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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: Pavonis Chasma
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Aug 13, 2012

Pavonis Chasma

This image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows Pavonis Chasma, a collapsed region on the northeastern flank...

JPL
NASA image: The Hustle and Bustle of our Solar System
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May 16, 2012

The Hustle and Bustle of our Solar System

Results from NASA NEOWISE survey find that more potentially hazardous asteroids, or PHAs, are closely aligned with...

JPL
NASA image: Medusae Fossae
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Jun 11, 2018

Medusae Fossae

This VIS image shows part of Medusa Fossae. Winds have eroded materials in this region, creating ridges and valleys...

JPL
NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Towed At Sunrise for Flight
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Jul 31, 2020

NASA F/A-18 Towed At Sunrise for Flight

A NASA F/A-18 is towed to the apron at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California during sunrise...

AFRC
NASA image: Monica Manning, assistant administrator of NASA’s Office of Procurement, addresses a crowd of nearly 900 industry leaders from 33 states at the 29th Marshall Small Business Alliance meeting Feb. 20 at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Manning introduced a new model for managing mission support for the agency, with the intent to align and simplify processes.
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Feb 20, 2020

Monica Manning, assistant administrator of NASA’s Office of Procurement, addresses a crowd of nearly 900 industry leaders from 33 states at the 29th Marshall Small Business Alliance meeting Feb. 20 at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Manning introduced a new model for managing mission support for the agency, with the intent to align and simplify processes.

Monica Manning, assistant administrator of NASA’s Office of Procurement, addresses a crowd of nearly 900 industry...

MSFC
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility settle into place one of two rudder speed brake actuators onto a table to measure the alignment of its bearings. The actuators move an orbiter’s rudder, speed brake, elevons and main engines during flight.
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Jan 22, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility settle into place one of two rudder speed brake actuators onto a table to measure the alignment of its bearings. The actuators move an orbiter’s rudder, speed brake, elevons and main engines during flight.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility settle into place one of two rudder speed...

KSC
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility get ready to measure the alignment of the bearings on the rudder speed brake actuators sitting on the floor in the foreground. The actuators move an orbiter’s rudder, speed brake, elevons and main engines during flight.
Image
Jan 22, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility get ready to measure the alignment of the bearings on the rudder speed brake actuators sitting on the floor in the foreground. The actuators move an orbiter’s rudder, speed brake, elevons and main engines during flight.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility get ready to measure the alignment of the...

KSC
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility stand by while another guides the lifting of one of two rudder speed brake actuators onto a table to measure the alignment of its bearings. The actuators move an orbiter’s rudder, speed brake, elevons and main engines during flight.
Image
Jan 22, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility stand by while another guides the lifting of one of two rudder speed brake actuators onto a table to measure the alignment of its bearings. The actuators move an orbiter’s rudder, speed brake, elevons and main engines during flight.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility stand by while another guides the lifting of...

KSC
NASA image: Arsia Mons
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May 25, 2020

Arsia Mons

Today's VIS image shows the eastern flank of Arsia Mons, the southernmost aligned volcano in the Tharsis region. The...

JPL
NASA image: Tanaica Montes
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Nov 24, 2015

Tanaica Montes

This image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows the northern margin of Tanaica Montes. These hills are cut...

JPL
NASA image: More Olympica Fossae
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Dec 14, 2015

More Olympica Fossae

This image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows a different portion of Olympica Fossae from yesterday image....

JPL
NASA image: 1000094
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Dec 22, 2007

1000094

ROBERT CARROLL, A MACHINIST WITH LOCKHEED MARTIN, DRILLS ALIGNMENT HOLES ON THE EXTERNAL TANK COMPOSITE NOSE CONE

MSFC
NASA image: Arsia Mons Flank
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Jan 31, 2022

Arsia Mons Flank

The three large aligned Tharsis volcanoes are Arsia Mons, Pavonis Mons and Ascreaus Mons (from south to north)....

JPL
NASA image: Wild 2 Features
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Jun 17, 2004

Wild 2 Features

These images taken by NASA's Stardust spacecraft highlight the diverse features that make up the surface of comet...

JPL
NASA image: LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-6
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Jul 13, 2020

LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-6

Lockheed Martin technicians work to align and check the fastener holes on the X-59’s fuselage skin. The aircraft,...

LRC
NASA image: Europa and Callisto under the Watchful Gaze of Jupiter
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Dec 21, 2000

Europa and Callisto under the Watchful Gaze of Jupiter

One moment in an ancient, orbital dance is caught in this color picture taken by NASA Cassini spacecraft on Dec. 7,...

JPL
NASA image: MEFC - Walz activates the MEFC on flight day 3
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Sep 18, 1996

MEFC - Walz activates the MEFC on flight day 3

STS79-E-5024 (18 September 1996) --- Carl E. Walz, mission specialist, aligns computer to assist in an experiment in...

JSC
NASA image: jsc2024e061950
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Sep 12, 2024

jsc2024e061950

jsc2024e061950 (9/12/2024) --- The COronal Diagnostic EXperiment (CODEX) coronagraph during optical alignment and...

JSC
NASA image: Daedalia Planum
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Jun 6, 2018

Daedalia Planum

This VIS image shows a small portion of the lava flows that comprise Daedalia Planum. The flows originated at Arsia...

JPL
NASA image: Shalbatana Vallis
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Jun 7, 2018

Shalbatana Vallis

This VIS image shows a small portion of the lava flows that comprise Daedalia Planum. The flows originated at Arsia...

JPL
NASA image: NASA F-15s Ready for Dual Ship Flights
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May 14, 2025

NASA F-15s Ready for Dual Ship Flights

Two NASA F-15 aircraft sit on the ramp at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Edwards, California, ahead of...

AFRC
NASA image: Fine Guidance Sensor Installation EVA Unpacking New Box
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Aug 22, 2008

Fine Guidance Sensor Installation EVA Unpacking New Box

Hubble uses three Fine Guidance Sensors for steady pointing and measurement. Astronauts will exchange one of these...

GSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 25, 1960

Saturn Apollo Program

The Saturn I liquid-oxygen (LOX) tank for the Saturn I S-I stage being aligned with the end spider beam in the...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 1, 1999

Microgravity

Jeri Briscoe of the video team inspects the optical system for proper alignment during a test run of the Equiaxed...

MSFC
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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.
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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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