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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: Titan Varied Atmosphere
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Oct 15, 2012

Titan Varied Atmosphere

Titan shows us its active polar atmosphere with the north polar hood and south polar vortex both on display in this...

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NASA image: Earth and Martian Magnetic Fields Artist Concept
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Aug 2, 2012

Earth and Martian Magnetic Fields Artist Concept

This is an artist concept comparing the present day magnetic fields on Earth and Mars. Earth magnetic field is...

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NASA image: NIMS Views of a Jovian Hot
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Mar 26, 1998

NIMS Views of a Jovian Hot

These images, acquired December 17, 1996 by NASA Galileo orbiter, show a small portion of the equatorial region of...

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NASA image: Growth of the Mount St. Helens Lava Dome, September 24-October 14, 2004
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Feb 6, 2012

Growth of the Mount St. Helens Lava Dome, September 24-October 14, 2004

This frame from an animation depicts the growth of the lava dome at Mount St. Helens during the most recent period...

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NASA image: Dance of Saturn Auroras
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Feb 11, 2014

Dance of Saturn Auroras

Ultraviolet and infrared images from NASA Cassini spacecraft and Hubble Space Telescope show active and quiet...

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NASA image: A Dust Devil Playground
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Feb 17, 2006

A Dust Devil Playground

Dust Devil activity in this region between Brashear and Ross Craters is very common. Large regions of dust devil...

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NASA image: Tempe Fossae
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Feb 23, 2012

Tempe Fossae

The cliff face in this image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft was created by tectonic activity and is located...

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NASA image: SRTM Perspective View with Landsat Overlay: Costa Rica Coastal Plain
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Jul 19, 2001

SRTM Perspective View with Landsat Overlay: Costa Rica Coastal Plain

This perspective view shows the northern coastal plain of Costa Rica with the Cordillera Central, composed of a...

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NASA image: Pre-Monsoon Drought and Heat Waves in India
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Sep 12, 2015

Pre-Monsoon Drought and Heat Waves in India

In June 2015, news organizations around the world reported on a deadly heat wave in India that killed more than...

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NASA image: Active Volcanic Plumes on Io
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Mar 26, 1998

Active Volcanic Plumes on Io

This color image, acquired during NASA Galileo ninth orbit around Jupiter, shows two volcanic plumes on Io. One...

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NASA image: 41G crew activities
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Jun 25, 2009

41G crew activities

41G-102-003 (5-13 Oct 1984) ---- Astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan, 41-G mission specialist, floats into a middeck scene...

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NASA image: Earth Day 2018 Activities
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Apr 17, 2018

Earth Day 2018 Activities

During the annual Earth Day celebration at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, guests have an opportunity to...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Preflight Activities
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Apr 13, 2004

Expedition 9 Preflight Activities

NASA Science Officer Mike Fincke, left, Expedition 9 Commander Gennady Padalka, center and Flight Engineer and...

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NASA image: Crewmember activity in the Spacehab module
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Aug 24, 2016

Crewmember activity in the Spacehab module

STS091-365-011 (2-12 June 1998) --- The face of astronaut Wendy B. Lawrence, STS-91 mission specialist, is almost...

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NASA image: Artemis I Liftoff Activities
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Liftoff Activities

Artemis I launch team members celebrate the successful launch of NASA’s Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft on...

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NASA image: Earth Day 2018 Activities
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Apr 17, 2018

Earth Day 2018 Activities

During the annual Earth Day celebration at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, guests have an opportunity to...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Preflight Activities
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Apr 14, 2004

Expedition 9 Preflight Activities

Left to Right: European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers of the Netherlands, Expedition 9 Flight Engineer and...

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NASA image: Robotic Mining Competition - Activities
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May 17, 2018

Robotic Mining Competition - Activities

First-time participants from Saginaw Valley State University pause with their robot miner in the RobotPits on the...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Preflight Activities
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Apr 13, 2004

Expedition 9 Preflight Activities

Flight Engineer and NASA Science Officer Mike Fincke looks at a desert tulip just outside the gates to the Soyuz...

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NASA image: Artemis I Liftoff Activities
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Liftoff Activities

Artemis I Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, at left, performs the traditional cutting of the tie for...

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NASA image: Artemis I Liftoff Activities
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Liftoff Activities

Former space shuttle Launch Directors Mike Leinbach, left, and Bob Sieck, shake hands inside Launch Control Center...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Preflight Activities
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Apr 13, 2004

Expedition 9 Preflight Activities

Expedition 9 Commander Gennady Padalka, Flight Engineer, NASA Science Officer Mike Fincke and European Space Agency...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Preflight Activities
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Apr 14, 2004

Expedition 9 Preflight Activities

Expedition 9 Flight Engineer and NASA Science Officer Mike Fincke, left and NASA Expedition 9 backup Commander Leroy...

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NASA image: Still Active Spokes
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Mar 11, 2013

Still Active Spokes

Ghostly spokes in Saturn B ring continue to put on a show for NASA Cassini spacecraft cameras in this recent image....

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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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