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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: Earth Between the Rings of Saturn
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Apr 20, 2017

Earth Between the Rings of Saturn

This view from NASA's Cassini spacecraft shows planet Earth as a point of light between the icy rings of Saturn. The...

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NASA image: Departing Dione
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Aug 20, 2015

Departing Dione

NASA Cassini spacecraft captured this parting view showing the rough and icy crescent of Saturn moon Dione following...

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NASA image: Veiled Worlds
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Sep 28, 2015

Veiled Worlds

Titan and Saturn have very few things in common, but a hazy appearance is one feature they share. Although their...

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NASA image: Trident: Exploring the Mysteries of Triton
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Jun 16, 2020

Trident: Exploring the Mysteries of Triton

A new mission competing for selection under NASA's Discovery Program would explore Neptune's largest moon, Triton,...

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NASA image: NASA Hubble Sees Comet ISON Intact
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Oct 9, 2013

NASA Hubble Sees Comet ISON Intact

This image from NASA Hubble Space Telescope of the sunward plunging comet ISON suggests that the comet is intact...

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NASA image: Triton South Polar Terrain
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Sep 26, 1996

Triton South Polar Terrain

This image from NASA's Voyager 2 of the south polar terrain of Triton, taken on Aug. 25, 1989 reveals about 50 dark...

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NASA image: Hidden Wonders
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Sep 26, 2016

Hidden Wonders

NASA's Cassini spacecraft looks toward the brilliant disk of Saturn, surrounded by the icy lanes of its rings. Faint...

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NASA image: A Forethought and an Afterthought
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Oct 27, 2014

A Forethought and an Afterthought

Befitting moons named for brothers, the moons Prometheus and Epimetheus share a lot in common. Both are small, icy...

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NASA image: Enhanced Ganymede (Enhanced Image)
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Dec 17, 2021

Enhanced Ganymede (Enhanced Image)

This enhanced image of the Jovian moon Ganymede was obtained by the JunoCam imager aboard NASA's Juno spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0808
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May 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viewed from the top of Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, two solid...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1048
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Jun 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- On the launch tower at Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

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NASA image: Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot (RASSOR) Test
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Jun 5, 2019

Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot (RASSOR) Test

A team from the Granular Mechanics and Regolith Operations Lab tests the Regolith Advanced Surface Systems...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1237
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May 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Hangar A&O on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers conduct a...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1038
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Jun 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers on the launch tower at Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1906
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Jul 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers help guide the suspended Phoenix...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2180
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Aug 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Phoenix spacecraft makes an auspicious start on its journey to Mars aboard a...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2014
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Jul 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers observe the installation of the...

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NASA image: Tête-à-tête
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Aug 20, 2018

Tête-à-tête

Saturn's moon Tethys disappears behind Titan as observed by Cassini on Nov. 26, 2009. Tethys is about 660 miles...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0827
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May 30, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Comet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR) spacecraft is ready for its spin test in the...

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NASA image: A Crater Enlarged by the Sublimation of Ice
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Mar 20, 2020

A Crater Enlarged by the Sublimation of Ice

This image covers part of the ejecta from an impact crater (about 6-kilometers in diameter) to the west in Utopia...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1910
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Jul 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers secure the Phoenix Mars Lander...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2171
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Aug 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Phoenix Mars lander lifts off from Pad 17A aboard a Delta II 7925 rocket at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-1019
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Jun 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 (SAEF-2), a container is lowered...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Offload
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Feb 22, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Offload

Inside Building 836 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the first half of the payload fairing for the United...

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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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