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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: A Swiftly Rotating Brown Dwarf (Illustration)
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Apr 7, 2021

A Swiftly Rotating Brown Dwarf (Illustration)

The faster a brown dwarf spins, the narrower the different-colored atmospheric bands on it likely become, as shown...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00255
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Aug 18, 2005

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Our next question comes from Palak from Chicago. How will the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter find out about the...

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NASA image: NASA Explorers S4 E1: Orbiting Laboratory
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Jan 29, 2020

NASA Explorers S4 E1: Orbiting Laboratory

jsc2019m001193 - Things behave a bit differently aboard the International Space Station, thanks to microgravity....

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NASA image: In the Shadow
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Feb 21, 2017

In the Shadow

Over the course of the Odyssey mission, the spacecraft has flown covering the surface at many different times of...

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NASA image: SDO Transit - September 2015
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Sep 14, 2015

SDO Transit - September 2015

On Sept. 13, 2015, as NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, or SDO, kept up its constant watch on the sun, its view was...

GSFC
NASA image: Recent Gullies in Equatorial Valles Marineris
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Apr 29, 2022

Recent Gullies in Equatorial Valles Marineris

Although actively-forming gullies are common in the middle latitudes of Mars, there are also pristine-looking...

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NASA image: Varied Types of Rock in a Crater in Eos Chasma
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Feb 24, 2022

Varied Types of Rock in a Crater in Eos Chasma

This image shows a crater on the floor of Eos Chasma, part of the Valles Marineris canyon system. Craters on Mars...

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NASA image: Maria Santos Portrait
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Oct 1, 2019

Maria Santos Portrait

"For me, representation is key. I want people from different backgrounds, different experiences, and different races...

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NASA image: Maria Santos Portrait
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Oct 1, 2019

Maria Santos Portrait

"For me, representation is key. I want people from different backgrounds, different experiences, and different races...

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NASA image: Maria Santos Portrait
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Oct 1, 2019

Maria Santos Portrait

"For me, representation is key. I want people from different backgrounds, different experiences, and different races...

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NASA image: Maria Santos Portrait
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Oct 1, 2019

Maria Santos Portrait

"For me, representation is key. I want people from different backgrounds, different experiences, and different races...

HQ
NASA image: Fluorescence Map of a Greenland Borehole
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Apr 7, 2021

Fluorescence Map of a Greenland Borehole

This fluorescence map of the inside wall of an ice borehole near Greenland's Summit Station was produced at a depth...

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NASA image: The Case of the Missing Crater Rim
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Aug 21, 2017

The Case of the Missing Crater Rim

In this observation from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, these two craters perched at the edge of an outflow...

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NASA image: Colorful Impact
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Oct 15, 2018

Colorful Impact

Some regions of Mars are not very colorful, but we can be surprised by local features. This image of an impact...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Sees Holiday Lights from Space
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Dec 16, 2014

NASA Sees Holiday Lights from Space

It’s official — our holiday lights are so bright we can see them from space. Thanks to the VIIRS instrument on the...

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NASA image: E-10598
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Nov 5, 1963

E-10598

In this photo of the M2-F1 lifting body and the Paresev 1B on the ramp, the viewer sees two vehicles representing...

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NASA image: Boeing March 2019 Progress Photos
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Mar 22, 2019

Boeing March 2019 Progress Photos

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner is lifted into a test chamber at Boeing’s Space Environment Test Facility in El Segundo,...

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NASA image: Scaled Composites' Proteus aircraft and an F/A-18 Hornet from NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Mojave Airport in Southern California.
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Apr 3, 2003

Scaled Composites' Proteus aircraft and an F/A-18 Hornet from NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Mojave Airport in Southern California.

Scaled Composites' Proteus aircraft and an F/A-18 Hornet from NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Mojave Airport...

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NASA image: Dunes in Meridiani Planum
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May 26, 2022

Dunes in Meridiani Planum

HiRISE monitors dune fields across Mars to track how they are changing. The mobile sand also cleans dust off of the...

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NASA image: Wide, Branching Channels
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Jan 11, 2017

Wide, Branching Channels

Southern spring on Mars brings sublimation of the seasonal dry ice polar cap. Gas trapped under the seasonal ice...

JPL
NASA image: Filled Crater and Scallops
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Jan 28, 2015

Filled Crater and Scallops

In this observation from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter made for a study of ancient craters, we see the craters...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00031
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Jan 27, 2005

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My name is Mike Stelzer. I'm a mission integration manager for the Launch Services Program here at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00262
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Aug 18, 2005

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Ifikratis from Athens: Are there any concerns for the deploying of the SHARAD radar as there were for the Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00257
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Aug 18, 2005

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Pawan also has another question. Could you explain more about the experimental navigation camera and how it 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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