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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: 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...

JPL
NASA image: Spirit Beside Home Plate, Sol 1809 Stereo
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Feb 17, 2009

Spirit Beside Home Plate, Sol 1809 Stereo

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit used its navigation camera to take the images assembled into this stereo,...

JPL
NASA image: Bahram Vallis
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Feb 4, 2011

Bahram Vallis

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey shows Bahram Vallis where it enters Waspam Crater. Bahram Vallis exits the crater...

JPL
NASA image: Artemis - Ready For Flight
Video
Nov 24, 2021

Artemis - Ready For Flight

Select cuts from the short film "Artemis - Ready For Flight" which features NASA employees who were involved in the...

GRC
NASA image: Small Trail at Saturn Orbit Insertion
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Apr 23, 2012

Small Trail at Saturn Orbit Insertion

This image obtained by NASA Cassini spacecraft around the time it went into orbit around Saturn in 2004 shows a...

JPL
NASA image: Take a Splash Into the Cosmos
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Sep 9, 2014

Take a Splash Into the Cosmos

Millions of galaxies populate the patch of sky known as the COSMOS field, short for Cosmic Evolution Survey, a...

JPL
NASA image: Reull Vallis
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Jan 13, 2023

Reull Vallis

This VIS image shows a short section of Reull Vallis. Reull Vallis starts in Promethei Terra and empties into Hellas...

JPL
NASA image: Reull Vallis
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Jan 16, 2023

Reull Vallis

This VIS image shows a short section of Reull Vallis. Reull Vallis starts in Promethei Terra and empties into Hellas...

JPL
NASA image: A NASA technician paints NASA's first Orion full-scale abort flight test crew module.
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Mar 31, 2008

A NASA technician paints NASA's first Orion full-scale abort flight test crew module.

A full-scale flight-test mockup of the Constellation program's Orion crew vehicle arrived at NASA's Dryden Flight...

AFRC
NASA image: Sporting a fresh paint job, NASA's first Orion full-scale abort flight test crew module awaits avionics and other equipment installation.
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Apr 1, 2008

Sporting a fresh paint job, NASA's first Orion full-scale abort flight test crew module awaits avionics and other equipment installation.

A full-scale flight-test mockup of the Constellation program's Orion crew vehicle arrived at NASA's Dryden Flight...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA's first Orion full-scale abort flight test crew module was placed in NASA Dryden's Abort Flight Test integration area for equipment installation.
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Apr 1, 2008

NASA's first Orion full-scale abort flight test crew module was placed in NASA Dryden's Abort Flight Test integration area for equipment installation.

A full-scale flight-test mockup of the Constellation program's Orion crew vehicle arrived at NASA's Dryden Flight...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center personnel accompany NASA's first Orion full-scale abort flight test crew module as it heads to its new home.
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Apr 1, 2008

NASA Dryden Flight Research Center personnel accompany NASA's first Orion full-scale abort flight test crew module as it heads to its new home.

A full-scale flight-test mockup of the Constellation program's Orion crew vehicle arrived at NASA's Dryden Flight...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center personnel accompany NASA's first Orion full-scale abort flight test crew module as it heads to its new home.
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Apr 1, 2008

NASA Dryden Flight Research Center personnel accompany NASA's first Orion full-scale abort flight test crew module as it heads to its new home.

A full-scale flight-test mockup of the Constellation program's Orion crew vehicle arrived at NASA's Dryden Flight...

AFRC
NASA image: JFK Memorial, Runnymede Meadow, England
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Mar 24, 2025

JFK Memorial, Runnymede Meadow, England

A short drive from Windsor, England, west of London, near the Thames, lies Runnymede meadow. Following John...

JPL
NASA image: Between Craters
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Jul 19, 2016

Between Craters

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows a short section of channel between two craters in...

JPL
NASA image: Liquid Oxygen (LOX) Tank Test Article Complete at Michoud Assembly Facility
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Jun 26, 2019

Liquid Oxygen (LOX) Tank Test Article Complete at Michoud Assembly Facility

The last of four structural test articles for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) was loaded onto NASA’s Pegasus barge...

MAF
NASA image: Can You Spot Hubble: Short
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Jul 21, 2016

Can You Spot Hubble: Short

Since its launch in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has sent back mind-blowing images that not only changed our...

GSFC
NASA image: Cassini's Infrared Saturn (Short Version)
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Sep 12, 2017

Cassini's Infrared Saturn (Short Version)

The Cassini-Huygens mission arrived at Saturn in 2004, beginning an epic thirteen-year tour of the ringed planet and...

GSFC
NASA image: Gully and Fan-Shaped Deposit on Vesta
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Jan 22, 2015

Gully and Fan-Shaped Deposit on Vesta

This image shows Cornelia Crater on the large asteroid Vesta. On the right is an inset image showing an example of...

JPL
NASA image: Wild 2 Close Look
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Jun 17, 2004

Wild 2 Close Look

This image shows the comet Wild 2, which NASA's Stardust spacecraft flew by on Jan. 2, 2004. This image is the...

JPL
NASA image: SecretsofArctic_1080
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Feb 23, 2023

SecretsofArctic_1080

Short documentary covering NASA's ABoVE field campaign in Alaska during the summer of 2022.

GSFC
NASA image:  Reull Vallis
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Feb 15, 2023

Reull Vallis

This VIS image shows a short section of Reull Vallis. Reull Vallis starts in Promethei Terra and empties into Hellas...

JPL
NASA image: Reull Vallis
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Nov 22, 2022

Reull Vallis

This VIS image shows a short section of Reull Vallis. Reull Vallis starts in Promethei Terra and empties into Hellas...

JPL
NASA image: Reull Vallis
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Jan 1, 2021

Reull Vallis

This VIS image shows a short section of Reull Vallis. Reull Vallis starts in Promethei Terra and empties into Hellas...

JPL
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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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