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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: Skylab 2 crewmen give demonstration on effects of weightlessness
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Jun 1, 1973

Skylab 2 crewmen give demonstration on effects of weightlessness

S73-27262 (1 June 1973) --- The three Skylab 2 crewmen give a demonstration on the effects of weightlessness in the...

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NASA image: Dr. Nicola Fox and Dr. James Spann Tour Marshall Space Flight Ce
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Sep 26, 2019

Dr. Nicola Fox and Dr. James Spann Tour Marshall Space Flight Ce

Nicola Fox, director of NASA’s Heliophysics Division, right, hears from NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center...

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NASA image: California Drought Effects on Sierra Trees Mapped by NASA
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Jun 27, 2016

California Drought Effects on Sierra Trees Mapped by NASA

California, reveals the devastating effect of California's ongoing drought on Sierra Nevada conifer forests. The map...

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NASA image: Impact of Radiation on Tomatoes
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Jan 10, 2020

Impact of Radiation on Tomatoes

Studying the impact of radiation on tomatoes. An experiment at Kennedy Space Center to determine the effect of...

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NASA image: Wind Effects
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Aug 17, 2010

Wind Effects

This wind eroded crater is located between Eumenides and Gordii Dorsa. The ejecta of the crater is more resistant to...

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NASA image: Wind Effects
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Jun 15, 2010

Wind Effects

NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey captured this region of Mars which has been eroded by the wind. Linear hills called yardangs...

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May 24, 2010

Wind Effects

Located near Amazonis Mensa, this region of Mars has undergone erosion by wind. Long linear hills being created by...

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NASA image: Pan Effects
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Mar 31, 2010

Pan Effects

Saturn moon Pan, orbiting in the Encke Gap near the top of the image, casts a short shadow on the A ring in this...

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NASA image: Wind Effects
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Jul 19, 2010

Wind Effects

The region southwest of Olympus Mons is covered with materials that have been eroded by the wind. Surface materials...

JPL
NASA image: Wind Effects
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May 11, 2010

Wind Effects

This image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey is located south of Olympus Mons and east of Gordii Dorsum, in a heavily wind...

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NASA image: Sensitive instruments on wing-mounted booms measure air turbulence and its effect on the stability of the Pathfinder-Plus solar-electric flying wing.
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Sep 17, 2004

Sensitive instruments on wing-mounted booms measure air turbulence and its effect on the stability of the Pathfinder-Plus solar-electric flying wing.

Sensitive instruments mounted on booms extending forward of the wing measure air turbulence and its effect on the...

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NASA image: Study of the Effects of Spaceflight on the Aging of C. elegans (Space Aging)
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Apr 18, 2015

Study of the Effects of Spaceflight on the Aging of C. elegans (Space Aging)

iss043e124204 (4/18/2015) --- A view of the Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF) rack in the Japanese Experiment...

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NASA image: Study of the Effects of Spaceflight on the Aging of C. elegans (Space Aging)
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Apr 18, 2015

Study of the Effects of Spaceflight on the Aging of C. elegans (Space Aging)

iss043e124213 (4/18/2015) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly is seen performing the Space Aging experiment using the...

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NASA image: Study of the Effects of Spaceflight on the Aging of C. elegans (Space Aging)
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Apr 18, 2015

Study of the Effects of Spaceflight on the Aging of C. elegans (Space Aging)

iss043e124225 (4/18/2015) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly is seen performing the Space Aging experiment using the...

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NASA image: Study of the Effects of Spaceflight on the Aging of C. elegans (Space Aging)
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Apr 18, 2015

Study of the Effects of Spaceflight on the Aging of C. elegans (Space Aging)

iss043e124063 (4/18/2015) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly is seen performing the Space Aging experiment using the...

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NASA image: Study of the Effects of Spaceflight on the Aging of C. elegans (Space Aging)
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Apr 18, 2015

Study of the Effects of Spaceflight on the Aging of C. elegans (Space Aging)

iss043e124238 (4/18/2015) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly is seen performing the Space Aging experiment using the...

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NASA image: Researcher Determining a Ruby Laser’s Effect on a Crystal
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May 23, 1965

Researcher Determining a Ruby Laser’s Effect on a Crystal

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center researcher Americo Forestieri aims a ruby...

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NASA image: Ballasts Hitting the Surface, Close-Up
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Aug 8, 2012

Ballasts Hitting the Surface, Close-Up

This still image from an animation shows the effects of weights from the entry vehicle of NASA Curiosity rover...

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NASA image: Earthquake Signal Visible in GRACE Data
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Dec 6, 2005

Earthquake Signal Visible in GRACE Data

This figure shows the effect of the December 2004 great Sumatra earthquake on the Earth’s gravity field as observed...

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NASA image: Bright to Dark
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Jun 8, 2007

Bright to Dark

This Cassini spacecraft view shows the interesting north-south asymmetry in Titan atmosphere, which is thought to be...

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NASA image: jsc2023m000112_Down_to_Earth_The_Ballad_of_the_Overview_Effect_SOCIAL
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Apr 21, 2023

jsc2023m000112_Down_to_Earth_The_Ballad_of_the_Overview_Effect_SOCIAL

In preparation for Earth Day, view our beautiful planet from above, with commentary from NASA astronauts.

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NASA image: Biotechnology
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Jan 22, 2003

Biotechnology

The stimulus of gravity affects RNA production, which helps maintain the strength of human muscles on Earth (top),...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 22, 2003

Microgravity

One concern about human adaptation to space is how returning from the microgravity of orbit to Earth can affect an...

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NASA image: Material Science
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Feb 9, 2003

Material Science

Materials with a smaller mean atomic mass, such as lithium (Li) hydride and polyethylene, make the best radiation...

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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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