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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: Spirit Paige Panorama of the Interior of Home Plate False Color
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Mar 6, 2006

Spirit Paige Panorama of the Interior of Home Plate False Color

This panorama shows two rock-strewn slopes on the left and right sides of a broad, U-shaped dip in the middle. The...

JPL
NASA image: Olympus Mons
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Dec 15, 2010

Olympus Mons

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey shows a small portion of the northern escarpment of Olympus Mons. The...

JPL
NASA image: NASA’s F-15D research aircraft is positioned adjacent to the X-59 during electromagnetic compatibility testing at U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California. Researchers activated the F-15D’s radar, C-band transponder, and radios at different dist
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Feb 11, 2025

NASA’s F-15D research aircraft is positioned adjacent to the X-59 during electromagnetic compatibility testing at U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California. Researchers activated the F-15D’s radar, C-band transponder, and radios at different dist

A NASA F-15 aircraft sits 20 feet off the left side of the X-59 aircraft, with a white hangar and hills in the...

AFRC
NASA image: Quintet of Moons
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Sep 12, 2011

Quintet of Moons

A quintet of Saturn moons come together in this portrait from NASA Cassini spacecraft. Janus is seen on the far...

JPL
NASA image: Martian Terrain, Unfurled Rover Ramps & Deflated Airbags
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Jul 5, 1997

Martian Terrain, Unfurled Rover Ramps & Deflated Airbags

The Imager for Mars Pathfinder (IMP) took this image of surrounding terrain in the mid-morning on Mars (2:30 PM...

JPL
NASA image: Artistic Pancam Frame
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Jun 4, 2019

Artistic Pancam Frame

These side-by-side images were taken by the Pan Camera (Pancam) on NASA's Opportunity rover. They're actually the...

JPL
NASA image: Dawn HAMO Image 70
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Dec 4, 2015

Dawn HAMO Image 70

This view from NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows different types of terrain located side by side on Ceres: a smooth...

JPL
NASA image: Leilah Fluctus Despeckled
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Feb 12, 2015

Leilah Fluctus Despeckled

Presented here are side-by-side comparisons of a traditional Cassini Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) view, at left,...

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NASA image: 2012-2843
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May 16, 2012

2012-2843

T&R Endeavour Left Side Tail Cone Buildup

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NASA image: 2012-2839
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May 16, 2012

2012-2839

T&R Endeavour Left Side Tail Cone Buildup

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NASA image: 2012-2840
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May 16, 2012

2012-2840

T&R Endeavour Left Side Tail Cone Buildup

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NASA image: 2012-2841
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May 16, 2012

2012-2841

T&R Endeavour Left Side Tail Cone Buildup

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NASA image: 2012-2846
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May 16, 2012

2012-2846

T&R Endeavour Left Side Tail Cone Buildup

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NASA image: 2012-2842
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May 16, 2012

2012-2842

T&R Endeavour Left Side Tail Cone Buildup

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NASA image: 2012-2845
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May 16, 2012

2012-2845

T&R Endeavour Left Side Tail Cone Buildup

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NASA image: jsc2024e006088
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Jan 18, 2024

jsc2024e006088

jsc2024e006088 (1/18/2024) --- Some members from MicroOrbiter-1 team were performing a long range communication test...

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NASA image: EC88-0052-1
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Mar 29, 1988

EC88-0052-1

View of the right cockpit of the F-111 MAW aircraft. Unlike most fighter aircraft of the time, the F-111 had...

AFRC
NASA image: EC88-0052-4
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Mar 29, 1988

EC88-0052-4

View of the left cockpit and pilot's seat of the F-111 MAW aircraft. Unlike most fighter aircraft of the time, the...

AFRC
NASA image: The Mexico–United States border separates Baja California from California
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Oct 1, 2025

The Mexico–United States border separates Baja California from California

iss073e0886792 (Oct. 1, 2025) --- The Mexico–United States border separates Baja California (left) on the Mexican...

JSC
NASA image: LH&RH Center Aft Segment Stacking - Left Side
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Jan 7, 2021

LH&RH Center Aft Segment Stacking - Left Side

In High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the left-hand center...

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NASA image: LH&RH Center Aft Segment Stacking - Left Side
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Jan 7, 2021

LH&RH Center Aft Segment Stacking - Left Side

In High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the left-hand center...

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NASA image: LH&RH Center Aft Segment Stacking - Left Side
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Jan 7, 2021

LH&RH Center Aft Segment Stacking - Left Side

In High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the left-hand center...

KSC
NASA image: LH&RH Center Aft Segment Stacking - Left Side
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Jan 7, 2021

LH&RH Center Aft Segment Stacking - Left Side

In High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the left-hand center...

KSC
NASA image: Moon Color Composite
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Feb 2, 1996

Moon Color Composite

This color image of the Moon was taken by NASA's Galileo spacecraft at 9:35 a.m. PST Dec. 9, 1990, at a range 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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