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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: Tethys in the Fore
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Jun 9, 2010

Tethys in the Fore

The moon Tethys occupies the right foreground of this Saturnian scene. This view from NASA Cassini spacecraft looks...

JPL
NASA image: Five Orbs
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May 23, 2011

Five Orbs

Five moons, dominated by Rhea in the foreground, share NASA Cassini spacecraft view with Saturn rings seen nearly...

JPL
NASA image: Plentiful Planetary System  Artist Concept
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Nov 6, 2007

Plentiful Planetary System Artist Concept

This artist concept shows four of the five planets that orbit 55 Cancri, a star much like our own. The most recently...

JPL
NASA image: View Across Endeavour Crater
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Aug 19, 2011

View Across Endeavour Crater

The large rock on the left in the foreground, informally named Tisdale 1. It is part of a group of rocks that appear...

JPL
NASA image: Opportunity Northward View of Wdowiak Ridge False Color
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Oct 16, 2014

Opportunity Northward View of Wdowiak Ridge False Color

This north-looking vista from NASA Mars Rover Opportunity shows Wdowiak Ridge, from left foreground to center. This...

JPL
NASA image: Rings, Rhea and Janus
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May 28, 2010

Rings, Rhea and Janus

Saturn rings occupy the foreground of this image captured by NASA Cassini spacecraft. The small moon Janus appears...

JPL
NASA image: Bright Veins in Botany Bay on rim of Endeavour Crater on Mars
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Sep 1, 2011

Bright Veins in Botany Bay on rim of Endeavour Crater on Mars

Bright veins cutting across outcrop in a section of Endeavour crater rim called Botany Bay are visible in the...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Satellite Reveals Grandeur of Arizona Grand Canyon
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Oct 14, 2011

NASA Satellite Reveals Grandeur of Arizona Grand Canyon

Arguably one of America most magnificent national parks is the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona. NASA Terra...

JPL
NASA image: Voyager: System Test Configuration
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Jul 5, 2017

Voyager: System Test Configuration

This archival photo shows the system test configuration for Voyager on October 1, 1976. The spacecraft's 10-sided...

JPL
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Les Hanks (foreground) and Darlene Beville (background), with United Space Alliance,  prepare a window on Atlantis for removal.  The windows are being removed to inspect them for contaminants in the thermal seal.  Atlantis has been undergoing routine maintenance in the Orbiter Processing Facility for Return to Flight, on mission STS-114.
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Jan 23, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Les Hanks (foreground) and Darlene Beville (background), with United Space Alliance, prepare a window on Atlantis for removal. The windows are being removed to inspect them for contaminants in the thermal seal. Atlantis has been undergoing routine maintenance in the Orbiter Processing Facility for Return to Flight, on mission STS-114.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Les Hanks (foreground) and Darlene Beville (background), with United Space Alliance,...

KSC
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility get ready to measure the alignment of the bearings on the rudder speed brake actuators sitting on the floor in the foreground.  The actuators move an orbiter’s rudder, speed brake, elevons and main engines during flight.
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Jan 22, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility get ready to measure the alignment of the bearings on the rudder speed brake actuators sitting on the floor in the foreground. The actuators move an orbiter’s rudder, speed brake, elevons and main engines during flight.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility get ready to measure the alignment of the...

KSC
NASA image: Europa Scene: Plume, Galileo, Magnetic Field (Artist's Concept)
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May 14, 2018

Europa Scene: Plume, Galileo, Magnetic Field (Artist's Concept)

Artist's illustration of Jupiter and Europa (in the foreground) with the Galileo spacecraft after its pass through a...

JPL
NASA image: 2019 Aerial Photographs
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Jul 31, 2019

2019 Aerial Photographs

Aerial photograph of MSFC with the 4200 complex in the foreground

MSFC
NASA image: 2019 Aerial Photographs
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Jul 31, 2019

2019 Aerial Photographs

Aerial photograph of MSFC buildings with the 4200 complex in the foreground

MSFC
NASA image: 2019 Aerial Photographs
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Jul 31, 2019

2019 Aerial Photographs

Aerial photograph of MSFC with the 4200 complex in the foreground

MSFC
NASA image: Crewmembers in the SM during Progress 42P Docking
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Apr 29, 2011

Crewmembers in the SM during Progress 42P Docking

ISS027-E-019143 (29 April 2011) --- Expedition 27 crew members are busy at work in the Zvezda Service Module of the...

JSC
NASA image: Neptune on Triton Horizon
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Jun 4, 1998

Neptune on Triton Horizon

This composite view from NASA Voyager 2 shows Neptune on Triton horizon. The foreground in this computer generated...

JPL
NASA image: SPIDER Readied for Launch
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Jan 22, 2015

SPIDER Readied for Launch

Prior to launch, the team laid out the parachute and hang lines in front of SPIDER, seen in the distance. The...

JPL
NASA image: The Moon illuminates a cloud-covered Pacific Ocean
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Jul 18, 2024

The Moon illuminates a cloud-covered Pacific Ocean

iss071e457356 (July 18, 2024) --- The Moon illuminates a cloud-covered Pacific Ocean as stars glitter in the...

JSC
NASA image: Voyager Proof Test Model and Cleanroom
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Jan 12, 1977

Voyager Proof Test Model and Cleanroom

This archival photo shows the Voyager Proof Test Model (in the foreground right of center) undergoing a mechanical...

JPL
NASA image: Three-dimensional perspective views of Venusian Terrains composed of reduced resolution left-looking synthetic-aperture radar images merged with altimetry data from the Magellan spacecraft.
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Jun 3, 1998

Three-dimensional perspective views of Venusian Terrains composed of reduced resolution left-looking synthetic-aperture radar images merged with altimetry data from the Magellan spacecraft.

The view from NASA's Magellan spacecraft shows most of Galindo V-40 quadrangle looking east; Atete Corona, in the...

JPL
NASA image: Martian Surface & Pathfinder Airbags
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Jul 5, 1997

Martian Surface & Pathfinder Airbags

This image of the Martian surface was taken in the afternoon of Mars Pathfinder's first day on Mars. Taken by the...

JPL
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

Mission specialist Janice Voss (center, foreground) trains with payload specialists Paul Rorney (right, background)...

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1973-A73-9044-2
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Nov 21, 1973

ARC-1973-A73-9044-2

Pioneer 10; Mission to Jupiter Project Manager Charlie Hall (center) leads the Pioneer staff through his efficient...

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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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