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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: Gateway Close-up - HALO
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Aug 18, 2023

Gateway Close-up - HALO

A close-up image of Gateway's Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO) module, one of two of the space station's...

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NASA image: Vinalia Faculae Up Close
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Jun 14, 2018

Vinalia Faculae Up Close

This close-up image of the Vinalia Faculae in Occator Crater was obtained by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on June 14, 2018...

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NASA image: Curiosity First Rock Star, Up-Close
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Aug 17, 2012

Curiosity First Rock Star, Up-Close

This close-up image shows the first target NASA Curiosity rover aims to zap with its Chemistry and Camera ChemCam...

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NASA image: B-32 Model Close Up
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Jul 4, 1944

B-32 Model Close Up

B-32 Model Close Up. Test conducted in the NACA 19 foot pressure tunnel LMAL-38560 NACA document.

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NASA image: B-32 Model Close Up
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Jul 4, 1944

B-32 Model Close Up

B-32 Model Close Up, Test conducted in the NACA 19 foot pressure tunnel LMAL-38560 NACA document.

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NASA image: B-32 Model Close Up
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Jul 4, 1944

B-32 Model Close Up

B-32 Model Close Up. Test conducted in the NACA 19 foot pressure tunnel LMAL-38560 NACA document.

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NASA image: B-32 Model Close Up
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Jul 4, 1944

B-32 Model Close Up

B-32 Model Close Up. Test conducted in the NACA 19 foot pressure tunnel LMAL-38560 NACA document.

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NASA image: B-32 Model Close Up
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Jul 4, 1944

B-32 Model Close Up

B-32 Model Close Up. Test conducted in the NACA 19 foot pressure tunnel LMAL-38560 NACA document.

LRC
NASA image: B-32 Model Close Up
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Jul 4, 1944

B-32 Model Close Up

B-32 Model Close Up. Test conducted in the NACA 19 foot pressure tunnel LMAL-38560 NACA document.

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NASA image: First Close-up Image of Jupiter from Voyager 1
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Sep 26, 1996

First Close-up Image of Jupiter from Voyager 1

NASAS Voyager 1 took this picture of the planet Jupiter on Jan. 6, 1979, the first in its three-month-long, close-up...

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NASA image: Up-Close with HALO (jsc2025e041604)
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Apr 24, 2025

Up-Close with HALO (jsc2025e041604)

NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik peers inside the HALO module during a close-up look on April 24, 2024, at Northrop...

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NASA image: Close-up of a Mars Meteorite
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Feb 13, 2018

Close-up of a Mars Meteorite

Close-up of a slice of a meteorite scientists have determined came from Mars. This slice will likely be used here on...

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NASA image: Close-up View of Chimp - Left Eye
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Jul 2, 1999

Close-up View of Chimp - Left Eye

Close-up View of Chimp - Left Eye

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NASA image: Close-up View of Chimp - Right Eye
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Jul 2, 1999

Close-up View of Chimp - Right Eye

Close-up View of Chimp - Right Eye

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NASA image: Typhoon Soudelor's Eye Close-Up from NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP
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Dec 8, 2017

Typhoon Soudelor's Eye Close-Up from NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP

On August 6, 2015, NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite passed over powerful Typhoon Soudelor when it was headed toward...

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NASA image: Typhoon Soudelor's Eye Close-Up from NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP
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Dec 8, 2017

Typhoon Soudelor's Eye Close-Up from NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP

On August 6, 2015, NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite passed over powerful Typhoon Soudelor when it was headed toward...

GSFC
NASA image: SuperCam Close-Up of Maaz
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Mar 10, 2021

SuperCam Close-Up of Maaz

This image shows a close-up view of the rock target named "Máaz" from the SuperCam instrument on NASA's Perseverance...

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NASA image: Gateway Close-up - Airlock Module
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Aug 18, 2023

Gateway Close-up - Airlock Module

A close-up of a government-reference airlock module for the Gateway Space Station. Mission planning calls for an...

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NASA image: Mix of Particles in "Uchben" Close-up
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Nov 4, 2004

Mix of Particles in "Uchben" Close-up

Close-up examination of a freshly exposed area of a rock called "Uchben" in the "Columbia Hills" of Mars reveals an...

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NASA image: Southern Hemisphere Close-Up
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Sep 2, 2016

Southern Hemisphere Close-Up

This image provides a close-up view of Jupiter's southern hemisphere, as seen by NASA's Juno spacecraft on August...

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NASA image: Close-Up of Charon’s ‘Mountain in a Moat’
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Jul 16, 2015

Close-Up of Charon’s ‘Mountain in a Moat’

This image of an area on Pluto's largest moon Charon has a captivating feature -- a depression with a peak in the...

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NASA image: Bleriot Propeller Close-up
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May 10, 2017

Bleriot Propeller Close-up

This view from NASA's Cassini spacecraft shows Cassini's best image of the propeller feature known informally as...

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NASA image: NASA's SDO Satellite Captures 2012 Venus Transit [Close-Up]
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's SDO Satellite Captures 2012 Venus Transit [Close-Up]

NASA image captured June 5, 2012. On June 5-6 2012, SDO is collecting images of one of the rarest predictable solar...

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NASA image: Video camcorder up close to a cylinder attached to a Spacelab locker
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Jul 9, 1996

Video camcorder up close to a cylinder attached to a Spacelab locker

Video camcorder up close to a clyinder attached to a Spacelab locker.

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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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