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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: Entry, Descent, Landing Animation Animation
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Dec 22, 2005

Entry, Descent, Landing Animation Animation

This animation illustrates the path the Stardust return capsule will follow once it enters Earth atmosphere.

JPL
NASA image: Enceladus Animation
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Aug 31, 2005

Enceladus Animation

This frame from an animation shows the Cassini spacecraft approaching Saturn's icy moon Enceladus. It shows the...

JPL
NASA image: JPL-20200429-TECHf-0002-Mars Helicopter Animation
Video
Apr 29, 2020

JPL-20200429-TECHf-0002-Mars Helicopter Animation

Animations for media and public use. NASA's Mars Helicopter Ingenuity will be the first aircraft to fly in a...

JPL
NASA image: Three Years of Monitoring Mars Atmospheric Dust Animation
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Sep 19, 2005

Three Years of Monitoring Mars Atmospheric Dust Animation

Three Years of Monitoring Mars Atmospheric Dust Animation

JPL
NASA image: Spirit Drive Animation, Sols 365 to 390
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Mar 9, 2005

Spirit Drive Animation, Sols 365 to 390

Spirit Drive Animation, Sols 365 to 390

JPL
NASA image: GPM Instrument Animations
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Apr 16, 2013

GPM Instrument Animations

This conceptual animation shows the GPM Microwave Imager (GMI) and the Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR)...

GSFC
NASA image: Orion_Artemis-I_animation_b-roll_9_2021_LB
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Sep 15, 2021

Orion_Artemis-I_animation_b-roll_9_2021_LB

Animation showing Orion's journey to the Moon on Artemis I - 4k letterbox version. Artemis I will be the first...

JSC
NASA image: Expedition 61 U.S. EVA 59 Animation
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Nov 12, 2019

Expedition 61 U.S. EVA 59 Animation

Two astronauts will venture outside the International Space Station for a series of complex spacewalks this month...

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NASA image: U.S. Spacewalk 89 Animation - Oct. 6, 2023
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Oct 6, 2023

U.S. Spacewalk 89 Animation - Oct. 6, 2023

This animation discusses the October 30th spacewalk in which NASA astronauts Loral O’Hara and Jasmin Moghbeli will...

JSC
NASA image: NASA is sending a rover to hunt for water on the Moon (Raw Animations)
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Oct 25, 2019

NASA is sending a rover to hunt for water on the Moon (Raw Animations)

Silent animations of the VIPER rover for use by the media and others. About the size of a golf cart, the Volatiles...

ARC
NASA image: A Moon over Pluto Animation
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Aug 7, 2014

A Moon over Pluto Animation

This animation of Pluto and its largest moon, Charon, was taken by NASA New Horizons spacecraft as it raced toward...

JPL
NASA image: Animation of Dawn Visit to Vesta
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Jun 23, 2011

Animation of Dawn Visit to Vesta

This frame from a movie presents a series of animations showing NASA Dawn spacecraft traveling to and operating at...

JPL
NASA image: A Race Around Saturn Animation
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Apr 25, 2013

A Race Around Saturn Animation

This animation depicts the shearing of an initially circular cloud of debris as a result of the particles in the...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0289-17
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Jul 11, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0289-17

N-213 Advanced Animal Habitat (AAH)

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NASA image: ARC-1994-AC93-0289-6
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Jul 11, 1994

ARC-1994-AC93-0289-6

N-213 Advanced Animal Habitat (AAH)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0289-14
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Jul 11, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0289-14

N-213 Advanced Animal Habitat (AAH)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0289-7
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Jul 11, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0289-7

N-213 Advanced Animal Habitat (AAH)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0289-37
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Jul 11, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0289-37

N-213 Advanced Animal Habitat (AAH)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0289-38
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Jul 11, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0289-38

N-213 Advanced Animal Habitat (AAH)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0289-40
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Jul 11, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0289-40

N-213 Advanced Animal Habitat (AAH)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0289-27
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Jul 11, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0289-27

N-213 Advanced Animal Habitat (AAH)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0289-42
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Jul 11, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0289-42

N-213 Advanced Animal Habitat (AAH)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0289-25
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Jul 11, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0289-25

N-213 Advanced Animal Habitat (AAH)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0289-20
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Jul 11, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0289-20

N-213 Advanced Animal Habitat (AAH)

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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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