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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: Culann Patera/NIMS
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May 18, 2000

Culann Patera/NIMS

The Culann Patera volcano on Jupiter moon Io was observed by the near-infrared mapping spectrometer instrument...

JPL
NASA image: Vesta in Spectrometer View
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Jun 23, 2011

Vesta in Spectrometer View

On June 8, 2011, the visible and infrared mapping spectrometer aboard NASA Dawn spacecraft captured the instrument...

JPL
NASA image: Saturn Rings in Infrared
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Oct 11, 2006

Saturn Rings in Infrared

This mosaic of Saturn rings was acquired by NASA Cassini visual and infrared mapping spectrometer instrument on...

JPL
NASA image: Loki Patera/NIMS
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May 18, 2000

Loki Patera/NIMS

This image of Loki Patera on Jupiter volcanic moon Io shows data taken by the near-infrared mapping spectrometer...

JPL
NASA image: Images From Mars-Orbiting Spectrometer Show Comet Coma
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Oct 24, 2014

Images From Mars-Orbiting Spectrometer Show Comet Coma

These two infrared images of comet C/2013 A1 Siding Spring were taken by the Compact Reconnaissance Imaging...

JPL
NASA image: Tiger Stripes are Cubs
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Aug 30, 2005

Tiger Stripes are Cubs

This visual and infrared mapping spectrometer image captured by NASA Cassini spacecraft of Saturn moon Enceladus,...

JPL
NASA image: A Global View of Vesta
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Dec 6, 2011

A Global View of Vesta

he visible and infrared mapping spectrometer aboard NASA Dawn spacecraft acquired this set of images during the...

JPL
NASA image: Callisto Southern Hemisphere as Viewed by NIMS & SSI
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Nov 17, 1997

Callisto Southern Hemisphere as Viewed by NIMS & SSI

Callisto southern hemisphere was imaged by both the Near Infrared Mapping Spectrometer NIMS and the Solid State...

JPL
NASA image: Hubble Tracks Clouds on Uranus
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May 21, 1999

Hubble Tracks Clouds on Uranus

Taking its first peek at Uranus, NASA Hubble Space Telescope Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer...

JPL
NASA image: VIR Image of Ceres, May 2015
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Jun 10, 2015

VIR Image of Ceres, May 2015

Images from Dawn's visible and infrared mapping spectrometer (VIR) show a portion of Ceres' cratered northern...

JPL
NASA image: Australia Viewed by NIMS
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Feb 8, 1996

Australia Viewed by NIMS

This multispectral map of Australia and surrounding seas was obtained by NASA’s Galileo spacecraft Near Infrared...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-0387-13
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May 3, 1979

ARC-1979-AC79-0387-13

C-141 Circular Variable Filter Spectrometer & Yerkes Infrared (Group Photo)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-0387-15
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May 3, 1979

ARC-1979-AC79-0387-15

C-141 Circular Variable Filter Spectrometer & Yerkes Infrared (Group Photo)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-0387-14
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May 3, 1979

ARC-1979-AC79-0387-14

C-141 Circular Variable Filter Spectrometer & Yerkes Infrared (Group Photo)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-0387-12
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May 3, 1979

ARC-1979-AC79-0387-12

C-141 Circular Variable Filter Spectrometer & Yerkes Infrared

ARC
NASA image: Mosaic of Visible and Infrared Spectrometer Data
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Feb 8, 2012

Mosaic of Visible and Infrared Spectrometer Data

This mosaic from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows asteroid Vesta southern hemisphere lower part of the image and...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0155-004
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Aug 31, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0155-004

LCROSS (Lunar Crater Observation Sensing Satellite) Near InfraRed Spectrometer shake test in Ames N-244 high bay EEL...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0155-034
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Aug 31, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0155-034

LCROSS (Lunar Crater Observation Sensing Satellite) Near InfraRed Spectrometer shake test in Ames N-244 high bay EEL...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0155-003
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Aug 31, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0155-003

LCROSS (Lunar Crater Observation Sensing Satellite) Near InfraRed Spectrometer shake test in Ames N-244 high bay EEL...

ARC
NASA image: NASA AVIRIS Aids in Gulf Oil Spill Response
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May 27, 2010

NASA AVIRIS Aids in Gulf Oil Spill Response

This image from NASA Airborne Visible/Infrared Imaging Spectrometer instrument AVIRIS was collected on May 17, 2010,...

JPL
NASA image: New Horizons Interview with Dennis Reuter
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Jul 13, 2015

New Horizons Interview with Dennis Reuter

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft is speeding towards Pluto for the first-ever flyby on July 14, 2015. Scientists are...

GSFC
NASA image: Impact Site: Infrared Image
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Sep 15, 2017

Impact Site: Infrared Image

This montage of images, made from data obtained by Cassini's visual and infrared mapping spectrometer, shows the...

JPL
NASA image: PREFIRE CubeSat Image
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May 21, 2024

PREFIRE CubeSat Image

This image shows one of two shoebox-size satellites that make up NASA's Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed...

JPL
NASA image: Ganymede Grooved Terrain as Seen by Juno's JIRAM
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Oct 30, 2023

Ganymede Grooved Terrain as Seen by Juno's JIRAM

Processed data from the Jovian InfraRed Auroral Mapper (JIRAM) spectrometer aboard NASA's Juno mission is...

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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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