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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: Fine Guidance Sensor Installation EVA Removal of Old Box
Video
Aug 22, 2008

Fine Guidance Sensor Installation EVA Removal of Old Box

Hubble uses three Fine Guidance Sensors for steady pointing and measurement. Astronauts will exchange one of these...

GSFC
NASA image: Fine Guidance Sensor Installation EVA Animation
Video
Aug 22, 2008

Fine Guidance Sensor Installation EVA Animation

Hubble uses three Fine Guidance Sensors for steady pointing and measurement. Astronauts will exchange one of these...

GSFC
NASA image: Fine Guidance Sensor Installation EVA Installing New Box
Video
Aug 22, 2008

Fine Guidance Sensor Installation EVA Installing New Box

Hubble uses three Fine Guidance Sensors for steady pointing and measurement. Astronauts will exchange one of these...

GSFC
NASA image: ARC-1964-AC-33500-3
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Oct 1, 1964

ARC-1964-AC-33500-3

Douglas F5D Skylancer fighter modified with ogee wing planform designed for Mach 2 flight. Shown is the effect of...

ARC
NASA image: EC02-0072-20
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Apr 2, 2002

EC02-0072-20

Southwest Research Institute astronomer Dan Durda checks the alignment of the SWUIS-A Xybion digital camera mounted...

AFRC
NASA image: Medusae Fossae
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Dec 9, 2019

Medusae Fossae

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

JPL
NASA image: Phlegethon Catena
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Jul 10, 2018

Phlegethon Catena

This VIS image is located on the eastern flank of Alba Mons. Linear faults and graben surround the volcano aligned...

JPL
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Oct 31, 1997

Around Marshall

The Shooting Star Experiment (SSE) is designed to develop and demonstrate the technology required to focus the sun's...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Science
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Jun 8, 1995

Space Science

Scientists at Marshall's Adaptive Optics Lab demonstrate the Wave Front Sensor alignment using the Phased Array...

MSFC
NASA image: Oti Fossae
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Nov 23, 2023

Oti Fossae

The linear features in the bottom half of this VIS image are called Oti Fossae. Oti Fossae is located on the eastern...

JPL
NASA image: Arsia Mons
Image
Dec 15, 2022

Arsia Mons

The three large aligned Tharsis volcanoes are Arsia Mons, Pavonis Mons and Ascreaus Mons (from south to north)....

JPL
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Arsia Mons
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Jan 4, 2018

Investigating Mars: Arsia Mons

The three large aligned Tharsis volcanoes are Arsia Mons, Pavonis Mons and Ascreaus Mons (from south to north)....

JPL
NASA image: Rock Stripe Pattern on Hawaii's Mauna Kea
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Feb 15, 2018

Rock Stripe Pattern on Hawaii's Mauna Kea

This image shows stone stripes on the side of a volcanic cone on Mauna Kea, Hawaii. The stripes are made of small...

JPL
NASA image: Dark Areas
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Sep 10, 2015

Dark Areas

This 220-mile (350-kilometer) wide view of Pluto from NASA's New Horizons spacecraft illustrates the incredible...

JPL
NASA image: Oti Fossae - Arsia Mons
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Jun 28, 2022

Oti Fossae - Arsia Mons

The linear features in this VIS image are called Oti Fossae. Oti Fossae is located on the eastern flank of Arsia...

JPL
NASA image: Tharsis Volcanics
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Aug 26, 2019

Tharsis Volcanics

Today's VIS image shows lava flows near the flank of Pavonis Mons. Pavonis Mons is one of the three large aligned...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-04pd0836
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Apr 14, 2004

KSC-04pd0836

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - United Space Alliance technicians verify the alignment of Rudder Speed Brake actuator...

KSC
NASA image: Ascraeus Mons
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Oct 5, 2020

Ascraeus Mons

Today's image shows the southwestern flank of Ascraeus Mons. Ascraeus is the northenmost of the three aligned...

JPL
NASA image: Pam Melroy 2024 Round Table Presentation
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Nov 13, 2024

Pam Melroy 2024 Round Table Presentation

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy (front center left) discusses NASA 2040, the agency's strategic initiative for...

KSC
NASA image: sts105-707-055
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Aug 20, 2001

sts105-707-055

STS105-707-055 (20 August 2001) --- This view of the International Space Station (ISS) was captured with a 70mm...

JSC
NASA image: Pam Melroy 2024 Round Table Presentation
Image
Nov 13, 2024

Pam Melroy 2024 Round Table Presentation

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy (front third from left) discusses NASA 2040, the agency's strategic initiative...

KSC
NASA image: Pam Melroy 2024 Round Table Presentation
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Nov 13, 2024

Pam Melroy 2024 Round Table Presentation

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy (front center left) discusses NASA 2040, the agency's strategic initiative for...

KSC
NASA image: Ascraeus Mons Flows
Image
Aug 20, 2019

Ascraeus Mons Flows

The lava flows and other volcanic features in this VIS image are part of Ascraeus Mons. Ascraeus Mons is the middle...

JPL
NASA image: Flyaround view of the ISS taken from Atlantis during STS-106
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Sep 17, 2000

Flyaround view of the ISS taken from Atlantis during STS-106

STS106-375-022 (17 September 2000) --- This view of the International Space Station (ISS) was captured with a 35mm...

JSC
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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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