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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: Swatch of Wright Brothers Flyer 1 Attached to Mars Helicopter
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Apr 6, 2021

Swatch of Wright Brothers Flyer 1 Attached to Mars Helicopter

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter carries a small swatch of muslin material from the lower-left wing of the Wright...

JPL
NASA image: Noachis Terra Channels
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Dec 1, 2016

Noachis Terra Channels

Numerous channels dissect the higher elevation material at the top of this image. This image captured by NASA 2001...

JPL
NASA image: Russel Crater Dunes - IR
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Mar 10, 2015

Russel Crater Dunes - IR

In this infrared image of the dunes on the floor of Russell Crater, the dunes are brighter than the surround...

JPL
NASA image: Medusae Fossae
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Jun 11, 2018

Medusae Fossae

This VIS image shows part of Medusa Fossae. Winds have eroded materials in this region, creating ridges and valleys...

JPL
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Mar 1, 1993

Around Marshall

Scientists at Marshall's Materials and Processes Lab are pulling glass fibers from simulated lunar soil. This...

MSFC
NASA image: ISS@25: Opportunities
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Dec 7, 2023

ISS@25: Opportunities

Microgravity gives researchers the chance to learn how humans, machines, and materials react to months-long stays....

KSC
NASA image: SHERLOC Cal Target With Scientist Trevor Graff
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Jul 28, 2020

SHERLOC Cal Target With Scientist Trevor Graff

NASA scientist Trevor Graff peers at a calibration target, which will help fine-tune settings on the Scanning...

JPL
NASA image: Dawn HAMO Image 64
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Nov 23, 2015

Dawn HAMO Image 64

This view shows cratered terrain in the northern hemisphere of Ceres. Ikapati crater is partially cut off at the top...

JPL
NASA image: Cross-Section of a Complex Crater
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Jan 23, 2019

Cross-Section of a Complex Crater

This image shows a cross-section of a complex crater in Terra Cimmeria. Starting in the center, we see a series of...

JPL
NASA image: Microgravity
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Dec 15, 2000

Microgravity

NASA is looking to biological techniques that are millions of years old to help it develop new materials and...

MSFC
NASA image: GRC-2009-C-02618
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Aug 10, 2005

GRC-2009-C-02618

Material Characterization, supporting research on Columbia

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2009-C-02619
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Aug 10, 2005

GRC-2009-C-02619

Material Characterization, supporting research on Columbia

GRC
NASA image: Secondary Craters
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Dec 21, 2016

Secondary Craters

This image of a southern mid-latitude crater was intended to investigate the lineated material on the crater floor....

JPL
NASA image: MISSE #1 photographed during Expedition 9
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Sep 13, 2004

MISSE #1 photographed during Expedition 9

iss009e22435 (9/13/2004) --- A view of the Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE) #1,aft side....

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NASA image: View of Flight Engineer Donald R. Pettit emerging from the Quest/Airlock to perform tasks
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Apr 24, 2003

View of Flight Engineer Donald R. Pettit emerging from the Quest/Airlock to perform tasks

iss006e46361 (4/24/2003) --- A view of NASA astronaut Donald Pettit emerging from the Quest/Airlock (A/L) to perform...

JSC
NASA image: Dark Patches Formed by Craters
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Mar 18, 2022

Dark Patches Formed by Craters

n the ancient past, this area of Mars was bombarded by impactors, forming craters of various sizes in the...

JPL
NASA image: MISSE #1 photographed during Expedition 9
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Sep 13, 2004

MISSE #1 photographed during Expedition 9

iss009e22432 (9/13/2004) --- A view of the Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE) #1, aft side....

JSC
NASA image: Meridiani Planum Layers
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Mar 28, 2022

Meridiani Planum Layers

This VIS image shows layering of surface materials in Meridiani Planum. TES (Thermal Emission Spectrometer)...

JPL
NASA image: Meridiani Planum
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May 22, 2020

Meridiani Planum

This VIS image shows layering of surface materials in Meridiani Planum. TES (Thermal Emission Spectrometer)...

JPL
NASA image: Maunder Crater
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Oct 21, 2022

Maunder Crater

One of the most interesting features of Maunder Crater is the large trough seen in this image. The floor of Maunder...

JPL
NASA image: Gale Crater
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Jun 25, 2018

Gale Crater

While far from the rover, this VIS image of Gale Crater covers the same central layered deposit that Curiosity is...

JPL
NASA image: Microgravity
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Sep 9, 1997

Microgravity

Mechanics of Granular Materials (MGM) Z Axis

MSFC
NASA image: 1301115
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Sep 11, 2013

1301115

KEVLAR BALLOON TARGET MATERIAL IN MICROLIGHT GAS GUN

MSFC
NASA image:  Reull Vallis
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Feb 15, 2023

Reull Vallis

This VIS image shows a short section of Reull Vallis. Reull Vallis starts in Promethei Terra and empties into Hellas...

JPL
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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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