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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: The lunar surface
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Dec 5, 2022

The lunar surface

art001e002164 (Dec. 5, 2022): Cameras mounted on the crew module of the Orion spacecraft captured these views of the...

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NASA image: Various views of the ISS during approach by the STS-98 orbiter Atlantis
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Feb 9, 2001

Various views of the ISS during approach by the STS-98 orbiter Atlantis

STS098-707-019 (9 February 2001) --- This close view of the International Space Station (ISS), backdropped against...

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NASA image: View looking up nadir side of ISS to SM
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Feb 9, 2001

View looking up nadir side of ISS to SM

STS098-707-062 (9 February 2001) --- This close-up view of the Zvezda Service Module on the International Space...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Oct 25, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-005947 (25 Oct. 2007) --- Space Shuttle Discovery's crew cabin and docking apparatus in the forward payload...

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NASA image: Comet Wild 2 - Jet Release
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Mar 18, 2004

Comet Wild 2 - Jet Release

This composite image was taken by the navigation camera during the close approach phase of Stardust's Jan 2, 2004...

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NASA image: Saturnian Snowman
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Oct 15, 2015

Saturnian Snowman

NASA's Cassini spacecraft spied this tight trio of craters as it approached Saturn's icy moon Enceladus for a close...

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NASA image: A Colorful Landing on Pluto
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Jan 21, 2017

A Colorful Landing on Pluto

What would it be like to actually land on Pluto? This image is one of more than 100 images taken by NASA's New...

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NASA image: NASA's Goldstone Planetary Radar Observes Fast-Spinning Asteroid
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Aug 4, 2025

NASA's Goldstone Planetary Radar Observes Fast-Spinning Asteroid

This series of 41 radar images obtained by the Deep Space Network's Goldstone Solar System Radar on July 28, 2025,...

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NASA image: Detailed Planetary Radar Observations of Asteroid 2024 MK
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Jul 3, 2024

Detailed Planetary Radar Observations of Asteroid 2024 MK

This mosaic shows NASA's radar observations in one-minute increments of asteroid 2024 MK, a 500-foot-wide...

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NASA image: NASA's Planetary Radar Spies (Another) Peanut-Shaped Asteroid
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Sep 17, 2024

NASA's Planetary Radar Spies (Another) Peanut-Shaped Asteroid

This series of radar images obtained by the Deep Space Network's Goldstone Solar System Radar near Barstow,...

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NASA image: Radar Observations of Elongated Near-Earth Asteroid 2011 AG5
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Feb 17, 2023

Radar Observations of Elongated Near-Earth Asteroid 2011 AG5

This collage represents NASA radar observations of near-Earth asteroid 2011 AG5 on Feb. 4, 2023, one day after its...

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NASA image: Ganymede Coverage by the JIRAM Instrument Aboard Juno
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Aug 5, 2021

Ganymede Coverage by the JIRAM Instrument Aboard Juno

This annotated map of depicts the areas on the surface of Jupiter's moon Ganymede that were imaged by the Jovian...

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NASA image: NASA's Juno Mission Captures Close-Ups of Polar Storms on Jupiter
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Jan 27, 2025

NASA's Juno Mission Captures Close-Ups of Polar Storms on Jupiter

During its 65th close flyby of Jupiter on Sept. 20, 2024, NASA's Juno spacecraft captured this series of images as...

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NASA image: Farewell to Mimas
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Mar 14, 2017

Farewell to Mimas

In its season of "lasts," NASA's Cassini spacecraft made its final close approach to Saturn's moon Mimas on January...

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NASA image: Juno on Jupiter Doorstep
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Jun 24, 2016

Juno on Jupiter Doorstep

NASA's Juno spacecraft obtained this color view on June 21, 2016, at a distance of 6.8 million miles (10.9 million...

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NASA image: Goldstone Planetary Radar Observes Binary Asteroid 2011 UL21
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Jul 3, 2024

Goldstone Planetary Radar Observes Binary Asteroid 2011 UL21

This series of seven radar observations by the Deep Space Network's Goldstone Solar System Radar shows the asteroid...

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NASA image: Heartbeat Stars Artist Concept
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Oct 21, 2016

Heartbeat Stars Artist Concept

This artist's concept depicts "heartbeat stars," which have been detected by NASA's Kepler Space Telescope and...

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NASA image: NASA's Planetary Radar Images Slow-Spinning Asteroid 2008 OS7
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Feb 26, 2024

NASA's Planetary Radar Images Slow-Spinning Asteroid 2008 OS7

This collage represents a selection of planetary radar observations of asteroid 2008 OS7 that were made the day...

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NASA image: Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment
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Sep 12, 2017

Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment

The Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), Launch Control Center (LCC), and Launch Complex 39 surrounding areas are seen...

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NASA image: Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment
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Sep 12, 2017

Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment

The shoreline is seen during an aerial survey of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on September 12, 2017. The...

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NASA image: NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia Worksho
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Sep 13, 2024

NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia Worksho

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives closing remarks at NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 18, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS027-E-032216 (18 May 2011) --- This close-up view of the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-2 (AMS) in space shuttle...

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NASA image: Flight Day 20: Lunar Close-up
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Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 20: Lunar Close-up

art001e002647 (Dec. 5, 2022): The optical navigation camera mounted on the Orion spacecraft captured these views of...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 18, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS027-E-032065 (18 May 2011) --- This close-up view of the nose of space shuttle Endeavour was provided by an...

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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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