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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: What Is NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT)? (Mission Overview)
Video
Apr 29, 2022

What Is NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT)? (Mission Overview)

Soon to be operating from the International Space Station, NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation...

JPL
NASA image: False Color Aurora
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Sep 23, 1997

False Color Aurora

Data from NASA's Galileo spacecraft were used to produce this false-color composite of Jupiter's northern aurora on...

JPL
NASA image: Science Instruments on NASA Mars 2020 Rover
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Jun 10, 2015

Science Instruments on NASA Mars 2020 Rover

This 2015 diagram shows components of the investigations payload for NASA's Mars 2020 rover mission. Mars 2020 will...

JPL
NASA image: Asteroid Psyche (Illustration)
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Mar 29, 2021

Asteroid Psyche (Illustration)

This illustration, created in March 2021, depicts the 140-mile-wide (226-kilometer-wide) asteroid Psyche, which lies...

JPL
NASA image: Colorful Saturn, Getting Closer
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Jun 3, 2004

Colorful Saturn, Getting Closer

As Cassini coasts into the final month of its nearly seven-year trek, the serene majesty of its destination looms...

JPL
NASA image: Asteroid Psyche (Illustration)
Image
Mar 29, 2021

Asteroid Psyche (Illustration)

This illustration, created in March 2021, depicts the 140-mile-wide (226-kilometer-wide) asteroid Psyche, which lies...

JPL
NASA image: Dark, Thin Fracture-Filling Material
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Nov 11, 2015

Dark, Thin Fracture-Filling Material

These images and overlay bar charts from the Chemistry and Camera (ChemCam) instrument on NASA's Curiosity Mars...

JPL
NASA image: Farewell to Iapetus
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Sep 18, 2017

Farewell to Iapetus

Cassini bids farewell to Saturn's yin-and-yang moon, Iapetus. This image is from the last set of observations...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1979-A79-0164-1
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Feb 13, 1979

ARC-1979-A79-0164-1

Voyager 1 Image of Jupiter and two of its satellites (Io, left, and Europa). Io is about 350,000 kilometers (220,000...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-0164-1
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Feb 13, 1979

ARC-1979-AC79-0164-1

Voyager 1 Image of Jupiter and two of its satellites (Io, left, and Europa). Io is about 350,000 kilometers (220,000...

ARC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 5, 2001

Microgravity

This scale model depicts the Materials Science Research Rack-1 (MSRR-1) being developed by NASA's Marshall Space...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-06pd0221
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Feb 7, 2006

KSC-06pd0221

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - (From left, backs to the camera) Pilot Steve Fossett, Sir Richard Branson and Jon...

KSC
NASA image: Global Mineral Dust Source Regions to Be Measured by EMIT
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May 2, 2022

Global Mineral Dust Source Regions to Be Measured by EMIT

From its vantage point aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA's Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-06pd0220
Image
Feb 7, 2006

KSC-06pd0220

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Pilot Steve Fossett (far right), Sir Richard Branson (center) and Jon Karkow (far left)...

KSC
NASA image: Halos in Martian Sandstone
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May 30, 2017

Halos in Martian Sandstone

Pale zones called "halos" border bedrock fractures visible in this 2015 image from NASA's Curiosity Mars rover which...

JPL
NASA image: Dramatic Darks of Derain
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Apr 16, 2015

Dramatic Darks of Derain

In this enhanced color view from NASA MESSENGER spacecraft of the peak-ring basin Derain, the different colors...

JPL
NASA image: Europa's Mysterious Interior (Artist's Concept)
Image
Sep 9, 2024

Europa's Mysterious Interior (Artist's Concept)

Scientists believe that under the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Europa a saltwater ocean exists that may contain...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-7022
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Aug 23, 1989

ARC-1989-AC89-7022

P-34668 Range : 2.8 million km. ( 1.7 million miles ) Smallest Resolvable Feature : 50 km or 31 miles This Voyager 2...

ARC
NASA image: Detail on Dione False color
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Jan 27, 2006

Detail on Dione False color

The leading hemisphere of Dione displays subtle variations in color across its surface in this false color view. To...

JPL
NASA image: Neptune Great Dark Spot in High Resolution
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Aug 30, 1999

Neptune Great Dark Spot in High Resolution

This photograph shows the last face on view of the Great Dark Spot that Voyager will make with the narrow angle...

JPL
NASA image: Multiple Instruments Used for Mars Carbon Estimate
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Sep 2, 2015

Multiple Instruments Used for Mars Carbon Estimate

Researchers estimating the amount of carbon held in the ground at the largest known carbonate-containing deposit on...

JPL
NASA image: X-38 - Landing After First Free Flight, March 12, 1998
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Mar 12, 1998

X-38 - Landing After First Free Flight, March 12, 1998

The X-38 Crew Return Vehicle touches down amidst the California desert scrubbrush at the end of its first free...

AFRC
NASA image: The X-38 Second Prototype Flares to a Landing over the Lakebed at the End of Its Fifth Flight at Edwards Air Force Base
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Mar 30, 2000

The X-38 Second Prototype Flares to a Landing over the Lakebed at the End of Its Fifth Flight at Edwards Air Force Base

The X-38, a research vehicle built to help develop technology for an emergency Crew Return Vehicle from the...

AFRC
NASA image: X-38 vehicle #131R during pre-launch with B-52 008 mothership and F-18 chase aircraft
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Nov 2, 2000

X-38 vehicle #131R during pre-launch with B-52 008 mothership and F-18 chase aircraft

The X-38 prototypes are intended to perfect a "crew lifeboat" for the International Space Station. The X-38 vehicle...

AFRC
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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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