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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: Map of Titan - December 2006
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Dec 29, 2006

Map of Titan - December 2006

This global digital map of Titan was created using data taken by the Cassini spacecraft Imaging Science Subsystem ISS

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NASA image: Help Stamp Out Boring Space Acronyms
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May 15, 2003

Help Stamp Out Boring Space Acronyms

This image was used in a contest to rename the Space InfraRed Telescope Facility SIRTF, now known as the Spitzer...

JPL
NASA image: THEMIS ART #65
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Jun 7, 2006

THEMIS ART #65

Back by popular demand: THEMIS ART IMAGE #65 Valentines Day is past, but this martian mesa reminds us of a heart

JPL
NASA image: TOPEX/El Niño Watch - June 25, 1997
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Oct 14, 1997

TOPEX/El Niño Watch - June 25, 1997

This image of the Pacific Ocean was produced using sea surface height measurements taken by NASA U.S./French...

JPL
NASA image: TOPEX/El Niño Watch- September 20, 1997
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Oct 14, 1997

TOPEX/El Niño Watch- September 20, 1997

This image of the Pacific Ocean was produced using sea surface height measurements taken by NASA U.S./French...

JPL
NASA image: Space Radar Image of La Paz, Bolivia
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of La Paz, Bolivia

This is an image of the Bolivian capital city of La Paz that was created using three radar frequencies.

JPL
NASA image: GRAIL Flying in Formation Artist Concept
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Feb 1, 2012

GRAIL Flying in Formation Artist Concept

Using a precision formation-flying technique, NASA twin GRAIL spacecraft will map the moon gravity field. This is an...

JPL
NASA image: Map of Rhea - December 2006
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Dec 29, 2006

Map of Rhea - December 2006

This global digital map of Saturn moon Rhea was created using data taken during NASA Cassini and Voyager spacecraft...

JPL
NASA image: AIRS Global Map of Carbon Dioxide from Space
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May 18, 2007

AIRS Global Map of Carbon Dioxide from Space

The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS instrument on NASA Aqua spacecraft is also being used by scientists to observe...

JPL
NASA image: Robotic Arm End Effector
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May 28, 2008

Robotic Arm End Effector

Image illustrates the tools on the end of the arm that are used to acquire samples, image the contents of the scoop,...

JPL
NASA image: Mars InSight Pre-Landing Briefing
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Nov 25, 2018

Mars InSight Pre-Landing Briefing

From left to right: Bruce Banerdt, InSight Principal Investigator, NASA JPL; Tom Hoffman, InSight Project Manager,...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Social Media Briefing
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Nov 25, 2018

Mars InSight Social Media Briefing

From left to right: NASA Chief Scientist Jim Green; HP3 Principle Investigator, German Aerospace Center (DLR),...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Pre-Landing Briefing
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Nov 25, 2018

Mars InSight Pre-Landing Briefing

From left to right: Bruce Banerdt, InSight Principal Investigator, NASA JPL; Tom Hoffman, InSight Project Manager,...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Pre-Landing Briefing
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Nov 25, 2018

Mars InSight Pre-Landing Briefing

From left to right: Bruce Banerdt, InSight Principal Investigator, NASA JPL; Tom Hoffman, InSight Project Manager,...

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NASA image: Astrobee Media Resource Reel (B-Roll)
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Apr 17, 2019

Astrobee Media Resource Reel (B-Roll)

Provided as a media resource, this reel includes the following without narration: * Astrobee team building hardware...

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NASA image: Climbing the Cosmic Distance Ladder Artist Concept
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Oct 3, 2012

Climbing the Cosmic Distance Ladder Artist Concept

Astronomers using NASA Spitzer Space Telescope have greatly improved the cosmic distance ladder used to measure the...

JPL
NASA image: Depth Perception in Space Artist Concept
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May 30, 2007

Depth Perception in Space Artist Concept

This artist concept shows how astronomers use the unique orbit of NASA Spitzer Space Telescope and a...

JPL
NASA image: Faces of GPM: Steve Nesbitt
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Oct 1, 2012

Faces of GPM: Steve Nesbitt

Profile of Steve Nesbitt, a professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Illinois and a mission scientist...

GSFC
NASA image: Filling the Simulated Sandtrap
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Jun 30, 2009

Filling the Simulated Sandtrap

Rover team members Mike Seibert left and Paolo Bellutta add a barrowful of soil mixture to the sloped box where a...

JPL
NASA image: Blowtorch vs Heat Shield
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Jul 19, 2018

Blowtorch vs Heat Shield

Betsy Congdon of Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab is the Lead Thermal Engineer on the heat shield that NASA's Solar...

GSFC
NASA image: STS-54 MS3 Helms uses DSO 802 & Physics of Toys fish toy on OV-105's middeck
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Jan 15, 1993

STS-54 MS3 Helms uses DSO 802 & Physics of Toys fish toy on OV-105's middeck

STS054-S-019 (15 Jan 1993) --- Helms with a fish toy on the middeck demonstrates some of the physics of toys to...

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NASA image: STS-37 MS Godwin balances MS Ross using her index finger on OV-104's middeck
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Apr 11, 1991

STS-37 MS Godwin balances MS Ross using her index finger on OV-104's middeck

STS037-29-002 (5-11 April 1991) --- Astronauts Linda M. Godwin and Jerry L. Ross perform a balancing act on...

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NASA image: STS-35 Commander Brand talks to family using SAREX on OV-102's middeck
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Dec 11, 1990

STS-35 Commander Brand talks to family using SAREX on OV-102's middeck

STS035-05-036 (2-10 Dec 1990) --- STS-35 Commander Vance D. Brand, wearing headset, communicates with family members...

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NASA image: STS-47 PS Mohri uses Spacelab Japan microscope to study cells aboard OV-105
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Sep 20, 1992

STS-47 PS Mohri uses Spacelab Japan microscope to study cells aboard OV-105

STS047-05-025 (12 - 20 Sept 1992) --- Payload specialist Mamoru Mohri, representing Japan's National Space...

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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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