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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 Golden Arch
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Aug 6, 2015

A Golden Arch

This still image from an animation from NASA GSFC Solar Dynamics Observatory shows magnetically charged particles...

JPL
NASA image: Enigmatic Titan
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Oct 22, 2009

Enigmatic Titan

Titan golden, smog-like atmosphere and complex layered hazes appear to NASA Cassini Oribter as a luminous ring...

JPL
NASA image: Adrift at Saturn
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Jan 4, 2006

Adrift at Saturn

Tethys floats before the massive, golden-hued globe of Saturn in this natural color view. The thin, dark line of the...

JPL
NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012
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Sep 21, 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012

Space shuttle Endeavour and its host NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft fly by the Golden Gate Bridge in 2012 on its...

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NASA image: Jewel of the Solar System
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Oct 25, 2013

Jewel of the Solar System

A swing high above Saturn by NASA Cassini spacecraft revealed this stately view of the golden-hued planet and its...

JPL
NASA image: Mementos of Earth
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Jul 3, 2013

Mementos of Earth

As NASA two Voyager spacecraft travel out into deep space, they carry a small American flag and a Golden Record...

JPL
NASA image: GALEX Distributes Local Galactic Treasures at AAS
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Jan 9, 2006

GALEX Distributes Local Galactic Treasures at AAS

From sparkling blue rings to dazzling golden disks and mined from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer Survey of Nearby...

JPL
NASA image: Vladivostok, Russia
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Sep 28, 2012

Vladivostok, Russia

This image, acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft, is of Vladivostok, the administrative center of Primorsky Krai,...

JPL
NASA image: Wildfires just northwest of California's Eagle Lake and Honey Lake
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Aug 7, 2024

Wildfires just northwest of California's Eagle Lake and Honey Lake

iss071e439835 (Aug. 7, 2024) --- Wildfires just northwest of California's Eagle Lake and Honey Lake (far left) are...

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NASA image: Solar Golden Arches
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May 1, 2017

Solar Golden Arches

The magnetic field lines between a pair of active regions formed a beautiful set of swaying arches rising up above...

JPL
NASA image: Golden Night on Saturn
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Nov 7, 2006

Golden Night on Saturn

Saturn fine, innermost rings are seen silhouetted against the southern hemisphere of the planet before partially...

JPL
NASA image: Looking Back on a Golden Opportunity
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Feb 13, 2019

Looking Back on a Golden Opportunity

In this navigation camera raw image, NASA's Opportunity Rover looks back over its own tracks on Aug. 4, 2010....

JPL
NASA image: iss064e053178
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Apr 4, 2021

iss064e053178

iss064e053178 (April 4, 2021) --- The Golden Gate Bridge links San Francisco with the Golden Gate National...

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NASA image: ARC-1935-A93-0075-2
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Jul 17, 1935

ARC-1935-A93-0075-2

Navy Aerial of San Francisco, California; looking west across South Beach - China Basin to Golden Gate Park,...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0108-003
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Jun 6, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0108-003

Technology Infusion Award (Code I) 'Golden Fish' presented by Steve Zornitzer to

ARC
NASA image: NASA Minute: March 27, 2026
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Mar 27, 2026

NASA Minute: March 27, 2026

NASA kicked off a dynamic week ahead of launch with Ignition, an event designed to bring the administration,...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2059
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Sep 6, 2006

KSC-06pd2059

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Among the palmettos near a road in NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a large web supports...

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NASA image: San Francisco and Bay Area, CA, USA
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May 6, 1991

San Francisco and Bay Area, CA, USA

STS039-89-053 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- A 70mm, infrared frame of the city of San Francisco, taken on a clear day....

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Aug 6, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-65111 (6 Aug. 2006) --- Golden Gate, San Francisco, CA is featured in this image photographed by an...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0108-002
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Jun 6, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0108-002

Technology Infusion Award (Code I) 'Golden Fish' presented by Steve Zornitzer to Ja

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0108-001
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Jun 6, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0108-001

Technology Infusion Award (Code I) 'Golden Fish' presented by Steve Zornitzer to Ja

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0108-017
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Jun 6, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0108-017

Technology Infusion Award (Code I) 'Golden Fish' presented by Steve Zornitzer to Ja

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1934-A93-0075-5
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Feb 10, 1934

ARC-1934-A93-0075-5

Navy Aerial of San Francisco, California; showing Sea Cliff, Ocean Beach, Golden Gate Park looking East

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0108-019
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Jun 6, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0108-019

Technology Infusion Award (Code I) 'Golden Fish' presented by Steve Zornitzer to Ja

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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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