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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: SOFIA Science Imagery
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Sep 14, 2017

SOFIA Science Imagery

SCI2016_0006: Map of Cepheus E emphasizing the jets of material flowing to the upper left and lower right from the...

ARC
NASA image: Lake Mead, NV
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Jun 22, 1973

Lake Mead, NV

SL2-03-192 (22 June 1973) --- Lake Mead, Nevada, (36.0N, 114.5E) where the water from the Colorado River empties...

JSC
NASA image: Expedition 56 Soyuz Rollout
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Jun 4, 2018

Expedition 56 Soyuz Rollout

In this black and white infrared image, the Soyuz rocket is seen as it is rolled out by train to the launch pad,...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope’s Multifaceted MIRI
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Mar 14, 2019

James Webb Space Telescope’s Multifaceted MIRI

James Webb Space Telescope’s mid-infrared instrument (MIRI) has both a camera and a spectrograph that sees light in...

GSFC
NASA image: Juno Captures Lava Lake Chors Patera on Io
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Jun 26, 2024

Juno Captures Lava Lake Chors Patera on Io

This graphic shows the infrared radiance of Chors Patera, a lava lake on Jupiter's moon Io. It was created using...

JPL
NASA image: Tarantula Nebula Spitzer 3-Color Image
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Jan 27, 2020

Tarantula Nebula Spitzer 3-Color Image

This image from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope shows the Tarantula Nebula in three wavelengths of infrared light,...

JPL
NASA image: Spacelab
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Jul 1, 1985

Spacelab

This STS-51F mission onboard Photograph shows some of the Spacelab-2 instruments in the cargo bay of the Orbiter...

MSFC
NASA image: PREFIRE CubeSat Image
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May 21, 2024

PREFIRE CubeSat Image

This image shows one of two shoebox-size satellites that make up NASA's Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed...

JPL
NASA image: Tropical Storm Blas off the Pacific Coast of Mexico
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Jul 14, 2004

Tropical Storm Blas off the Pacific Coast of Mexico

Tropical Storm Blas as observed by the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS onboard NASA Aqua in the year 2004. The...

JPL
NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-10
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Nov 16, 2018

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-10

In this black and white infrared photograph, the Northrop Grumman Antares rocket, with Cygnus resupply spacecraft...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 28, 2021

Day of Remembrance

The grave markers of Roger Chaffee, and Virgil "Gus" Grissom and from Apollo 1, are seen in this black and white...

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NASA image: Lucy Mission Prelaunch
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Oct 15, 2021

Lucy Mission Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Lucy spacecraft aboard is seen is seen in this false color infrared...

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NASA image: Lucy Mission Prelaunch
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Oct 15, 2021

Lucy Mission Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Lucy spacecraft aboard is seen is seen in this false color infrared...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2)
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Jun 27, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2)

The launch gantry, surrounding the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Captures Infrared Image of Mars (Color Added)
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May 12, 2025

Europa Clipper Captures Infrared Image of Mars (Color Added)

Europa Clipper, en route to the Jupiter system to investigate the icy moon Europa, swung by Mars on March 1, 2025,...

JPL
NASA image: Dunes in IR
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Mar 24, 2015

Dunes in IR

This infrared image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows dunes in an unnamed crater in Noachis Terra....

JPL
NASA image: NASA AIRS Examines Hurricane Matthew Cloud Top Temperatures
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Oct 7, 2016

NASA AIRS Examines Hurricane Matthew Cloud Top Temperatures

At 11:29 p.m. PDT on Oct. 6 (2:29 a.m. EDT on Oct. 7), NASA's Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument on...

JPL
NASA image: NASA’s Tiny PREFIRE Satellites to Study Earth’s Polar Regions
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Jun 4, 2024

NASA’s Tiny PREFIRE Satellites to Study Earth’s Polar Regions

B-roll images, animations and sound bites for media and public use. NASA’s Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed...

JPL
NASA image: Cosmic Contrast
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Mar 6, 2007

Cosmic Contrast

Bright equatorial clouds give way to darker southern bands in this infrared Cassini spacecraft view taken with a...

JPL
NASA image: Kaiser Crater Dunes VIS
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Jan 15, 2010

Kaiser Crater Dunes VIS

This daytime infrared image of Kaiser Crater, taken by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft, shows the majority of the...

JPL
NASA image: Hexagon in Silhouette
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Dec 4, 2013

Hexagon in Silhouette

This frame from an infrared movie from NASA Cassini mission shows the churning of the curious six-sided jet stream...

JPL
NASA image: Spitzer Digs Up Hidden Stars
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May 1, 2007

Spitzer Digs Up Hidden Stars

Two rambunctious young stars are destroying their natal dust cloud with powerful jets of radiation, in an infrared...

JPL
NASA image: Galactic Bubble
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May 6, 2010

Galactic Bubble

The large bubble is an embryonic star that looks set to turn into one of the brightest stars in our Milky Way galaxy...

JPL
NASA image: Richardson Crater
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Aug 5, 2009

Richardson Crater

This daytime infrared image shows part of the dunes and deposit in Richardson Crater. The bright tone is due to the...

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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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