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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: Bloom in the Ross Sea [detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

Bloom in the Ross Sea [detail]

NASA image acquired January 22, 2011 To view the full image go to: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/5397636843 Every...

GSFC
NASA image: A Detailed Look at Raditladi Basin
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Apr 16, 2015

A Detailed Look at Raditladi Basin

This MDIS mosaic from NASA MESSENGER spacecraft provides a detailed view of the features and structures associated...

JPL
NASA image: SUV Tracks On Mars? The Devil is in the Details
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Jul 31, 1998

SUV Tracks On Mars? The Devil is in the Details

SUV Tracks On Mars? The Devil is in the Details

JPL
NASA image: Detailed View of Erupting Nabro Volcano [annotated]
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Dec 8, 2017

Detailed View of Erupting Nabro Volcano [annotated]

NASA image acquired June 24, 2011 Since it began erupting on June 12, 2011, emissions from Eritrea’s Nabro Volcano...

GSFC
NASA image: Detail Shots of B-32 Turret
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Jul 5, 1944

Detail Shots of B-32 Turret

Detail Shots of B-32 Turret. Test conducted in the NACA 19 foot pressure tunnel LMAL-38560 NACA document.

LRC
NASA image: Detail Shots of B-32 Turret
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Jul 5, 1944

Detail Shots of B-32 Turret

Detail Shots of B-32 Turret. Test conducted in the NACA 19 foot pressure tunnel LMAL-38560 NACA document.

LRC
NASA image: Detail Shots of B-32 Turret
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Jul 5, 1944

Detail Shots of B-32 Turret

Detail Shots of B-32 Turret. Test conducted in the NACA 19 foot pressure tunnel LMAL-38560 NACA document.

LRC
NASA image: Detail Shots of B-32 Turret
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Jul 5, 1944

Detail Shots of B-32 Turret

Detail Shots of B-32 Turret. Test conducted in the NACA 19 foot pressure tunnel LMAL-38560 NACA document.

LRC
NASA image: Detail Shots of B-32 Turret
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Jul 5, 1944

Detail Shots of B-32 Turret

Detail Shots of B-32 Turret. Test conducted in the NACA 19 foot pressure tunnel LMAL-38560 NACA document.

LRC
NASA image: Newly Detailed Map of Mars Crustal Thickness
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Mar 21, 2016

Newly Detailed Map of Mars Crustal Thickness

This Mars map shows variations in thickness of the planet crust, the relatively thin surface layer over the interior...

JPL
NASA image: Hubble Captures Detailed Image of Uranus Atmosphere
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Aug 2, 1998

Hubble Captures Detailed Image of Uranus Atmosphere

NASA Hubble Space Telescope peered deep into Uranus atmosphere to see clear and hazy layers created by a mixture of...

JPL
NASA image: Charon's Surface in Detail
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Jul 14, 2017

Charon's Surface in Detail

On July 14, 2015, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft made its historic flight through the Pluto system. This detailed,...

JPL
NASA image: Pluto's Surface in Detail
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Jul 14, 2017

Pluto's Surface in Detail

On July 14, 2015, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft made its historic flight through the Pluto system. This detailed,...

JPL
NASA image: Detail Shots of B-32 Turret
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Jul 5, 1944

Detail Shots of B-32 Turret

Detail Shots of B-32 Turret. B-33 Vega Turrets. Test conducted in the NACA 19 foot pressure tunnel LMAL-38560 NACA...

LRC
NASA image: Detail Shots of B-32 Turret
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Jul 5, 1944

Detail Shots of B-32 Turret

Detail Shots of B-32 Turret Figure 93. Test conducted in the NACA 19 foot pressure tunnel LMAL-38560 NACA document.

LRC
NASA image: Charon in Detail
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Oct 1, 2015

Charon in Detail

High-resolution images of Charon were taken by the Long Range Reconnaissance Imager (LORRI) on NASA's New Horizons...

JPL
NASA image: Detail of Discoloration Pattern Seen by Curiosity
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Dec 17, 2015

Detail of Discoloration Pattern Seen by Curiosity

This image from NASA's Curiosity Mars rover reveals details of a bedrock discoloration pattern at a site between...

JPL
NASA image:  Curiosity's Detailed View of 'Fascination Turret'
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Jul 18, 2024

Curiosity's Detailed View of 'Fascination Turret'

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover used its Mast Camera, or Mastcam, to capture this detailed view of jagged rocks and...

JPL
NASA image: Detail and Launcher Pictures of E128-2955 (Ascon Rocket)
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Jul 16, 1958

Detail and Launcher Pictures of E128-2955 (Ascon Rocket)

Detail and Launcher Pictures of E128-2955 (Ascon Rocket)

LRC
NASA image: Detail Observed from 10 Feet away with Curiosity ChemCam
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Nov 28, 2011

Detail Observed from 10 Feet away with Curiosity ChemCam

This image displays the type of detail discernable with the telescopic camera of the Chemistry and Camera ChemCam...

JPL
NASA image: LVSA AFT CONE WELD #8 SEAM DETAIL
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Jan 7, 2016

LVSA AFT CONE WELD #8 SEAM DETAIL

LVSA AFT CONE SECTION POST WELD #8 WELD SEAM DETAILS

MSFC
NASA image: Ring Details on Display
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Nov 7, 2016

Ring Details on Display

This view from NASA's Cassini spacecraft showcases some of the amazingly detailed structure of Saturn's rings. The...

JPL
NASA image: Detail Shots of B-32 Turret
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Jul 5, 1944

Detail Shots of B-32 Turret

Detail Shots of B-32 Turret Figure 4. Upper turrets, Martin A-3D, Two .50 Caliber guns. Test conducted in the NACA...

LRC
NASA image: Satellite Shows an "Arctic Blanket" Over the U.S. [detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Shows an "Arctic Blanket" Over the U.S. [detail]

Arctic air has surged into the U.S. pushing into the Southeastern states and dropping high temperatures there into...

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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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