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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: Dione Ray Crater
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Oct 1, 2012

Dione Ray Crater

NASA Cassini spacecraft looks at an example of a ray crater on the leading hemisphere of Saturn moon Dione. The ray...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Taking Shape
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Aug 9, 2004

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Taking Shape

Lockheed Martin Space Systems engineer Terry Kampmann left and lead technician Jack Farmerie work on assembly and...

JPL
NASA image: NASA WISE Telescope
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Oct 13, 2009

NASA WISE Telescope

This image shows NASA 40 cm diameter Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer telescope. Here the lead optical test...

JPL
NASA image: Sliver of Enceladus
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Jun 13, 2011

Sliver of Enceladus

NASA Cassini spacecraft captures a crescent of Saturn moon Enceladus. Lit terrain seen here is in the area between...

JPL
NASA image: A Moon with Two Dark Sides
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Dec 26, 2005

A Moon with Two Dark Sides

Although it is no longer uncharted land, the origin of the dark territory of Cassini Regio on Iapetus remains a...

JPL
NASA image: Tirawa on the Terminator
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Jul 4, 2007

Tirawa on the Terminator

Rhea sports an immense impact scar on its leading hemisphere, like several other major Saturnian moons. The impact...

JPL
NASA image: Phosphate Mines, Jordan
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Apr 21, 2008

Phosphate Mines, Jordan

Jordan leading industry and export commodities are phosphate and potash, ranked in the top three in the world. These...

JPL
NASA image: A New View of Tethys
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Dec 14, 2010

A New View of Tethys

These two views of Tethys show the high-resolution color left and the topography right of the leading, or...

JPL
NASA image: Big Crater Down South
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Sep 3, 2012

Big Crater Down South

A large crater can be seen in the southern hemisphere of Saturn two-tone moon Iapetus. Lit terrain seen here is on...

JPL
NASA image: Could This Become the First Mars Airplane?
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Jun 25, 2015

Could This Become the First Mars Airplane?

The proposed Prandtl-m is based on the Prandtl-d seen coming in for a landing during a flight test in June. The...

AFRC
NASA image: People of Artemis - Doug Parkinson
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Dec 5, 2025

People of Artemis - Doug Parkinson

People of Artemis Campaign showcasing Doug Parkinson The SLS Integration and Mission Operations (LIMO) Lead at...

MSFC
NASA image: Inlet Cover On the Curiosity Rover
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Jun 4, 2018

Inlet Cover On the Curiosity Rover

The drill bit of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover over one of the sample inlets on the rover's deck. The inlets lead to...

JPL
NASA image: ASTERIA CubeSat Before Launch
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Jan 3, 2020

ASTERIA CubeSat Before Launch

Left to right: Electrical Test Engineer Esha Murty and Integration and Test Lead Cody Colley prepare the ASTERIA...

JPL
NASA image: Disaster Management: Rapid Dry-Up of Rainwater on Land Surface Leading to the Santa Barbara Wildfire
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May 8, 2009

Disaster Management: Rapid Dry-Up of Rainwater on Land Surface Leading to the Santa Barbara Wildfire

Wildfires are a recurring natural hazard faced by Californians. In Santa Barbara County, a wildfire, called the...

JPL
NASA image: Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and
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Feb 16, 2022

Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and

Matt Johnson, CAPSTONE lead systems engineer, left, and Dylan Schmidt, CAPSTONE assembly integration and test lead,...

ARC
NASA image: GRC-2010-C-01359
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Apr 6, 2006

GRC-2010-C-01359

Planetary Science Lead, Jim Green being briefed on recent conceptual designs by the Lead of the COMPASS concurrent...

GRC
NASA image: SWOT Satellite Measures Pacific Tsunami
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Aug 7, 2025

SWOT Satellite Measures Pacific Tsunami

The U.S.-French SWOT (Surface Water and Ocean Topography) satellite captured the leading edge of a tsunami wave that...

JPL
NASA image: Preparing MarCO
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Apr 19, 2018

Preparing MarCO

Joel Steinkraus, MarCO lead mechanical engineer from JPL, makes an adjustment on the CubeSat prior to integration in...

JPL
NASA image: Team Members Honoring Students
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Apr 12, 2022

Team Members Honoring Students

Jennifer Trosper, Mars Perseverance project manager, leads rover team members at JPL in a round of applause for...

JPL
NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Larry Cliatt
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Aug 11, 2022

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Larry Cliatt

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet Sonic Boom Technical Lead Larry Cliatt and learn about his role on...

HQ
NASA image: iss071e523521
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Aug 21, 2024

iss071e523521

iss071e523521 (Aug. 21, 2024) --- Brazil's Single Island Dam (top) leads into the Paranaiba River which splits into...

JSC
NASA image: Rhea and Her Craters
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Jan 17, 2005

Rhea and Her Craters

This Cassini image shows predominantly the impact-scarred leading hemisphere of Saturn's icy moon Rhea (1,528...

JPL
NASA image: GRC-2004-C-00972
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2004-C-00972

Aramis System setup with Orbiter Enterprise fiberglass leading edge Panel 9L

GRC
NASA image: GRC-1999-C-01479
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Aug 5, 1995

GRC-1999-C-01479

LEADING THE SECOND CENTURY OF FLIGHT THEME MURAL FOR OSHKOSH EAA FLY-IN 1999

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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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