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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: The End Is Near
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Apr 20, 2015

The End Is Near

NASA MESSENGER is again sending images back to Earth after the spacecraft emerged from superior solar conjunction,...

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NASA image: Goodbye, Hollows
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Apr 21, 2015

Goodbye, Hollows

As NASA MESSENGER enters its final days, we are getting our last looks at some of our favorite features. Hollows,...

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NASA image: Dramatic Darks of Derain
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Apr 16, 2015

Dramatic Darks of Derain

In this enhanced color view from NASA MESSENGER spacecraft of the peak-ring basin Derain, the different colors...

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NASA image: Smooth Slopes
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Feb 13, 2015

Smooth Slopes

The region with fewer impact craters in the bottom-right corner of this image is a small portion of the peak ring of...

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NASA image: Delaying the Inevitable
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Apr 24, 2015

Delaying the Inevitable

At approximately 1.1 meters/pixel, this image is among the highest-resolution views MESSENGER has ever taken of the...

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NASA image: Return to Rhea
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Mar 30, 2015

Return to Rhea

After a couple of years in high-inclination orbits that limited its ability to encounter Saturn's moons, NASA's...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Camera Passes First Test in Space
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Mar 11, 2025

Europa Clipper Camera Passes First Test in Space

Soon after NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft launched toward Jupiter's icy moon on Oct. 14, 2024, the mission team...

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NASA image: NASA Advisory Council Meeting
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Nov 29, 2005

NASA Advisory Council Meeting

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, second from right, talks with NASA Advisory Council members at the Rayburn House...

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NASA image: NASA Advisory Council Meeting
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Nov 29, 2005

NASA Advisory Council Meeting

Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson, NASA Advisory Council member listens during a meeting of the council at the Rayburn House...

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NASA image: NASA Advisory Council Meeting
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Nov 29, 2005

NASA Advisory Council Meeting

Dr. Lennard A. Fisk talks during the NASA Advisory Council meeting held at the Rayburn House Office Building,...

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NASA image: NASA Advisory Council Meeting
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Nov 29, 2005

NASA Advisory Council Meeting

General Lester L. Lyles, USAF (Ret.) NASA Advisory Council member, listens during a meeting of the council at the...

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NASA image: NASA Advisory Council Meeting
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Nov 29, 2005

NASA Advisory Council Meeting

Dr. Wesley Huntress speaks during the NASA Advisory Council meeting held at the Rayburn House Office Building,...

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NASA image: NASA Advisory Council Meeting
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Nov 29, 2005

NASA Advisory Council Meeting

Capt. Frederick Hauck, USN (Ret.) talks during the NASA Advisory Council meeting held at the Rayburn House Office...

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NASA image: NASA Advisory Council Meeting
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Nov 29, 2005

NASA Advisory Council Meeting

Wendell Maddox speaks during the NASA Advisory Council meeting held at the Rayburn Building, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005,...

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NASA image: NASA Advisory Council Meeting
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Nov 29, 2005

NASA Advisory Council Meeting

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, left, talks with NASA Advisory Council members Gen. Lester L. Lyles, USAF...

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NASA image: NASA Advisory Council Meeting
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Nov 29, 2005

NASA Advisory Council Meeting

Dr. Gerald L. Kulcinski talks during the NASA Advisory Council meeting held at the Rayburn House Office Building,...

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NASA image: NASA Advisory Council Meeting
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Nov 29, 2005

NASA Advisory Council Meeting

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, second from right, talks with NASA Advisory Council members at the Rayburn House...

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NASA image: NASA Advisory Council Meeting
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Nov 29, 2005

NASA Advisory Council Meeting

Dr. Raymond Colladay talks during the NASA Advisory Council meeting held at the Rayburn House Office Building,...

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NASA image: NASA Advisory Council Meeting
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Nov 29, 2005

NASA Advisory Council Meeting

Dr. Juan J. Alonso, right, talks during the NASA Advisory Council meeting held at the Rayburn House Office Building,...

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NASA image: NASA Advisory Council Meeting
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Nov 29, 2005

NASA Advisory Council Meeting

The Honorable Edward R. McPherson talks during the NASA Advisory Council meeting held at the Rayburn House Office...

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NASA image: NASA Advisory Council Meeting
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Nov 29, 2005

NASA Advisory Council Meeting

Lt. Gen. James A. Abrahamson talks during the NASA Advisory Council meeting held at the Rayburn House Office...

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NASA image: NASA Advisory Council Meeting
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Nov 29, 2005

NASA Advisory Council Meeting

Dr. David Longnecker, NASA Advisory Council member, listens during a meeting of the council at the Rayburn House...

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NASA image: NASA Advisory Council Meeting
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Nov 29, 2005

NASA Advisory Council Meeting

Former Senator and Apollo astronaut Harrison H. "Jack" Schmitt presides over the NASA Advisory Council meeting at...

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NASA image: NASA Advisory Council Meeting
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Nov 29, 2005

NASA Advisory Council Meeting

Former Senator and Apollo astronaut Harrison H. "Jack" Schmitt presides over the NASA Advisory Council meeting at...

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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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