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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: Signs of Hydrated Calcium Sulfates in Martian Rocks
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Jan 15, 2013

Signs of Hydrated Calcium Sulfates in Martian Rocks

This graphic from NASA Curiosity mission shows an analysis of the composition of two rocks called Crest and Rapitan...

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NASA image: Energy From Above Affecting Surface of Europa
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Apr 12, 2013

Energy From Above Affecting Surface of Europa

This graphic of Jupiter moon Europa maps a relationship between the amount of energy deposited onto the moon from...

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NASA image: AirVenture 2022
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Jul 25, 2022

AirVenture 2022

Ruby Flottum reads the first issue of NASA's "First Woman" graphic novel, entitled "Dream to Reality," on Monday,...

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NASA image: Longer-Term Radiation Variations at Gale Crater
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Nov 15, 2012

Longer-Term Radiation Variations at Gale Crater

This graphic shows the variation of radiation dose measured by the Radiation Assessment Detector on NASA Curiosity...

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NASA image: Lunar Heritage Sites and GRAIL Final Mile
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Dec 13, 2012

Lunar Heritage Sites and GRAIL Final Mile

This graphic highlights locations on the moon NASA considers lunar heritage sites and the path NASA Gravity Recovery...

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NASA image: Emission from Ionized Magnesium in Mars Atmosphere After Comet Flyby
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Nov 7, 2014

Emission from Ionized Magnesium in Mars Atmosphere After Comet Flyby

This graphic depicts what Mars atmosphere would have looked like to a viewer with ultraviolet-seeing eyes after a...

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NASA image: Measuring Brightness of Super Earth 55 Cancri e
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May 8, 2012

Measuring Brightness of Super Earth 55 Cancri e

This graphic illuminates the process by which astronomers using NASA Spitzer Space Telescope have, for the first...

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NASA image: Calcium-Rich Veins in Martian Rocks
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Jan 15, 2013

Calcium-Rich Veins in Martian Rocks

This graphic from NASA Curiosity mission shows close-ups of light-toned veins in rocks in the Yellowknife Bay area...

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NASA image: Journey to Ceres
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Dec 3, 2013

Journey to Ceres

This graphic shows the planned trek of NASA Dawn spacecraft from its launch in 2007 through its arrival at the dwarf...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Camera and Microphone Location (Illustration)
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Jan 27, 2021

Mars 2020 Camera and Microphone Location (Illustration)

This graphic shows the location of four cameras and a microphone on the spacecraft for NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance...

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NASA image: GRC-1998-C-01349
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Nov 9, 1999

GRC-1998-C-01349

IMMERSADESK II 2 IN GRAPHICS VISUALIZATION LAB

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NASA image: Radiation Levels on the Way to Mars
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Aug 2, 2012

Radiation Levels on the Way to Mars

This graphic shows the flux of radiation detected by NASA Mars Science Laboratory on the trip from Earth to Mars;...

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NASA image: Methane Measurements by NASA Curiosity in Mars Gale Crater
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Dec 16, 2014

Methane Measurements by NASA Curiosity in Mars Gale Crater

This graphic shows tenfold spiking in the abundance of methane in the Martian atmosphere surrounding NASA Curiosity...

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NASA image: Comparison of Some Radiation Exposures to Mars-Trip Level
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May 30, 2013

Comparison of Some Radiation Exposures to Mars-Trip Level

This graphic compares the radiation dose equivalent for several types of experiences, including a calculation for a...

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NASA image: Philae Lander Setting on Comet, with Cliff-Image Inset
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Dec 17, 2014

Philae Lander Setting on Comet, with Cliff-Image Inset

This graphic depicts the position of the Philae lander of the European Space Agency Rosetta mission, and a nearby...

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NASA image: Declining Sunshine for Phoenix Lander
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Sep 30, 2008

Declining Sunshine for Phoenix Lander

The yellow line on this graphic indicates the number of hours of sunlight each sol, or Martian day, beginning with...

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NASA image: Crater Impacts on Vesta
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May 10, 2012

Crater Impacts on Vesta

This graphic shows the global distribution of craters that hit the giant asteroid Vesta, based on data from NASA...

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NASA image: Mapping the Great Blue Spot
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Dec 17, 2021

Mapping the Great Blue Spot

This graphic shows a comparison of the observed change in Jupiter's radial magnetic field, over time, as well as the...

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NASA image: Three Generations in Mars Yard, High Viewpoint
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Jan 17, 2012

Three Generations in Mars Yard, High Viewpoint

This grouping of two test rovers and a flight spare provides a graphic comparison of three generations of Mars...

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NASA image: Enceladus the Powerhouse
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Mar 7, 2011

Enceladus the Powerhouse

This graphic, using data from NASA Cassini spacecraft, shows how the south polar terrain of Saturn moon Enceladus...

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NASA image: Mapping Lunar Highlands
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Dec 5, 2012

Mapping Lunar Highlands

This graphic depicting the bulk density of the lunar highlands on the near and far sides of the moon was generated...

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NASA image: Radiation Measurements During Trip From Earth to Mars
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May 30, 2013

Radiation Measurements During Trip From Earth to Mars

This graphic shows the level of natural radiation detected by the Radiation Assessment Detector shielded inside NASA...

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NASA image: Asteroid 2014 DX110 Flyby of Earth on March 5, 2014
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Mar 5, 2014

Asteroid 2014 DX110 Flyby of Earth on March 5, 2014

This graphic depicts the passage of asteroid 2014 DX110 past Earth on March 5, 2014. The asteroid closest approach...

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NASA image: Masking Out Galaxies
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Nov 6, 2014

Masking Out Galaxies

This graphic illustrates how the Cosmic Infrared Background Experiment, or CIBER, team measures a diffuse glow of...

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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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