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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: Icy Layers and Climate Fluctuations near the Martian North Pole
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Mar 31, 2010

Icy Layers and Climate Fluctuations near the Martian North Pole

The Martian north polar layered deposits are an ice sheet much like the Greenland ice sheet on the Earth in this...

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NASA image: Observing Comet Siding Spring at Mars
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Oct 17, 2014

Observing Comet Siding Spring at Mars

On October 19, Comet Siding Spring will pass within 88,000 miles of Mars – just one third of the distance from the...

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NASA image: Building an All-Sky Map With SPHEREx (Artist's Concept)
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Jan 23, 2025

Building an All-Sky Map With SPHEREx (Artist's Concept)

NASA's SPHEREx observatory will map the entire sky to help scientists answer big-picture questions about the origins...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand
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Sep 28, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand

Teams prepare to lift the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand
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Sep 28, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand

Following its arrival to Space Launch Complex 3E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the United Launch...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand
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Sep 28, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket that will launch the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand
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Sep 28, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand

Following its arrival to Space Launch Complex 3E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the United Launch...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand
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Sep 28, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand

At Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, teams hoist the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket for the National...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand
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Sep 28, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket that will launch the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand
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Sep 28, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand

Teams prepare to lift the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

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NASA image: False-color composite image of Raco, Michigan
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Apr 10, 1994

False-color composite image of Raco, Michigan

STS059-S-027 (10 April 1994) --- This image is a false-color composite of Raco, Michigan, centered at 46.39 degrees...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00283
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Aug 24, 2005

KSC-05-S-00283

BRUCE BUCKINGHAM: Okay, thank you. Let's move on to the next question. This is from Sandy in St. Augustine: Can you...

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NASA image: IUS / TDRS-F drifts above the Earth's surface after STS-54 deployment
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Jan 13, 1993

IUS / TDRS-F drifts above the Earth's surface after STS-54 deployment

STS054-71-087 (13 Jan 1993) --- The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) is backdropped against the blackness of...

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NASA image: STS-31 Earth observation of the Andes Mountains
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Apr 29, 1990

STS-31 Earth observation of the Andes Mountains

STS031-83-090 (24-29 April 1990) --- This late afternoon scene over the Andes Mountains features sun glare, heavy...

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NASA image: IUS / TDRS-F drifts above the Earth's surface after STS-54 deployment
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Jan 13, 1993

IUS / TDRS-F drifts above the Earth's surface after STS-54 deployment

STS054-71-077 (13 Jan 1993) --- The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) quickly moves away from the Space...

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NASA image: A First: NASA Spots Single Methane Leak from Space
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Jun 14, 2016

A First: NASA Spots Single Methane Leak from Space

Atmospheric methane is a potent greenhouse gas, but the percentage of it produced through human activities is still...

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NASA image: Adding Composition Data About Mars Gullies
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Jul 29, 2016

Adding Composition Data About Mars Gullies

The highly incised Martian gullies seen in the top image resemble gullies on Earth that are carved by liquid water....

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NASA image: View of the Columbia's aft section while over Mediterranean Sea
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Mar 31, 1982

View of the Columbia's aft section while over Mediterranean Sea

This southerly looking view photographed from the orbiting Space Shuttle Columbia shows a small portion of the...

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NASA image: Lunar Flashlight's Trajectory Correction Maneuver (Illustration)
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Jan 12, 2023

Lunar Flashlight's Trajectory Correction Maneuver (Illustration)

This illustration shows NASA's Lunar Flashlight carrying out a trajectory correction maneuver with the Moon and...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1971

Early Program Development

In this artist's concept from 1971, an Earth-to orbit fuel tanker approaches the Orbital Propellant Depot. As...

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NASA image: Soviet Soyuz spacecraft contrasted against a black-sky background
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Jul 17, 1975

Soviet Soyuz spacecraft contrasted against a black-sky background

AST-02-096 (18 July 1975) --- This scene photograph from a rendezvous window of the American Apollo spacecraft in...

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NASA image: JPSS-2/LOFTID Rollback for Launch
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Nov 9, 2022

JPSS-2/LOFTID Rollback for Launch

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Joint Polar Satellite System-2 (JPSS-2) satellite with...

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NASA image: ADSEP (Advanced Separation Process for Organic Materials)
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Jun 5, 1996

ADSEP (Advanced Separation Process for Organic Materials)

STS077-392-004 (19-29 May 1996) --- Inside the Spacehab Module onboard the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Endeavour,...

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NASA image: Mars Ascent Vehicle (Illustration)
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Mar 8, 2022

Mars Ascent Vehicle (Illustration)

This illustration shows NASA's Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) in powered flight. The MAV will carry tubes containing...

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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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