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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: Hail the Hexagon
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May 8, 2017

Hail the Hexagon

Saturn hexagonal polar jet stream is the shining feature of almost every view of the north polar region of Saturn....

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NASA image: Hidden Wonders
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Sep 26, 2016

Hidden Wonders

NASA's Cassini spacecraft looks toward the brilliant disk of Saturn, surrounded by the icy lanes of its rings. Faint...

JPL
NASA image: Translucent Rings
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Dec 8, 2014

Translucent Rings

Although solid-looking in many images, Saturn's rings are actually translucent. In this picture, we can glimpse the...

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NASA image: NASA Jets Chase The Total Solar Eclipse
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Jul 25, 2017

NASA Jets Chase The Total Solar Eclipse

For most viewers, the Aug. 21, 2017, total solar eclipse will last less than two and half minutes. But for one team...

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NASA image: NASA’s Lunar Flashlight (Mission Animations)
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Nov 17, 2022

NASA’s Lunar Flashlight (Mission Animations)

Animations for media and public use. These animation sequences show NASA’s Lunar Flashlight SmallSat deploying in...

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NASA image: Half-lit Dione
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Oct 16, 2017

Half-lit Dione

Saturn's moon Dione is captured in this view from NASA's Cassini spacecraft, half in shadow and half in light....

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NASA image: Inside-Out Rings: Over the Limb
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Oct 16, 2017

Inside-Out Rings: Over the Limb

Cassini obtained the images in this mosaic on May 28, 2017, looking over the horizon just after its sixth pass...

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NASA image: Sunlit Terraces
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Feb 9, 2015

Sunlit Terraces

The exterior of this unnamed crater is in shadow, while the inner wall and terraces bask in the sunshine. Terraces...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: How to Prepare for the April 8 Total Solar Eclipse [Episode 55]
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Mar 20, 2024

NASA Science Live: How to Prepare for the April 8 Total Solar Eclipse [Episode 55]

A total solar eclipse will cross North America on Monday, April 8 and we want to help you prepare! Find out when and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2158
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Mar 17, 2009

KSC-2009-2158

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech facility in Titusville, Fla., NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO,...

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NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-0143-4
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Jan 17, 1979

ARC-1979-AC79-0143-4

Photo by Voyager 1 Jupiter's satellite Io poses before the giant planet in this photo returned Jan 17, 1979 from a...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0599
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May 27, 1999

KSC-99pp0599

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-96 is reflected in the waters of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1719
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Feb 18, 2009

KSC-2009-1719

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Orbital...

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NASA image: Giant Storms and High Clouds
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Dec 17, 2021

Giant Storms and High Clouds

This image shows two of Jupiter's large rotating storms, captured by Juno's visible-light imager, JunoCam, on Juno's...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Captures Perseverance at Belva Crater
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Apr 24, 2023

Ingenuity Captures Perseverance at Belva Crater

This image of NASA's Perseverance Mars rover at the rim of Belva Crater was taken by the agency's Ingenuity Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2809
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Apr 19, 2009

KSC-2009-2809

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians prepare the solar array panel...

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NASA image: Morning Frost - False Color
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Jun 7, 2021

Morning Frost - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

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NASA image: Mimas Looks On
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Sep 7, 2004

Mimas Looks On

Lonely Mimas swings around Saturn, seeming to gaze down at the planet's splendid rings. The outermost, narrow F ring...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8
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Dec 3, 2003

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-09603 (20 December 2003) --- The village of Argudan near the north slopes of the Greater Caucasus Mountains...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1141
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Sep 24, 1999

KSC-99pp1141

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft is cast in morning shadows as it backs away...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2810
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Apr 19, 2009

KSC-2009-2810

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians prepare the solar array panel...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2009
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Mar 7, 2009

KSC-2009-2009

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., an overhead crane lowers NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

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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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