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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: InSight Moments Away From Landing, Underside View (Illustration)
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Oct 10, 2018

InSight Moments Away From Landing, Underside View (Illustration)

This is an illustration showing a simulated view of NASA's InSight lander about to land on the surface of Mars. This...

JPL
NASA image: Jovian Sprite (Illustration)
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Oct 27, 2020

Jovian Sprite (Illustration)

This illustration shows what a sprite could look like in Jupiter's atmosphere. Named after a mischievous,...

JPL
NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Mar 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Shown is an illustration of the Ares I concept. The first stage will be a single, five-segment solid rocket booster...

MSFC
NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

Shown is a concept illustration of Ares I which is an in-line, two-stage rocket that will transport the Orion Crew...

MSFC
NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1972

Skylab

The Apollo Telescope Mount (ATM) served as the first marned astronomical observatory in space. It was designed for...

MSFC
NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1971

Skylab

The Apollo Telescope Mount (ATM) served as the first marned astronomical observatory in space. It was designed for...

MSFC
NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1971

Skylab

The Apollo Telescope Mount (ATM) served as the first marned astronomical observatory in space. It was designed for...

MSFC
NASA image: Sizing Up Jupiter's Great Red Spot (Illustration)
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Oct 28, 2021

Sizing Up Jupiter's Great Red Spot (Illustration)

This illustration combines an image of Jupiter from the JunoCam instrument aboard NASA's Juno spacecraft with a...

JPL
NASA image: Oxygen Production at Europa (Illustration)
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Mar 4, 2024

Oxygen Production at Europa (Illustration)

This illustration shows how oxygen is generated at Europa as a result of interaction between the Jovian moon's icy...

JPL
NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Sep 9, 2006

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

Named for the Greek god associated with Mars, the NASA developed Ares launch vehicles will return humans to the moon...

MSFC
NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Dec 5, 2006

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

Named for the Greek god associated with Mars, the NASA developed Ares launch vehicles will return humans to the moon...

MSFC
NASA image: Psyche Spacecraft (Illustration)
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Mar 29, 2021

Psyche Spacecraft (Illustration)

This illustration, updated as of March 2021, depicts NASA's Psyche spacecraft. Set to launch in August 2022, the...

JPL
NASA image: Cassini Grand Finale Dive Illustration
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Apr 4, 2017

Cassini Grand Finale Dive Illustration

This illustration shows NASA's Cassini spacecraft about to make one of its dives between Saturn and its innermost...

JPL
NASA image: Grand Finale: Cassini in the Gap (Illustration)
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Oct 2, 2018

Grand Finale: Cassini in the Gap (Illustration)

This illustration shows NASA's Cassini spacecraft about to make one of its dives between Saturn and its innermost...

JPL
NASA image: Tabby's Star (Illustration)
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Oct 4, 2017

Tabby's Star (Illustration)

This illustration depicts a hypothetical uneven ring of dust orbiting KIC 8462852, also known as Boyajian's Star or...

JPL
NASA image: Low-Boom Flight Demonstration over land
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Aug 10, 2022

Low-Boom Flight Demonstration over land

An artist illustration of the Low-Boom Flight Demonstration vehicle flying over a community.

HQ
NASA image: Takeoff_001_LM_Aug_update.jpg
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Nov 28, 2012

Takeoff_001_LM_Aug_update.jpg

Artist illustration of the X-59 taking off from the runway.

HQ
NASA image: Flying-002-Aug-update
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Aug 10, 2022

Flying-002-Aug-update

Artist illustration of the X-59 in flight above land and clouds.

HQ
NASA image: x59_mark_placement_white-clouds-AUG
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Apr 28, 2017

x59_mark_placement_white-clouds-AUG

Artist illustration of the X-59 in flight in blue skies and white clouds.

HQ
NASA image: CAPSTONE facing the Sun (Illustration)
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Feb 2, 2022

CAPSTONE facing the Sun (Illustration)

CAPSTONE, a microwave oven-sized CubeSat, will fly in cislunar space – the orbital space near and around the Moon....

ARC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Illustration
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Aug 23, 1973

Space Shuttle Illustration

An unidentified illustration of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) space shuttle. The space...

GRC
NASA image: Proposed Mars Science Helicopter (Illustration)
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Jul 14, 2021

Proposed Mars Science Helicopter (Illustration)

This illustration shows a conceptual design of a Mars Science Helicopter, a proposed follow-on to NASA's Ingenuity...

JPL
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 1, 2000

Space Shuttle Projects

Launched February 11, 2000, the STS-99 Shuttle Radar Topographic Mission (SRTM) was the most ambitious Earth mapping...

MSFC
NASA image: Anatomy of a Raindrop: Animation 2
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May 31, 2013

Anatomy of a Raindrop: Animation 2

This animation illustrates the shape of a raindrop.

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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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