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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: KSC-98pc1840
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Dec 11, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Boeing Delta II expendable launch vehicle lifts off with NASA's Mars Climate Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC00padig001
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Feb 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After rollback of the Rotating Service Structure at Launch Pad 39A, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc03
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Jan 3, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Boeing Delta II expendable launch vehicle lifts off with NASA's Mars Polar Lander...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-055
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Feb 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Lights on the Fixed Service Structure give a holiday impression at Launch Pad 39A...

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NASA image: ARC-1990-AC91-2010
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Dec 8, 1990

ARC-1990-AC91-2010

Range : 50,000 miles This multispectral map of Australia, and surrounding seas was obtained by the Galileo...

ARC
NASA image: Eruption of Eyjafjallajökull Volcano, Iceland May 2nd View [Detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

Eruption of Eyjafjallajökull Volcano, Iceland May 2nd View [Detail]

NASA satellite image acquired May 2, 2010 To see the full view of this image go to:...

GSFC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Mar 25, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-193144 (25 March 2012) --- Wave clouds near Ile aux Cochons are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Sep 30, 2001

Space Science

Absorption of solar energy heats up our planet's surface and atmosphere making life for us possible. But the energy...

MSFC
NASA image: Enceladus in the Infrared
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Sep 18, 2020

Enceladus in the Infrared

New composite images made from NASA's Cassini spacecraft data are the most detailed global infrared views ever...

JPL
NASA image: iss031e116058
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Jun 13, 2012

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ISS031-E-116058 (13 June 2012) --- Polar mesospheric clouds in the Northern Hemisphere are featured in this image...

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NASA image: KSC01PD1762
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Dec 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Rain on the ground around Space Shuttle Endeavour on Launch Pad 39B reflects the many...

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NASA image: Manam Volcano, Papua New Guinea
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Dec 8, 2017

Manam Volcano, Papua New Guinea

NASA image acquired June 16, 2010. Papua New Guinea’s Manam Volcano released a thin, faint plume on June 16, 2010,...

GSFC
NASA image: Layering in Spallanzani Crater
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Apr 22, 2015

Layering in Spallanzani Crater

In this image from NASA Mars Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, we can see quite a spectacular layering pattern inside an...

JPL
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Kliuchevskoi Volcano, Russia
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Kliuchevskoi Volcano, Russia

This is an image of the Kliuchevskoi volcano, Kamchatka, Russia, which began to erupt on September 30, 1994....

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NASA image: Cosmic Blasting Zone
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Dec 6, 2005

Cosmic Blasting Zone

Saturn's impact-pummeled Hyperion stares back at Cassini in this six-image mosaic taken during the spacecraft’s...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Jan 5, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

ISS034-E-024622 (5 Jan. 2013) --- Polar mesospheric clouds over the South Pacific Ocean are featured in this image...

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NASA image:  Ice-Exposing Impact Crater Surrounded by Polygon Terrain
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Oct 26, 2023

Ice-Exposing Impact Crater Surrounded by Polygon Terrain

The ice-exposing impact crater at the center of this image is an example of what scientists look for when mapping...

JPL
NASA image: Eruption of Eyjafjallajökull Volcano, Iceland May 2nd View
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Dec 8, 2017

Eruption of Eyjafjallajökull Volcano, Iceland May 2nd View

NASA satellite image acquired May 2, 2010 To view a detail of this image go to:...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-01PD-1762
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Dec 3, 2001

KSC-01PD-1762

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Rain on the ground around Space Shuttle Endeavour on Launch Pad 39B reflects the many...

KSC
NASA image: Contrails in the North Atlantic
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Dec 8, 2017

Contrails in the North Atlantic

High-altitude aircraft leave behind condensation trails, or contrails, which form when extra water vapor is injected...

GSFC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
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May 25, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-057948 (25 May 2010) --- A sunset on the Indian Ocean is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: TRAPPIST-1 Planet Lineup - Updated Feb. 2018
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Feb 5, 2018

TRAPPIST-1 Planet Lineup - Updated Feb. 2018

This artist's concept shows what the TRAPPIST-1 planetary system may look like, based on available data about the...

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NASA image: Distribution of Buried Ice on Mars
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Oct 26, 2023

Distribution of Buried Ice on Mars

These Mars global maps show the likely distribution of water ice buried within the upper 3 feet (1 meter) of the...

JPL
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Kiluchevskoi, Volcano, Russia
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Kiluchevskoi, Volcano, Russia

This is an image of the area of Kliuchevskoi volcano, Kamchatka, Russia, which began to erupt on September 30, 1994....

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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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