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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: Warm-Season Flows on Slope in Newton Crater Six-Image Sequence
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Aug 4, 2011

Warm-Season Flows on Slope in Newton Crater Six-Image Sequence

This image comes from observations of Newton crater by the HiRISE camera onboard NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter;...

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NASA image: The Active Dunes of Nili Patera
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Apr 30, 2014

The Active Dunes of Nili Patera

Nili Patera is one of the most active dune fields on Mars. Continuously monitored by the HiRise instrument onboard...

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NASA image: Rosetta Comet Spreads its Jets
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Oct 24, 2014

Rosetta Comet Spreads its Jets

This image was taken by the Optical, Spectroscopic, and Infrared Remote Imaging System, Rosetta main onboard...

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NASA image: Rosetta Comet Spreads its Jets
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Oct 24, 2014

Rosetta Comet Spreads its Jets

This image was taken by the Optical, Spectroscopic, and Infrared Remote Imaging System, Rosetta main onboard...

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NASA image: ATV Ingress
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Aug 13, 2014

ATV Ingress

ISS040-E-091969 (13 Aug. 2014) --- Surrounded by stowage containers, European Space Agency astronaut Alexander...

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NASA image: ATV Ingress
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Aug 13, 2014

ATV Ingress

ISS040-E-091918 (13 Aug. 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Expedition 36 flight engineers in Node 1
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Jul 7, 2013

Expedition 36 flight engineers in Node 1

View of Astronauts Chris Cassidy (left),Karen Nyberg (center) and European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano,all...

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NASA image: Nyberg in Node 1
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Jun 14, 2013

Nyberg in Node 1

Expedition 36 Flight Engineer Karen Nyberg of NASA floats a piece of food in front her in the Node 1 module during...

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NASA image: Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) 3003 checkout
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Jun 12, 2014

Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) 3003 checkout

ISS040-E-010972 (12 June 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: FIR ACE samples
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Jun 4, 2014

FIR ACE samples

ISS040-E-007368 (5 June 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 40 flight engineer, works with Advanced...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 Teleops
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Jul 22, 2013

Robonaut 2 Teleops

View of Astronaut Karen Nyberg, Expedition 36 flight engineer, performing Robonaut Teleops activities with Robonaut...

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NASA image: 38S Hatch closure
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Sep 10, 2014

38S Hatch closure

ISS040-E-139809 (10 Sept. 2014) --- An unoccupied Russian Orlan spacesuit is pictured in the Russian segment of the...

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NASA image: STS-38 crewmembers pose on OV-104's middeck for onboard crew portrait
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Nov 20, 1990

STS-38 crewmembers pose on OV-104's middeck for onboard crew portrait

STS038-28-016 (20 Nov 1990) --- STS-38 crewmembers pose on Atlantis', Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104's, middeck for...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jerry Linenger with sheet of TIPS correspondence
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Sep 15, 1994

Astronaut Jerry Linenger with sheet of TIPS correspondence

STS064-23-025 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- With scissors in hand, astronaut Jerry M. Linenger, STS-64 mission specialist,...

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NASA image: Mission Specialist (MS) Ride on middeck
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Jun 24, 1992

Mission Specialist (MS) Ride on middeck

STS007-02-020 (21 June 1983) --- Astronaut Sally K. Ride, STS-7 mission specialist, STS-7 mission specialist, stands...

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NASA image: View of near full Moon photographed by Apollo 13 during transearth journey
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Apr 14, 1970

View of near full Moon photographed by Apollo 13 during transearth journey

AS13-60-8703 (11-17 April 1970) --- This outstanding view of a near full moon was photographed from the Apollo 13...

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NASA image: STS-75 crew on aft flight deck during TSS-1R deployement
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Mar 18, 1996

STS-75 crew on aft flight deck during TSS-1R deployement

STS075-328-026 (25 Feb. 1996) --- Astronaut Claude Nicollier is the only clearly identifiable crewmember in this...

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NASA image: Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) 3003 checkout
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Jun 12, 2014

Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) 3003 checkout

ISS040-E-010971 (12 June 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Personal Flight Data File (FDF)
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Jul 14, 2014

Personal Flight Data File (FDF)

View of an Expedition 40 crewmember shirt with stars over a patch that reads Deutscher Fussbal-Bund.

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NASA image: Expedition 40 crew watch World Cup match
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Jun 17, 2014

Expedition 40 crew watch World Cup match

ISS040-E-012313 (17 June 2014) --- From left, Expedition 40 crew members Reid Wiseman and Steve Swanson of NASA and...

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NASA image: Astronaut Horowitz with tools
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Mar 18, 1996

Astronaut Horowitz with tools

STS075-333-032 (22 Feb.- 9 March 1996) --- Astronaut Scott J. Horowitz, pilot, looks over tools he may use to...

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NASA image: Gerst working on JEM airlock satellite deployer
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Jun 25, 2014

Gerst working on JEM airlock satellite deployer

ISS040-E-019318 (25 June 2014) --- In the International Space Station?s Kibo laboratory, European Space Agency...

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NASA image: Nyberg in U.S. Lab
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Jun 1, 2013

Nyberg in U.S. Lab

Astronaut Karen Nyberg,Expedition 36 flight engineer,is photographed at work in the U.S. Laboratory module.

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NASA image: Swanson, Wiseman and Gerst in Node 2
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May 29, 2014

Swanson, Wiseman and Gerst in Node 2

ISS040-E-006033 (29 May 2014) --- NASA astronaut Steve Swanson (center), Expedition 40 commander; along with...

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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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