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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: Goldstrike Mine, Nevada
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May 15, 2017

Goldstrike Mine, Nevada

This image from NASA Terra spacecraft shows Goldstrike in northeast Nevada, the largest gold mine in North America....

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NASA image: Muruntau Mine, Uzbekistan
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Jul 28, 2022

Muruntau Mine, Uzbekistan

The Muruntau mine in Uzbekistan is the largest gold mine in the world in terms of production. In a single year,...

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NASA image: Why NASA Is Exploring The Edge Of Our Planet: Airglow
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Jan 5, 2018

Why NASA Is Exploring The Edge Of Our Planet: Airglow

The Global-scale Observations of the Limb and Disk, or GOLD, instrument launches aboard a commercial communications...

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NASA image: Central Campus Production
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Apr 3, 2019

Central Campus Production

A close-up view the NASA insignia in front of the entrance to the new headquarters building on April 3, 2019, at...

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NASA image: Central Campus Production
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Apr 3, 2019

Central Campus Production

A view of some of the design elements in the lobby of the new headquarters building on April 3, 2019, at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Central Campus Production
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Apr 3, 2019

Central Campus Production

A view of some of the work stations in the new headquarters building on April 3, 2019, at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Central Campus Production
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Apr 3, 2019

Central Campus Production

A view of the front of the new headquarters building on April 3, 2019, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: Central Campus Production
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Apr 3, 2019

Central Campus Production

A view of the Kennedy Space Center director’s office suite on the seventh floor of the new headquarters building on...

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NASA image: Central Campus Production
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Apr 3, 2019

Central Campus Production

A view of some of the work stations in the new headquarters building on April 3, 2019, at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Central Campus Production
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Apr 3, 2019

Central Campus Production

A view of the cafeteria area inside the new headquarters building on April 3, 2019, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Central Campus Production
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Apr 3, 2019

Central Campus Production

A view of the entranceway and lobby in the new headquarters building on April 3, 2019, at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Central Campus Production
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Apr 3, 2019

Central Campus Production

A view of some of the work stations and the entryway to the Center Director’s suite on the seventh floor in the new...

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NASA image: Why NASA Is Exploring The Edge Of Our Planet: Overview
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Jan 5, 2018

Why NASA Is Exploring The Edge Of Our Planet: Overview

The Global-scale Observations of the Limb and Disk, or GOLD, instrument launches aboard a commercial communications...

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NASA image: Opportunity Journey, Approaching 10th Anniversary
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Dec 3, 2013

Opportunity Journey, Approaching 10th Anniversary

The gold line on this image shows NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity route as it investigating on the western...

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NASA image: COWVR Vibration Test
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Nov 3, 2021

COWVR Vibration Test

The COWVR instrument (center, wrapped in gold foil) in JPL's Environmental Test Laboratory during vibration testing....

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NASA image: Apollo 11 and John Glenn Astronauts Congressional Gold Medal
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Jul 20, 2009

Apollo 11 and John Glenn Astronauts Congressional Gold Medal

Apollo 11 Astronauts, from left, Michael Collins, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and NASA Administrator Charles Bolden...

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NASA image: Colorful Division
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Nov 9, 2006

Colorful Division

The rings are awash in subtle tones of gold and cream in this view which shows the outer B ring, the Cassini...

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NASA image: In the Midst of Segregation, She Persevered  Remembering Mary W. Jackson on her 100th Birthday
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Apr 8, 2021

In the Midst of Segregation, She Persevered Remembering Mary W. Jackson on her 100th Birthday

NASA trailblazer and “Hidden Figure”, Mary W. Jackson was born April 9, 1921 in Hampton, VA. April 9, 1921. Despite...

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NASA image: International Space Station Commercial Opportunities
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Jun 7, 2019

International Space Station Commercial Opportunities

A Nasdaq moderator, center, talks with NASA Director of Commercial Spaceflight Development Phil McAlister, left, ISS...

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NASA image: International Space Station Commercial Opportunities
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Jun 7, 2019

International Space Station Commercial Opportunities

A Nasdaq moderator, center, talks with NASA Director of Commercial Spaceflight Development Phil McAlister, left, ISS...

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NASA image: Ringside with Dione
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Oct 17, 2005

Ringside with Dione

Speeding toward pale, icy Dione, Cassini view is enriched by the tranquil gold and blue hues of Saturn in the...

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NASA image: Symmetry in Shadow
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Mar 1, 2007

Symmetry in Shadow

Magnificent blue and gold Saturn floats obliquely as one of its gravity-bound companions, Dione, hangs in the...

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NASA image: Voyager Special Cargo: The Golden Record
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Apr 29, 2011

Voyager Special Cargo: The Golden Record

This image highlights the special cargo onboard NASA Voyager spacecraft: the Golden Record. Each of the two Voyager...

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NASA image: Opportunity First Decade of Driving on Mars
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Jan 23, 2014

Opportunity First Decade of Driving on Mars

The gold line on this image shows NASA Opportunity route from the landing site, in upper left, to the area it is...

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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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