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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: Nicholson Crater
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Oct 13, 2021

Nicholson Crater

Today's image shows a cross section of Nicholson Crater. The central peak of this crater is surrounded by a layered...

JPL
NASA image: Watercolor World
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Apr 17, 2017

Watercolor World

When imaged by NASA Cassini spacecraft at infrared wavelengths that pierce the planet upper haze layer, the...

JPL
NASA image: Deep Clouds
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May 27, 2008

Deep Clouds

Bright puffs and ribbons of cloud drift lazily through Saturn's murky skies. In contrast to the bold red, orange and...

JPL
NASA image: Dusk in the South
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Dec 23, 2013

Dusk in the South

Slipping into shadow, the south polar vortex at Saturn's moon Titan still stands out against the orange and blue...

JPL
NASA image: Waves in Airglow
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Dec 8, 2017

Waves in Airglow

In April 2012, waves in Earth’s “airglow” spread across the nighttime skies of northern Texas like ripples in a...

GSFC
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Melas Chasma
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Nov 27, 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: Mastcam-Z's View of 'Pinestand'
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May 11, 2023

Mastcam-Z's View of 'Pinestand'

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover captured this mosaic of an isolated hill nicknamed "Pinestand." Scientists think...

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: Melas Chasma
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Nov 28, 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: (UPWT)Unitary Plan wind Tunnel Test 1998 Continuous Data Sonic B
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Oct 17, 2011

(UPWT)Unitary Plan wind Tunnel Test 1998 Continuous Data Sonic B

UPWT Test 1998 Continuous Data Sonic Boom Test. Sonic Boom Hardward Mounted in the Langley Unitary Plan wind...

LRC
NASA image: iss032e025361
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Sep 5, 2012

iss032e025361

ISS032-E-025361 (5 Sept. 2012) --- Having doffed the outer layer of their Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)...

JSC
NASA image: South Polar Ice
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Mar 20, 2023

South Polar Ice

Today's VIS image shows part of the south polar cap. This image was taken at the end of southern summer. The cap was...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing
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Nov 1, 2023

NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing

Matthew Sanchez uses a water jet to cut aluminum for the outer layer of the strut for the 10-foot model of the...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-2009-5235
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Sep 25, 2009

KSC-2009-5235

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Smoke billows around the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket as it launches into space...

KSC
NASA image: Galaxy NGC 1448 with Active Galactic Nucleus
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Jan 7, 2017

Galaxy NGC 1448 with Active Galactic Nucleus

NGC 1448, a galaxy with an active galactic nucleus, is seen in this image combining data from the Carnegie-Irvine...

JPL
NASA image: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 4, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's research vessel Knorr is seen docked on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, in Woods...

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NASA image: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 4, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's research vessel Knorr is seen docked on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, in Woods...

HQ
NASA image: Arabia Terra Crater
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Apr 16, 2018

Arabia Terra Crater

This VIS image shows several craters. The interior of the central one has retained much of the original topography,...

JPL
NASA image: Sunrise view taken by the STS-109 crew
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Mar 10, 2002

Sunrise view taken by the STS-109 crew

STS109-345-032 (1-12 March 2002) --- One of the astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia photographed this...

JSC
NASA image: Hyper Vent-ilating
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Apr 13, 2015

Hyper Vent-ilating

This series of oblique images highlight the wall and exterior of the beautiful volcanic vent located to the...

JPL
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Mar 18, 1995

Space Shuttle Project

The Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-67) lands at Edwards Air Force Base in southern California after successfully...

MSFC
NASA image: Survey view of damage to a MLI Blanket on the exterior of the FGB taken during Expedition 15
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Jun 6, 2007

Survey view of damage to a MLI Blanket on the exterior of the FGB taken during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-10854 (6 June 2007) --- During the Russian spacewalk conducted by cosmonauts Fyodor Yurchikhin, Expedition...

JSC
NASA image: South Polar Ice
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Mar 3, 2023

South Polar Ice

Today's VIS image shows part of the south polar cap. This image was taken near the end of southern summer. The cap...

JPL
NASA image: Arabia Terra Crater
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Mar 23, 2020

Arabia Terra Crater

This VIS image shows the interior of an unnamed crater in northern Arabia Terra. There is a large mound of material...

JPL
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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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