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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: GRC-1999-C-00496
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Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1999-C-00496

NASA GLENN BOUNDRY LAYER RAKE MOUNTED ON CEILING

GRC
NASA image: GRC-1999-C-00494
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Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1999-C-00494

NASA GLENN BOUNDRY LAYER RAKE MOUNTED ON CEILING

GRC
NASA image: Geologic History Revealed in Valles Marineris
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Feb 5, 2018

Geologic History Revealed in Valles Marineris

An enhanced-color image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) reveals bedrock that is several kilometers...

JPL
NASA image: HS3: Cloud Physics Lidar
Video
Sep 16, 2014

HS3: Cloud Physics Lidar

A short video about the Cloud Physics Lidar instrument onboard the HS3 Global Hawk aircraft.

GSFC
NASA image: Chile Altiplano Unconformity
Image
Oct 22, 2001

Chile Altiplano Unconformity

This 10.5 by 11 km sub-area in northern Chile was acquired by ASTER on April 7, 2000. Dramatically displayed is a...

JPL
NASA image: Polar Pits: Are They Active?
Image
Feb 27, 2017

Polar Pits: Are They Active?

This 2008 image shows a portion of the North Polar layered deposits with lines of very small pits, only about 1...

JPL
NASA image: Terby Crater
Image
Dec 13, 2002

Terby Crater

Perched on the northern rim of the enormous Hellas Basin, Terby Crater, imaged by NASA Mars Odyssey, is host to an...

JPL
NASA image: Spring Sprouts on Mars
Image
Jan 29, 2021

Spring Sprouts on Mars

The sun is rising in Mars' Northern Hemisphere, and spring activity is starting as the seasonal polar cap begins to...

JPL
NASA image: Dark Materials on Olympus Mons
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Jan 23, 2018

Dark Materials on Olympus Mons

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) shows blocks of layered terrain within the Olympus Mons...

JPL
NASA image: Chasma Australe
Image
Jun 3, 2019

Chasma Australe

Today's VIS image shows part of the South Pole. Chasma Australe crosses diagonally through the middle of the image....

JPL
NASA image: Ceti Mensa - Western Candor Chasma
Image
May 16, 2022

Ceti Mensa - Western Candor Chasma

Today's VIS image shows part of Ceti Mensa. This mesa feature is located in western Candor Chasma and is composed of...

JPL
NASA image: Cavi Angusti
Image
Apr 17, 2015

Cavi Angusti

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows layering and linear ridges in Cavi Angusti. This...

JPL
NASA image: Aram Chaos
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Nov 1, 2006

Aram Chaos

Aram Chaos is a complex region which contains layered material with different surface textures and heavily fractured...

JPL
NASA image: DOUGLAS XA3D-1 #413 AIRPLANE.
Image
Jul 27, 1955

DOUGLAS XA3D-1 #413 AIRPLANE.

DOUGLAS XA3D-1 #413 AIRPLANE MOUNTED IN THE NACA AMES RESEARCH CENTER'S 40X80_FOOT SUBSONIC WIND TUNNEL sweptback...

ARC
NASA image: A sunset Earth observation image taken during STS-100
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Apr 26, 2001

A sunset Earth observation image taken during STS-100

S100-E-5498 (26 April 2001) --- Earth's limb--the edge of the planet seen at twilight--was captured with a digital...

JSC
NASA image: Earth observation views of a sunset taken from OV-105 during STS-99
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Mar 10, 2000

Earth observation views of a sunset taken from OV-105 during STS-99

STS099-734-012 (11-22 February 2000) ---As photographed by one of the STS-99 crew members aboard the Space Shuttle...

JSC
NASA image: 3D Printing of GRX-810 Time-lapse
Video
Apr 5, 2023

3D Printing of GRX-810 Time-lapse

This time-lapse shows a laser 3D printing process that fused metals together, layer-by-layer, to create the new...

GRC
NASA image: DOUGLAS XA3D-1 #413 AIRPLANE.
Image
Jul 27, 1955

DOUGLAS XA3D-1 #413 AIRPLANE.

DOUGLAS XA3D-1 #413 AIRPLANE MOUNTED IN THE NACA AMES RESEARCH CENTER'S 40X80_FOOT SUBSONIC WIND TUNNEL Testing the...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1969-AC87-0086-1
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Jan 2, 1987

ARC-1969-AC87-0086-1

Origin of Life: Stromatolites Microbial Mats and Mat-Layer Extracts

ARC
NASA image: 2010-3908
Image
Jun 25, 2010

2010-3908

STS-133 DISCOVERY BOUNDARY LAYER TRANSITION TILE BONDING

KSC
NASA image: 2010-3906
Image
Jun 25, 2010

2010-3906

STS-133 DISCOVERY BOUNDARY LAYER TRANSITION TILE BONDING

KSC
NASA image: ARC-1952-A-17181B
Image
May 14, 1952

ARC-1952-A-17181B

NACA Photographer Shadowgraph: Boundary Layer on Missile body @ M-3

ARC
NASA image: 2010-3907
Image
Jun 25, 2010

2010-3907

STS-133 DISCOVERY BOUNDARY LAYER TRANSITION TILE BONDING

KSC
NASA image: 2010-3909
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Jun 25, 2010

2010-3909

STS-133 DISCOVERY BOUNDARY LAYER TRANSITION TILE BONDING

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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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