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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:  Imaging Io's Volcanos With JunoCam
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Dec 22, 2023

Imaging Io's Volcanos With JunoCam

This image revealing the north polar region of the Jovian moon Io was taken on October 15, 2023, by the JunoCam...

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NASA image: TRAPPIST-1 Planet Lineup
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Feb 22, 2017

TRAPPIST-1 Planet Lineup

This artist's concept shows what the TRAPPIST-1 planetary system may look like, based on available data about the...

JPL
NASA image: Surface of TRAPPIST-1f
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Feb 22, 2017

Surface of TRAPPIST-1f

This artist's concept allows us to imagine what it would be like to stand on the surface of the exoplanet...

JPL
NASA image: Sky Survey Detected This Small Asteroid
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Jun 30, 2017

Sky Survey Detected This Small Asteroid

This frame from a sequence of four images taken during one night of observation by NASA's Catalina Sky Survey near...

JPL
NASA image: Saturn-lit Tethys
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Aug 21, 2017

Saturn-lit Tethys

NASA's Cassini gazes across the icy rings of Saturn toward the icy moon Tethys, whose night side is illuminated by...

JPL
NASA image: What's Up: October 2021 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Oct 1, 2021

What's Up: October 2021 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in October 2021? See several groupings of the Moon, planets, and stars at...

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NASA image: Highlighting Titan's Hazes
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Aug 11, 2017

Highlighting Titan's Hazes

NASA's Cassini spacecraft looks toward the night side of Saturn's moon Titan in a view that highlights the extended,...

JPL
NASA image: Get Ready for the 2017 Solar Eclipse
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Jun 21, 2017

Get Ready for the 2017 Solar Eclipse

On Monday, August 21, 2017, our nation will be treated to a total eclipse of the sun. The eclipse will be visible --...

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NASA image: Turin, Italy 2006
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Dec 8, 2017

Turin, Italy 2006

City lights at night along the France-Italy border, Europe are featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

GSFC
NASA image: Moon Phases Over the Persian Gulf
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Dec 8, 2017

Moon Phases Over the Persian Gulf

NASA images acquired October 15, 2012 The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the Suomi NPP...

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NASA image: City Lights Illuminate the Nile
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Dec 8, 2017

City Lights Illuminate the Nile

NASA image acquired October 13, 2012 The Nile River Valley and Delta comprise less than 5 percent of Egypt’s land...

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NASA image: City Lights Illuminate the Nile
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Dec 8, 2017

City Lights Illuminate the Nile

NASA image acquired October 13, 2012 The Nile River Valley and Delta comprise less than 5 percent of Egypt’s land...

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NASA image: Marine Layer Clouds off the California Coast
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Dec 8, 2017

Marine Layer Clouds off the California Coast

NASA image acquired September 27, 2012 On September 27, 2012, the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS)...

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NASA image: Mustang Complex Fires in Idaho
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Dec 8, 2017

Mustang Complex Fires in Idaho

On August 29, 2012, the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the Suomi NPP satellite captured this...

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NASA image: Mustang Complex Fires in Idaho
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Dec 8, 2017

Mustang Complex Fires in Idaho

On August 29, 2012, the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the Suomi NPP satellite captured this...

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NASA image: Mustang Complex Fires in Idaho
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Dec 8, 2017

Mustang Complex Fires in Idaho

On August 29, 2012, the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the Suomi NPP satellite captured this...

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NASA image: TRAPPIST-1 System - Artist Concept
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Aug 11, 2017

TRAPPIST-1 System - Artist Concept

This illustration shows what the TRAPPIST-1 system might look like from a vantage point near planet TRAPPIST-1f (at...

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NASA image: Tethys Eyes Saturn
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Jun 15, 2015

Tethys Eyes Saturn

The two large craters on Tethys, near the line where day fades to night, almost resemble two giant eyes observing...

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NASA image: Auroras light up the Antarctic night
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Dec 8, 2017

Auroras light up the Antarctic night

NASA acquired July 15, 2012 On July 15, 2012, the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the Suomi NPP...

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NASA image: NASA's Juno Sees Fresh Lava Flows at Zal Patera
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Dec 12, 2024

NASA's Juno Sees Fresh Lava Flows at Zal Patera

This black-and-white visible wavelength (450-1,100 nm) image of Io's surface was taken by the Stellar Reference Unit...

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NASA image: The Veils of Titan
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May 6, 2004

The Veils of Titan

The veils of Saturn's most mysterious moon have begun to lift in Cassini's eagerly awaited first glimpse of the...

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NASA image: What's Up: October 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Oct 1, 2020

What's Up: October 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in October 2020? Not one, but two, full moons; Mars at opposition; and finding...

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NASA image: What's Up: August 2021 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Aug 1, 2021

What's Up: August 2021 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in August 2021? The best-known meteor shower of the year should be a good time...

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NASA image: Gas Drilling, North Dakota
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Dec 8, 2017

Gas Drilling, North Dakota

Northwestern North Dakota is one of the least-densely populated parts of the United States. Cities and people are...

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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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