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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: Ophir Chasma
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Jul 13, 2018

Ophir Chasma

Today's VIS image shows part of Ophir Chasma. Ophir Chasma is part of Valles Marineris, the largest canyon system on...

JPL
NASA image: iss066e146847
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Feb 22, 2022

iss066e146847

iss066e146847 (2/22/2022) --- A view of a transparent FLUIDICS sphere aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

JSC
NASA image: South Polar Ice
Image
Mar 15, 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: 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 Bridge of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's research vessel Knorr is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, in...

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NASA image: Grooved Crater
Image
Nov 13, 2019

Grooved Crater

This VIS image shows an unnamed crater located in Utopia Planitia. The surface of the ejecta contains radial...

JPL
NASA image: Iani Chaos
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Oct 1, 2020

Iani Chaos

Today's VIS image shows part of Iani Chaos. Chaos terrain is typified by mesas and valleys. The initial breakup of...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-07-S-00066
Video
Aug 4, 2007

KSC-07-S-00066

George Diller interviews Phoenix Spacecraft Program Manager, Ed Sedivy. The Phoenix spacecraft will begin its...

KSC
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: Orion EM-1 Crew Module with Back Shells
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Feb 1, 2018

Orion EM-1 Crew Module with Back Shells

Heat shield back shell panels are prefitted on the Orion spacecraft inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and...

KSC
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: External view of Zarya and Zvezda taken during the STS-106 mission
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Sep 11, 2000

External view of Zarya and Zvezda taken during the STS-106 mission

S106-E-5116 (11 September 2000) --- This view of the International Space Station (ISS) was taken while it was docked...

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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: The last rays of an orbital sunset outline Earth’s horizon
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Mar 6, 2025

The last rays of an orbital sunset outline Earth’s horizon

iss072e757530 (March 6, 2025) --- The last rays of an orbital sunset outline Earth’s horizon as a thin orange layer...

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NASA image: ARC-1980-AC80-0512-3
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Jun 5, 1980

ARC-1980-AC80-0512-3

N-231 High Reynolds Number Channel II Facility In this timeframe the test section was designed specifically to test...

ARC
NASA image: Artemis IV Orion Backshell Panels
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Dec 15, 2024

Artemis IV Orion Backshell Panels

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

KSC
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: FLUIDICS Hardware during First Run of Experiment
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May 2, 2017

FLUIDICS Hardware during First Run of Experiment

iss051e034001 (5/2/2017) --- Documentation of the Container Box attached to the COL1D1-D2 Seat Track during the...

JSC
NASA image: Juventae Chasma
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May 1, 2018

Juventae Chasma

This VIS image runs from northern Juventae Chasma to just short of the southern canyon wall. Illustrating the...

JPL
NASA image: iss071e067226_stk
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May 8, 2024

iss071e067226_stk

iss071e067226_stk (5/8/2024) --- NASA astronaut Matt Dominick aboard space station captured this waxing lunar...

JSC
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...

LRC
NASA image: This Space for Vent
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Feb 27, 2015

This Space for Vent

The volcanic vent northeast of Rachmaninoff basin is framed perfectly in this image. The surface in some regions...

JPL
NASA image: Apollo Portable Life Support System
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Jun 11, 1968

Apollo Portable Life Support System

S68-34582 (1968) --- With its exterior removed, the Apollo portable life support system (PLSS) can be easily...

JSC
NASA image: WASP-18b (Artist's Concept)
Image
Nov 29, 2017

WASP-18b (Artist's Concept)

WASP-18b is an exoplanet located 325 light-years from Earth. The planet's mass is 10 times that of Jupiter, and it...

JPL
NASA image: Diverse Deposits in Melas Chasma
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Jul 29, 2015

Diverse Deposits in Melas Chasma

This scene captured by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter includes chaotic deposits with a wide range of colors. The...

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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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