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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: Detailed Snowman Crater
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Aug 17, 2011

Detailed Snowman Crater

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows a detailed view of three craters, informally nicknamed Snowman by the...

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NASA image: Mass Wasting on Steep Slopes
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Feb 15, 2012

Mass Wasting on Steep Slopes

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows many highly degraded craters in the top part of the image. These craters...

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NASA image: Bright Rayed Craters in Tuccia Quadrangle
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Nov 16, 2011

Bright Rayed Craters in Tuccia Quadrangle

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft is dominated by bright rayed craters of different sizes. The most prominent...

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NASA image: Ejecta and Dark Rayed Crater
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Feb 3, 2012

Ejecta and Dark Rayed Crater

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows part of the ejecta deposit surrounding the nowman craters, the largest of...

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NASA image: Fresh Crater Inside a Rectangular Crater
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Mar 21, 2012

Fresh Crater Inside a Rectangular Crater

Towards the bottom of image from NASA Dawn spacecraft ,slightly offset from the image center, is a small, young,...

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NASA image: Dark and Bright Material in a Crater Wall
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Mar 28, 2012

Dark and Bright Material in a Crater Wall

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows part of a large crater that has an irregularly shaped, fresh rim and is...

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NASA image: What's Up: December 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Dec 1, 2023

What's Up: December 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in December 2023? Clear skies will make for ideal viewing of the Geminid meteor...

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NASA image: Dawn Mission Patch
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Jan 1, 2007

Dawn Mission Patch

NASA Dawn mission patch, part of the Dawn Mission Art series. http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA19375

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NASA image: Dawn Instrumentation Poster
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Jan 1, 2007

Dawn Instrumentation Poster

NASA Dawn instrumentation poster, part of the Dawn Mission Art series. http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA19374

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NASA image: Dawn Spacecraft
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Jan 1, 2007

Dawn Spacecraft

Artist rendition of NASA Dawn spacecraft, part of the Dawn Mission Art series....

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2062
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Jul 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — Sitting on a transporter, the Dawn spacecraft arrives at the Astrotech payload...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1656
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Jun 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 17-B, at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers attach a crane to...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2583
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Sep 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Rising above a cloud-filled horizon, the Delta II rocket carrying the Dawn spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1664
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Jun 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 17-B, at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Delta II launch vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1660
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Jun 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the top of Launch Pad 17-B, at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers help to...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2063
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Jul 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — The Dawn spacecraft is moved inside the Astrotech payload processing facility. Dawn was...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2586
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Sep 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Leaving the clouds behind, the Delta II rocket carrying the Dawn spacecraft arcs...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1657
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Jun 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 17-B, at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers attach a crane to...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1661
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Jun 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the top of Launch Pad 17-B, at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers help to...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2585
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Sep 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Rising into billowing clouds above the horizon, the Delta II rocket carrying the Dawn...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1659
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Jun 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 17-B, at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, NASA's Dawn spacecraft is...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1653
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Jun 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Astrotech Facility in Titusville, Fla., NASA’s Dawn spacecraft is ready to...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1663
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Jun 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 17-B, at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers position NASA's Dawn...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1658
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Jun 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 17-B, at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers prepare NASA's Dawn...

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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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