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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: Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)
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Dec 8, 2017

Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)

NICER Optics Lead Takashi Okajima installs one of NICER’s 56 X-ray “concentrators,” each consisting of 24 concentric...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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May 17, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-007156 (17 May 2008) --- Volcanic plumes and volcanic fog in Hawaii are featured in this image photographed...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00217
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Jul 8, 2004

KSC-04-S-00217

Just like cars and airplanes, Space Shuttles need regular maintenance to keep them shipshape and performing at their...

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NASA image: Earth observations Cape Town, South Africa taken during the STS-97 mission
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Dec 10, 2000

Earth observations Cape Town, South Africa taken during the STS-97 mission

STS097-711-069 (30 Nov. - 11 Dec. 2000) This view featuring Cape Town and the Western Cape Province in the Republic...

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NASA image: Alien crop circle? No, that’s just NASA’s newest balloon launch pad
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Dec 8, 2017

Alien crop circle? No, that’s just NASA’s newest balloon launch pad

Aviators, skydivers and other altitude-seeking enthusiasts flying out of Wanaka Airport, New Zealand, are double...

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NASA image: Webb Instruments Perfected to Microscopic Levels
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Dec 8, 2017

Webb Instruments Perfected to Microscopic Levels

Dressed in a cleanroom suit to prevent contamination, Optics Technician Jeff Gum aligns a replacement Focal Plane...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Jun 16, 2010

Earth Observations

ISS024-E-006136 (16 June 2010) --- Polar mesospheric clouds, illuminated by an orbital sunrise, are featured in this...

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NASA image: STS-67 crew insignia
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Oct 1, 1994

STS-67 crew insignia

STS067-S-001 (October 1994) --- Observation and remote exploration of the Universe in the ultraviolet wavelengths of...

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NASA image: Olympia Undae
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Mar 1, 2022

Olympia Undae

This VIS image of Olympia Undae was collected during north polar summer. The density of dunes and the alignments of...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 9
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Jun 7, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-10382 (7 June 2004) --- Tucson, Arizona is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 9...

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NASA image: Olympia Undae
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Apr 26, 2023

Olympia Undae

This VIS image of Olympia Undae was collected at the start of north polar spring. The dune crests have not yet lost...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 1, 1998

Microgravity

Dr. Lisa E. Freed of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and her colleagues have reported that initially...

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NASA image: Wind Tunnel Complex at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Sep 23, 1945

Wind Tunnel Complex at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

This aerial photograph shows the entire original wind tunnel complex at the National Advisory Committee for...

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NASA image: Zooming in on Pluto Pattern of Pits
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Dec 10, 2015

Zooming in on Pluto Pattern of Pits

On July 14, 2015, the telescopic camera on NASA's New Horizons spacecraft took the highest resolution images ever...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Hebes Chasma
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Aug 16, 2017

Investigating Mars: Hebes Chasma

This image shows the part of the northern cliff face of Hebes Chasma at the top of the image. The linear features...

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NASA image: Pluto's Surface in Detail
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Jul 14, 2017

Pluto's Surface in Detail

On July 14, 2015, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft made its historic flight through the Pluto system. This detailed,...

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NASA image: NASA's SDO Catches a Double Photobomb
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's SDO Catches a Double Photobomb

On Sept. 13, 2015, as NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, or SDO, kept up its constant watch on the sun, its view was...

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NASA image: Olympia Undae
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Mar 16, 2020

Olympia Undae

This VIS image of Olympia Undae was collected during north polar summer. The density of dunes and the alignments of...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six
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Mar 14, 2003

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-38306 (14 March 2003) --- The Arid Coast of Peru is featured in this digital image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Dec 31, 2011

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-030265 (31 Dec. 2011) --- The Payun Matru Volcanic Field in Argentina is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Pishan, China
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Pishan, China

This radar image is centered near the small town of Pishan in northwest China, about 280 km (174 miles) southeast of...

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NASA image: Olympia Undae
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Sep 21, 2021

Olympia Undae

This VIS image of Olympia Undae was collected at the beginning of north polar spring. As the season changes into...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Ascraeus Mons
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Sep 1, 2017

Investigating Mars: Ascraeus Mons

This image shows part of the southern flank of Ascraeus Mons. The feature at the bottom of the image is a collapse...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6691
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Jul 12, 2011

KSC-2011-6691

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the high bay of the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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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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