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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: Earth Observation
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Aug 18, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-032853 (18 Aug. 2013) --- Central Idaho wildfires are featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

JSC
NASA image: NASA AVIRIS Map shows Spectral Signature of 2013 Rim Fire
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Apr 9, 2015

NASA AVIRIS Map shows Spectral Signature of 2013 Rim Fire

At left, a NASA AVIRIS map shows the spectral signature of the 2013 Rim fire in and near Yosemite National Park,...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2011-5640
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5640

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis' drag chute is illuminated as the spacecraft glides to a stop on...

KSC
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Kaiser Crater Dunes
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Jan 23, 2018

Investigating Mars: Kaiser Crater Dunes

Kaiser Crater is located in the southern hemisphere in the Noachis region west of Hellas Planitia. Kaiser Crater is...

JPL
NASA image: E56-2607
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Oct 8, 1956

E56-2607

Famed astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, the first man to set foot on the moon during the historic Apollo 11 space mission...

AFRC
NASA image: George Lewis Addresses Staff during the Construction of the New Laboratory
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May 23, 1942

George Lewis Addresses Staff during the Construction of the New Laboratory

Construction Manager Raymond Sharp and the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Director of Research...

GRC
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Coprates Chasma
Image
Oct 4, 2017

Investigating Mars: Coprates Chasma

Coprates Chasma is one of the numerous canyons that make up Valles Marineris. The chasma stretches for 960 km (600...

JPL
NASA image: Hubble Sees a Star Set to Explode
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Sees a Star Set to Explode

Floating at the center of this new Hubble image is a lidless purple eye, staring back at us through space. This...

GSFC
NASA image: Joseph A. Walker after X-15 flight #2-14-28
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Mar 30, 1961

Joseph A. Walker after X-15 flight #2-14-28

Joseph A. Walker was a Chief Research Pilot at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center during the mid-1960s. He...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-04-S-00343
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Nov 4, 2004

KSC-04-S-00343

Mysterious and fleeting, gamma-ray bursts come from galaxies so far away that they take billions of years to reach...

KSC
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Nili and Meroe Paterae
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Oct 26, 2017

Investigating Mars: Nili and Meroe Paterae

This image shows part of the dune field near Meroe Patera. High resolution imaging by other spacecraft has revealed...

JPL
NASA image: NASA’s Operation IceBridge Completes Twin Polar Campaigns
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA’s Operation IceBridge Completes Twin Polar Campaigns

Heimdal Glacier in southern Greenland, in an image captured on Oct. 13, 2015, from NASA Langley Research Center's...

GSFC
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Rabe Crater
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Dec 14, 2017

Investigating Mars: Rabe Crater

This VIS image of Rabe Crater is dominated by the extensive dunes that cover the crater floor. To the top of the...

JPL
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Nili and Meroe Paterae
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Oct 27, 2017

Investigating Mars: Nili and Meroe Paterae

This false color image covers the region from Nili Patera at the top of the frame to the dunes near Meroe Patera...

JPL
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Melas Chasma
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Dec 7, 2017

Investigating Mars: Melas Chasma

Melas Chasma is part of the largest canyon system on Mars, Valles Marineris. At only 563 km long (349 miles) it is...

JPL
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Siton Undae
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Sep 21, 2017

Investigating Mars: Siton Undae

Siton Undae is a large dune field located in the northern plains near Escorial Crater. Siton Undae is west of the...

JPL
NASA image: A home for old stars
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Dec 14, 2015

A home for old stars

This image, taken with the Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 on board the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, shows the...

GSFC
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Rabe Crater
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Dec 11, 2017

Investigating Mars: Rabe Crater

Rabe Crater is 108 km (67 miles) across. Craters of similar size often have flat floors. Rabe Crater has some areas...

JPL
NASA image: Curiosity Views Mud Cracks in the Clay-Sulfate Transition Region
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Aug 9, 2023

Curiosity Views Mud Cracks in the Clay-Sulfate Transition Region

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover found preserved, ancient mud cracks that scientists believe were formed after long...

JPL
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Rabe Crater
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Dec 12, 2017

Investigating Mars: Rabe Crater

In this VIS image of the floor of Rabe Crater the step down into the pit is visible in the sinuous ridges on the...

JPL
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Coprates Chasma
Image
Sep 28, 2017

Investigating Mars: Coprates Chasma

Coprates Chasma is one of the numerous canyons that make up Valles Marineris. The chasma stretches for 960 km (600...

JPL
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Arsia Mons
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Jan 5, 2018

Investigating Mars: Arsia Mons

This THEMIS image shows part of the southern margin of the summit caldera. This image contains a variety of features...

JPL
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Siton Undae
Image
Sep 19, 2017

Investigating Mars: Siton Undae

Siton Undae is a large dune field located in the northern plains near Escorial Crater. Siton Undae is west of the...

JPL
NASA image: Phytoplankton bloom in the Bay of Biscay
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Dec 8, 2017

Phytoplankton bloom in the Bay of Biscay

Springtime in the Bay of Biscay, off the coast of France, as in most places, is a season of abundant growth. On...

GSFC
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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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