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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: Rhea South Polar Map - January 2011
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May 2, 2011

Rhea South Polar Map - January 2011

The northern and southern hemispheres of Rhea are seen in these polar stereographic maps, mosaicked from the...

JPL
NASA image: Dancing Southern Lights of Saturn
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Sep 23, 2010

Dancing Southern Lights of Saturn

This frame from a movie, made from data obtained by NASA Cassini spacecraft, shows Saturn southern aurora shimmering...

JPL
NASA image: Dione Polar Maps - February 2010
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Apr 15, 2010

Dione Polar Maps - February 2010

The northern hemisphere of Saturn moon Dione is seen in this polar stereographic maps, mosaicked from the...

JPL
NASA image: Ganymede Global Geologic Map and Global Image Mosaic
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Feb 12, 2014

Ganymede Global Geologic Map and Global Image Mosaic

To present the best information in a single view of Jupiter moon Ganymede, a global image mosaic was assembled,...

JPL
NASA image: Dione Polar Maps - October 2010
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Feb 18, 2011

Dione Polar Maps - October 2010

The northern and southern hemispheres of Dione are seen in these polar stereographic maps of the south pole,...

JPL
NASA image: Invisible Colors of the Moon
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Sep 24, 2009

Invisible Colors of the Moon

Data from NASA Moon Mineralogy Mapper instrument on the Indian Space Research Organization Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft...

JPL
NASA image: Propeller Churns the A Ring
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Jul 8, 2010

Propeller Churns the A Ring

This image is part of a set of images obtained by NASA Cassini spacecraft showing a propeller-shaped structure...

JPL
NASA image: Hartley 2 on the Move
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Oct 26, 2010

Hartley 2 on the Move

This image from NASA EPOXI mission shows Hartley 2 moving across the background field of stars. The coma, or cloud...

JPL
NASA image: Shaded Relief with Height as Color, Kunlun fault, east-central Tibet
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Jul 11, 2002

Shaded Relief with Height as Color, Kunlun fault, east-central Tibet

These two images show exactly the same area, part of the Kunlun fault in northern Tibet. The image on the left was...

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NASA image: ARC-1979-A79-7116
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Mar 20, 1979

ARC-1979-A79-7116

Voyager 1 catches volcanic eruption on Jupiter's moon Io JPL - no available

ARC
NASA image: Checkout, resizing, and fitcheck of one of the three available EMUs
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Aug 7, 2003

Checkout, resizing, and fitcheck of one of the three available EMUs

ISS007-E-12318 (7 August 2003) --- Astronaut Edward T. Lu, Expedition 7 NASA ISS science officer and flight...

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NASA image: Astronaut Moments: Loral O’Hara
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Sep 15, 2023

Astronaut Moments: Loral O’Hara

NASA Astronaut Loral O’Hara launched to the International Space Station for the first time on Sept. 15 the Baikonur...

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NASA image: Cooking up the First Stars
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Nov 10, 2011

Cooking up the First Stars

Scientists are simulating how the very first stars in our universe were born. The stars we see today formed out of...

JPL
NASA image: Reborn Kepler Discovers First K2 Exoplanet Artist Concept
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Dec 18, 2014

Reborn Kepler Discovers First K2 Exoplanet Artist Concept

This artist concept shows NASA planet-hunting Kepler spacecraft operating in a new mission profile called K2. Using...

JPL
NASA image: Europa Tide Movie
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Dec 13, 2007

Europa Tide Movie

In this image, Europa is seen in a cutaway view through two cycles of its 3.5 day orbit about the giant planet...

JPL
NASA image: Triple Asteroid System Triples Asteroid Observers Interest
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Aug 6, 2009

Triple Asteroid System Triples Asteroid Observers Interest

NASA Deep Space Network, Goldstone radar images show triple asteroid 1994 CC, which consists of a central object...

JPL
NASA image: Gingin Observatory Spots Near-Earth Asteroid at Closest Approach
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Feb 15, 2013

Gingin Observatory Spots Near-Earth Asteroid at Closest Approach

This frame from a movie shows the asteroid 2012 DA14 flying safely by Earth, as seen by the Gingin Observatory in...

JPL
NASA image: Rocky Mars Ground Where Curiosity Has Been Driving
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Dec 20, 2013

Rocky Mars Ground Where Curiosity Has Been Driving

The rock-studded terrain NASA Mars rover Curiosity has traversed since October 2013 appears to have accelerated the...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1970-AC70-4712
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Oct 20, 1970

ARC-1970-AC70-4712

MSC Space Shuttle Model stability and control characteristics test in 9x7ft w.t. (test number not available)

ARC
NASA image: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Nozzle Test Time-lapse
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Mar 31, 2022

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Nozzle Test Time-lapse

Time-lapse video of ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Nozzle Test. Uploaded to Avail for consideration...

GRC
NASA image: Mimas Polar Maps - June 2017
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Jun 13, 2017

Mimas Polar Maps - June 2017

The northern and southern hemispheres of Saturn's moon Mimas are seen in these polar stereographic maps, mosaicked...

JPL
NASA image: PORTRAIT - PAYLOAD SPECIALIST GARNEAU, MARK
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Jun 19, 1984

PORTRAIT - PAYLOAD SPECIALIST GARNEAU, MARK

Portrait photograph, Canadian Payload Specialist Mark Garneau, assigned to the STS-16/41G Mission. Also available in...

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NASA image: Bouldery Plains
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Apr 16, 2018

Bouldery Plains

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) shows a field of boulders. More information is available at...

JPL
NASA image: INFLIGHT (MISSION CONTROL CENTER [MCC]) - JSC
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Jun 27, 1982

INFLIGHT (MISSION CONTROL CENTER [MCC]) - JSC

General Activities in the Mission Operations Control Center (MOCR) during Day-1 of the STS-4 Mission. JSC, HOUSTON,...

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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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