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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: X-57 Aircraft Fuselage Arrives in California
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Jul 19, 2016

X-57 Aircraft Fuselage Arrives in California

Preparations are underway to inspect, weigh and balance the Tecnam fuselage before it heads to Mojave, California,...

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NASA image: JPL-20170821-SUNs-000K-Eclipse10
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Aug 21, 2017

JPL-20170821-SUNs-000K-Eclipse10

Juniper Doucette and her mother Chloe Doucette, head of education at the museum of Idaho Falls, enjoying the 2017...

JPL
NASA image: JPL-20170821-SUNs-000H-Eclipse8
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Aug 21, 2017

JPL-20170821-SUNs-000H-Eclipse8

Juniper Doucette with her mother Chloe Doucette, head of education at the museum of Idaho Falls, celebrate the 2017...

JPL
NASA image: Weepy Crater
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Aug 12, 2006

Weepy Crater

This MOC image shows gullies all of which head at the same level on a south mid-latitude crater wall

JPL
NASA image: Nasa's SpaceX Crew-2 Astronauts Headed to International Space Station
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Apr 23, 2021

Nasa's SpaceX Crew-2 Astronauts Headed to International Space Station

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 astronauts are in orbit following their early morning launch bound for the International Space...

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NASA image: TTBW-90-lt-blue-windows-with-gray-Head-On-no-logo
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Dec 9, 2020

TTBW-90-lt-blue-windows-with-gray-Head-On-no-logo

Notice anything different about the wings on this airliner? This conceptual truss-braced wing narrowbody is an...

HQ
NASA image: Crater Rim and Plain at Head of 'Perseverance Valley,' Mars
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May 15, 2017

Crater Rim and Plain at Head of 'Perseverance Valley,' Mars

"Perseverance Valley" lies just on the other side of the dip in the crater rim visible in the left half of this...

JPL
NASA image: The Space Shuttle Columbia glides down over Rogers Dry Lake as it heads for a landing at Edwards Air Force Base at the conclusion of its first orbital mission
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Apr 14, 1981

The Space Shuttle Columbia glides down over Rogers Dry Lake as it heads for a landing at Edwards Air Force Base at the conclusion of its first orbital mission

FIRST SHUTTLE LANDING -- The Space Shuttle Columbia glides down over Rogers Dry Lake as it heads for a landing at...

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Columbia glides down over Rogers Dry Lake as it heads for a landing at Edwards AFB at the conclusion of its first orbital mission
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Apr 14, 1981

The Space Shuttle Columbia glides down over Rogers Dry Lake as it heads for a landing at Edwards AFB at the conclusion of its first orbital mission

The Space Shuttle Columbia glides down over Rogers Dry Lake as it heads for a landing at Edwards Air Force Base at...

AFRC
NASA image: STS-125 Crew Members head for Launch Pad 39A
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May 11, 2009

STS-125 Crew Members head for Launch Pad 39A

STS125-S-011 (11 May 2009) --- After suiting up, the STS-125 crewmembers pause alongside the Astrovan to wave...

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NASA image: 2022_Administrators_Agency_Honor_Awards_Twitter
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May 4, 2023

2022_Administrators_Agency_Honor_Awards_Twitter

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson helped recognize the best of best at NASA during the Agency Honor Awards, May 3, at...

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NASA image: THEMIS Art #114
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Jul 11, 2013

THEMIS Art #114

Do you see what I see this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft? These polar layers look eerily like...

JPL
NASA image: THEMIS Art #117
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Jul 16, 2013

THEMIS Art #117

Do you see what I see in this image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft? Turn your head sideways and gaze into the set...

JPL
NASA image: Gullied Recesses
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Jul 24, 2006

Gullied Recesses

This MOC image shows gullies on the wall of a martian south mid-latitude impact crater. The channels in each gully...

JPL
NASA image: Toward the Shadow
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Mar 1, 2007

Toward the Shadow

This strikingly crisp view shows Atlas heading into Saturn shadow at upper left. The moon basic, elongated shape is...

JPL
NASA image: Pan Speeds into Darkness
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Dec 19, 2006

Pan Speeds into Darkness

NASA Cassini spacecraft looks down at the unlit side of the rings as Pan heads into Saturn shadow. The moon is...

JPL
NASA image: Crater Slopes: The Power of a Repeat Image
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Jan 22, 2015

Crater Slopes: The Power of a Repeat Image

This observation, taken in June 2014, covers a small 1-kilometer sized simple crater located in the Southern...

JPL
NASA image: Aristarchus Plateau 1: Amazing Geologic Diversity
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Jan 19, 2010

Aristarchus Plateau 1: Amazing Geologic Diversity

This image taken by NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter shows the slopes of the Vallis Schröteri, Cobra Head are...

JPL
NASA image: Distinct Terrains on Rosetta Comet
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Sep 11, 2014

Distinct Terrains on Rosetta Comet

This view of the belly and part of the head of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko indicates several morphologically...

JPL
NASA image: Storm Tail in False Color
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Nov 17, 2011

Storm Tail in False Color

This false-color mosaic from NASA Cassini spacecraft shows the tail of Saturn huge northern storm. The head of the...

JPL
NASA image: Clad in thermal protection suits, fire/rescue crew aid a volunteer "Injured astronaut" to a head-first ride down the exit slide from the shuttle cabin mockup
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May 5, 2007

Clad in thermal protection suits, fire/rescue crew aid a volunteer "Injured astronaut" to a head-first ride down the exit slide from the shuttle cabin mockup

Clad in thermal protection suits, fire/rescue crew aid a volunteer "Injured astronaut" to a head-first ride down the...

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NASA image: Heading for the South Pole
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Oct 30, 2015

Heading for the South Pole

The south polar region of Saturn active, icy moon Enceladus awaits NASA Cassini spacecraft in this view, acquired on...

JPL
NASA image: Headed Toward the Light
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Jun 30, 2005

Headed Toward the Light

This image shows comet Tempel 1 as seen through the clear filter of the medium resolution imager camera on NASA Deep...

JPL
NASA image: Head Shot of Robonaut 2
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Apr 9, 2013

Head Shot of Robonaut 2

ISS035-E-016453 (9 April 2013) --- R-2 is busy in U.S. lab Destiny aboard the Earth-orbiting International Space...

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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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