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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)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: iss066e146914
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Feb 22, 2022

iss066e146914

iss066e146914 (2/22/2022) --- A view of a transparent FLUIDICS sphere aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: iss073e0175522
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Jun 9, 2025

iss073e0175522

iss073e0175522 (6/9/2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Takuya Onishi, assisted by NASA...

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NASA image: Disrupted Sediments in Acidalia Planitia
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Apr 17, 2020

Disrupted Sediments in Acidalia Planitia

This color HiRISE view shows a pitted, blocky surface, but also more unusually, it has contorted, irregular...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-7105
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Jul 6, 1979

ARC-1979-AC79-7105

Range : 3.2 million km This image returned by Voyager 2 shows one of the long dark clouds observed in the North...

ARC
NASA image: Polar Ice - False Color
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Apr 17, 2017

Polar Ice - False Color

The THEMIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create a...

JPL
NASA image: Artemis II Backshell Panels
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Dec 15, 2024

Artemis II Backshell Panels

Back shell panels are visible on the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission inside the Neil A. Armstrong...

KSC
NASA image: An STS-125 Crew Member's image is reflected in the HST
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May 18, 2009

An STS-125 Crew Member's image is reflected in the HST

S125-E-010077 (18 May 2009) --- The Hubble Space Telescope temporarily played a role akin to a house of mirrors as...

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NASA image: iss063e006674
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May 5, 2020

iss063e006674

iss063e006674 (May 5, 2020) --- The wispy atmospheric layer of the air glow crowns the Earth's horizon in this...

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NASA image: Daedalia Planum
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Feb 11, 2019

Daedalia Planum

Today's VIS image shows part of the extensive volcanic flows that make up Daedalia Planum. The different layers and...

JPL
NASA image: Swiss Cheese on a Red Planet
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Dec 11, 2018

Swiss Cheese on a Red Planet

The Martian south polar cap is a layer of carbon dioxide ice, full of pits that make it look like Swiss cheese. The...

JPL
NASA image: A Light Toned Deposit in Aureum Chaos
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Jun 17, 2015

A Light Toned Deposit in Aureum Chaos

The objective of this observation from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is to examine a light-toned deposit in a...

JPL
NASA image: This Gold Box to Searches for Buried Treasure
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Jan 20, 2021

This Gold Box to Searches for Buried Treasure

The Radar Imager for Mars' Subsurface Experiment (RIMFAX) electronics box before being integrated into the...

JPL
NASA image: Olivas participating in EVA during Expedition/STS-117 Joint Operations
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Jun 15, 2007

Olivas participating in EVA during Expedition/STS-117 Joint Operations

ISS015-E-12938 (15 June 2007) --- Anchored to a foot restraint on Space Shuttle Atlantis' remote manipulator system...

JSC
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: Spallanzani Crater
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Jan 31, 2019

Spallanzani Crater

This VIS image shows part of the floor of Spallanzani Crater. At some point after the crater was created the floor...

JPL
NASA image: Testing RIMFAX for NASA's Perseverance Rover
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Oct 8, 2020

Testing RIMFAX for NASA's Perseverance Rover

A test model of the RIMFAX instrument — aboard the trailer behind the snow mobile — undergoes field testing in...

JPL
NASA image: Curiosity View Ahead Through Artist Drive
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Apr 13, 2015

Curiosity View Ahead Through Artist Drive

This view from the Navigation Camera (Navcam) on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows the terrain ahead of the rover as...

JPL
NASA image: Painting with Frost
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Dec 7, 2016

Painting with Frost

Subtle variations in color look like brush strokes as the lightly frosted terrain reflects light. These variations...

JPL
NASA image: Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-85 mission
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Sep 3, 1997

Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-85 mission

STS085-743-000D (7 - 19 August 1997) --- Cape Cod almost looks like an elf's slipper with this orientation in the...

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NASA image: Jupiter's Hot Spots
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Mar 14, 2013

Jupiter's Hot Spots

Jupiter's bright Equatorial Zone swirls with dark patches, dubbed "hot spots" for their infrared glow. These holes...

GSFC
NASA image: Mt. Pinatubo Volcano - Post Eruption, Luzon, Philippines
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Aug 8, 1992

Mt. Pinatubo Volcano - Post Eruption, Luzon, Philippines

Mt. Pinatubo on the island of Luzon (15.0N, 120.0E) erupted catastrophically in June 1991 after over 600 years of...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00061
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Aug 4, 2007

KSC-07-S-00061

Mission control managers are polled for the spacecraft's readiness for flight. The Phoenix spacecraft will begin its...

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NASA image: Jupiter Interior Graphic
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Dec 17, 2021

Jupiter Interior Graphic

A model of the interior of Jupiter is compared with that of Earth, to scale. Jupiter is mostly hydrogen, with some...

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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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