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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: Saturnian Hexagon Collage
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Dec 6, 2016

Saturnian Hexagon Collage

This collage of images from NASA's Cassini spacecraft shows Saturn's northern hemisphere and rings as viewed with...

JPL
NASA image: Artificial Hip Simulator with Crystal Models
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Jun 23, 1966

Artificial Hip Simulator with Crystal Models

Robert Johnson, top, sets the lubricant flow while Donald Buckley adjusts the bearing specimen on an artificial hip...

GRC
NASA image: Vortex and Rings
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Jul 7, 2014

Vortex and Rings

NASA Cassini spacecraft captures three magnificent sights at once: Saturn north polar vortex and hexagon along with...

JPL
NASA image: Gemini 6 patch
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Jan 1, 1965

Gemini 6 patch

The Gemini 6 patch is hexagonal in shape, reflecting the mission number; and the spacecraft trajectory also traces...

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NASA image: Over Saturn Turbulent North
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Dec 6, 2016

Over Saturn Turbulent North

This view from NASA's Cassini spacecraft was obtained about half a day before its first close pass by the outer...

JPL
NASA image: In Full View: Saturn Streaming Hexagon
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Dec 4, 2013

In Full View: Saturn Streaming Hexagon

This colorful view from NASA Cassini mission, known as the

JPL
NASA image: Changing Colors in Saturn North
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Oct 21, 2016

Changing Colors in Saturn North

These two natural color images from NASA's Cassini spacecraft show the changing appearance of Saturn's north polar...

JPL
NASA image: 1001623
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Sep 15, 2010

1001623

ANDRÉ PASEUR (WELD TECHNICIAN, JACOBS ESTS GROUP/ERC) DISPLAYS A HEXAGON THAT WAS FABRICATED FROM FRICTION STIR...

MSFC
NASA image: 1001624
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Sep 15, 2010

1001624

SAMUEL SMITH (WELD TECHNICIAN, JACOBS ESTS GROUP/ALL POINTS) DISPLAYS A HEXAGON THAT WAS FABRICATED FROM FRICTION...

MSFC
NASA image: On Frozen Ground
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Jan 29, 2021

On Frozen Ground

The soil surface on Mars is believed to contain water ice, especially at higher latitudes. Similar to permafrost...

JPL
NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-6 - INSIGNIA (PATCH) - MSC
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Oct 1, 1965

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-6 - INSIGNIA (PATCH) - MSC

S65-55983 (8 Dec. 1965) --- This hexagonal-shaped insignia is the emblem of the Gemini-6 spaceflight. Astronauts...

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NASA image: 1001619
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Sep 15, 2010

1001619

SAMUEL SMITH (WELD TECHNICIAN, JACOBS ESTS GROUP/ALL POINTS) AND ANDRÉ PASEUR (WELD TECHNICIAN, JACOBS ESTS...

MSFC
NASA image: Basking in Light
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Dec 26, 2016

Basking in Light

Sunlight truly has come to Saturn's north pole. The whole northern region is bathed in sunlight in this view from...

JPL
NASA image: Skylab
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May 1, 1972

Skylab

This wide-angle view depicts the Orbital Workshop (OWS) wardroom/galley located in the lower level of the OWS. The...

MSFC
NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Alignment Image
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Feb 7, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Alignment Image

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, left, is shown an early mirror alignment image from the James Webb Space Telescope,...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Sep 16, 1998

Research Technology

A team of engineers at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) has designed, fabricated, and tested the first solar...

MSFC
NASA image: Mimas Dwarfed
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Jun 5, 2017

Mimas Dwarfed

From high above Saturn's northern hemisphere, NASA's Cassini spacecraft gazes over the planet's north pole, with its...

JPL
NASA image: Professor Paul Chaikin Presentation on Soft Matter
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Feb 3, 2023

Professor Paul Chaikin Presentation on Soft Matter

Recording of Professor Paul Chaikin presentation from the Department of Physics, Center for Soft Matter at New York...

GRC
NASA image: Portus, Italy
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Feb 13, 2015

Portus, Italy

Thirty kilometers southwest of Rome lies what may be ancient Rome's greatest engineering achievement: Portus. Built...

JPL
NASA image: Fejokoo Crater
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Mar 17, 2017

Fejokoo Crater

NASA's Dawn mission has found that craters on Ceres show a diversity of shapes that provide important clues about...

JPL
NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Alignment Image
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Feb 7, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Alignment Image

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, left, NASA Associate Administrator Bob Cabana, and NASA Administrator Bill...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5789
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Oct 23, 2009

KSC-2009-5789

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the 327-foot-tall Ares I-X rocket awaits liftoff...

KSC
NASA image: Painted Lines on an Ornament
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Dec 23, 2013

Painted Lines on an Ornament

The globe of Saturn, seen here in natural color, is reminiscent of a holiday ornament in this wide-angle view from...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-04-S-00316
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Sep 17, 2004

KSC-04-S-00316

Scientists analyzing solar wind samples returned by the Genesis mission are getting a welcome boost to their...

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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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