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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: UPWT Test 1998 Continuous Data Sonic Boom Test.
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Oct 20, 2011

UPWT Test 1998 Continuous Data Sonic Boom Test.

Two images left out of the original order in 2011 L numbers 3800-3810 2011. UPWT Test 1998 Continuous Data Sonic...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew
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Jun 26, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew

ISS015-E-14584 (26 June 2007) --- The "bull's-eye" of the Richat Structure in the barren Gres de Chinguetti Plateau,...

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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...

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NASA image: Cavi Angusti
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Apr 25, 2019

Cavi Angusti

Cavi Angusti is located near the south polar cap and consists of large irregular steep-sided depressions termed...

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: (UPWT)Unitary Plan wind Tunnel Test 1998 Continuous Data Sonic B
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Oct 20, 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: RIMFAX at Work on NASA's Perseverance (Illustration)
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Oct 8, 2020

RIMFAX at Work on NASA's Perseverance (Illustration)

Perseverance's Radar Imager for Mars' Subsurface Experiment (RIMFAX) uses radar waves to probe the ground, revealing...

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NASA image: Eberswalde Crater
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Nov 8, 2022

Eberswalde Crater

Today's VIS image show part of the floor of Eberswalde Crater. This crater is host to a large delta, a feature...

JPL
NASA image: Olympia Rupes
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Nov 18, 2015

Olympia Rupes

The steep feature in this image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft is the margin of the north polar cap, called...

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NASA image: Naktong Vallis
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Dec 13, 2023

Naktong Vallis

Today's VIS image shows an unnamed crater in Tartarus Colles. The crater floor has been modified by several...

JPL
NASA image: Dinaric Alps as seen from STS-66 Atlantis
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Nov 14, 1994

Dinaric Alps as seen from STS-66 Atlantis

The Adriatic coast of Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia is centered at approximately 44.5 degrees north and 15.0...

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NASA image: (UPWT)Unitary Plan wind Tunnel Test 1998 Continuous Data Sonic B
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Oct 20, 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: South Polar Ice
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Mar 2, 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: NASA astronaut Jessica Meir’s reflection is captured in a spacesuit helmet visor
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Mar 2, 2026

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir’s reflection is captured in a spacesuit helmet visor

iss074e0336282 (March 2, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jessica Meir’s reflection is...

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NASA image: OASIS Installation and Configuration
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Mar 8, 2016

OASIS Installation and Configuration

iss047e004376 (3/11/2016) --- A view during the installation and configuration of the Observation and Analysis of...

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NASA image: View looking north showing Mount Hadley photographed during Apollo 15 EVA
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Aug 2, 1971

View looking north showing Mount Hadley photographed during Apollo 15 EVA

AS15-90-12187 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- This view, looking generally north, shows the tall Mount Hadley in the left...

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NASA image: Pesquet with FLUIDICS Experiment Hardware
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May 2, 2017

Pesquet with FLUIDICS Experiment Hardware

iss051e033988 (5/2/2017) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet is photographed with the Tanks Bag...

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NASA image: Gale Crater
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May 16, 2018

Gale Crater

This VIS image shows much of the same location as yesterday's image. Gale Crater is the home of the Curiosity Rover....

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NASA image: Pesquet completes FLUIDICS Experiment
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May 3, 2017

Pesquet completes FLUIDICS Experiment

iss051e036148 (5/3/2016) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet works with Fluid Dynamics in Space...

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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...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD1056
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Jun 24, 2002

KSC-02PD1056

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) spacecraft (NOAA-M)...

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NASA image: Bacolor Crater Ejecta
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Jul 19, 2017

Bacolor Crater Ejecta

Today's VIS image shows some of the ejecta from Bacolor Crater in Utopia Planitia. There are several layers of...

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...

HQ
NASA image: Landslides in Cerberus Fossae
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Apr 16, 2019

Landslides in Cerberus Fossae

Cerberus Fossae is a steep-sided set of troughs cutting volcanic plains to the east of Elysium Mons. Steep slopes on...

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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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