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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: Mercury Project
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Apr 27, 1959

Mercury Project

Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper, Jr., one of the original seven astronauts for Mercury Project selected by NASA on April...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Apr 27, 1959

Mercury Project

Astronaut Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom, one of the original seven astronauts for Mercury Project selected by NASA on...

MSFC
NASA image: 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel's Original Design
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Jul 23, 1949

8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel's Original Design

Aerial view of the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel in its original configuration at the National Advisory...

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NASA image: Bennu's Journey
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Nov 18, 2014

Bennu's Journey

Bennu's Journey is a 6-minute animated movie about NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission, asteroid Bennu, and the formation of...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Apr 27, 1959

Mercury Project

The group portrait of the original seven astronauts for the Mercury Project. NASA selected its first seven...

MSFC
NASA image: The Color of Space Documentary Screening
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Jun 18, 2022

The Color of Space Documentary Screening

6-year old Armani Bonds poses for a photograph as he exits a Blue Origin New Shepard capsule mockup prior to the...

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NASA image: The Color of Space Documentary Screening
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Jun 18, 2022

The Color of Space Documentary Screening

Children in attendance for the screening the NASA produced documentary “The Color of Space” draw on postcards that...

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NASA image: The Color of Space Documentary Screening
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Jun 18, 2022

The Color of Space Documentary Screening

Attendees experience the inside of a Blue Origin New Shepard capsule mockup prior to the screening of the NASA...

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NASA image: The Color of Space Documentary Screening
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Jun 18, 2022

The Color of Space Documentary Screening

6-year old Armani Bonds draws on a postcard that will be sent to space by Club for the Future on a Blue Origin New...

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NASA image: The Color of Space Documentary Screening
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Jun 18, 2022

The Color of Space Documentary Screening

Attendees line up to go inside a Blue Origin New Shepard capsule mockup prior to the screening of the NASA produced...

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NASA image: The Color of Space Documentary Screening
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Jun 18, 2022

The Color of Space Documentary Screening

9-year old Amara Bowman smiles as her father photographs her inside a Blue Origin New Shepard capsule mockup prior...

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NASA image: Original MSC Site Photograph
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Mar 1, 1962

Original MSC Site Photograph

S62-00631 (March 1962) --- Area photograph of Site 1, Manned Spacecraft Center, at Clear Lake, prior to start of...

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NASA image: Planetary Defenders (NASA+ Original)
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Apr 16, 2025

Planetary Defenders (NASA+ Original)

How would humanity respond if we discovered an asteroid headed for Earth? NASA’s "Planetary Defenders" is a gripping...

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NASA image: Artemis Human Landing System Announcement
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May 19, 2023

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement

Blue Origin Human Landing System Program Manager, John Couluris, gives remarks during an event announcing Blue...

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NASA image: Lava Flows
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Apr 22, 2016

Lava Flows

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows part of the lava flows that originated from Arsia Mons.

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NASA image: Stereo Pair with ASTER Image, Iturralde Structure, Bolivia
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Sep 26, 2002

Stereo Pair with ASTER Image, Iturralde Structure, Bolivia

An 8-kilometer 5-mile wide crater of possible impact origin is shown in this stereoscopic view of an isolated part...

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NASA image: Collapse Features
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Oct 9, 2006

Collapse Features

The collapse features in this images are related to lava tubes that likely originated at Elysium volcanic complex

JPL
NASA image: Black Holes Shine for NuSTAR
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Sep 5, 2013

Black Holes Shine for NuSTAR

NASA NuSTAR serendipitous discovery in this field lies to the left of a galaxy, called IC751, at which the telescope...

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NASA image: Olympus Mons Lava
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Mar 13, 2014

Olympus Mons Lava

This image shows lava flows that originated at Olympus Mons as seen by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft.

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NASA image: Lava Layers
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Nov 7, 2005

Lava Layers

These lava flows originated at Arsia Mons. This image is from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft.

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NASA image: Arsia Mons Flows
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May 21, 2013

Arsia Mons Flows

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows some of the extensive lava flows that originate at Arsia Mons.

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NASA image: Arsia Flows
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Sep 26, 2006

Arsia Flows

These layered volcanic flows originated from Arsia Mons as seen by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft.

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NASA image: Possible Piece of Vesta
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Jun 23, 2011

Possible Piece of Vesta

Scientists believe a large number of the meteorites that are found on Earth originate from the protoplanet Vesta....

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NASA image: Intriguing Texture
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Dec 14, 2006

Intriguing Texture

An extreme enhancement of the original image, presented at right, reveals the grainy region with greater clarity

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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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