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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: Io in Infrared with Giant Plume New Hot Spot
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May 28, 2002

Io in Infrared with Giant Plume New Hot Spot

Io in Infrared with Giant Plume New Hot Spot

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NASA image: Saturn North Pole Hot Spot and Hexagon
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Jan 7, 2008

Saturn North Pole Hot Spot and Hexagon

Saturn North Pole Hot Spot and Hexagon

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NASA image: Orion Launch Abort System Attitude Control Motor Qualification Hot Fire Test
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Mar 20, 2019

Orion Launch Abort System Attitude Control Motor Qualification Hot Fire Test

The test is an Orion LAS ACM QM-1 (Launch Abort System Attitude Control Motor Qualification Motor-1) Hot Fire Test...

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Jan 16, 2021

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NASA conducts a hot fire test Jan. 16, 2021, of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System rocket on the...

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Jan 16, 2021

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NASA conducts a hot fire test Jan. 16, 2021, of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System rocket on the...

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NASA image: SSC20210116_GR8423
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Jan 16, 2021

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NASA conducts a hot fire test Jan. 16, 2021, of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System rocket on the...

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NASA image: Vortices Bump into a Hot Spot in Jupiter Atmosphere
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Mar 14, 2013

Vortices Bump into a Hot Spot in Jupiter Atmosphere

In this series of images from NASA Cassini spacecraft, a dark, rectangular hot spot interacts with a line of...

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NASA image: SSC-20210318-s00151
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Mar 18, 2021

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NASA conducts a hot fire test March 18, 2021, of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System rocket on the...

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Mar 18, 2021

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NASA conducts a hot fire test March 18, 2021, of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System rocket on the...

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Mar 17, 2021

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NASA conducts a hot fire test March 18, 2021, of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System rocket on the...

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Mar 18, 2021

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NASA conducts a hot fire test March 18, 2021, of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System rocket on the...

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Mar 18, 2021

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NASA conducts a hot fire test March 18, 2021, of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System rocket on the...

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NASA image: SSC-20210318-s00139
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Mar 18, 2021

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NASA conducts a hot fire test March 18, 2021, of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System rocket on the...

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Mar 18, 2021

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NASA conducts a hot fire test March 18, 2021, of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System rocket on the...

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Mar 18, 2021

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NASA conducts a hot fire test March 18, 2021, of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System rocket on the...

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NASA image: SSC-20210318-s00141
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Mar 18, 2021

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NASA conducts a hot fire test March 18, 2021, of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System rocket on the...

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NASA image: SSC-20210318-s00149
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Mar 18, 2021

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NASA conducts a hot fire test March 18, 2021, of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System rocket on the...

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NASA image: SSC-20210318-s00150
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Mar 18, 2021

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NASA conducts a hot fire test March 18, 2021, of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System rocket on the...

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Mar 18, 2021

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NASA conducts a hot fire test March 18, 2021, of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System rocket on the...

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NASA image: SSC-20210318-s00142
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Mar 18, 2021

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NASA conducts a hot fire test March 18, 2021, of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System rocket on the...

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NASA image: DSC_0087
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Mar 18, 2021

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NASA conducts a hot fire test March 18, 2021, of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System rocket on the...

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NASA image: SSC-20210318-s00147
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Mar 18, 2021

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NASA conducts a hot fire test March 18, 2021, of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System rocket on the...

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NASA image: SSC-20210318-s00140
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Mar 18, 2021

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NASA conducts a hot fire test March 18, 2021, of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System rocket on the...

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NASA image: SSC-20210318-s00146
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Mar 18, 2021

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NASA conducts a hot fire test March 18, 2021, of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System rocket on the...

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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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