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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: Internal Ocean Waves
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Jul 17, 2006

Internal Ocean Waves

The false-color VNIR image from NASA Terra spacecraft was acquired off the island of Tsushima in the Korea Strait...

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NASA image: Jiggling Soccer-Ball Molecules in Space
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Jul 22, 2010

Jiggling Soccer-Ball Molecules in Space

These data from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope show the signatures of buckyballs in space. Buckyballs, also called C60...

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NASA image: Lunar Trailblazer to Support NASA's Artemis Program
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Dec 2, 2020

Lunar Trailblazer to Support NASA's Artemis Program

Peering into the Moon's permanently shadowed regions, Lunar Trailblazer will detect signatures of water ice in...

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NASA image: NASA AVIRIS Map shows Spectral Signature of 2013 Rim Fire
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Apr 9, 2015

NASA AVIRIS Map shows Spectral Signature of 2013 Rim Fire

At left, a NASA AVIRIS map shows the spectral signature of the 2013 Rim fire in and near Yosemite National Park,...

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NASA image: Dust Devil - Sol 25
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Aug 15, 1997

Dust Devil - Sol 25

This figure shows the signature of a dust devil that passed over the Pathfinder Lander on Sol 25. Since then we have...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1232
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Apr 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Jim Lloyd, with the Mars Exploration Rover program, holds a computer chip with about...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1234
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Apr 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Jim Lloyd, with the Mars Exploration Rover (MER) program, points to the place on MER-1...

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NASA image: NASA Test Flights Examine Effect of Atmospheric Turbulence on Sonic Booms
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Jul 20, 2016

NASA Test Flights Examine Effect of Atmospheric Turbulence on Sonic Booms

NASA’s SonicBAT team poses in front of the TG-14 motor glider and F/A-18 research aircraft, sitting side-by-side in...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1233
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Apr 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This hand points to the place on the Mars Exploration Rover 1 where a computer chip...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1235
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Apr 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Jim Lloyd, with the Mars Exploration Rover (MER) program, places on MER-1 a computer...

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NASA image: Expedition 57 Preflight
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Oct 11, 2018

Expedition 57 Preflight

Cosmonaut Hotel with signatures of previous International Space Station crews awaits the prelaunch signatures of...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1230
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Apr 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This closeup shows the size of the computer chip that holds about 35,000 laser-engraved...

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NASA image: iss064e053423
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Apr 6, 2021

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iss064e053423 (April 6, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Kate Rubins applies her signature...

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NASA image: iss064e053418
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Apr 6, 2021

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iss064e053418 (April 6, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Shannon Walker applies her...

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NASA image: KSC-87P-0221
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May 13, 1965

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Dr. Kurt Debus, Kennedy Space Center's first director, adds his name to the thousands...

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NASA image: iss051e029233
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Apr 27, 2017

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iss051e029233 (April 27, 2017) --- Stickers representing insignia of past space shuttle missions and past...

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NASA image: iss064e053415
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Apr 6, 2021

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iss064e053415 (April 6, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins applies his...

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NASA image: iss064e053421
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Apr 6, 2021

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iss064e053421 (April 6, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Victor Glover applies his...

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NASA image: iss064e053413
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Apr 6, 2021

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iss064e053413 (April 6, 2021) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer...

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NASA image: Jupiter's Shallow Flashes
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Dec 11, 2020

Jupiter's Shallow Flashes

This image is the first observation of "shallow lightning" flashes — signatures of high-altitude Jovian...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1231
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Apr 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Tom Shain, the MER ATLO logistics manager, holds a computer chip with about 35,000...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1236
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Apr 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Jim Lloyd (left) and MER ATLO Logistics Manager Tom Shain shake hands after placing on...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0113-018
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Jun 18, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0113-018

LCROSS launch public viewing event held at Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA NRP tenant Ecliptic Enterprises...

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NASA image: Signature of Hematite in Confidence Hills Martian Rock
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Nov 4, 2014

Signature of Hematite in Confidence Hills Martian Rock

This side-by-side comparison shows the X-ray diffraction patterns of two different samples collected from rocks on...

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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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