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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: Colorful Layers in a Crater Wall
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Aug 20, 2021

Colorful Layers in a Crater Wall

Impact craters are natural "road cuts," exposing planetary layers in cross-section. However, the violent process of...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2168
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Oct 16, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The NASA Discovery Mission Deep Impact spacecraft arrives via truck from Ball Aerospace...

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NASA image: Venus - Possible Remnants of a Meteoroid in Lakshmi Region
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Nov 26, 1996

Venus - Possible Remnants of a Meteoroid in Lakshmi Region

This full resolution mosaiced image covers an area of approximately 100 kilometers by 120 kilometers (62 by 74...

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NASA image: Old Features and New
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Feb 14, 2017

Old Features and New

This image covers a portion of a typical impact crater in Terra Sirenum at about 40 degrees south latitude on Mars....

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NASA image: Decoding a Geological Message
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Jun 14, 2017

Decoding a Geological Message

A close-up image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter of a recent 150-meter diameter impact crater near Amazonis...

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NASA image: Faint Traces of Dark Flows
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Jun 2, 2020

Faint Traces of Dark Flows

This image shows some faint traces of dark flows along the headwall of an impact crater. These are relics of...

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NASA image: Gullies and Voids
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Feb 5, 2018

Gullies and Voids

Intricate gullies have formed on the northern wall of this impact crater located in the Terra Cimmeria region in...

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NASA image: Best Determination of MESSENGER Impact Location
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Jun 3, 2015

Best Determination of MESSENGER Impact Location

The day before the MESSENGER spacecraft impacted the surface of Mercury, the best prediction for the location and...

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NASA image: InSight Captures Sound of a Meteoroid Striking Mars
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Sep 19, 2022

InSight Captures Sound of a Meteoroid Striking Mars

NASA’s InSight lander detected seismic waves from a meteoroid and was able to capture the sound of the space rock...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0011
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Jan 3, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Deep Impact spacecraft leaves Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., in...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2373
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Nov 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 17-B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., the first stage of the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2409
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Nov 23, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., the Boeing Delta II launch...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2183
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Oct 19, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians open the solar panel...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0006
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Jan 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians install a crane onto the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0019
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Jan 3, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From a vantage point above, a worker observes the Deep Impact spacecraft exposed after...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0010
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Jan 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., the Deep Impact spacecraft is secure...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2696
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Dec 29, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., Boeing technicians watch as an...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2408
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Nov 23, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., a third Solid Rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0018
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Jan 3, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2699
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Dec 29, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., the Deep Impact spacecraft is mated...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0129
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Jan 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The sun rises behind Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., where the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2406
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Nov 23, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., another Solid Rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0077
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Jan 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air force Station,...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0125
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Jan 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., the Boeing Delta II rocket...

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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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