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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: Nile River Fluctuations Near Khartoum, Sudan
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Aug 29, 2001

Nile River Fluctuations Near Khartoum, Sudan

Throughout history, the rising and falling waters of the mighty Nile River have directly impacted the lives of the...

JPL
NASA image: Cloud Streets over the Atlantic Ocean
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Dec 8, 2017

Cloud Streets over the Atlantic Ocean

In the midst of a cold snap that sent temperatures 20–40°F (11–22°C) below normal across much of the United States,...

GSFC
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Pavonis Mons
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Oct 30, 2017

Investigating Mars: Pavonis Mons

This image shows part of the southern flank of Pavonis Mons. The linear and sinuous features mark the locations of...

JPL
NASA image: Pavonis Mons Summit - False Color
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Sep 15, 2023

Pavonis Mons Summit - False Color

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

JPL
NASA image: Arctic Test for JPL's IceNode Prototype
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Aug 29, 2024

Arctic Test for JPL's IceNode Prototype

A prototype of an autonomous robot, part of a project called IceNode being developed at NASA's Jet Propulsion...

JPL
NASA image: Making Waves in the Sky off of Africa
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Dec 8, 2017

Making Waves in the Sky off of Africa

On June 26, 2016, the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Terra satellite acquired this...

GSFC
NASA image: Open-cell and closed-cell clouds off Peru [detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

Open-cell and closed-cell clouds off Peru [detail]

2010/107 - 04/17 at 21 :05 UTC. Open-cell and closed-cell clouds off Peru, Pacific Ocean. To view the full fame of...

GSFC
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Pavonis Mons
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Oct 31, 2017

Investigating Mars: Pavonis Mons

This image shows part of the western flank of Pavonis Mons. The linear features are faults. Faulting usually...

JPL
NASA image: IceNode Prototype Under the Ice
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Aug 29, 2024

IceNode Prototype Under the Ice

A prototype of an autonomous robot, part of a project called IceNode being developed at NASA's Jet Propulsion...

JPL
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Pavonis Mons
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Nov 8, 2017

Investigating Mars: Pavonis Mons

This image shows the western part of the smaller summit caldera on Pavonis Mons. On this side of the caldera is a...

JPL
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Pavonis Mons
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Nov 1, 2017

Investigating Mars: Pavonis Mons

This image shows part of the southern flank of Pavonis Mons. Several faults run from the left to the right side of...

JPL
NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope NIRCam Image of the “Cosmic Cliffs” in Carina Nebula
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Jul 12, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope NIRCam Image of the “Cosmic Cliffs” in Carina Nebula

What looks much like craggy mountains on a moonlit evening is actually the edge of a nearby, young, star-forming...

STScI (Webb)
NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 19, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-103496 (19 Aug. 2014) --- On an unusually cloud-free day at the height of the dry season in Amazonia,...

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NASA image: The Ups and Downs of Mercury Topography
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Apr 16, 2015

The Ups and Downs of Mercury Topography

Measurements from NASA MESSENGER MLA instrument during the spacecraft greater than four-year orbital mission have...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2010-4452B
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Jul 29, 2010

KSC-2010-4452B

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a printable version of space shuttle Columbia's orbiter tribute, or OV-102, which...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-6394
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Nov 16, 2009

KSC-2009-6394

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis rises...

KSC
NASA image: Baby Galaxies in the Adult Universe
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Dec 21, 2004

Baby Galaxies in the Adult Universe

This artist's conception illustrates the decline in our universe's "birth-rate" over time. When the universe was...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-02pd2032
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Oct 23, 2002

KSC-02pd2032

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers at NASA's Space Launch Complex 2 (SLC-2) at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.,...

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NASA image: Geyser Season
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Oct 29, 2018

Geyser Season

Springtime in the South Polar region of Mars is a season of exciting activity. The thick coating of carbon dioxide...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2009-5965
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Oct 28, 2009

KSC-2009-5965

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Billowing clouds of smoke and steam rise as the Ares I-X test rocket launches from Launch Pad...

KSC
NASA image: PREFIRE Satellite Illustration
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Aug 14, 2023

PREFIRE Satellite Illustration

The PREFIRE (Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment) mission will send two CubeSats – shown as an...

JPL
NASA image: Curiosity at 'Glen Etive'
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Oct 24, 2019

Curiosity at 'Glen Etive'

NASA's Curiosity rover took this selfie on Oct. 11, 2019, the 2,553rd Martian day, or sol, of its mission. The rover...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-07pd3066
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Nov 3, 2007

KSC-07pd3066

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis rolls out of Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1 on a transporter...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd0382
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Feb 20, 2008

KSC-08pd0382

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Dust rises behind space shuttle Atlantis as the main landing gear touches down 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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