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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: NASA’s Earth Information Center Ribbon Cutting
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Jun 21, 2023

NASA’s Earth Information Center Ribbon Cutting

Michael Morgan, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction at the National Oceanic...

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NASA image: Impact Site: Infrared Image
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Sep 15, 2017

Impact Site: Infrared Image

This montage of images, made from data obtained by Cassini's visual and infrared mapping spectrometer, shows the...

JPL
NASA image: Ferrel-Like Cells at Jupiter
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Jan 20, 2022

Ferrel-Like Cells at Jupiter

This animation depicts Jupiter's atmospheric circulation cells (airflow circulation cells that flow in the...

JPL
NASA image: This World Is Black and White
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Jan 11, 2011

This World Is Black and White

A look at how the historic DaisyWorld model illustrates earth science concepts, such as albedo and feedback loops.

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-05-S-00082
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Apr 15, 2005

KSC-05-S-00082

The latest edition of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite series is scheduled for a spring liftoff...

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NASA image: NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover: MOXIE Instrument Media Reel
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Jul 13, 2020

NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover: MOXIE Instrument Media Reel

B-roll for media. The Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment, also known as MOXIE, aims to produce...

JPL
NASA image: Sunrise, Earth Limb
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Nov 1, 1992

Sunrise, Earth Limb

STS052-23-022 (22 Oct.-1 Nov. 1992) --- As the Space Shuttle Columbia orbited Earth in an easterly direction over...

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NASA image: 2014 Warmest Year On Record
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Jan 16, 2015

2014 Warmest Year On Record

The year 2014 now ranks as the warmest on record since 1880, according to an analysis by NASA scientists. Nine of...

GSFC
NASA image: MarCO Relaying Data from InSight
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Nov 16, 2018

MarCO Relaying Data from InSight

This image depicts the MarCO CubeSats relaying data (blue) from NASA's InSight lander (green) as InSight enters the...

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NASA image: NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory lifts off the runway at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., on its first flight in the ARCTAS atmospheric science mission
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Apr 1, 2008

NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory lifts off the runway at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., on its first flight in the ARCTAS atmospheric science mission

NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory lifts off the runway at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., on its first flight in...

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NASA image: 2017 Hurricanes and Aerosols Simulation
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Nov 13, 2017

2017 Hurricanes and Aerosols Simulation

Tracking the aerosols carried on the winds let scientists see the currents in our atmosphere. This visualization...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00122
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May 19, 2005

KSC-05-S-00122

An important element of our POES missions is how they contribute to improving worldwide search and rescue...

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NASA image: Twilight Haze
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Jan 15, 2018

Twilight Haze

In this view, individual layers of haze can be distinguished in the upper atmosphere of Titan, Saturn's largest...

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NASA image: Saturnian Hurricane
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Oct 7, 2004

Saturnian Hurricane

This close-up view shows lots of atmospheric detail, including a dark storm and wisps of clouds. The dark spot is...

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NASA image: Rings Around the Pole
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Jan 20, 2005

Rings Around the Pole

Atmospheric features in Saturn's north polar region are revealed in spectacular detail in this Cassini image, taken...

JPL
NASA image: Perseverance Rover's Cruise Stage Separates (Illustration)
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Dec 16, 2020

Perseverance Rover's Cruise Stage Separates (Illustration)

This illustration shows NASA's Perseverance rover casting off its spacecraft's cruise stage, minutes before entering...

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NASA image: Asteroid 2018 LA
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Jun 3, 2018

Asteroid 2018 LA

These are the discovery observations of asteroid 2018 LA from the Catalina Sky Survey, taken June 2, 2018. About...

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NASA image: Series of Storms Battering California Tracked by NASA AIRS Instrument
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Jan 13, 2017

Series of Storms Battering California Tracked by NASA AIRS Instrument

A series of atmospheric rivers that brought drought-relieving rains, heavy snowfall and flooding to California this...

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NASA image: Shuttle Atlantis enters Earth's Atmosphere
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Jul 21, 2011

Shuttle Atlantis enters Earth's Atmosphere

ISS028-E-018218 (21 July 2011) --- This unprecedented view of the space shuttle Atlantis, appearing like a bean...

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NASA image: Shuttle Atlantis enters Earth's Atmosphere
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Jul 21, 2011

Shuttle Atlantis enters Earth's Atmosphere

ISS028-E-018200 (21 July 2011) --- This unprecedented view of the space shuttle Atlantis, appearing like a bean...

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NASA image: Mocha Swirls in Jupiter's Turbulent Atmosphere
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Nov 9, 2021

Mocha Swirls in Jupiter's Turbulent Atmosphere

During its 36th low pass over Jupiter, NASA's Juno spacecraft captured this view of striking cloud bands and swirls...

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NASA image: Shuttle Atlantis enters Earth's Atmosphere
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Jul 21, 2011

Shuttle Atlantis enters Earth's Atmosphere

ISS028-E-018188 (21 July 2011) --- This unprecedented view of the space shuttle Atlantis, appearing like a bean...

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NASA image: Abstract Jupiter Atmosphere (Artist Concept)
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Mar 28, 2018

Abstract Jupiter Atmosphere (Artist Concept)

Citizen scientist Rick Lundh created this abstract Jovian artwork using data from the JunoCam imager onboard NASA's...

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NASA image: Shuttle Atlantis enters Earth's Atmosphere
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Jul 21, 2011

Shuttle Atlantis enters Earth's Atmosphere

ISS028-E-018216 (21 July 2011) --- This unprecedented view of the space shuttle Atlantis, appearing like a bean...

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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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