's rendition shows one possible appearance for the planet HD 219134b, the nearest confirmed rocky...

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NASA image: The Hills in Juventae Chasma
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Apr 3, 2019

The Hills in Juventae Chasma

This image captures some of the geologic diversity of Mars. There are hills of ancient terrains on the floor of...

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NASA image: APOLLO 17 - CREW TRAINING - EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY (EVA) - KSC
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Sep 13, 2008

APOLLO 17 - CREW TRAINING - EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY (EVA) - KSC

S72-48890 (September 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt, lunar module pilot of the Apollo 17 lunar...

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NASA image: Apollo 17,Lunar Roving Vehicle and Astronaut Harrison Schmitt during EVA 3
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Dec 13, 1972

Apollo 17,Lunar Roving Vehicle and Astronaut Harrison Schmitt during EVA 3

AS17-146-22296 (13 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt, lunar module pilot, works near the Lunar Roving...

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NASA image: ARC-1986-A86-7025
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Jan 26, 1986

ARC-1986-A86-7025

P-29509 BW Range: 500,000 kilometers (300,000 miles) This high-resolution image of Titania was made as Voyager 2...

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NASA image: ARC-1986-AC86-7025
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Jan 26, 1986

ARC-1986-AC86-7025

P-29509 C Range: 500,000 kilometers (300,000 miles) This high-resolution color composite of Titania was made as...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember
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Jan 5, 2014

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember

ISS038-E-025895 (5 Jan. 2014) --- Bazman volcano in Iran is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 38...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew
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Sep 8, 2011

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew

ISS028-E-044433 (8 Sept. 2011) --- Bigach Impact Crater in Kazakhstan is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Potential Active Processes in Porter Crater
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Jul 15, 2015

Potential Active Processes in Porter Crater

The extended-mission status of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and the HiRISE camera has greatly increased our...

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NASA image: Better Preserved on Mars than on Earth
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Feb 13, 2017

Better Preserved on Mars than on Earth

In many ways, Mars bears remarkable similarities to Earth, but in some ways it is drastically different. Scientists...

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NASA image: Decoding a Geological Message
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Jun 14, 2017

Decoding a Geological Message

A close-up image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter of a recent 150-meter diameter impact crater near Amazonis...

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NASA image: ARC-1986-A86-7027
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Jan 26, 1986

ARC-1986-A86-7027

P-29511 BW Range: 130,000 kilometers (80,000 miles) This clear-filter, narrow-angle picture is part of the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Charles Duke works at front of Lunar Roving Vehicle
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Apr 23, 1972

Astronaut Charles Duke works at front of Lunar Roving Vehicle

AS16-116-18607 (23 April 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr. works at the front of the Lunar Roving Vehicle...

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NASA image: Vice President Harris Visits NASA Goddard - Video File
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Nov 5, 2021

Vice President Harris Visits NASA Goddard - Video File

Vice President Kamala Harris visited NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland on Nov. 5, to get a...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Young collecting samples at North Ray crater during EVA
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Apr 23, 1972

Astronaut John Young collecting samples at North Ray crater during EVA

AS16-117-18826 (23 April 1972) --- Astronaut John W. Young collects samples at the North Ray Crater geological site...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember
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Jan 21, 2014

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember

ISS038-E-035123 (21 Jan. 2014) --- Apoyeque Volcano, Nicaragua is featured in this image photographed by an...

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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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