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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: Little Bright Spot
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Jan 12, 2015

Little Bright Spot

A bright spot can be seen on the left side of Rhea in this image. The spot is the crater Inktomi, named for a Lakota...

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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,...

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NASA image: Occator Crater: Enhanced View
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Aug 6, 2015

Occator Crater: Enhanced View

The intriguing brightest spots on Ceres lie in a crater named Occator, which is about 60 miles (90 kilometers)...

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NASA image: Aerial View of StenniSphere
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Apr 25, 2001

Aerial View of StenniSphere

StenniSphere, the John C. Stennis Space Center's visitor center in Hancock County, Miss., features a...

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NASA image: The Zhurong Rover Explores Utopia Planitia
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Sep 29, 2021

The Zhurong Rover Explores Utopia Planitia

The Chinese Zhurong rover, named after the god of fire in Chinese mythology, landed in Utopia Planitia in May 2021....

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NASA image: View of the Docked STS-132 Atlantis
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May 16, 2010

View of the Docked STS-132 Atlantis

ISS023-E-047286 (16 May 2010) --- The aft section of space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image photographed...

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NASA image: Dawn HAMO Image 53
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Nov 5, 2015

Dawn HAMO Image 53

This image, taken by NASA's Dawn spacecraft, shows the surface of dwarf planet Ceres from an altitude of 915 miles...

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NASA image: Angustus Labyrinthus - Inca City
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Feb 16, 2021

Angustus Labyrinthus - Inca City

Angustus Labyrinthus is a unique region near the south polar cap. The squares formed by intersecting ridges earned...

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NASA image: STS-132 Atlantis during Expedition 23 Docking OPS
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May 16, 2010

STS-132 Atlantis during Expedition 23 Docking OPS

ISS023-E-047233 (16 May 2010) --- Intersecting the thin line of Earth's atmosphere, the aft section of space shuttle...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 136
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Jul 26, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 136

Liber Crater is featured at lower left in this image from Ceres. Named for the Roman god of agriculture, Liber is 14...

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NASA image: Dawn HAMO Image 46
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Oct 27, 2015

Dawn HAMO Image 46

This image, taken by NASA's Dawn spacecraft, shows a portion of the southern hemisphere of dwarf planet Ceres from...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 1, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The dominant features of the STS-51D emblem are an orbit formed by a Colonial American flag and a Space Shuttle. The...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember
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Nov 11, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember

ISS038-E-000232 (11 Nov. 2013) --- One of the Expedition 38 crew members aboard the International Space Station used...

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NASA image: Angustus Labyrinthus
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Apr 29, 2019

Angustus Labyrinthus

Angustus Labyrinthus is a unique region near the south polar cap. The squares formed by intersecting ridges have...

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NASA image: NASA SpaceX Crew-4 Prelaunch and Launch Highlights
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Apr 27, 2022

NASA SpaceX Crew-4 Prelaunch and Launch Highlights

Featured highlights of the SpaceX Crew-4 prelaunch milestones and launch. NASA astronauts Kjell Lindgren, Robert...

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NASA image: View of FWD ISS and docked STS-132 Atlantis
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May 16, 2010

View of FWD ISS and docked STS-132 Atlantis

ISS023-E-047247 (16 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23...

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NASA image:  Europa Clipper's 'Golden Record'
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Mar 8, 2024

Europa Clipper's 'Golden Record'

NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft will carry a special message when it launches in October 2024 and heads toward...

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NASA image: Venus - Complex Crater Buck in Navka Region
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Oct 23, 1996

Venus - Complex Crater Buck in Navka Region

This complex crater in the Navka region of Venus was mapped by Magellan on September 26-27, 1990 during orbits 459...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
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Apr 21, 2015

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew

ISS043E128768 (04/21/2015) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly on the International Space Station May 6, 2015 tweeted...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-90 mission
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Apr 29, 1998

Earth observations taken during STS-90 mission

STS090-774-028 (29 April 1998) --- This view features a 13,980-foot mountain peak in Colorado’s Sangre de...

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NASA image: NASA Headquarters Unveils New Name Mary W. Jackson Headquarters Building
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Feb 26, 2021

NASA Headquarters Unveils New Name Mary W. Jackson Headquarters Building

NASA paid tribute to a "Hidden Figure" by holding a ceremony officially naming the NASA Headquarters building in...

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NASA image: Cassini Aug. 22, 2005, Titan Flyby
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Aug 19, 2005

Cassini Aug. 22, 2005, Titan Flyby

This map of Titan's surface illustrates the regions that will be imaged by Cassini during the spacecraft's close...

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NASA image: Ceres's Southern Hemisphere Navigation Image
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Apr 21, 2017

Ceres's Southern Hemisphere Navigation Image

NASA's Dawn spacecraft took this picture as it reached its new orbit to observe Ceres in opposition, when Dawn is...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 9
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May 7, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-05953 (7 May 2004) --- The Pinacates Biosphere Reserve is featured in this image photographed by an...

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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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