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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: Microgravity
Image
Sep 1, 1998

Microgravity

The comparison of protein crystal, Isocitrate Lyase earth-grown (left) and space-grown (right). This is a target...

MSFC
NASA image: Astronaut Marsha Ivins prepares to use three Hasselblad cameras together
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Mar 5, 1994

Astronaut Marsha Ivins prepares to use three Hasselblad cameras together

STS062-03-023 (4-14 March 1994) --- Astronaut Marsha S. Ivins, mission specialist, prepares to aim three Hasselblad...

JSC
NASA image: Double Exposure - Size Difference Between Skylab (SL)-1 and SL-2 - KSC
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May 7, 1973

Double Exposure - Size Difference Between Skylab (SL)-1 and SL-2 - KSC

S73-25654 (7 May 1973) --- A deliberate double exposure to help illustrate the comparative sizes and configurations...

JSC
NASA image: Sinuous Ridge Materials in Reuyl Crater
Image
Apr 8, 2015

Sinuous Ridge Materials in Reuyl Crater

There are some interesting erosional signs in this observation from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, which will...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1979-A79-7098
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Jul 11, 1979

ARC-1979-A79-7098

The cylindrical projections of Jupiter, representing both Voyager 1 (top) and Voyager 2 (bottom), are presented in...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-7098
Image
Jul 11, 1979

ARC-1979-AC79-7098

The cylindrical projections of Jupiter, representing both Voyager 1 (top) and Voyager 2 (bottom), are presented in...

ARC
NASA image: Comparison of Some Radiation Exposures to Mars-Trip Level
Image
May 30, 2013

Comparison of Some Radiation Exposures to Mars-Trip Level

This graphic compares the radiation dose equivalent for several types of experiences, including a calculation for a...

JPL
NASA image: Mineral Content Comparison at Two Gale Crater Sites
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Dec 13, 2016

Mineral Content Comparison at Two Gale Crater Sites

This graphic shows proportions of minerals identified in mudstone exposures at the "Yellowknife Bay" location where...

JPL
NASA image: Radiation Exposure Comparisons with Mars Trip Calculation
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Dec 9, 2013

Radiation Exposure Comparisons with Mars Trip Calculation

Measurements with the MSL RAD on NASA Curiosity Mars rover during the flight to Mars and now on the surface of Mars...

JPL
NASA image: TRAPPIST-1 Comparison to Solar System and Jovian Moons
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Feb 22, 2017

TRAPPIST-1 Comparison to Solar System and Jovian Moons

All seven planets discovered in orbit around the red dwarf star TRAPPIST-1 could easily fit inside the orbit of...

JPL
NASA image: Size Comparison: Three Generations of Mars Rovers
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Nov 19, 2008

Size Comparison: Three Generations of Mars Rovers

Full-scale models of three generations of NASA Mars rovers show the increase in size from the Sojourner rover of the...

JPL
NASA image: GEMINI - ARTIST CONCEPT - SPACECRAFT COMPARISONS - MSC
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Jan 1, 1964

GEMINI - ARTIST CONCEPT - SPACECRAFT COMPARISONS - MSC

S64-01123 (1964) --- Artist concept illustrating the relative sizes of the one-man Mercury spacecraft, the two-man...

JSC
NASA image: Changes in a Gully in a Mars Crater Two-Image Comparison
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Aug 4, 2011

Changes in a Gully in a Mars Crater Two-Image Comparison

This image, taken by the HiRISE camera onboard NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is of a gully on a south-facing...

JPL
NASA image: ML-1 and ML-2 Comparison Infographic
Image
Mar 28, 2024

ML-1 and ML-2 Comparison Infographic

This infographic explains NASA’s mobile launchers designed for the agency's Artemis missions to send the Space...

KSC
NASA image: ML-1 and ML-2 Comparison Infographic
Image
Mar 28, 2024

ML-1 and ML-2 Comparison Infographic

This infographic explains NASA’s mobile launchers designed for the agency's Artemis missions to send the Space...

KSC
NASA image: SRTM Radar - Landsat Image Comparison, Patagonia, Argentina
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Aug 17, 2000

SRTM Radar - Landsat Image Comparison, Patagonia, Argentina

In addition to an elevation model of most of Earth landmass, NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission will produce...

JPL
NASA image: Comparison of Martian Radiation Environment with International Space Station
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Mar 13, 2003

Comparison of Martian Radiation Environment with International Space Station

This graphic shows the radiation dose equivalent as measured by Odyssey's Martian radiation environment experiment...

JPL
NASA image: Leilah Fluctus Despeckled
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Feb 12, 2015

Leilah Fluctus Despeckled

Presented here are side-by-side comparisons of a traditional Cassini Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) view, at left,...

JPL
NASA image: TangoLab-2 Card Cube Remove
Image
May 17, 2019

TangoLab-2 Card Cube Remove

iss059e063757 (5/17/2019) --- Photo documentation of the Cell Culture Module Fluid Behavior investigation in the...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1296
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Jun 14, 2005

KSC-05pd-1296

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From an upper level in the Vehicle Assembly Building, the orbiter Discovery appears...

KSC
NASA image: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich First Light Sea Level
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Dec 10, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich First Light Sea Level

This graphic, released on Dec. 10, 2020, shows the first sea level measurements taken by Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich...

JPL
NASA image: Olympia Undae
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Oct 7, 2019

Olympia Undae

This VIS image shows a portion of Olympia Undae, a large dune field located near the north pole. This image was...

JPL
NASA image: Olympus Mons Flank
Image
Nov 21, 2023

Olympus Mons Flank

Today's VIS image is located on the upper flank of Olympus Mons. Olympus Mons is the largest volcano in the solar...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1969-A-16545
Image
Oct 1, 1951

ARC-1969-A-16545

YF-93A (AF48-318 NACA-151) Flight evaluation and comparison of a NACA submerged inlet and a scoop inlet. The...

ARC
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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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