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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: Grooved Surface
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May 28, 2012

Grooved Surface

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft of asteroid Vesta shows a part of the surface in Vesta northern hemisphere,...

JPL
NASA image: Wind Erosion
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Aug 6, 2012

Wind Erosion

This image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft of Zephyria Planum shows erosion in different orientations,...

JPL
NASA image: Star Dunes, Algeria
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Aug 16, 2013

Star Dunes, Algeria

Radially symmetrical, star dunes dominate the Grand Erg Oriental of the Algerian Sahara, as depicted in this image...

JPL
NASA image: JPL Testbed Image of Inflated Airbags
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Jan 6, 2004

JPL Testbed Image of Inflated Airbags

Airbags are fully inflated in this photograph taken at the JPL In-Situ Instrument Laboratory or Testbed, where...

JPL
NASA image: STS 128 crew orientation
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Aug 31, 2009

STS 128 crew orientation

ISS020-E-036875 (30 Aug. 2009) --- This is one of a series of digital still images that were recorded shortly after...

JSC
NASA image: Possible Landing Ellipses for Phoenix
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Aug 2, 2007

Possible Landing Ellipses for Phoenix

Launch date makes a difference in the orientation of ellipses marking where NASA Phoenix Mars Lander would have a...

JPL
NASA image: Worlds on the Edge Artist Concept
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Aug 26, 2010

Worlds on the Edge Artist Concept

This artist concept illustrates the two Saturn-sized planets discovered by NASA Kepler mission. The star system is...

JPL
NASA image: Anatomy of a Triangulum
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Oct 13, 2005

Anatomy of a Triangulum

This image from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer shows M33, the Triangulum Galaxy, is a perennial favorite of amateur...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Topography
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Jan 17, 2001

Mars Topography

These maps are global false-color topographic views of Mars at different orientations from NASA Mars Orbiter Laser...

JPL
NASA image: Chateaubriant, France
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Mar 8, 2010

Chateaubriant, France

This image, acquired 11-05-2007 by NASA Terra spacecraft, shows the city of Chateaubriant, France, surrounded by...

JPL
NASA image: Look-alike Moons
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Apr 4, 2011

Look-alike Moons

Rhea and Dione seem like dark and light fraternal twins in this image from NASA Cassini spacecraft, with each of...

JPL
NASA image: Pit-chain in Noctis Labyrinthus
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Dec 20, 2002

Pit-chain in Noctis Labyrinthus

These pit-chain features in this NASA Mars Odyssey image of south Noctis Labryinthus are oriented parallel to...

JPL
NASA image: Planck View of BICEP2/Keck Array Field
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Jan 30, 2015

Planck View of BICEP2/Keck Array Field

The color scale in this image from the Planck mission represents the emission from dust, a minor but crucial...

JPL
NASA image: Dunes in Herschel Crater
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Oct 14, 2010

Dunes in Herschel Crater

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows dunes on the floor of Herschel Crater. Steep faces lipfaces...

JPL
NASA image: Astronaut Suni Williams during a spacewalk outside the International Space Station
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Jan 16, 2025

Astronaut Suni Williams during a spacewalk outside the International Space Station

iss072e487421 (Jan. 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Commander Suni Williams is pictured during a...

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NASA image: Portrait of Pluto and Charon
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Jul 17, 2015

Portrait of Pluto and Charon

These two images of Pluto and Charon were collected separately by NASA New Horizons during approach on July 13 and...

JPL
NASA image: Orion Camera Views of Artemis II Apogee Raise Burn
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Apr 1, 2026

Orion Camera Views of Artemis II Apogee Raise Burn

A view from cameras on the exterior of the Orion spacecraft before, during, and after the apogee raise burn...

JSC
NASA image: Patrick Scheuermann addresses summer interns
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Jun 1, 2015

Patrick Scheuermann addresses summer interns

MSFC DIRECTOR, PATRICK SCHEUERMANN, ADDRESSES THE SUMMER INTERNS DURING ORIENTATION AT THE USSRC. JUNE 1, 2015

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NASA image: Patrick Scheuermann addresses summer interns
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Jun 1, 2015

Patrick Scheuermann addresses summer interns

MSFC DIRECTOR, PATRICK SCHEUERMANN, ADDRESSES THE SUMMER INTERNS DURING ORIENTATION AT THE USSRC. JUNE 1, 2015

MSFC
NASA image: VISUAL ACUITY - EXPERIMENT - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-5 - FL
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Jun 1, 1965

VISUAL ACUITY - EXPERIMENT - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-5 - FL

S65-28639 (June 1965) --- Drawing illustrating orientation of Gemini spacecraft over prepared ground observation sites.

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NASA image: Chris Singer addresses summer interns
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Jun 1, 2015

Chris Singer addresses summer interns

CHRIS SINGER, MANAGER OF THE MSFC ENGINEERING DIRECTORATE, ADDRESSES THE SUMMER INTERNS DURING ORIENTATION EVENTS AT...

MSFC
NASA image: Up and Down Tethys
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Apr 14, 2010

Up and Down Tethys

NASA Cassini spacecraft profiles several features oriented north-south on Saturn moon Tethys. A line of craters runs...

JPL
NASA image: Chris Singer addresses summer interns
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Jun 1, 2015

Chris Singer addresses summer interns

CHRIS SINGER, MANAGER OF TTHE MSFC ENGINEERING DIRECTORATE, ADDRESSES THE SUMMER INTERNS DURING ORIENTATION EVENTS...

MSFC
NASA image: Dr. Frank Six addresses summer interns
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Jun 1, 2015

Dr. Frank Six addresses summer interns

DR. FRANK SIX OF MSFC'S ACADEMIC AFFAIRS OFFICE ADDRESSES THE SUMMER INTERNS DURING ORIENTATION EVENTS AT THE USSRC....

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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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