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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: Meet NASA Astronaut Zena Cardman, Crew-11 Commander
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Aug 1, 2025

Meet NASA Astronaut Zena Cardman, Crew-11 Commander

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman is the commander of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission. This is her first spaceflight. Upon...

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NASA image: Artist Concept - Apollo - MSC
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May 1, 1966

Artist Concept - Apollo - MSC

S66-06048 (1966) --- This chart depicts a nominal mission profile for an Apollo lunar landing mission. Photo credit:...

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NASA image: ART CONCEPTS - APOLLO X
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May 19, 1969

ART CONCEPTS - APOLLO X

S69-34073 (1969) --- An illustration showing a mission profile of a lunar orbit flight by the National Aeronautics...

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NASA image: ARC-1991-AC91-0121-22
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Mar 1, 1991

ARC-1991-AC91-0121-22

NASA Ames Research Center interaction with environment. The profile shot of the 40x80ft. W.T. was time exposed in...

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NASA image: Profiling Dione Wisps
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Apr 9, 2010

Profiling Dione Wisps

Wispy terrain winds across the trailing hemisphere of Saturn moon Dione in this view taken during NASA Cassini...

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NASA image: Martian Atmosphere Profiles
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Aug 26, 2010

Martian Atmosphere Profiles

The Mars Climate Sounder instrument on NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter maps the vertical distribution of...

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NASA image: NASA Curiosity Rover in Profile
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Dec 9, 2011

NASA Curiosity Rover in Profile

About the size of a small SUV, NASA Curiosity rover is well equipped for a tour of Gale Crater on Mars. This...

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NASA image: Sole Active Region in Profile
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Oct 17, 2018

Sole Active Region in Profile

The Sun's rotation brought a new active region into view, revealing the dynamic arches and twisting streams of its...

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NASA image: CloudSat Profiles Tornadic Outbreak
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Feb 8, 2008

CloudSat Profiles Tornadic Outbreak

NASA CloudSat made a nighttime overpass approximately 0630 UTC of the thunderstorms responsible for the tornadic...

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NASA image: Galaxy Pencil-Thin Profile
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Jun 28, 2013

Galaxy Pencil-Thin Profile

This image from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer shows NGC 4565, one of the nearest and brightest galaxies not...

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NASA image: Dynamic Loops in Profile
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Mar 28, 2017

Dynamic Loops in Profile

As an active region rotated into view, NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory was able to observe well-defined magnetic...

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NASA image: Reborn Kepler Discovers First K2 Exoplanet Artist Concept
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Dec 18, 2014

Reborn Kepler Discovers First K2 Exoplanet Artist Concept

This artist concept shows NASA planet-hunting Kepler spacecraft operating in a new mission profile called K2. Using...

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NASA image: Up and Down Tethys
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Apr 14, 2010

Up and Down Tethys

NASA Cassini spacecraft profiles several features oriented north-south on Saturn moon Tethys. A line of craters runs...

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NASA image: Faces of GPM: Steve Nesbitt
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Oct 1, 2012

Faces of GPM: Steve Nesbitt

Profile of Steve Nesbitt, a professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Illinois and a mission scientist...

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NASA image: The setting sun highlights Earth's horizon
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Sep 1, 2024

The setting sun highlights Earth's horizon

iss071e581260_alt (Sept. 1, 2024) --- The setting sun highlights Earth's horizon and reveals NASA astronaut Tracy C....

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NASA image: Mimas Three-Quarter Portrait
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Mar 29, 2010

Mimas Three-Quarter Portrait

Appearing like a cyclops gazing off into space, Saturn moon Mimas and its large Herschel Crater are profiled from...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew
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Jun 3, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew

ISS015-E-10471 (3 June 2007) --- The profile of the atmosphere and a setting sun are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by STS-117 Crewmember
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Jun 21, 2007

Earth Observations taken by STS-117 Crewmember

S117-E-09604 (21 June 2007) --- The profile of the atmosphere and a setting sun are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew
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Jun 3, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew

ISS015-E-10469 (3 June 2007) --- The profile of the atmosphere and a setting sun are featured in this image...

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NASA image: GPM: Meet the Team: Dave McComas
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Jan 21, 2014

GPM: Meet the Team: Dave McComas

This is a series of short profiles that showcase the systems engineers and designers who helped develop, build, and...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew
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Jun 3, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew

ISS015-E-10464 (3 June 2007) --- The profile of the atmosphere and a setting sun are featured in this image...

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NASA image: GPM: Meet the Team: Carlton Peters
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Jan 21, 2014

GPM: Meet the Team: Carlton Peters

This is a series of short profiles that showcase the systems engineers and designers who helped develop, build, and...

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NASA image: Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).
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Feb 15, 2017

Peregrine Rocket Motor Test at the Ames Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility (OARF).

The Peregrine Hybrid Rocket Engine, profile view, prior to the test at the Outdoor Aerodynamic Research Facility...

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NASA image: GPM: Meet the Team: Mark Fiebig
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Jan 21, 2014

GPM: Meet the Team: Mark Fiebig

This is a series of short profiles that showcase the systems engineers and designers who helped develop, build, and...

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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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