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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: ARC-2003-ACD02-0254-003
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Jan 9, 2003

ARC-2003-ACD02-0254-003

F-16 POD test with IR Sensor; 11ft w.t. test-11-0113) with Doug Atler

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0021-19
Image
Jan 25, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0021-19

IR CAMERA & ASSOCIATED ELECTRONICS. UH-60 (NASA-750) Blackhawk Rascal helicopter with investigator Shirley Worden

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0403-11
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Apr 18, 1985

ARC-1985-AC85-0403-11

C-141 KAO: Yerkes Observatory, University of Chicago, FAR-IR Camera - experimenters team

ARC
NASA image: Polar Dune
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Jul 1, 2009

Polar Dune

A large sand sheet with surface dune forms is located on the floor of this crater near the south pole. The polar cap...

JPL
NASA image: 1300531
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Jul 2, 2013

1300531

2013 MSFC RADIATOR FACILITY SHOWING THE ZINC SELENIDE WINDOW, THE IR CAMERA, AND A RECENTLY WOVEN UNTESTED CARBON...

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NASA image: EMA Preflight Imagery
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Sep 25, 2024

EMA Preflight Imagery

jsc2024e065154 ()9/25/2024) --- Euro Material Ageing team photograph taken by the IR-COASTER camera. Image courtesy...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0184-009
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Aug 19, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0184-009

NASA Ames Astrophysics Branch (code-SSA), PAH IR Spectroscopy Lab with Andrew Mattioda and Manuel Olmedo (N-245 rm B-31)

ARC
NASA image: Kotov exercises on the SchRED during Expedition 15
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May 6, 2007

Kotov exercises on the SchRED during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-08320 (6 May 2007) --- Cosmonaut Oleg V. Kotov, Expedition 15 flight engineer representing Russia's Federal...

JSC
NASA image: EMA Preflight Imagery
Image
Nov 8, 2023

EMA Preflight Imagery

jsc2024e065155 (11/8/2023) --- Preflight view of the IR-COASTER experiment portion of the Euro Material Ageing...

JSC
NASA image: Sand Sheet in IR
Image
Aug 27, 2009

Sand Sheet in IR

This daytime 2001 Mars Odyssey image of Promethei Terra shows bright dune sheets on the floor of two unnamed craters.

JPL
NASA image: Charlier Cr. in IR
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Jul 16, 2009

Charlier Cr. in IR

This daytime infrared image shows the large sand sheet on the floor of Charlier Crater. The brightness is due to the...

JPL
NASA image: Dunes in IR Terra Cimmeria
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Aug 17, 2009

Dunes in IR Terra Cimmeria

This 2001 Mars Odyssey daytime infrared image shows dunes found in craters and on the plains of Terra Cimmeria.

JPL
NASA image: Dunes in IR Terra Cimmeria
Image
Aug 26, 2009

Dunes in IR Terra Cimmeria

This daytime 2001 Mars Odyssey image of Terra Cimmeria shows dunes occurring both on crater floors and on the plains...

JPL
NASA image: Rabe Crater Dunes IR
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Dec 15, 2009

Rabe Crater Dunes IR

This image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey of the dunes on the floor of Rabe Crater was collected simultaneously with...

JPL
NASA image: Rabe Crater Dunes IR
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Oct 20, 2009

Rabe Crater Dunes IR

The Thermal Emission Imaging System aboard NASA Mars Odyssey captured this daytime infrared image of Rabe Crater...

JPL
NASA image: Russell Crater in IR
Image
Aug 20, 2009

Russell Crater in IR

This daytime infrared 2001 Mars Odyssey image shows part of the extensive dune field on the floor of Russell Crater.

JPL
NASA image: Dunes in  IR Noachis Terra
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Aug 18, 2009

Dunes in IR Noachis Terra

This 2001 Mars Odyssey image shows small individual dunes located on the floor of this unnamed crater in Noachis Terra.

JPL
NASA image: IR view of lava flows
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Jan 13, 2003

IR view of lava flows

Located 1200 kilometers about 745 miles south of the giant shield volcano Arsia Mons, this infrared temperature...

JPL
NASA image: Aonia Terra Dunes IR
Image
Oct 26, 2009

Aonia Terra Dunes IR

NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey infrared image shows a group of dunes in Aonia Terra.

JPL
NASA image: jsc2014e063619
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Jul 2, 2014

jsc2014e063619

Date: 06-02-14 Location: Bldg 4 South, Rm. 1303 Subject: Expedition 42S and cosmonaut Gennady Padalka during EVA IR...

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NASA image: Williams prepares to exercise on the SchRED during Expedition 15
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May 6, 2007

Williams prepares to exercise on the SchRED during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-08321 (6 May 2007) --- Astronaut Sunita L. Williams, Expedition 15 flight engineer, prepares to exercise...

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NASA image: jsc2014e063620
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Jul 2, 2014

jsc2014e063620

Date: 06-02-14 Location: Bldg 4 South, Rm. 1303 Subject: Expedition 42S and cosmonaut Gennady Padalka during EVA IR...

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NASA image: ARC-1995-AC95-0294-3
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Aug 10, 1995

ARC-1995-AC95-0294-3

Moffett Federal Air Field, NASA Ames Research Center and Silicon Valley image from ER-2, 04387 FR#9904 (March 11,...

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NASA image: jsc2014e063618
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Jul 2, 2014

jsc2014e063618

Date: 06-02-14 Location: Bldg 4 South, Rm. 1303 Subject: Expedition 42S and cosmonaut Gennady Padalka during EVA IR...

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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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