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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: GOES-U Encapsulation
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Jun 13, 2024

GOES-U Encapsulation

Technicians at the Astrotech Space Operations facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida connect NOAA’s...

KSC
NASA image: Titan South Polar Vortex in Motion
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Jul 10, 2012

Titan South Polar Vortex in Motion

This image from a movie captured by NASAS Cassini spacecraft shows a south polar vortex, or shows a south polar...

JPL
NASA image: Belet Below the Haze
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Aug 29, 2011

Belet Below the Haze

NASA Cassini spacecraft peers down through the hazy atmosphere of Saturn moon Titan to view the dark region called...

JPL
NASA image: Methane Measurements by NASA Curiosity in Mars Gale Crater
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Dec 16, 2014

Methane Measurements by NASA Curiosity in Mars Gale Crater

This graphic shows tenfold spiking in the abundance of methane in the Martian atmosphere surrounding NASA Curiosity...

JPL
NASA image: Hazy Ring
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Jun 18, 2012

Hazy Ring

NASA Cassini spacecraft looks toward the dark side of Saturn largest moon and captures the halo-like ring produced...

JPL
NASA image: Hiding Rhea
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Mar 29, 2010

Hiding Rhea

The moon Rhea moves behind Saturn largest moon, Titan, in this mutual event imaged by NASA Cassini spacecraft. Part...

JPL
NASA image: Mimas Blues
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Feb 8, 2005

Mimas Blues

Mimas drifts along in its orbit against the azure backdrop of Saturn northern latitudes in this true color view. The...

JPL
NASA image: Oblique Shot of Earth
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Sep 5, 2008

Oblique Shot of Earth

This highly oblique image shot over northwestern part of the African continent captures the curvature of the Earth...

JPL
NASA image: Tropical Cyclone Yasi Spins Through Australia Interior
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Feb 4, 2011

Tropical Cyclone Yasi Spins Through Australia Interior

The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS instrument onboard NASA Aqua spacecraft captured this infrared image of...

JPL
NASA image: Curiosity Inside Aeroshell, Artist Concept
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Oct 3, 2011

Curiosity Inside Aeroshell, Artist Concept

This is an artist concept of NASA Mars Science Laboratory aeroshell capsule as it enters the Martian atmosphere. The...

JPL
NASA image: Final Resting Spot for Curiosity Heat Shield
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Aug 7, 2012

Final Resting Spot for Curiosity Heat Shield

This close-up view shows Curiosity heat shield, which helped the rover survive the harrowing journey through the...

JPL
NASA image: Swirls of Smoke and Dust Blow Out to Sea
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Oct 23, 2007

Swirls of Smoke and Dust Blow Out to Sea

Smoke from multiple wildfires burning in Southern California in October, 2007, can be seen in this false-color image...

JPL
NASA image: Concept for Mars Volcanic Emission Life Scout 3-D Artist Concept
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Dec 21, 2004

Concept for Mars Volcanic Emission Life Scout 3-D Artist Concept

This artist rendition depicts a concept for a Mars orbiter that would scrutinize the martian atmosphere for chemical...

JPL
NASA image: Super Typhoon Haiyan
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Nov 8, 2013

Super Typhoon Haiyan

Satellite images obtained from NASA Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS instrument aboard NASA Aqua spacecraft provide...

JPL
NASA image: Polar Vortex in Color
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Aug 29, 2012

Polar Vortex in Color

The recently formed south polar vortex stands out in the color-swaddled atmosphere of Saturn largest moon, Titan, in...

JPL
NASA image: AIRS Map of Carbon Monoxide Draped on Globe: Time Series from 8/1/2005 to   9/30/2005
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Jul 24, 2007

AIRS Map of Carbon Monoxide Draped on Globe: Time Series from 8/1/2005 to 9/30/2005

Map of carbon monoxide draped on globe: time Series from 8/1/2005 to 9/30/2005 from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder...

JPL
NASA image: Impact Scars from MSL Cruise Stage and Two Balance Weights
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Dec 5, 2012

Impact Scars from MSL Cruise Stage and Two Balance Weights

These images from the NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter show several impact scars on Mars made by pieces of the NASA...

JPL
NASA image: Darkness Descending
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Aug 10, 2015

Darkness Descending

Saturn unusual appearance in this image from NASA Cassini spacecraft is a result of the planet being imaged via an...

JPL
NASA image: Map of Titan - April 2011
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Oct 26, 2011

Map of Titan - April 2011

This global digital map of Saturn moon Titan was created using images taken by NASA Cassini spacecraft imaging...

JPL
NASA image: Jupiter Great Red Spot in Cassini Image
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Oct 23, 2000

Jupiter Great Red Spot in Cassini Image

The Great Red Spot below and right of center seen in this image from NASA Cassini spacecraft is a giant atmospheric...

JPL
NASA image: Belet Close-Up
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Jun 3, 2010

Belet Close-Up

NASA Cassini spacecraft peers through the atmosphere of Saturn largest moon, Titan, to examine the dark region...

JPL
NASA image: Astronomers Detect First Organic Molecule on an Exoplanet Artist Concept
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Mar 27, 2008

Astronomers Detect First Organic Molecule on an Exoplanet Artist Concept

A team of astronomers has made the first detection ever of an organic molecule in the atmosphere of a Jupiter-sized...

JPL
NASA image: Noctis Labyrinthus False Color
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Dec 2, 2014

Noctis Labyrinthus False Color

This false color image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft covers part of Noctis Labyrinthus. The bluish tone in...

JPL
NASA image: Dark Side Ring of Light
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Dec 23, 2009

Dark Side Ring of Light

NASA Cassini spacecraft looks toward the dark side of Saturn largest moon as a circle of light is produced by...

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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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