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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: Color Image of Pluto
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Dec 31, 2015

Color Image of Pluto

Pluto nearly fills the frame in this image from the Long Range Reconnaissance Imager (LORRI) aboard New Horizons,...

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NASA image: Pluto in True Color
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Jul 25, 2015

Pluto in True Color

Four images from NASA's New Horizons' Long Range Reconnaissance Imager (LORRI) were combined with color data from...

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NASA image: Near-Surface Haze or Fog on Pluto
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Sep 17, 2015

Near-Surface Haze or Fog on Pluto

In this small section of the larger crescent image of Pluto, taken by NASA's New Horizons just 15 minutes after the...

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NASA image: Ice Mountains and Plains
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Sep 24, 2015

Ice Mountains and Plains

High-resolution images of Pluto taken by NASA's New Horizons spacecraft just before closest approach on July 14,...

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NASA image: Informal Names for Features on Pluto Moon Charon
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Jul 29, 2015

Informal Names for Features on Pluto Moon Charon

This image contains the initial, informal names being used by NASA's New Horizons team for the features on Pluto's...

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NASA image: Ice Volcanoes and Topography
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Nov 10, 2015

Ice Volcanoes and Topography

Scientists using New Horizons images of Pluto's surface to make 3-D topographic maps have discovered that two of...

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NASA image: Astronomers Identify a New Mid-size Black Hole
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Dec 8, 2017

Astronomers Identify a New Mid-size Black Hole

Nearly all black holes come in one of two sizes: stellar mass black holes that weigh up to a few dozen times the...

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NASA image: New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby
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Jan 1, 2019

New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby

New Horizons mission managers: Chris DeBoy, left, Mark Kochte, Rick Shelton, and Michael Vincent, right, wait for a...

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NASA image: Global Map of Pluto Moon Charon
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Jul 30, 2015

Global Map of Pluto Moon Charon

The science team of NASA's New Horizons mission has produced this global map of Pluto's largest moon, Charon. The...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2589
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Dec 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the New Horizons spacecraft waits for...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2587
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Dec 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, clean-suit garbed workers prepare the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2612
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Dec 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Atlas V Spaceflight Operations Center on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Ed...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2592
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Dec 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, clean-suit garbed workers secure the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2615
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Dec 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At their consoles in the Atlas V Spaceflight Operations Center on Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2591
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Dec 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the two fairing sections close in around...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2614
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Dec 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At their consoles in the Atlas V Spaceflight Operations Center on Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2588
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Dec 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the two fairing sections are ready to be...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2590
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Dec 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the two fairing sections move into place...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Pre-Departure News Conference – Tuesday, March 4, 2025
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Mar 4, 2025

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Pre-Departure News Conference – Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Aboard the International Space Station NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, and Butch Wilmore gave remarks...

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NASA image: Loral O’Hara Post-Flight Crew News Conference - Monday, April 15, 2024
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Apr 15, 2024

Loral O’Hara Post-Flight Crew News Conference - Monday, April 15, 2024

NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara, who returned to Earth on April 6 after spending 204 days in space, discussed her...

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NASA image: Psyche Prelaunch News Conference
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Oct 11, 2023

Psyche Prelaunch News Conference

Jasmine Hopkins, NASA Communications, moderates a Psyche mission prelaunch news conference at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Psyche Prelaunch News Conference
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Oct 11, 2023

Psyche Prelaunch News Conference

Henry Stone, Psyche project manager, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, participates in a Psyche mission prelaunch...

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NASA image: Psyche Prelaunch News Conference
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Oct 11, 2023

Psyche Prelaunch News Conference

Julianna Scheiman, director, Civil Satellite Missions, SpaceX, participates in a Psyche mission prelaunch news...

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NASA image: Psyche Prelaunch News Conference
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Oct 11, 2023

Psyche Prelaunch News Conference

Nicola Fox, associate administrator, NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, participates in a Psyche mission prelaunch...

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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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