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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: X-59’s Cockpit Outfitted with Cameras for Pilot Data
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May 10, 2023

X-59’s Cockpit Outfitted with Cameras for Pilot Data

A Go-Pro is mounted on the inside of the X-59’s cockpit to capture the pilots activities during flight.

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NASA image: Storms Roll Past
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May 19, 2006

Storms Roll Past

Three large and impressive vortices, including two that appear to be interacting, are captured here as they swirl...

JPL
NASA image: Eruption from High Latitude Caldera Viewed by the Near-Infrared Mapping Spectrometer NIMS
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Dec 17, 1999

Eruption from High Latitude Caldera Viewed by the Near-Infrared Mapping Spectrometer NIMS

A very active volcano on Jupiter moon Io, probably composed of erupting lava fountains, was seen by NASA Galileo...

JPL
NASA image: Stereo Pair with Landsat Overlay, Mount Meru, Tanzania
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Sep 12, 2002

Stereo Pair with Landsat Overlay, Mount Meru, Tanzania

Mount Meru is an active volcano located just 70 kilometers 44 mileswest of Mount Kilimanjaro.

JPL
NASA image: Io - Full Disk Centered on Media Regio
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Sep 8, 1997

Io - Full Disk Centered on Media Regio

The mottled face of Jupiter volcanically active moon Io as viewed by NASA Galileo spacecraft....

JPL
NASA image: Energetic Atmosphere
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Oct 27, 2004

Energetic Atmosphere

This stunning image from NASA Cassini spacecraft shows that Saturn atmosphere is an active and dynamic place, full...

JPL
NASA image: Aquarius Instrument on SAC-D Service Platform
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Apr 19, 2011

Aquarius Instrument on SAC-D Service Platform

NASA Aquarius instrument on SAC-D sevice platform in INVAP high bay facility for mechanical integration activities.

JPL
NASA image: Ice Fountains
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Dec 29, 2006

Ice Fountains

Multiple jets of icy particles are blasted into space by the active venting on Saturn moon Enceladus

JPL
NASA image: Frosted Impact Crater in Late Northern Winter
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Aug 21, 2013

Frosted Impact Crater in Late Northern Winter

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter was planned to search for gully activity in the Northern Hemisphere.

JPL
NASA image: SRTM Stereo Pair: Wheeler Ridge, California
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Aug 31, 2000

SRTM Stereo Pair: Wheeler Ridge, California

Wheeler Ridge and vicinity, California, is a site of major tectonic activity, both historically and over recent...

JPL
NASA image: Shaded Relief with Height as Color, Mount Meru, Tanzania
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Aug 29, 2002

Shaded Relief with Height as Color, Mount Meru, Tanzania

Mount Meru is an active volcano located just 70 kilometers 44 miles west of Mount Kilimanjaro.

JPL
NASA image: Curiosity Blasts Ground with Neutrons
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Aug 21, 2012

Curiosity Blasts Ground with Neutrons

NASA Curiosity rover pinged the ground with neutrons for the first time, a process called active neutron sounding,...

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NASA image: Alluvial Fans
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Sep 1, 2006

Alluvial Fans

The alluvial fans on the north side of this channel possibly represent the most recent activity in Kasei Valles

JPL
NASA image: Seasonal Flows in the Central Mountains of Hale Crater
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Apr 8, 2015

Seasonal Flows in the Central Mountains of Hale Crater

Recurring slope lineae are active flows on warm Martian slopes that might be caused by seeping water. One of the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 30, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew assigned to the STS-61B mission included Bryan D. O’Conner, pilot; Brewster H. Shaw, commander; Charles D....

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NASA image: Polansky, Marshburn, and Cassidy in the aft FD during docking activities of Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Jul 17, 2009

Polansky, Marshburn, and Cassidy in the aft FD during docking activities of Space Shuttle Endeavour

S127-E-006666 (17 July 2009) --- Astronaut Tom Marshburn, STS-127 mission specialist, positions a video camera in...

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NASA image: Wakata near General Laboratory Active Cryogenic ISS (Glacier) rack on Middeck (MDDK)
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Mar 16, 2009

Wakata near General Laboratory Active Cryogenic ISS (Glacier) rack on Middeck (MDDK)

S119-E-006201 (16 March 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, STS-119 mission...

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NASA image: Discovery Docked to Node 2 Harmony during STS-119 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 1
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Mar 19, 2009

Discovery Docked to Node 2 Harmony during STS-119 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 1

ISS018-E-041124 (19 March 2009) --- Space Shuttle Discovery docked to the International Space Station is featured in...

JSC
NASA image: NASA Curiosity Rover Operations Media Reel
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Jun 12, 2020

NASA Curiosity Rover Operations Media Reel

B-roll for media. A look at the people and activities behind NASA’s Curiosity rover, which has been operating on...

JPL
NASA image: EVA crewmembers with the RMS, working in the aft payload bay.
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Jan 7, 1993

EVA crewmembers with the RMS, working in the aft payload bay.

STS057-32-008 (25 June 1993) --- Astronaut G. David Low (nearer camera), his feet anchored to Endeavour's Remote...

JSC
NASA image: Astronaut Russell Schweickart photographed during EVA
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Mar 6, 1969

Astronaut Russell Schweickart photographed during EVA

AS09-19-2983 (6 March 1969) --- Astronaut Russell L. Schweickart, lunar module pilot, operates a 70mm Hasselblad...

JSC
NASA image: Astronaut James Irwin works at Lunar Roving Vehicle during Apollo 15 EVA
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Jul 31, 1971

Astronaut James Irwin works at Lunar Roving Vehicle during Apollo 15 EVA

AS15-86-11602 (31 July 1971) --- Astronaut James B. Irwin, lunar module pilot, works at the Lunar Roving Vehicle...

JSC
NASA image: Astronaut Mark Lee floats free of tether during EVA
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Sep 16, 1994

Astronaut Mark Lee floats free of tether during EVA

STS064-45-014 (16 Sept. 1994) --- Backdropped against a massive wall of white clouds 130 nautical miles below,...

JSC
NASA image: A Winter's View of a Gullied Crater
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Apr 18, 2017

A Winter's View of a Gullied Crater

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) shows the location with the most impressive known gully...

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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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