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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: Taking Mars 2020 Integration Head-on
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Apr 11, 2019

Taking Mars 2020 Integration Head-on

A member of NASA's Mars 2020 project checks connections between the spacecraft's back shell and cruise stage. The...

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NASA image: Bent Galactic Jets
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Nov 24, 2010

Bent Galactic Jets

This diagram shows findings of results of observations made primarily by NASA Spitzer Telescopes and the Very Large...

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NASA image: Pluto Fretted Terrain
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May 20, 2016

Pluto Fretted Terrain

NASA New Horizons scientists have spotted an expanse of terrain they describe as fretted bright plains divided into...

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NASA image: THEMIS Art #101
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Jun 24, 2013

THEMIS Art #101

Do you see what I see in this image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft? The connected craters at the top and bottom...

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NASA image: Electrical Circuit Between Saturn and Enceladus Artist Concept
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Apr 20, 2011

Electrical Circuit Between Saturn and Enceladus Artist Concept

This artist concept based on data from NASA Cassini spacecraft, shows a glowing patch of ultraviolet light near...

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NASA image: A Moment After Curiosity Touchdown, Artist Concept
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Oct 3, 2011

A Moment After Curiosity Touchdown, Artist Concept

This artist concept depicts the moment immediately after NASA Curiosity rover touches down onto the Martian surface....

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NASA image: Movie of Enceladus Footprint on Saturn
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Apr 20, 2011

Movie of Enceladus Footprint on Saturn

NASA Cassini spacecraft has spotted a glowing patch of ultraviolet light near Saturn north pole that marks the...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Spacecraft Assembled for Testing
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Nov 19, 2008

Mars Science Laboratory Spacecraft Assembled for Testing

The major components of NASA Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft -- cruise stage atop the aeroshell, which has the...

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NASA image: Shaded Relief and Radar Image with Color as Height, Bosporus Strait and Istanbul, Turkey
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Apr 22, 2002

Shaded Relief and Radar Image with Color as Height, Bosporus Strait and Istanbul, Turkey

The Bosporus also spelled Bosphorus is a strait that connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara in the center of...

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NASA image: At the Edge of a Polar Cap
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May 22, 2014

At the Edge of a Polar Cap

The deep chasm that formed on the polar cap edge is identified as an area of strong down-slope winds and has a clear...

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NASA image: Titan Wetlands
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Apr 15, 2013

Titan Wetlands

A dense network of small rivers or swampy areas appears to connect some of the seas on Saturn moon Titan, as seen in...

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NASA image: The Channel Tunnel
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Aug 11, 2006

The Channel Tunnel

The Channel Tunnel is a 50.5 km-long rail tunnel beneath the English Channel at the Straits of Dover. It connects...

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NASA image: Enceladus Footprint on Saturn
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Apr 20, 2011

Enceladus Footprint on Saturn

NASA Cassini spacecraft has spotted a glowing patch of ultraviolet light near Saturn north pole that marks the...

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NASA image: Java with John: Brewing Conversations and Connection with NASA Stennis Employees
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Oct 15, 2024

Java with John: Brewing Conversations and Connection with NASA Stennis Employees

NASA Stennis Director John Bailey hosted a Java with John session with Office of Procurement employees on Oct. 15....

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NASA image: Java with John: Brewing Conversations and Connection with NASA Stennis Employees
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Oct 15, 2024

Java with John: Brewing Conversations and Connection with NASA Stennis Employees

NASA Stennis Director John Bailey hosted a Java with John session with Office of Procurement employees on Oct. 15....

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NASA image: Connecting Classrooms to Space: Ham Radio Explainer by NASA Astronaut Nichole Ayers
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Dec 16, 2025

Connecting Classrooms to Space: Ham Radio Explainer by NASA Astronaut Nichole Ayers

ARISS (Amateur Radio on the ISS). In this video, NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers walks through the step-by-step p...

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NASA image: Java with John: Brewing Conversations and Connection with NASA Stennis Employees
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Oct 15, 2024

Java with John: Brewing Conversations and Connection with NASA Stennis Employees

NASA Stennis Director John Bailey hosted a Java with John session with Office of Procurement employees on Oct. 15....

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NASA image: Weighing Molecules on Mars
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Nov 2, 2012

Weighing Molecules on Mars

New results from the Sample Analysis at Mars, or SAM, instrument on NASA Curiosity rover detected about 2,000 times...

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NASA image: Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Japan
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Mar 25, 2013

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Japan

NASA Terra spacecraft shows the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge or Pearl Bridge, the longest central span of any suspension...

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NASA image: Io Sounding
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May 12, 2011

Io Sounding

This graphic shows the internal structure of Jupiter moon Io as revealed by data from NASA Galileo spacecraft. Io is...

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NASA image: ICON Launch Sequence
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Jun 2, 2018

ICON Launch Sequence

The Ionospheric Connection Explorer, or ICON, will study the frontier of space: the dynamic zone high in our...

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May 14, 2018

Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate to Launch Vehicle

A technician assists with connections as NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) is attached to the Orbital...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate to Launch Vehicle
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May 14, 2018

Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate to Launch Vehicle

A technician assists with connections as NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) is attached to the Orbital...

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NASA image: Meet ICON: NASA’s Airglow Explorer
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Oct 18, 2017

Meet ICON: NASA’s Airglow Explorer

NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer, or ICON launches in fall 2018. It orbits above the upper atmosphere, through...

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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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