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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: Where the Wind Blows
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Apr 6, 2020

Where the Wind Blows

Sand dunes commonly form when particles that are being moved around by the wind find a natural barrier to accumulate...

JPL
NASA image: How’s the Weather on Mars? (NASA Mars Report) (November 15, 2021)
Video
Nov 15, 2021

How’s the Weather on Mars? (NASA Mars Report) (November 15, 2021)

Seasons change even on Mars and NASA's fleet of explorers are helping scientists learn more about the effects on the...

JPL
NASA image: The Wind-Scoured Lava Flows of Pavonis Mons
Image
Sep 21, 2016

The Wind-Scoured Lava Flows of Pavonis Mons

Click on the image for larger version This image shows a circular impact crater and an oval volcanic caldera on the...

JPL
NASA image: Jupiter's Great Red Spot Shrinks and Grows
Video
Mar 13, 2018

Jupiter's Great Red Spot Shrinks and Grows

Scientists have noticed that Jupiter's Great Red Spot has been getting smaller in area over time. Because of this,...

GSFC
NASA image: Spring in Inca City II
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Nov 13, 2014

Spring in Inca City II

It is about two weeks later in Inca City and the season is officially spring. Numerous changes have occurred. Large...

JPL
NASA image: Earth observation views of the Sahara Desert taken from OV-105 during STS-99
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Mar 9, 2000

Earth observation views of the Sahara Desert taken from OV-105 during STS-99

STS099-729-045 (11-22 February 2000) ---This Earth scene from the Space Shuttle Endeavour features linear dunes in...

JSC
NASA image: InSight Collecting Mars Weather Data (Artist's Concept)
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Feb 19, 2019

InSight Collecting Mars Weather Data (Artist's Concept)

This artist's concept shows NASA's InSight lander with its instruments deployed on the Martian surface. InSight's...

JPL
NASA image: Active Cavity Irradiance Monitor Satellite ACRIMSAT Artist Concept
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Dec 21, 1999

Active Cavity Irradiance Monitor Satellite ACRIMSAT Artist Concept

The Active Cavity Irradiance Monitor Satellite, or ACRIMSAT, mission is a climate change investigation that measures...

JPL
NASA image: Geyser Season
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Oct 29, 2018

Geyser Season

Springtime in the South Polar region of Mars is a season of exciting activity. The thick coating of carbon dioxide...

JPL
NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Stephanie Simerly
Video
Jun 16, 2023

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Stephanie Simerly

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet Stephanie Simerly, a wind tunnel test engineer supporting the Quesst...

HQ
NASA image: Changing Colors in Saturn North
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Oct 21, 2016

Changing Colors in Saturn North

These two natural color images from NASA's Cassini spacecraft show the changing appearance of Saturn's north polar...

JPL
NASA image: Flex-I-Kite flying in 7 x 10 LST (outboard tail model)
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May 14, 1959

Flex-I-Kite flying in 7 x 10 LST (outboard tail model)

On June 26, 1959, then-Langley-research Francis Rogallo examined the Rogallo wing in the 7x10 FT Tunnel. Originally...

LARC
NASA image: X-15 Model in 7x10 FT Tunnel
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Sep 17, 1959

X-15 Model in 7x10 FT Tunnel

X-15 launch techniques were investigated using on-twentieth scale models mounted in the 7x10 FT Tunnel. --...

LARC
NASA image: LRC-1967-B701_P-04026
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Apr 28, 1967

LRC-1967-B701_P-04026

Moon Lunar Orbiter-Lunar Orbiter III: The hidden or dark side of the Moon was taken by Lunar Orbiter III During its...

LRC
NASA image: KSC-07-S-00008
Video
Feb 17, 2007

KSC-07-S-00008

In an interview Dr. Vassilis Angelopoulos describes the THEMIS mission and ingrated spacecraft. The THEMIS mission...

KSC
NASA image: Little Joe on Launch Pad
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Jan 13, 1960

Little Joe on Launch Pad

The Little Joe launch vehicle being readied for a test launch from Wallops in January 1960... Page 77. Photograph...

LRC
NASA image: KSC-07-S-00014
Video
Feb 17, 2007

KSC-07-S-00014

3-2-1 Liftoff_ THEMIS heads for space to study the Northern Lights. The THEMIS mission aims to unravel the mystery...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07-S-00009
Video
Feb 17, 2007

KSC-07-S-00009

Delta Launch Weather Offiicer Joel Tumbiolo gives us the weather forecast for liftoff. The THEMIS mission aims to...

KSC
NASA image: Neil Armstrong at Lunar Landing Research Facility
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Feb 12, 1969

Neil Armstrong at Lunar Landing Research Facility

Neil Armstrong with the Lunar Excursion Module (LEM). Caption: "Not long after this photo was taken in front of the...

LRC
NASA image: ARC-1943-AAL-3783
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Mar 1, 1943

ARC-1943-AAL-3783

A portion of the North American P-51B airplane was tested in the 16-foot wind tunnel to devise a means of...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-07-S-00015
Video
Feb 17, 2007

KSC-07-S-00015

The THEMIS spacecraft has achieved successful separation from the solid rocket boosters. The THEMIS mission aims to...

KSC
NASA image: Little Joe Launch
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Oct 4, 1959

Little Joe Launch

Launching of the LJ6 Little Joe on Oct. 4, 1959 took place at Wallops Island, Va. This was the first attempt to...

LARC
NASA image: Active Dunes in Wirtz Crater
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Nov 27, 2018

Active Dunes in Wirtz Crater

These gorgeous dunes are likely active, with ripples on their upwind slopes and dark streaks on their downwind...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-07-S-00012
Video
Feb 17, 2007

KSC-07-S-00012

Delta Launch Weather Officer Joel Tumbiolo updates the weather forecast for launch. The THEMIS mission aims to...

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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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