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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: The Icy Spider on Pluto
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Apr 11, 2016

The Icy Spider on Pluto

An unusual geological feature resembling a giant spider sprawls across Pluto icy landscape in this enhanced color...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-08pd3169
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Oct 14, 2008

KSC-08pd3169

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On the grounds of Kennedy Space Center, a female Golden-Silk Spider repairs its web. The...

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NASA image: Jamming with the 'Spiders' from Mars
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Jul 9, 2018

Jamming with the 'Spiders' from Mars

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, acquired May 13, 2018 during winter at the South Pole of Mars,...

JPL
NASA image: Spider Anita - Skylab (SL)
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Aug 27, 1973

Spider Anita - Skylab (SL)

S73-33164 (27 Aug. 1973) --- A close-up view of Anita, one of the two common cross spiders “Araneus diadematus”...

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NASA image: Spider Web of Stars in IC 342A
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Jul 20, 2011

Spider Web of Stars in IC 342A

Looking like a spider web swirled into a spiral, galaxy IC 342 presents its delicate pattern of dust in this...

JPL
NASA image: The Webb Telescope's 'Golden Spider'
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Dec 8, 2017

The Webb Telescope's 'Golden Spider'

NASA image release August 23, 2012 What looks like a giant golden spider weaving a web of cables and cords, is...

GSFC
NASA image: Creative Photography - Fog with VAB
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Mar 15, 2021

Creative Photography - Fog with VAB

A spider web hangs in the forefront of a sunrise at Kennedy Space Center on March 15, 2021. Kennedy shares space...

KSC
NASA image: Martian 'Spiders' in Sharper Look, Thanks to Volunteers
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Oct 20, 2016

Martian 'Spiders' in Sharper Look, Thanks to Volunteers

This image shows spidery channels eroded into Martian ground. It is an example from high-resolution observation of...

JPL
NASA image: The Enduring Charm of Martian Spiders
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Dec 11, 2018

The Enduring Charm of Martian Spiders

Araneiform terrain (colloquially: spider-like terrain) is located in the south polar region of Mars and evolves in...

JPL
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1960

Saturn Apollo Program

A spider beam for cornecting the Saturn I fuel tanks is being positioned in the fabrication and engineering...

MSFC
NASA image: View of Astronaut Owen Garriott taking video of two Skylab spiders experiment
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Aug 16, 1973

View of Astronaut Owen Garriott taking video of two Skylab spiders experiment

SL3-109-1345 (August 1973) --- View of scientist-astronaut Owen K. Garriott, Skylab 3 science pilot, taking TV...

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NASA image: Hubble Spins a Web Into a Giant Red Spider Nebula
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Spins a Web Into a Giant Red Spider Nebula

Huge waves are sculpted in this two-lobed nebula called the Red Spider Nebula, located some 3,000 light-years away...

GSFC
NASA image: Artemis II Spider Install on SLS Core Stage
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Oct 28, 2024

Artemis II Spider Install on SLS Core Stage

A cover, called a “spider” is attached to the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket core stage for NASA’s Artemis II...

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NASA image: Artemis II Spider Install on SLS Core Stage
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Oct 25, 2024

Artemis II Spider Install on SLS Core Stage

Teams with Exploration Ground Systems prepare to attach a cover, called a “spider” to the top of the SLS (Space...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II Spider Install on SLS Core Stage
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Oct 25, 2024

Artemis II Spider Install on SLS Core Stage

Teams with Exploration Ground Systems prepare to attach a cover, called a “spider” to the top of the SLS (Space...

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NASA image: Bolden STEM Event
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Jan 28, 2011

Bolden STEM Event

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, holds a box of spiders as MathScience Innovation Center Instructor Rhonda...

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NASA image: Core Pathfinder & Spider Mate
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Oct 4, 2019

Core Pathfinder & Spider Mate

Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a cover, called a spider, is...

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NASA image: Core Pathfinder & Spider Mate
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Oct 4, 2019

Core Pathfinder & Spider Mate

Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, operations are underway to attach a...

KSC
NASA image: Core Pathfinder & Spider Mate
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Oct 4, 2019

Core Pathfinder & Spider Mate

Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA and Jacobs TOSC workers monitor...

KSC
NASA image: Core Pathfinder & Spider Mate
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Oct 4, 2019

Core Pathfinder & Spider Mate

Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Jacobs TOSC workers assist as a...

KSC
NASA image: Core Pathfinder & Spider Mate
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Oct 4, 2019

Core Pathfinder & Spider Mate

Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, operations are underway to attach a...

KSC
NASA image: Core Pathfinder & Spider Mate
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Oct 4, 2019

Core Pathfinder & Spider Mate

Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Jacobs TOSC workers assist as a...

KSC
NASA image: Core Pathfinder & Spider Mate
Image
Oct 4, 2019

Core Pathfinder & Spider Mate

Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA and Jacobs TOSC workers monitor...

KSC
NASA image: Core Pathfinder & Spider Mate
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Oct 4, 2019

Core Pathfinder & Spider Mate

Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a Jacobs TOSC worker assists as a...

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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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