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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: ARC-1957-A-22640
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May 1, 1957

ARC-1957-A-22640

NACA Photographer North American F-100A (NACA-200) Super Sabre Airplane take-off. The blowing-tupe boundary-layer...

ARC
NASA image: Artemis II Backshell Panels
Image
Dec 15, 2024

Artemis II Backshell Panels

Visible in the foreground are back shell panels on the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission inside the Neil...

KSC
NASA image: CubeSat Batteries
Image
Jan 11, 2017

CubeSat Batteries

Daniel Perez, Ph.D., a graduate student from the University of Miami, prepares layers of the prototype structure for...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07-S-00065
Video
Aug 4, 2007

KSC-07-S-00065

NASA Launch Commentator George Diller begins coverage of the Phoenix Mars Lander mission. The Phoenix spacecraft...

KSC
NASA image: Pesquet conducts FLUIDICS Experiment OPS
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May 2, 2017

Pesquet conducts FLUIDICS Experiment OPS

iss051e033986 (5/2/2016) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet is photographed with the assembled...

JSC
NASA image: Arabia Terra
Image
Mar 18, 2022

Arabia Terra

Today's VIS image shows part of Arabia Terra. The different tones in the image indicate there is a difference...

JPL
NASA image: Exploring Meridiani Planum
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Apr 30, 2018

Exploring Meridiani Planum

NASA's Opportunity rover has spent 13 years exploring a small region of Meridiani Planum which has a rather ordinary...

JPL
NASA image: Orion EM-1 Crew Module with Back Shells
Image
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: South Polar Cap
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Dec 28, 2020

South Polar Cap

Today's VIS images shows part of the south polar cap. The cap was created over millions of years with deposition of...

JPL
NASA image: Dunes in Meridiani Planum
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May 26, 2022

Dunes in Meridiani Planum

HiRISE monitors dune fields across Mars to track how they are changing. The mobile sand also cleans dust off of the...

JPL
NASA image: iss066e146884
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Feb 22, 2022

iss066e146884

iss066e146884 (2/22/2022) --- A view of a transparent FLUIDICS sphere aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

JSC
NASA image: South Polar Cap
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Dec 21, 2020

South Polar Cap

This VIS image shows part of the south polar cap. The cap was created over millions of years with deposition of ice...

JPL
NASA image:  South Polar Ice
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Mar 17, 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: AIRS Ozone Burden During Antarctic Winter: Time Series from 8/1/2005 to   9/30/2005
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Jul 24, 2007

AIRS Ozone Burden During Antarctic Winter: Time Series from 8/1/2005 to 9/30/2005

The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) provides a daily global 3-dimensional view of Earth's ozone layer. Since...

JPL
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...

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: Terby Crater - False Color
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Aug 3, 2016

Terby Crater - 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: Cavi Angusti
Image
Jan 7, 2021

Cavi Angusti

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

JPL
NASA image: HiRISE Catches an Avalanche on Mars
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Aug 12, 2020

HiRISE Catches an Avalanche on Mars

The High-Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (Hi-RISE) camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured...

JPL
NASA image: Promethei Chasma
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Feb 18, 2021

Promethei Chasma

Today's VIS image shows part of the South Pole. Promethei Chasma covers the left side of the image. Promethei and...

JPL
NASA image: Ophir Chasma Landslide
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Nov 28, 2019

Ophir Chasma Landslide

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

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observation
Image
Aug 1, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-87351 (1 Aug. 2014) --- This sunset shot, photographed by an Expedition 40 crew member on the International...

JSC
NASA image: Galle Crater
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Dec 5, 2018

Galle Crater

This VIS image shows a small portion of the floor of Galle Crater. This large crater is located on the eastern side...

JPL
NASA image: iss059e027887
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Apr 21, 2019

iss059e027887

iss059e027887 (April 21, 2019) --- This oblique view from 255 miles above northwest Africa, looking from north to...

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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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