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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: Scattered Ice, Scattered Light
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Jun 14, 2006

Scattered Ice, Scattered Light

An enhanced close-up view shows at least two distinct jets spraying a mist of fine particles from the south polar...

JPL
NASA image: Wind Texture
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Nov 10, 2010

Wind Texture

One of the most active agent of erosion on Mars today is the wind. This region, near Nicholson crater, has been...

JPL
NASA image: Northern Clouds Return to Titan
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Aug 12, 2014

Northern Clouds Return to Titan

As NASA Cassini spacecraft sped away from Titan following a relatively close flyby, its cameras monitored the moon...

JPL
NASA image: SMAP Radiometer Captures Views of Global Soil Moisture
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May 6, 2015

SMAP Radiometer Captures Views of Global Soil Moisture

These maps of global soil moisture were created using data from the radiometer instrument on NASA Soil Moisture...

JPL
NASA image: Syrtis Major
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May 23, 2002

Syrtis Major

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft is from the region of Syrtis Major, which is dominated by a low-relief...

JPL
NASA image: Hustle and Bustle at Center of Milky Way
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May 7, 2013

Hustle and Bustle at Center of Milky Way

This artist concept illustrates the frenzied activity at the core of our Milky Way galaxy. The galactic center hosts...

JPL
NASA image: Solar Triumvirate
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Feb 9, 2016

Solar Triumvirate

The magnetic field lines of three active regions in close proximity to one another interacted with each other over...

JPL
NASA image: Gullies Old and New Near the Argyre Region
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Jan 28, 2015

Gullies Old and New Near the Argyre Region

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows several seemingly active gullies and their associated fans...

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NASA image: Varietal Loops
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Sep 15, 2016

Varietal Loops

A series of active regions stretched along the right side of the sun exhibited a wide variety of loops cascading...

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NASA image: Magnetic Field Illuminated
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Jun 16, 2016

Magnetic Field Illuminated

Each day NASA solar scientists produce overlays (in white lines) that show their estimation of how the magnetic...

JPL
NASA image: Festoons of Loops
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Jul 17, 2018

Festoons of Loops

This profile perspective of an active region revealed above it (June 24-25, 2018). Charged particles spinning along...

JPL
NASA image: Bastille Day Solar Flare and a Coronal Mass Ejection
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Jul 18, 2017

Bastille Day Solar Flare and a Coronal Mass Ejection

A flare medium-sized (M2) flare and a coronal mass ejection erupted from the same, large active region (July 14,...

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NASA image: Dynamic Looping Action
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Jun 4, 2018

Dynamic Looping Action

This close-up from a video clip taken May 30-June 1, 2018 shows a large active region in extreme ultraviolet light...

JPL
NASA image: Trio of Tempests
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Oct 4, 2017

Trio of Tempests

Three distinct active regions with towering arches above them rotated into view over a three-day period (Sept....

JPL
NASA image: Rare Encircling Filament
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Nov 8, 2017

Rare Encircling Filament

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory came across an oddity this week that the spacecraft has rarely observed before: a...

JPL
NASA image: A Golden Arch
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Aug 6, 2015

A Golden Arch

This still image from an animation from NASA GSFC Solar Dynamics Observatory shows magnetically charged particles...

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NASA image: Small Bursts
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Mar 5, 2018

Small Bursts

A relatively small active region erupted twice in 18 hours (Mar. 2, 2018). After each burst, one can see the...

JPL
NASA image: Sweeping Arches and Loops [video]
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Dec 8, 2017

Sweeping Arches and Loops [video]

Two active regions with their intense magnetic fields produced towering arches and spiraling coils of solar loops...

GSFC
NASA image: Memnonia Sulci
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Oct 24, 2016

Memnonia Sulci

The elongated hills in this VIS image are a feature termed yardangs. Yardangs are formed by wind activity in regions...

JPL
NASA image: Wrinkle Ridges on the Moon
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May 13, 2019

Wrinkle Ridges on the Moon

Scientists have discovered these wrinkle ridges in a region of the Moon called Mare Frigoris. These ridges add to...

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NASA image: Young Fluvial Channels in Margaritifer Terra
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Jun 27, 2022

Young Fluvial Channels in Margaritifer Terra

Margaritifer Terra is the most impressive water-modified landscape on Mars that preserves the highest density of...

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NASA image: The Dynamic Solar Magnetic Field - Narrated
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Jan 29, 2016

The Dynamic Solar Magnetic Field - Narrated

In this video NASA solar physicist Holly Gilbert narrates a visualization of the slow changes in the sun's magnetic...

GSFC
NASA image: Syria Planum
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Dec 4, 2018

Syria Planum

This VIS image shows a linear depression in Syria Planum. Volcanic activity, including broad shield volcanoes and...

JPL
NASA image: Giant Sunspot Continues to Erupt with Substantial Flares
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Oct 24, 2014

Giant Sunspot Continues to Erupt with Substantial Flares

The sun emitted a significant solar flare, peaking at 5:40 p.m. EDT on Oct. 24, 2014. NASA's Solar Dynamics...

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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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