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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: Eris and Dysnomia Artist Concept
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Apr 11, 2011

Eris and Dysnomia Artist Concept

An artist concept of the dwarf planet Eris and its moon Dysnomia. The sun is the small star in the distance.

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NASA image: Night and Day Boundary on Vesta
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Sep 20, 2011

Night and Day Boundary on Vesta

This detail of NASA Dawn spacecraft framing camera image shows low sun angles and large shadows on asteroid Vesta.

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NASA image: Early Science and Preview to First Sample Collection
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Jul 21, 2021

Early Science and Preview to First Sample Collection

Moderated by Jia-Rui Cook. Panelists include Thomas Zurbuchen, Jennifer Trosper, Ken Farley, Vivian Sun, Olivier Toupet.

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NASA image: Inner Planets Diagram
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Aug 19, 2008

Inner Planets Diagram

This diagram shows the approximate distances of the terrestrial planets from the Sun; they include Mercury, Venus,...

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NASA image: Rhea Roughness
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Sep 22, 2008

Rhea Roughness

The sun low angle near the terminator highlights the topography of craters within Rhea wispy terrain

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NASA image: Bright Duo
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Jul 8, 2009

Bright Duo

The moon Prometheus and a bit of Saturn northern hemisphere are both brilliantly lit by the sun here, making the A...

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NASA image: Low Contrast Rhea
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Aug 4, 2009

Low Contrast Rhea

The battered features of the moon Rhea, seen at low phase, appear washed out by the sun.

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NASA image: Five Year Time-lapse of SDO
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Feb 11, 2015

Five Year Time-lapse of SDO

The Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) celebrates its 5th anniversary since it launched on February 11, 2010. This...

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NASA image: Solar Highlights of 2018
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Mar 9, 2018

Solar Highlights of 2018

Using data from three different satellites, scientists have developed new models that recreate, in 3-D, CMEs and...

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NASA image: Coronal Loops Reveal Magnetic Dance
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Dec 8, 2017

Coronal Loops Reveal Magnetic Dance

Magnetic Dance: Solar material traces out giant magnetic fields soaring through the sun to create what's called...

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NASA image: NASA Releases Images of 1st Notable Solar Flare of 2015
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Releases Images of 1st Notable Solar Flare of 2015

The sun emitted a mid-level solar flare, peaking at 11:24 p.m. EST on Jan. 12, 2015. NASA’s Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: Tight Loops Close-Up [video]
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Dec 8, 2017

Tight Loops Close-Up [video]

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) zoomed in almost to its maximum level to watch tight, bright loops and much...

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NASA image: Venus Transit Viewing at NASA Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Venus Transit Viewing at NASA Goddard

A "transit of Venus" occurs when the planet Venus passes directly between the sun and the Earth. During...

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NASA image: SDO Collects Its 100 Millionth Image
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Dec 8, 2017

SDO Collects Its 100 Millionth Image

An instrument on our Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captured its 100 millionth image of the sun. The instrument is...

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NASA image: SDO Reveals Star-Forming Eruptions
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Dec 8, 2017

SDO Reveals Star-Forming Eruptions

Spectacular eruption: On June 7, 2011, SDO captured this image as a massive eruption lifted an enormous amount of...

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NASA image: NASA's IBEX Spacecraft Reveals New Observations of Interstellar Matter
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Jan 31, 2012

NASA's IBEX Spacecraft Reveals New Observations of Interstellar Matter

A great magnetic bubble surrounds the solar system as it cruises through the galaxy. The sun pumps the inside of the...

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NASA image: Tangled up Active Region
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Dec 8, 2017

Tangled up Active Region

This close-up image of the sun presents an active region in profile as it rotated out of view. We can observe both...

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NASA image: Watch the "Ring of Fire" Solar Eclipse (NASA Broadcast Trailer)
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Aug 28, 2023

Watch the "Ring of Fire" Solar Eclipse (NASA Broadcast Trailer)

On Oct. 14, 2023, a “ring of fire,” or annular, solar eclipse will travel from the Oregon coast to the Gulf of...

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NASA image: CAPSTONE facing the Sun (Illustration)
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Feb 2, 2022

CAPSTONE facing the Sun (Illustration)

CAPSTONE, a microwave oven-sized CubeSat, will fly in cislunar space – the orbital space near and around the Moon....

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NASA image: Two Worlds, One Sun
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May 6, 2010

Two Worlds, One Sun

While humans lives unfolded on Earth, NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity paused in its southward trek and...

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NASA image: Late Afternoon Sun
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Dec 18, 2002

Late Afternoon Sun

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft of the northern plains of Mars shows a surface texture of hundreds of...

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NASA image: Bubble of Our Sun Influence
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Nov 20, 2009

Bubble of Our Sun Influence

New data from NASA Cassini spacecraft suggest that the shape of our solar system moving through the local Milky Way...

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NASA image: Phoenix Soaks up the Sun
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May 22, 2008

Phoenix Soaks up the Sun

NASA Phoenix Mars Lander will open its solar arrays 20 minutes after it touches down on the surface of Mars.

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NASA image: Rhea Day in the Sun
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Mar 10, 2014

Rhea Day in the Sun

A nearly full Rhea shines in the sunlight in this image from NASA Cassini spacecraft. Rhea 949 miles, or 1,527...

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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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