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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: By the Pale Saturn-light
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Sep 23, 2013

By the Pale Saturn-light

Enceladus unusual plume is only easily visible when NASA Cassini spacecraft and the Sun are on opposite sides of...

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NASA image: The Language of Planetary Light
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Mar 22, 2005

The Language of Planetary Light

This graph of data from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows changes in the infrared light output of two star-planet...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - United States
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - United States

City lights shine brighter during the holidays in the United States when compared with the rest of the year, as...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Saudi Arabia
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Saudi Arabia

In several cities in the Middle East, city lights brighten during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as seen using a...

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NASA image: Measuring Light
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Dec 8, 2017

Measuring Light

On July 13, 2011, Don Perovich, of Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, measured the light that drives...

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NASA image: Light Echo
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Dec 8, 2017

Light Echo

"Light Echo" Illuminates Dust Around Supergiant Star V838 Monocerotis (V838 Mon) Credit: NASA and The...

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NASA image: Saturn's Rings in Ultraviolet Light
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Dec 8, 2017

Saturn's Rings in Ultraviolet Light

Saturn's Rings in Ultraviolet Light Credit: NASA and E. Karkoschka (University of Arizona) The Hubble Space...

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NASA image: Black Marble - City Lights 2012 [hd animation]
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Dec 8, 2017

Black Marble - City Lights 2012 [hd animation]

The night side of Earth twinkles with light, and the first thing to stand out is the cities. “Nothing tells us more...

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NASA image: Light-toned Layered Outcrops in Valles Marineris Walls
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Dec 5, 2000

Light-toned Layered Outcrops in Valles Marineris Walls

Light-toned Layered Outcrops in Valles Marineris Walls

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NASA image: Wallrock and Light-toned Layering in Candor Chasma
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Dec 6, 2006

Wallrock and Light-toned Layering in Candor Chasma

Wallrock and Light-toned Layering in Candor Chasma

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NASA image: Dusk Lighting of Layered Textures in Cape Verde
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Aug 26, 2008

Dusk Lighting of Layered Textures in Cape Verde

Dusk Lighting of Layered Textures in Cape Verde

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NASA image: Dispersing Light through the Moon Mineralogy Mapper
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Sep 24, 2009

Dispersing Light through the Moon Mineralogy Mapper

Dispersing Light through the Moon Mineralogy Mapper

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NASA image: Light-toned Rocks First, Columbia Hills Later
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Apr 8, 2004

Light-toned Rocks First, Columbia Hills Later

Light-toned Rocks First, Columbia Hills Later

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NASA image: South Melea Planum, By The Dawn Early Light
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Jun 14, 2000

South Melea Planum, By The Dawn Early Light

South Melea Planum, By The Dawn Early Light

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NASA image: Fresh Crater in Arabia Terra with Light-Toned Ejecta
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Dec 6, 2006

Fresh Crater in Arabia Terra with Light-Toned Ejecta

Fresh Crater in Arabia Terra with Light-Toned Ejecta

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NASA image: Other Martian Gullies with Light-Toned Deposits
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Dec 6, 2006

Other Martian Gullies with Light-Toned Deposits

Other Martian Gullies with Light-Toned Deposits

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NASA image: Robotic Arm Camera on Mars, with Lights Off
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Oct 3, 2008

Robotic Arm Camera on Mars, with Lights Off

Robotic Arm Camera on Mars, with Lights Off

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NASA image: South Melea Planum, By The Dawn Early Light
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Jun 14, 2000

South Melea Planum, By The Dawn Early Light

South Melea Planum, By The Dawn Early Light

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NASA image: Preparing for Lights Out on Mars 3-D
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Sep 3, 2004

Preparing for Lights Out on Mars 3-D

Preparing for Lights Out on Mars 3-D

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NASA image: Spirit Examines Light-Toned Halley Microscopic Image
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Jun 28, 2006

Spirit Examines Light-Toned Halley Microscopic Image

Spirit Examines Light-Toned Halley Microscopic Image

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NASA image: Terrain on Europa under Changing Lighting Conditions
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Dec 18, 1997

Terrain on Europa under Changing Lighting Conditions

Terrain on Europa under Changing Lighting Conditions

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NASA image: Light-toned Rock Outcrop in Aureum Chaos
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Oct 30, 2006

Light-toned Rock Outcrop in Aureum Chaos

Light-toned Rock Outcrop in Aureum Chaos

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NASA image: Hubble Looks at Light and Dark in the Universe
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Looks at Light and Dark in the Universe

This new NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image shows a variety of intriguing cosmic phenomena. Surrounded by bright...

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NASA image: First Light After The Big Bang
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Mar 12, 2019

First Light After The Big Bang

Webb is set to look at the first light after the Big Bang.

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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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