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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: Europa Clipper in the Shadow of Jupiter (Artist's Concept)
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Sep 9, 2024

Europa Clipper in the Shadow of Jupiter (Artist's Concept)

This artist's concept depicts NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft in orbit at Jupiter as it passes over the gas giant's...

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NASA image: Spirit Shadow, Sol 153 3-D
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Jun 14, 2004

Spirit Shadow, Sol 153 3-D

This 3-D cylindrical-perspective mosaic was created from navigation camera images that NASA Mars Exploration Rover...

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NASA image: Scintillating C Ring
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Jan 16, 2007

Scintillating C Ring

Both luminous and translucent, the C ring sweeps out of the darkness of Saturn's shadow and obscures the planet at...

NASA image: Dusk in the South
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Dec 23, 2013

Dusk in the South

Slipping into shadow, the south polar vortex at Saturn's moon Titan still stands out against the orange and blue...

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NASA image: Tall Mountain, Tohil Mons, on Io
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Dec 10, 2001

Tall Mountain, Tohil Mons, on Io

Dramatic shadows across a mountainous landscape on Jupiter's moon Io reveal details of the topography around a peak...

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NASA image: Overall View of ISS After STS-130 Undocking
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Feb 20, 2010

Overall View of ISS After STS-130 Undocking

S130-E-011972 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Surrounded by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0567
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Mar 22, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Afternoon shadows cast a grid over the Space Shuttle Endeavour’s white solid rocket...

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NASA image: Expedition 42 Soyuz TMA-14M Landing
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Mar 12, 2015

Expedition 42 Soyuz TMA-14M Landing

A shadow of a Russian MI-8 Helicopter is seen during the Soyuz TMA-14M spacecraft landing with Expedition 42...

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NASA image: iss052e056245
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Aug 21, 2017

iss052e056245

iss052e056245 (Aug. 21, 2017) --- As millions of people across the United States experienced a total eclipse as the...

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NASA image: Streamers of Frost
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Jan 16, 2020

Streamers of Frost

When we acquired this image, it was northern summer and southern winter on Mars, but signs of spring are already...

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NASA image: Oblique view of cloud patterns over Pacific Ocean
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Jul 16, 1975

Oblique view of cloud patterns over Pacific Ocean

AST-01-042 (16 July 1975) --- An oblique view of unique cloud patterns over the Pacific Ocean caused by aircraft...

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NASA image: SOFIA Studies Pluto’s Atmosphere
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Jun 30, 2015

SOFIA Studies Pluto’s Atmosphere

Scientists onboard SOFIA watch data come in from Pluto’s atmosphere as SOFIA flies into the shadow the dwarf planet...

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NASA image: Earth observation views of Egypt taken from OV-105 during STS-99
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Mar 27, 2000

Earth observation views of Egypt taken from OV-105 during STS-99

STS099-714-060 (11-22 February 2000) ---One of the STS-99 astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour recorded...

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NASA image: Overall View of ISS After STS-130 Undocking
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Feb 20, 2010

Overall View of ISS After STS-130 Undocking

S130-E-011968 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Surrounded by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5723
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Nov 19, 2010

KSC-2010-5723

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- From the Press Site parking lot at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the sun sets over...

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NASA image: Solar Eclipse 2017
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Aug 21, 2017

Solar Eclipse 2017

From the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, guests joined Americans from coast to coast following the solar...

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NASA image: Solar Eclipse 2017
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Aug 21, 2017

Solar Eclipse 2017

From the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, guests joined Americans from coast to coast following the solar...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0073
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Jan 15, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The driver in the foreground controls the rollback of the Rotating Service Structure...

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NASA image: View of lunar surface taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft
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Dec 24, 1968

View of lunar surface taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft

AS08-12-2148 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- View of the lunar surface as photographed from the Apollo 8 spacecraft....

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NASA image: Solar Eclipse 2017
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Aug 21, 2017

Solar Eclipse 2017

From the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, guests joined Americans from coast to coast following the solar...

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NASA image: The 2024 Eclipse Umbra Pictured from Space
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Apr 8, 2024

The 2024 Eclipse Umbra Pictured from Space

iss071e002694 (April 8, 2024) -- Orbiting 260 miles above the Northeastern coast of the United States, the...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-93 mission
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Jul 25, 1999

Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-93 mission

STS093-708-037 (23-27 July 1999) --- Sunset paints the ocean and low clouds with brilliant color and shadow just off...

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NASA image: Tile survey seen during EVA 3
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Aug 3, 2005

Tile survey seen during EVA 3

S114-E-6388 (3 August 2005) --- A close-up view of a portion of the thermal protection tiles on Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Robinson during EVA 3
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Aug 3, 2005

Robinson during EVA 3

S114-E-6385 (3 August 2005) --- A close-up view of a portion of Space Shuttle Discovery’s underside is...

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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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