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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: JPSS-2 Spacecraft Transport to Pad and Lift/Mate
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Oct 18, 2022

JPSS-2 Spacecraft Transport to Pad and Lift/Mate

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing containing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s...

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NASA image: A Commercial Resupply Mission to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – August 13, 2021
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Aug 13, 2021

A Commercial Resupply Mission to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – August 13, 2021

A Commercial Resupply Mission to the Space Station, honoring a spaceflight icon, and an out of this world...

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NASA image: The Day the Earth Smiled: Sneak Preview
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Jul 22, 2013

The Day the Earth Smiled: Sneak Preview

In this rare image taken on July 19, 2013, the wide-angle camera on NASA's Cassini spacecraft has captured Saturn's...

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NASA image: SWOT Measures Tuvalu Sea Level
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Jun 27, 2023

SWOT Measures Tuvalu Sea Level

The recently launched Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission collected data on sea levels around two of...

JPL
NASA image: GPM Encapsulation Complete
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Dec 8, 2017

GPM Encapsulation Complete

GPM is a joint mission between NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The Core Observatory will...

GSFC
NASA image: GPM Encapsulation Complete
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Dec 8, 2017

GPM Encapsulation Complete

GPM is a joint mission between NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The Core Observatory will...

GSFC
NASA image: GPM Launch Day at NASA Goddard (Feb. 27, 2014)
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Dec 8, 2017

GPM Launch Day at NASA Goddard (Feb. 27, 2014)

The Daruma doll is a symbol of good luck and in Japan is often given as a gift for encouragement to reach a goal....

GSFC
NASA image: GPM Encapsulation Complete
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Dec 8, 2017

GPM Encapsulation Complete

GPM is a joint mission between NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The Core Observatory will...

GSFC
NASA image: GPM Encapsulation Complete
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Dec 8, 2017

GPM Encapsulation Complete

GPM is a joint mission between NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The Core Observatory will...

GSFC
NASA image: GPM Encapsulation Complete
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Dec 8, 2017

GPM Encapsulation Complete

GPM is a joint mission between NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The Core Observatory will...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Satellites See Santa's North Pole
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Satellites See Santa's North Pole

All was well at the North Pole this summer, when Santa and his elves were busily making toys and taking orders for...

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NASA image: Hubble’s Planetary Portrait Captures New Changes in Jupiter’s Great Red Spot
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble’s Planetary Portrait Captures New Changes in Jupiter’s Great Red Spot

New imagery from the Hubble Space Telescope is revealing details never before seen on Jupiter. Hubble’s new Jupiter...

GSFC
NASA image: GPM Encapsulation Complete
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Dec 8, 2017

GPM Encapsulation Complete

GPM is a joint mission between NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The Core Observatory will...

GSFC
NASA image: GPM Encapsulation Complete
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Dec 8, 2017

GPM Encapsulation Complete

GPM is a joint mission between NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The Core Observatory will...

GSFC
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Dec 8, 2017

False Color View of Mercury

This colorful view of Mercury was produced by using images from the color base map imaging campaign during...

GSFC
NASA image: Eastern Hemisphere - Blue Marble 2012
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Dec 8, 2017

Eastern Hemisphere - Blue Marble 2012

February 2, 2012 Go here to view an image that explains how composite images like these are created:...

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NASA image: OSTM/Jason-2 and Jason-1 Tandem Mission View of the Gulf Stream
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Apr 27, 2009

OSTM/Jason-2 and Jason-1 Tandem Mission View of the Gulf Stream

Created with altimeter data from NASA's Ocean Surface Topography Mission (OSTM)/Jason-2 satellite and the Jason-1...

JPL
NASA image: GPM Encapsulation Complete
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Dec 8, 2017

GPM Encapsulation Complete

GPM is a joint mission between NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The Core Observatory will...

GSFC
NASA image: Hubble’s Planetary Portrait Captures New Changes in Jupiter’s Great Red Spot
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble’s Planetary Portrait Captures New Changes in Jupiter’s Great Red Spot

New imagery from the Hubble Space Telescope is revealing details never before seen on Jupiter. Hubble’s new Jupiter...

GSFC
NASA image: Using Gravity and Topography to Map Mars' Crustal Thickness
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Mar 21, 2016

Using Gravity and Topography to Map Mars' Crustal Thickness

Newly detailed mapping of local variations in Mars' gravitational pull on orbiters (center), combined with...

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NASA image: Peruvian Geometric Geoglyphs Detected by NASA UAVSAR
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Feb 5, 2016

Peruvian Geometric Geoglyphs Detected by NASA UAVSAR

Different visualizations of an area with geometric geoglyphs at the Nasca World Heritage Site in Peru as seen by...

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NASA image: Disturbance on Dirt Roads Crossing Peru Nasca World Heritage Site seen by NASA UAVSAR
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Feb 5, 2016

Disturbance on Dirt Roads Crossing Peru Nasca World Heritage Site seen by NASA UAVSAR

A protected area within the Nasca World Heritage Site in Peru that has experienced apparent disturbance between two...

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NASA image: 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program (CCLC) 2017 Highlights Video
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Jun 13, 2017

21st Century Community Learning Centers Program (CCLC) 2017 Highlights Video

2017 Highlights Video for 21st Century Community Learning Centers.

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NASA image: SWOT Death Valley Lake Depth
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Apr 15, 2024

SWOT Death Valley Lake Depth

California's Death Valley, the driest place in North America, has hosted an ephemeral lake since late 2023. In March...

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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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