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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: Phoenix Prominence Eruption
Video
May 1, 2015

Phoenix Prominence Eruption

Over a six-hour period on April 21, 2015, NASA's Solar Dyanmics Observatory (SDO) observed a wing-like prominence...

GSFC
NASA image: Erupting Prominence Observed by SDO on March 30, 2010
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Dec 8, 2017

Erupting Prominence Observed by SDO on March 30, 2010

An erupting prominence observed by SDO on March 30, 2010. Credit: NASA/GSFC/SDO To read more about this image go to:...

GSFC
NASA image: Prominent Rayed Craters
Image
Jan 14, 2000

Prominent Rayed Craters

This photograph of Mercury, taken by NASA Mariner 10, shows two prominent rayed craters. Bright halos extend as far...

JPL
NASA image: Prominent Rocks - 3-D
Image
Jul 13, 1997

Prominent Rocks - 3-D

Many prominent rocks near the Sagan Memorial Station are featured in this image from NASA Mars Pathfinder. Shark,...

JPL
NASA image: NASA's SDO Captures a Monster Prominence
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's SDO Captures a Monster Prominence

NASA image captured Feb. 24, 2011 To see an image showing the size of the prominence in comparison to the size of...

GSFC
NASA image: Skylab
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Aug 21, 1973

Skylab

This photograph shows a solar prominence in action, one of Skylab's many splendorous views. It was taken on August...

MSFC
NASA image: Hefty Prominence Eruption
Image
Oct 13, 2015

Hefty Prominence Eruption

A mass of plasma gathered itself into a twisting mass, spun around for a bit, then rose up and broke apart over a...

JPL
NASA image: A Closer View of Prominent Rocks - 3-D
Image
Jul 13, 1997

A Closer View of Prominent Rocks - 3-D

Many prominent rocks near the Sagan Memorial Station are featured in this image, from NASA Mars Pathfinder. Shark,...

JPL
NASA image: Somersaulting CME
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Dec 8, 2017

Somersaulting CME

NASA image acquired May 30, 2011 On May 30, 2011, the STEREO Behind spacecraft caught a prominence in the process of...

GSFC
NASA image: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Total Solar Eclipse

Some prominences are seen as the moon begins to move off the sun during the total solar eclipse on Monday, August...

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NASA image: Prominent Mound in Ceres' Cerealia Facula Region
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Jun 22, 2018

Prominent Mound in Ceres' Cerealia Facula Region

This mosaic of a prominent mound located on the western side of Cerealia Facula was obtained by NASA's Dawn...

JPL
NASA image: Crater View
Image
Sep 8, 2009

Crater View

The Cassini spacecraft eyes a prominent crater on the moon Janus.

JPL
NASA image: Astronaut Don Pettit's reflection is prominent on a spacesuit helmet's visor
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Dec 9, 2024

Astronaut Don Pettit's reflection is prominent on a spacesuit helmet's visor

iss072e363878 (Dec. 9, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedtion 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit took this photograph of...

JSC
NASA image: The three prominent mountaintops just east of Mexico City
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Feb 13, 2026

The three prominent mountaintops just east of Mexico City

iss074e0315658 (Feb. 13, 2026) --- The three prominent mountaintops just east of Mexico City consist of two dormant...

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NASA image: Logos of NASA and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) are displayed prominently on the tail of the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) 747SP
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Apr 26, 2007

Logos of NASA and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) are displayed prominently on the tail of the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) 747SP

Logos of NASA and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) are displayed prominently on the tail of the Stratospheric...

AFRC
NASA image: SDO Lunar Transit, Prominence Eruption, and M-Class Flare
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Dec 8, 2017

SDO Lunar Transit, Prominence Eruption, and M-Class Flare

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of the moon crossing in front of its view of the sun on Jan....

GSFC
NASA image: Where the Ice Ends
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Dec 9, 2005

Where the Ice Ends

This image shows the margin of the south polar cap. The polar layers are prominently shown against the rocky...

JPL
NASA image: SRTM Perspective View with Landsat Overlay: Mt. Pinos, California
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May 18, 2001

SRTM Perspective View with Landsat Overlay: Mt. Pinos, California

Prominently displayed in this image, Mt. Pinos, at 2,692 meters 8,831 feet is the highest peak in the Los Padres...

JPL
NASA image: Tiny Moons, Big Effects
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Oct 25, 2006

Tiny Moons, Big Effects

The two prominent dark gaps in Saturn A ring contain small embedded moons and a host of other intriguing features

JPL
NASA image: Holey Dione!
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Nov 21, 2006

Holey Dione!

Craters of all sizes litter the landscape on Dione. The larger craters in this view display prominent central peak

JPL
NASA image: SRTM Colored Height and Shaded Relief: Corral de Piedra, Argentina
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Jul 26, 2001

SRTM Colored Height and Shaded Relief: Corral de Piedra, Argentina

Volcanism and erosion are prominently seen in this view of the eastern flank of the Andes Mountains taken by NASA...

JPL
NASA image: A Revealing Landslide in Hebes Chasma
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Jul 2, 2014

A Revealing Landslide in Hebes Chasma

This image NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbitershows a prominently stratified transect through the rock of a mountain of...

JPL
NASA image: Solar corona/prominence seen through the White Light Coronograph
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Jan 17, 1974

Solar corona/prominence seen through the White Light Coronograph

S74-15697 (17 Jan. 1974) --- The solar corona and a solar prominence as seen through the White Light Coronograph,...

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NASA image: Depths of Mare Ingenii
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Jun 16, 2010

Depths of Mare Ingenii

Mare Ingenii may be best known for its prominent lunar swirls, which are high albedo surface features associated...

JPL
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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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