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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: Spongy Surface
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Jun 2, 2015

Spongy Surface

NASA Cassini imaging scientists processed this view of Saturn moon Hyperion, taken during a close flyby on May 31,...

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NASA image: Pluto Big Heart in Color
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Jul 14, 2015

Pluto Big Heart in Color

Pluto nearly fills the frame in this image from NASA New Horizons spacecraft, taken on July 13, 2015. This is the...

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NASA image: Dione Craggy Surface
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Jun 18, 2015

Dione Craggy Surface

NASA Cassini imaging scientists processed this view of Saturn moon Dione, taken during a close flyby on June 16,...

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NASA image: Ceres Sharper Than Ever
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Jan 27, 2015

Ceres Sharper Than Ever

This image, taken 147,000 miles 237,000 kilometers from Ceres on January 25, 2015 by NASA Dawn spacecraft, is part...

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NASA image: Borneo on Fire
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Oct 21, 2015

Borneo on Fire

The worst forest fires in nearly two decades are burning out of control on Borneo, creating the thick blanket of...

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NASA image: Dawn HAMO Image 78
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Dec 16, 2015

Dawn HAMO Image 78

NASA Dawn spacecraft captured this view of mid-latitudes on Ceres on Oct. 18, 2015, from an altitude of 915 miles...

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NASA image: Dawn OpNav9 Image 3
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Jun 10, 2015

Dawn OpNav9 Image 3

This image of Ceres is part of a sequence taken by NASA Dawn spacecraft on May 22, 2015, from a distance of 3,200...

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Jan 19, 2016

OLYMPEX Wrap Up

A look at some of the highlights of the 2015-16 OLYMPEX field campaign for GPM with Ground Validation Manager Walt...

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NASA image: Closing in on Ceres
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Dec 3, 2013

Closing in on Ceres

NASA Dawn spacecraft will be getting an up-close look at the dwarf planet Ceres starting in late March or the...

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NASA image: The Icy Spider on Pluto
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Apr 11, 2016

The Icy Spider on Pluto

An unusual geological feature resembling a giant spider sprawls across Pluto icy landscape in this enhanced color...

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NASA image: Dawn HAMO Image 79
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Dec 17, 2015

Dawn HAMO Image 79

NASA Dawn spacecraft captured this scene, showing southern mid-latitudes on Ceres, on Oct. 18, 2015, from an...

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NASA image: Prometheus Up Close
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Dec 8, 2015

Prometheus Up Close

NASA Cassini spacecraft spied details on the pockmarked surface of Saturn moon Prometheus 86 kilometers, or 53 miles...

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NASA image: Not Your Father Asteroid
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Dec 17, 2015

Not Your Father Asteroid

Asteroid 1998 WT24 left in December 2001, right on December 11, 2015 taken by NASA the 230-foot 70-meter DSS-14...

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NASA image: Cratered Surface of Ceres
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Mar 2, 2015

Cratered Surface of Ceres

The surface of Ceres is covered with craters of many shapes and sizes, as seen in this new mosaic of the dwarf...

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NASA image: Dawn OpNav9 Image 1
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Jun 8, 2015

Dawn OpNav9 Image 1

This image of Ceres is part of a sequence taken by NASA Dawn spacecraft on May 22, 2015, from a distance of 3,200...

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NASA image: Momotombo Fury in Nicaragua Captured by NASA Satellite
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Mar 2, 2016

Momotombo Fury in Nicaragua Captured by NASA Satellite

In Dec. 2015, one of Nicaragua largest volcanoes, Momotombo, erupted for the first time since 1905. NASA Terra...

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NASA image: SMAP Radiometer Captures Views of Global Soil Moisture
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May 6, 2015

SMAP Radiometer Captures Views of Global Soil Moisture

These maps of global soil moisture were created using data from the radiometer instrument on NASA Soil Moisture...

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NASA image: Dawn HAMO Image 23
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Sep 24, 2015

Dawn HAMO Image 23

This image, taken by NASA Dawn spacecraft, shows the surface of dwarf planet Ceres from an altitude of 915 miles...

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NASA image: Angry Ecuadorian Volcano Imaged by NASA Spacecraft
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Aug 25, 2015

Angry Ecuadorian Volcano Imaged by NASA Spacecraft

After lying dormant for 70 years, Cotopaxi volcano in Ecuador started erupting the week of Aug. 17, 2015. NASA Terra...

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NASA image: So Far, All Clear: New Horizons Team Completes First Search for Pluto System Hazards
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May 28, 2015

So Far, All Clear: New Horizons Team Completes First Search for Pluto System Hazards

This image shows the results of the New Horizons team first search for potentially hazardous material around Pluto,...

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NASA image: Rising Seas: NASA on the Greenland Ice Sheet
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Sep 15, 2015

Rising Seas: NASA on the Greenland Ice Sheet

Enjoy a deep dive into sea level rise research as NASA scientists and their colleagues discuss their research on and...

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NASA image: Disturbance Reduction System Thrusters Stabilize LISA Pathfinder
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Dec 3, 2015

Disturbance Reduction System Thrusters Stabilize LISA Pathfinder

The LISA Pathfinder spacecraft is on its way to space, having successfully launched from Kourou, French Guiana Dec....

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NASA image: Warm Winter Cyclone Damaged Arctic Sea Ice Pack
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Nov 14, 2016

Warm Winter Cyclone Damaged Arctic Sea Ice Pack

A large cyclone that crossed the Arctic in December 2015 brought so much heat and humidity to this otherwise frigid...

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NASA image: New Horizons Best Close-Up of Pluto Surface
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May 27, 2016

New Horizons Best Close-Up of Pluto Surface

This mosaic strip, extending across the hemisphere that faced the New Horizons spacecraft as it flew past Pluto on...

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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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