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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: ASTRONAUT GROUP - BOY SCOUTS
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Jan 1, 1962

ASTRONAUT GROUP - BOY SCOUTS

S62-00492 (1962) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. points out an area on the globe to a Boy Scout. Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: Williams in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 22
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Mar 17, 2010

Williams in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-100390 (17 March 2010) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 22 commander, poses for a photo near...

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NASA image: Celestial Training Device MA-7
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Jan 1, 1961

Celestial Training Device MA-7

S61-04621 (1961) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter looks into a Celestial Training Device (globe) during training in...

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NASA image: NASA Earth Day 2019
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Apr 22, 2019

NASA Earth Day 2019

Visitors to NASA's exhibits at the Earth Day event take a picture with a globe, Monday, April 22, 2019, at Union...

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NASA image: NASA Earth Day 2019
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Apr 22, 2019

NASA Earth Day 2019

Signs that can be held up in a picture with a large globe are seen on a table at NASA's Earth Day event on Monday,...

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NASA image: Blue Marble Next Generation
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Apr 3, 2017

Blue Marble Next Generation

Blue Marble: Next Generation is a years worth of monthly composites at a spatial resolution of 500 meters. These...

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NASA image: Painted Lines on an Ornament
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Dec 23, 2013

Painted Lines on an Ornament

The globe of Saturn, seen here in natural color, is reminiscent of a holiday ornament in this wide-angle view from...

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NASA image: Water Ice Marked on Mars Globe (Illustration)
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Dec 10, 2019

Water Ice Marked on Mars Globe (Illustration)

The annotated area of Mars in this illustration holds near-surface water ice that would be easily accessible for...

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NASA image: EMIT Identifying Methane Plumes Around the Globe
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Nov 17, 2023

EMIT Identifying Methane Plumes Around the Globe

NASA's Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) detected a cluster of 12 methane plumes on Sept. 1,...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Spanning the Globe: 03/04/2022
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Mar 3, 2022

Space to Ground: Spanning the Globe: 03/04/2022

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: World Globes, Shaded Relief and Colored Height
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Aug 21, 2003

World Globes, Shaded Relief and Colored Height

These images of the world were generated with data from the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM). The SRTM...

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NASA image: KSC-62PC-0078
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Oct 3, 1962

KSC-62PC-0078

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An Atlas launch vehicle lifts off with the Mercury spacecraft Sigma 7 atop with astronaut...

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NASA image: Kuipers, Kononenko and Pettit in Node 1
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May 15, 2012

Kuipers, Kononenko and Pettit in Node 1

ISS031-E-084657 (15 May 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko (center), Expedition 31 commander; along with...

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NASA image: LDCM Spacecraft Beauty Pass 1
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Oct 5, 2011

LDCM Spacecraft Beauty Pass 1

Animation of the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) spacecraft in orbit around the Earth. The satellite will...

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NASA image: Salt of the Earth
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Oct 12, 2009

Salt of the Earth

Salinity plays a major role in how ocean waters circulate around the globe. Salinity changes can create ocean...

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NASA image: Lights of Human Activity Shine in NASA's Image of Earth at Night
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Apr 12, 2017

Lights of Human Activity Shine in NASA's Image of Earth at Night

NASA scientists have just released the first new global map of Earth at night since 2012. This nighttime look at our...

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NASA image: LDCM Spacecraft Beauty Pass 2
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Oct 5, 2011

LDCM Spacecraft Beauty Pass 2

animation of the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) spacecraft in orbit around the Earth. The satellite will...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0206
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Feb 11, 2000

KSC00pp0206

In the Operations and Checkout Building, a smiling STS-99 Mission Specialist Janice Voss holds an inflated map globe...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0206
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Feb 11, 2000

KSC-00pp0206

In the Operations and Checkout Building, a smiling STS-99 Mission Specialist Janice Voss holds an inflated map globe...

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NASA image: InSight Prelaunch Overview
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May 3, 2018

InSight Prelaunch Overview

During a prelaunch briefing at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Philippe Lognonne, SEIS Investigation Lead...

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NASA image: Perseverance Rover Lands on Mars, as the World Watches
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Mar 5, 2021

Perseverance Rover Lands on Mars, as the World Watches

On Feb. 18, 2021, the world watched live as NASA’s Mars 2020 mission team attempted the most daring part of its...

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NASA image: Why Do Raindrop Sizes Matter In Storms?
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Mar 31, 2016

Why Do Raindrop Sizes Matter In Storms?

Not all raindrops are created equal. The size of falling raindrops depends on several factors, including where the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour in O&C
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour in O&C

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is lowered by crane onto its transport pallet inside...

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NASA image: Pluto Topography and Composition Map
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Sep 28, 2017

Pluto Topography and Composition Map

These maps are from New Horizons' data on the topography (top) and composition (bottom) of Pluto's surface. In the...

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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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