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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: IMAP Launch Day Imagery
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Sep 24, 2025

IMAP Launch Day Imagery

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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NASA image: IMAP Launch Day Imagery
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Sep 24, 2025

IMAP Launch Day Imagery

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX IMAP Liftoff
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Sep 24, 2025

NASA's SpaceX IMAP Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX IMAP Liftoff
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Sep 24, 2025

NASA's SpaceX IMAP Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

This chart describes scientific parameters of the Skylab Ultraviolet (UV) Scanning Polychromator Spectroheliometer,...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

This 1970 photograph shows the flight unit for Skylab's Ultraviolet (UV) Scarning Polychromator Spectroheliometer,...

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NASA image: Gradient Sun
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Oct 18, 2012

Gradient Sun

Watching a particularly beautiful movie of the sun helps show how the lines between science and art can sometimes...

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NASA image: A Solar Eclipse Like No Other
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Apr 7, 2026

A Solar Eclipse Like No Other

art002e010782 (April 6, 2026) - In this view captured by the Artemis II crew on the Orion spacecraft, a wedge of the...

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NASA image: SDO: Year 7
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Feb 11, 2017

SDO: Year 7

Our sun is ever-changing, and the Solar Dynamics Observatory has a front-row seat. On Feb. 11, 2010, NASA launched...

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NASA image: The Dynamic Solar Magnetic Field - Narrated
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Jan 29, 2016

The Dynamic Solar Magnetic Field - Narrated

In this video NASA solar physicist Holly Gilbert narrates a visualization of the slow changes in the sun's magnetic...

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NASA image: Solar Active Region's Cameo Appearance
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Dec 11, 2018

Solar Active Region's Cameo Appearance

The only active region observed this week appeared on Dec. 5, 2018 and grew into an average size display of dynamic...

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NASA image: Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) EVA Fitchecks
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Sep 28, 2017

Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) EVA Fitchecks

In the high bay of Kennedy Space Center's Space Station Processing Facility, Chris Hardcastle, left, of...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 13, 1994

Space Shuttle Projects

Designed by the mission crew members, the STS-66 emblem depicts the Space Shuttle Atlantis launching into Earth...

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NASA image: Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) EVA Fitchecks
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Sep 28, 2017

Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) EVA Fitchecks

In the high bay of Kennedy Space Center's Space Station Processing Facility, Chris Hardcastle of Stinger-Ghaffarian...

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NASA image: Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) EVA Fitchecks
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Sep 28, 2017

Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) EVA Fitchecks

In the high bay of Kennedy Space Center's Space Station Processing Facility, Chris Hardcastle of Stinger-Ghaffarian...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd3083
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Nov 8, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In this lunar eclipse viewed from Merritt Island, Fla., the full moon changes color...

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NASA image: STS-41 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crew insignia
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Dec 3, 1999

STS-41 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crew insignia

STS041-S-001 (May 1990) --- The STS-41 crew patch, designed by the five astronaut crew members, depicts the space...

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NASA image: STS-66 Official Crew insignia
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Sep 1, 1994

STS-66 Official Crew insignia

STS066-S-001 (October 1994) --- Designed by the crew members, the STS-66 insignia depicts the space shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: "Elementary, My Dear Deposit..."
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Jun 28, 2017

"Elementary, My Dear Deposit..."

In this image, NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) observes an impact crater with associated bright deposits...

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NASA image: Active Cavity Irradiance Monitor Satellite ACRIMSAT Artist Concept
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Dec 21, 1999

Active Cavity Irradiance Monitor Satellite ACRIMSAT Artist Concept

The Active Cavity Irradiance Monitor Satellite, or ACRIMSAT, mission is a climate change investigation that measures...

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NASA image: IMAP Encapsulation
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Sep 16, 2025

IMAP Encapsulation

Technicians at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida encapsulate NASA’s...

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NASA image: Artemis II Lunar Flyby Visualization for April 1 Launch
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Apr 4, 2026

Artemis II Lunar Flyby Visualization for April 1 Launch

This visualization follows the trajectory of the Orion spacecraft during the Artemis II flyby of the Moon, showing...

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NASA image: IMAP Encapsulation
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Sep 16, 2025

IMAP Encapsulation

Technicians at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida encapsulate NASA’s...

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NASA image: IMAP Encapsulation
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Sep 16, 2025

IMAP Encapsulation

Technicians at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida encapsulate NASA’s...

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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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