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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: Jupiter Ring Halo
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Mar 26, 1998

Jupiter Ring Halo

A mosaic of four images taken through the clear filter (610 nanometers) of the solid state imaging (CCD) system...

JPL
NASA image: The Moon's North Pole
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Dec 8, 2017

The Moon's North Pole

NASA image release September 7, 2011 The Earth's moon has been an endless source of fascination for humanity for...

GSFC
NASA image: Tis the Season
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Dec 23, 2013

Tis the Season

Winter is approaching in the southern hemisphere of Saturn and with this cold season has come the familiar blue hue...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 25, 2012

Earth Observation

ISS032-E-009123 (26 July 2012) --- Pyramids at Giza, Egypt are featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Distant Saturn Sighting
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Nov 1, 2002

Distant Saturn Sighting

Saturn appears serene and majestic in the first color composite made of images taken by NASA's Cassini spacecraft on...

JPL
NASA image: Dawn XMO2 Image 32
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Feb 10, 2017

Dawn XMO2 Image 32

This image captures the day-night boundary, or terminator, in the north polar region of Ceres. The north pole...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew
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Feb 28, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew

ISS018-E-038182 (28 Feb. 2009) --- Mawson Peak, Heard Island is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Moon Patrol
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Dec 24, 2007

Moon Patrol

This colorful view, taken from edge-on with the ringplane, contains four of Saturn's attendant moons. Tethys (1,071...

JPL
NASA image: Hot and Cold
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Mar 16, 2015

Hot and Cold

This view shows Mercury's north polar region, colored by the maximum biannual surface temperature, which ranges from...

JPL
NASA image: Odyssey's Six Views of Phobos
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Jun 8, 2020

Odyssey's Six Views of Phobos

These six views of the Martian moon Phobos were captured by NASA's Odyssey orbiter as of March 2020. The orbiter's...

JPL
NASA image: Super Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse
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Dec 8, 2017

Super Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse

A preview animation of the Super Moon Lunar Eclipse On the evening of September 27, 2015 in the Americas (early...

GSFC
NASA image: Night Vision
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Mar 10, 2016

Night Vision

It's hard to see in the dark. Most HiRISE images are are taken when the sun is at least 15 degrees above the...

JPL
NASA image: First Image of Europa From Juno's Close Flyby
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Sep 29, 2022

First Image of Europa From Juno's Close Flyby

This look at the complex, ice-covered surface of Jupiter's moon Europa came from NASA's Juno mission during a close...

JPL
NASA image: Jovian Tempest
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Oct 24, 2017

Jovian Tempest

This color-enhanced image of a massive, raging storm in Jupiter's northern hemisphere was captured by NASA's Juno...

JPL
NASA image: Perseverance Rover's First Image from Mars
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Feb 18, 2021

Perseverance Rover's First Image from Mars

This is one of the first images NASA's Perseverance rover sent back after touching down on Mars on Feb. 18, 2021....

JPL
NASA image: InSight's Arm Camera Observes Phobos Eclipse
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Mar 12, 2019

InSight's Arm Camera Observes Phobos Eclipse

NASA's InSight lander took this series of images on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, capturing the moment when Phobos, one of...

JPL
NASA image: Blade-Like Martian Walls Outline Polygons
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Jan 25, 2017

Blade-Like Martian Walls Outline Polygons

This view shows part of an area on Mars where narrow rock ridges, some as tall as a 16-story building, intersect at...

JPL
NASA image: Blocky Rock is Exam Target for Mars Rover Opportunity
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Mar 5, 2015

Blocky Rock is Exam Target for Mars Rover Opportunity

The flat-faced rock near the center of this image is a target for contact investigation by NASA's Mars Exploration...

JPL
NASA image: Soyuz TMA-14 relocation
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Jul 2, 2009

Soyuz TMA-14 relocation

ISS020-E-016907 (2 July 2009) --- The shadow of the Soyuz TMA-14 spacecraft is visible against solar array panels of...

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NASA image: Dawn Survey Orbit Image 50
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Aug 19, 2015

Dawn Survey Orbit Image 50

This image of Ceres, taken by NASA's Dawn spacecraft, features several craters with bright material within and...

JPL
NASA image: Soyuz TMA-14 relocation
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Jul 2, 2009

Soyuz TMA-14 relocation

ISS020-E-016911 (2 July 2009) --- The shadow of the Soyuz TMA-14 spacecraft is visible against solar array panels of...

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NASA image: Mars Orbiter Sees Curiosity Rover in Artist Drive
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Apr 22, 2015

Mars Orbiter Sees Curiosity Rover in Artist Drive

A view from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on April 8, 2015, catches sight of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0050-109
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Mar 21, 2007

ARC-2007-ACD07-0050-109

Memorial services for Ames Security Guard Johnny Green. funeral services on the NRP parade ground. Eugolies...

ARC
NASA image: Boeing March 2019 Progress Photos
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Mar 22, 2019

Boeing March 2019 Progress Photos

Boeing’s Crew Flight Test Starliner prepares for thermal vacuum testing at Boeing’s Space Environment Test Facility...

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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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