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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: ESA IOZ Tour O&C High Bay
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Feb 10, 2026

ESA IOZ Tour O&C High Bay

Members of the ESA (European Space Agency) leadership team and NASA Orion program team stand by European Service...

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NASA image: Swiss Cheese on a Red Planet
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Dec 11, 2018

Swiss Cheese on a Red Planet

The Martian south polar cap is a layer of carbon dioxide ice, full of pits that make it look like Swiss cheese. The...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1258
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Jun 10, 2004

KSC-04pd1258

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An osprey stares intently at prey as it extends its talons. Known as a fish hawk,...

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NASA image: Resource Prospector Mobility Test
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Jun 28, 2017

Resource Prospector Mobility Test

A lightweight simulator version of NASA's Resource Prospector undergoes a mobility test in a regolith bin at the...

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NASA image: Artemis III ESM & CMA Mate Products
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Sep 17, 2024

Artemis III ESM & CMA Mate Products

Teams from NASA, ESA (European Space Agency), and Airbus prepare to integrate European Service Module 3 to the crew...

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NASA image: STS-82 Suit-up for Post Insertion Training in Crew Compartment Trainer 2
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Oct 30, 1996

STS-82 Suit-up for Post Insertion Training in Crew Compartment Trainer 2

S96-18556 (30 Oct. 1996) --- Astronauts Scott J. Horowitz (standing) and Kenneth D. Bowersox wind up suit donning...

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NASA image: Three Coronal Holes
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Apr 16, 2018

Three Coronal Holes

For much of this week the sun featured three substantial coronal holes (Apr. 3-6, 2018). Coronal holes appear as...

JPL
NASA image: Artemis III ESM3 Engine Nozzle Install Completion
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Feb 17, 2026

Artemis III ESM3 Engine Nozzle Install Completion

Teams prepare for the installation of the engine nozzle onto the European Service Module for NASA’s Artemis III...

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NASA image: Resource Prospector Mobility Test
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Jun 28, 2017

Resource Prospector Mobility Test

A lightweight simulator version of NASA's Resource Prospector undergoes a mobility test in a regolith bin at the...

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NASA image: Skylab 3, Owen K. Garriott on EVA
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Jan 15, 2009

Skylab 3, Owen K. Garriott on EVA

SL3-122-2610 (6 Aug. 1973) --- Scientist-astronaut Owen K. Garriott, Skylab 3 science pilot, looks at the camera as...

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NASA image: Viewing of STS-135 Landing on Jumbotron
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Jul 21, 2011

Viewing of STS-135 Landing on Jumbotron

PHOTO DATE: 7-21-11 LOCATION:Bldg 1 - Flag Pole Area SUBJECT: Viewing of STS-135 Landing on Jumbotron as well as...

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NASA image: VIPER Family Day
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Aug 14, 2024

VIPER Family Day

Ethan Massey, in the control booth, sends commands that control the movement of the Moon Gravity Representative Unit...

ARC
NASA image: Eagle with Moon
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Feb 8, 2023

Eagle with Moon

An American bald eagle is perched atop a pole near Kennedy Parkway North at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on Feb. 8,...

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NASA image: STS-32 MS Dunbar wearing LES floats in life raft during water egress training
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Nov 15, 1989

STS-32 MS Dunbar wearing LES floats in life raft during water egress training

STS-32 Mission Specialist (MS) Bonnie J. Dunbar, wearing a launch and entry suit (LES) and lauch and entry helmet...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1143
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May 14, 2004

KSC-04pd1143

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- - Three osprey fledglings are ready to test their wings from the nest at the NASA News...

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NASA image: STS-35 crewmembers in sleep station compartments on OV-102's middeck
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Dec 11, 1990

STS-35 crewmembers in sleep station compartments on OV-102's middeck

Though they are not actually asleep, three STS-35 crewmembers demonstrate the bunk-style sleep compartments onboard...

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NASA image: Artemis III ESM and CMA Mate
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Sep 24, 2024

Artemis III ESM and CMA Mate

Teams began connecting the European Service Module 3 to the crew module adapter on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, inside...

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NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-7082
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Jul 8, 1979

ARC-1979-AC79-7082

P-21749 C Range: 6 million kilometers (4 million miles) This photograph of Ganymede, the largest satellite of...

ARC
NASA image: Peneus Patera
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Feb 8, 2021

Peneus Patera

An unusual layer of smooth material covers the flanks of the volcano Peneus Patera just south of the Hellas Basin....

JPL
NASA image: ESA IOZ Tour O&C High Bay
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Feb 10, 2026

ESA IOZ Tour O&C High Bay

Members of the ESA (European Space Agency) leadership team and NASA Orion program team stand by European Service...

KSC
NASA image: STS-82 Suit-up for Post Insertion Training in Crew Compartment Trainer 2
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Oct 30, 1996

STS-82 Suit-up for Post Insertion Training in Crew Compartment Trainer 2

S96-18552 (30 Oct. 1996) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox (left), STS-82 mission commander, chats with astronaut...

JSC
NASA image: Circumlocuting Jupiter's Shadow (Animation)
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Oct 1, 2019

Circumlocuting Jupiter's Shadow (Animation)

This animated gif depicts the point of view of NASA's Juno spacecraft during its eclipse-free approach to the gas...

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NASA image: Juno Closes in on Jupiter
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Jul 4, 2016

Juno Closes in on Jupiter

This is the final view taken by the JunoCam instrument on NASA's Juno spacecraft before Juno's instruments were...

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NASA image: A Pentagon of Jovian Cyclones
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Dec 12, 2019

A Pentagon of Jovian Cyclones

In this annotated infrared image, the five cyclones surrounding a sixth directly over Jupiter's south pole form a...

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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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