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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: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
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May 25, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-057948 (25 May 2010) --- A sunset on the Indian Ocean is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: SKYLAB (SL)-I - MANUFACTURING (SUN SHADE) - GE, HOUSTON, TX
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May 18, 1973

SKYLAB (SL)-I - MANUFACTURING (SUN SHADE) - GE, HOUSTON, TX

S73-26047 (18 May 1973) --- A sail-like sunshade for possible use as a sunscreen for the Skylab orbital workshop...

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NASA image: Spring in Inca City I
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Nov 13, 2014

Spring in Inca City I

Every winter a layer of carbon dioxide ice-or, dry ice-condenses in the Southern polar region, forming a seasonal...

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NASA image: SKYLAB (SL)-I - MANUFACTURING (SUN SHADE) - GE, HOUSTON, TX
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May 18, 1973

SKYLAB (SL)-I - MANUFACTURING (SUN SHADE) - GE, HOUSTON, TX

S73-26046 (18 May 1973) --- Workmen in the GE Building across the street from the Johnson Space Center fold a...

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NASA image: Curiosity Views the Yardang Unit
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Nov 18, 2024

Curiosity Views the Yardang Unit

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover captured this view of a geological region called the Yardang Unit using its Mast Camera,...

JPL
NASA image: Coprates Chasma
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Mar 6, 2023

Coprates Chasma

Today's VIS image shows a cross section of Coprates Chasma. In this region the chasma has two sections – a deep,...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 Crewmember
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Feb 14, 2014

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 Crewmember

ISS038-E-047388 (14 Feb. 2014) --- As the International Space Station passed over the deserts of central Iran,...

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NASA image: Erosion Effects on 'Vera Rubin Ridge,' Mars
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Sep 13, 2017

Erosion Effects on 'Vera Rubin Ridge,' Mars

This view of "Vera Rubin Ridge" from the Chemistry and Camera (ChemCam) instrument on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Tithonium Chasma
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Feb 12, 2018

Investigating Mars: Tithonium Chasma

In this VIS image a complex region of multiple overlapping landslide deposits fills most the the frame. The very top...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Blue Marble 2007 West
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Blue Marble 2007 West

RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 9, 2007 Credit: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center/Reto Stöckli A day’s clouds. The shape and...

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NASA image: ARC-1958-A-24041
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Jul 8, 1958

ARC-1958-A-24041

North American F-100A NASA-200 Super Sabre airplane - wing leading edge deflected 60 degrees for increased lift with...

ARC
NASA image: Earth horizon by a STS-123 crewmember during Joint Operations
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Mar 20, 2008

Earth horizon by a STS-123 crewmember during Joint Operations

S123-E-007722 (20 March 2008) --- A colorful view of airglow layers at Earth's horizon is featured in this image...

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NASA image: STS-41G earth observations
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Oct 8, 1984

STS-41G earth observations

41G-38-084 (5-13 Oct 1984) --- A light, thin cirrus cloud layer partially obscures the island of Gran Canaria in the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by STS-122 Crewmember
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Feb 8, 2008

Earth Observations taken by STS-122 Crewmember

S122-E-006247 (8 Feb. 2008) --- A colorful view of airglow layers at Earth's horizon is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Paved Path for Opportunity
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Apr 19, 2006

Paved Path for Opportunity

This view shows a portion of the outcrop named Bosque, including rover wheel tracks, fractured and finely-layered...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 7, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-008174 (7 June 2014) --- Layers of Earth's atmosphere, brightly colored as the sun rises, are featured in...

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NASA image: jsc2023e031749
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Feb 4, 2022

jsc2023e031749

jsc2023e031749 (2/4/2022) --- Preflight image of IVA-replaceable Small Exposed Experiment Platform 3B...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken during Expedition 16/STS-120 Joint Operations
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Nov 3, 2007

Earth Observations taken during Expedition 16/STS-120 Joint Operations

ISS016-E-009407 (3 Nov. 2007) --- Layers of Earth's atmosphere, brightly colored as the sun rises, are featured in...

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NASA image: jsc2023e031748
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Aug 11, 2022

jsc2023e031748

jsc2023e031748 (8/11/2023) --- Preflight image of IVA-replaceable Small Exposed Experiment Platform 3B (i-SEEP3B)...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-8 - (EARTH SKY)(EARTH'S LIMB) - OUTER SPACE
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Mar 16, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-8 - (EARTH SKY)(EARTH'S LIMB) - OUTER SPACE

S66-25771 (16 March 1966) --- Earth's limb with cloud layers in silhouette, sunrise over Guam, as seen from the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Apr 26, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-005452 (26 April 2008) --- Layers of Earth's atmosphere, brightly colored as the sun sets over South...

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NASA image: Becquerel Crater
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Oct 12, 2021

Becquerel Crater

Today's VIS image shows part of the floor of Becquerel Crater, including a large layered deposit. Becquerel Crater...

JPL
NASA image: What Happened When?
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Jul 22, 2022

What Happened When?

Studying what happened when tells geologists about the history of Mars. A crater that punched through the surface of...

JPL
NASA image: South Polar Cap
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Nov 17, 2022

South Polar Cap

Today's VIS image shows part of the south polar cap. Taken in summer, the CO2 (dry ice) cap shows the layering of...

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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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