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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: Venus - Global View Centered at 180 degrees
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Nov 26, 1996

Venus - Global View Centered at 180 degrees

This global view of the surface of Venus is centered at 180 degrees east longitude. Magellan synthetic aperture...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Science Live: A World of Fires [Episode 8]
Video
Sep 12, 2019

NASA Science Live: A World of Fires [Episode 8]

Today we're talking about fires. At any given time, there are multiple fires burning across the globe. During...

GSFC
NASA image: Williams and Suraev in the Node 2 during Expedition 22
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Dec 13, 2009

Williams and Suraev in the Node 2 during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-008732 (13 Dec. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams (left), Expedition 22 commander; and Russian...

JSC
NASA image: SKYLAB IV - CREW PORTRAITS
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Aug 28, 1973

SKYLAB IV - CREW PORTRAITS

S73-33206 (August 1973) --- These three men are the prime crew for the Skylab 4 mission. Pictured in their Skylab...

JSC
NASA image: ASTER Global Mosaic
Image
Dec 21, 2018

ASTER Global Mosaic

The ASTER instrument has been acquiring images since 2000. Currently the archive contains over 3.7 million images,...

JPL
NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter
Image
Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is moved by crane to its transport pallet inside the...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour
Image
Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is moved by crane to its transport pallet inside the...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-1991-AC91-3008
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Oct 29, 1991

ARC-1991-AC91-3008

This global view of the surface of Venus is centered at 270 degrees east longitude. Magellan synthetic aperture...

ARC
NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is readied atop its transport pallet from the Neil...

KSC
NASA image: Xavier Preparatory Academy
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Apr 19, 2009

Xavier Preparatory Academy

Students of Xavier University Preparatory School in New Orleans watch clouds shift across the globe in near-real...

SSC
NASA image: SKYLAB (SL)-4 - CREW PORTRAIT
Image
Jan 1, 1973

SKYLAB (SL)-4 - CREW PORTRAIT

S73-33207 (August 1973) --- These three men are the prime crew for the Skylab 4 mission. Pictured in their Skylab...

JSC
NASA image: A 34-meter Antenna at Goldstone
Image
Jan 27, 2026

A 34-meter Antenna at Goldstone

A 112-foot (34-meter) antenna glows from within a nighttime scene at the Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex...

JPL
NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed
Image
Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is readied atop its transport pallet from the Neil...

KSC
NASA image: Williams and Suraev in the Node 2 during Expedition 22
Image
Dec 13, 2009

Williams and Suraev in the Node 2 during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-008747 (13 Dec. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams (left), Expedition 22 commander; and Russian...

JSC
NASA image: STS-99 Kregel & Thiele show mapping SRTM techniques on OV-105's flight deck
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Feb 13, 2000

STS-99 Kregel & Thiele show mapping SRTM techniques on OV-105's flight deck

S99-E-5259 (13 February 2000) --- Astronauts Kevin R. Kregel (left), mission commander, and Gerhard P.J. Thiele...

JSC
NASA image: Skylab 4 crew portrait
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Aug 28, 1973

Skylab 4 crew portrait

S73-33208 (August 1973) --- These three men are the prime crewmen for the Skylab 4 mission. Pictured in their flight...

JSC
NASA image: jsc2024e081750
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Dec 17, 2024

jsc2024e081750

jsc2024e081750 (12/17/2024) --- ONboard Globe-Looking And Imaging Satellite (ONGLAISAT) is a 6U size CubeSat aiming...

JSC
NASA image: The Goldstone Solar System Radar at Sunset
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Jul 3, 2024

The Goldstone Solar System Radar at Sunset

This sunset photo shows Deep Space Station 14 (DSS-14), the 230-foot-wide (70-meter) antenna at the Goldstone Deep...

JPL
NASA image: STS-99 Kregel & Thiele show mapping SRTM techniques on OV-105's flight deck
Image
Feb 13, 2000

STS-99 Kregel & Thiele show mapping SRTM techniques on OV-105's flight deck

S99-E-5258 (13 February 2000) --- Astronauts Kevin R. Kregel (left), mission commander, and Gerhard P.J. Thiele...

JSC
NASA image: InSight Prelaunch Briefing
Image
May 3, 2018

InSight Prelaunch Briefing

Philippe Lognonné, SEIS investigation lead, Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris (IPGP) discusses NASA's InSight...

HQ
NASA image: Goldstone’s DSS-15 Antenna and the Milky Way
Image
Jan 27, 2026

Goldstone’s DSS-15 Antenna and the Milky Way

Deep Space Station 15 (DSS-15), one of the 112-foot (34-meter) antennas at the Goldstone Deep Space Communications...

JPL
NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter
Image
Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is readied atop its transport pallet from the Neil...

KSC
NASA image: InSight Prelaunch Briefing
Image
May 3, 2018

InSight Prelaunch Briefing

Philippe Lognonné, SEIS investigation lead, Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris (IPGP) discusses NASA's InSight...

HQ
NASA image: Science on a Sphere exhibit
Image
Mar 31, 2009

Science on a Sphere exhibit

Students from Xavier University Preparatory School in New Orleans view the newest exhibit at StenniSphere, the...

SSC
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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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