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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: iss065e343729
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Sep 2, 2021

iss065e343729

iss065e343729 (9/2/2021) --- A view aboard the International Space Station Columbus module with the Ice Cube #8 and...

JSC
NASA image: Electric Propulsion Laboratory Vacuum Chamber
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Jun 23, 1964

Electric Propulsion Laboratory Vacuum Chamber

Engineer Paul Reader and his colleagues take environmental measurements during testing of a 20-inch diameter ion...

GRC
NASA image: Cascading Post-coronal Loops
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Apr 24, 2017

Cascading Post-coronal Loops

An active region that had just rotated into view blasted out a coronal mass ejection, which was immediately followed...

JPL
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jun 19, 1996

Around Marshall

Researchers at Marshall's Space Science Laboratory successfully demonstrate that linear arrays of Hall probes can be...

MSFC
NASA image: iss065e343732
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Sep 2, 2021

iss065e343732

iss065e343732 (9/2/2021) --- A view aboard the International Space Station Columbus module with the Ice Cube #8...

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NASA image: iss065e343710
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Sep 2, 2021

iss065e343710

iss065e343710 (9/2/2021) --- A view aboard the International Space Station Columbus module with the Ice Cube #8...

JSC
NASA image: A Golden Arch
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Aug 6, 2015

A Golden Arch

This still image from an animation from NASA GSFC Solar Dynamics Observatory shows magnetically charged particles...

JPL
NASA image: MMS Science Overview: The Mysteries of MMS
Video
Dec 10, 2014

MMS Science Overview: The Mysteries of MMS

Scientists Michael Hesse and John Dorelli explain the science objectives of the MMS mission.

GSFC
NASA image: MMS Narrated Orbit
Video
May 6, 2014

MMS Narrated Orbit

Scientist John Dorelli explains the MMS mission's orbit and why the four spacecraft fly in a tetrahedron formation....

GSFC
NASA image: Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Model Spicules
Video
Jun 22, 2017

Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Model Spicules

A computer model simulation of spicules. Spicule-like features appear as dense, cool intrusions in the hot corona,...

GSFC
NASA image: Applied Physics Laboratory
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Dec 12, 2018

Applied Physics Laboratory

Principal investigator, Dr. Janine Captain, demonstrates the effects of moving a magnet against metal in the Applied...

KSC
NASA image: Two Weeks in the Life of a Sunspot
Video
Aug 4, 2017

Two Weeks in the Life of a Sunspot

On July 5, 2017, NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory watched AR26665, an active region — an area of intense and...

GSFC
NASA image: Towering Arches
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Apr 6, 2016

Towering Arches

This still image from an animation from NASA GSFC Solar Dynamics Observatory shows arches of magnetic field lines...

JPL
NASA image: Io Sounding
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May 12, 2011

Io Sounding

This graphic shows the internal structure of Jupiter moon Io as revealed by data from NASA Galileo spacecraft. Io is...

JPL
NASA image: Ballet of Loops
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Jun 11, 2018

Ballet of Loops

Giant, bright coronal loops trace out the magnetic field lines above an active region from June 4-6, 2018. The...

JPL
NASA image: Simulations Create New Insights Into Pulsars
Video
Oct 10, 2018

Simulations Create New Insights Into Pulsars

Scientists studying what amounts to a computer-simulated “pulsar in a box” are gaining a more detailed understanding...

GSFC
NASA image: Black Hole Simulation
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Nov 30, 1999

Black Hole Simulation

This graphic shows the computer simulation of a black hole from start to finish. Plasma is falling slowly toward the...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1969-AS12-47-6921
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Nov 19, 1969

ARC-1969-AS12-47-6921

Apollo 12 mission deploys Ames developed special Lunar surface Magnetometer to measure magnetic fields on the moon...

ARC
NASA image: Space Science
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Apr 1, 2002

Space Science

Using the Solar Vector Magnetograph, a solar observation facility at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC),...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Science
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Oct 1, 1990

Space Science

Using the Solar Vector Magnetograph, a solar observation facility at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC),...

MSFC
NASA image: MAGVECTOR Installation
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Aug 26, 2014

MAGVECTOR Installation

iss040e108291 (8/26/2014) --- Photographic documentation of final installation of MAGVECTOR hardware in the Columbus...

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NASA image: Organized Arches
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Jan 17, 2017

Organized Arches

Magnetic arcs of plasma that spiraled above two active regions held their shape fairly well over 18 hours (Jan....

JPL
NASA image: Simulated Van Allen Belts Generated by Plasma Thruster in Tank 5
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Sep 23, 1966

Simulated Van Allen Belts Generated by Plasma Thruster in Tank 5

The model of the Earth housed inside Vacuum Tank 5 contained a coil which produced a magnetic field simulating that...

GRC
NASA image: iss065e343728
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Sep 2, 2021

iss065e343728

iss065e343728 (9/2/2021) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet is pictured aboard the...

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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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