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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: Dusty Water Ice in Mars' Terra Sirenum
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Oct 10, 2024

Dusty Water Ice in Mars' Terra Sirenum

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) shows white material believed to be dusty water ice lining...

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NASA image: Analysis Sharpens Mars Hydrogen Map, Hinting Equatorial Water Ice
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Sep 28, 2017

Analysis Sharpens Mars Hydrogen Map, Hinting Equatorial Water Ice

Re-analysis of 2002-2009 data from a hydrogen-finding instrument on NASA's Mars Odyssey orbiter increased the...

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NASA image: Veg-04A Plant Check/Watering
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Jun 23, 2019

Veg-04A Plant Check/Watering

iss059e117393 (6/23/2019) --- Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques is photographed during...

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NASA image: Water Enters Jezero Crater Billions of Years Ago (Artist's Concept)
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Dec 12, 2023

Water Enters Jezero Crater Billions of Years Ago (Artist's Concept)

This animated artist's concept depicts a scene of water breaking through the rim of Mars' Jezero Crater, which...

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NASA image: Astronaut Kevin P. Chilton uses helmet to bail water during bailout training
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Dec 22, 1993

Astronaut Kevin P. Chilton uses helmet to bail water during bailout training

S93-50705 (22 Dec 1993) --- Astronaut Kevin P. Chilton, pilot, uses his helmet to bail water from his life raft...

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NASA image: Apollo 8 prime crew seen inside Apollo Boilerplate during water egress
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Oct 25, 1968

Apollo 8 prime crew seen inside Apollo Boilerplate during water egress

S68-53015 (25 Oct. 1968) --- Astronauts William A. Anders, James A. Lovell Jr., and Frank Borman, (left to right)...

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NASA image: Cryosphere | Episode 2: The Snow Below
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Dec 13, 2018

Cryosphere | Episode 2: The Snow Below

Snow is one part of the cryosphere that many of us have actually encountered, but it also plays a crucial role in...

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NASA image: Crew-2 Astronaut Training - Water Survival Training
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Oct 1, 2020

Crew-2 Astronaut Training - Water Survival Training

Crew-2 Astronaut Training - Water Survival Training

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NASA image: ASCAN WATER SURVIVAL SCHOOL TRAINING VIEW
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Mar 5, 2013

ASCAN WATER SURVIVAL SCHOOL TRAINING VIEW

S78-33689 (1978) ASCAN WATER SURVIVAL SCHOOL TRAINING VIEW 1978. Several new astronaut trainees are seen prior to a...

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NASA image: Noguchi with a Water Drop
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Apr 19, 2010

Noguchi with a Water Drop

ISS023-E-025091 (19 April 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi, Expedition...

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NASA image: Faces in water bubbles
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Jul 12, 2013

Faces in water bubbles

ISS036-E-018290 (12 July 2013) --- NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg, Expedition 36 flight engineer, squeezes a water...

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NASA image: Yamazaki and water bubble
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Apr 12, 2010

Yamazaki and water bubble

S131-E-009282 (12 April 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, STS-131...

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NASA image: Poindexter and water bubble
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Apr 12, 2010

Poindexter and water bubble

S131-E-009294 (12 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-131 commander, watches a water bubble float...

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NASA image: Yamazaki and water bubble
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Apr 12, 2010

Yamazaki and water bubble

S131-E-009285 (12 April 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, STS-131...

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NASA image: Anderson and water bubble
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Apr 12, 2010

Anderson and water bubble

S131-E-009299 (12 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson, STS-131 mission specialist, watches a water...

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NASA image: Faces in water bubbles
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Jul 12, 2013

Faces in water bubbles

ISS036-E-018302 (12 July 2013) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, Expedition 36 flight engineer, watches a water...

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NASA image: Anderson and water bubble
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Apr 12, 2010

Anderson and water bubble

S131-E-009277 (12 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson, STS-131 mission specialist, watches a water...

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NASA image: SWOT Encapsulation
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Dec 8, 2022

SWOT Encapsulation

Inside the SpaceX facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the first half of the SpaceX Falcon 9...

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NASA image: SWOT Encapsulation
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Dec 8, 2022

SWOT Encapsulation

Inside the SpaceX facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the first half of the SpaceX Falcon 9...

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NASA image: SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Dec 5, 2022

SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Inside the SpaceX facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a technician assists as a crane is used to...

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NASA image: SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Dec 5, 2022

SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Inside the SpaceX facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a crane is used to lift the Surface Water...

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NASA image: SWOT Fairing Decal with Fixtures in Place
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Dec 9, 2022

SWOT Fairing Decal with Fixtures in Place

Inside the SpaceX facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, decal fixtures are placed on the SpaceX...

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NASA image: SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Dec 5, 2022

SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Inside the SpaceX facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a technician assists as a crane lowers the...

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NASA image: SWOT Encapsulation
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Dec 8, 2022

SWOT Encapsulation

Inside the SpaceX facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, both halves of the SpaceX Falcon 9 payload...

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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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