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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: KSC-04pd0334
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Mar 4, 2004

KSC-04pd0334

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers install C-shaped T-seals, which fit between...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0331
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Mar 4, 2004

KSC-04pd0331

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers install C-shaped T-seals, which fit between...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0333
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Mar 4, 2004

KSC-04pd0333

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers install C-shaped T-seals, which fit between...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0332
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Mar 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers install C-shaped T-seals, which fit...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0329
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Mar 4, 2004

KSC-04pd0329

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers install C-shaped T-seals, which fit between...

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NASA image: Orientale on Display
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Apr 6, 2026

Orientale on Display

art002e009212 (April 6, 2026) In this fully illuminated view of the Moon, the near side (the hemisphere we see from...

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NASA image: ARC-1990-A91-2007
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Dec 9, 1990

ARC-1990-A91-2007

Range : 350,000 miles This image of the western hemisphere of the Moon was taken through a green filter by Galileo...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1990-AC91-2016
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Dec 9, 1990

ARC-1990-AC91-2016

Range : 350,000 miles (JPL Ref: P-37329) This image of the western hemisphere of the Moon was taken through a green...

ARC
NASA image: SuperCam Mast Unit
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Jan 20, 2021

SuperCam Mast Unit

SuperCam's mast unit before being installed atop the Perseverance rover's remote sensing mast. SuperCam fires a...

JPL
NASA image: View From Camera Not Used During Curiosity's First Six Months on Mars
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Dec 8, 2017

View From Camera Not Used During Curiosity's First Six Months on Mars

This view of Curiosity's left-front and left-center wheels and of marks made by wheels on the ground in the...

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NASA image: STS-5 crewmembers with meal tray assembly on middeck
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Nov 16, 1982

STS-5 crewmembers with meal tray assembly on middeck

STS005-06-210 (16 Nov. 1982) --- Astronaut Vance D. Brand (in dark blue shirt), STS-5 commander; Robert F. Overmyer...

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NASA image: Drawn by the Moon
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Apr 6, 2026

Drawn by the Moon

art002e009562 (April 6, 2026) - The Orion spacecraft is seen in the foreground lit up by the Sun. A waxing gibbous...

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NASA image: ARC-1990-A91-2011
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Feb 9, 1990

ARC-1990-A91-2011

Range : 220,000 mi. (left)/350,000 mi. (right) These pictures of the Moon were taken by the Galileo spacecraft....

ARC
NASA image: Growth and Retreat of the CO2 Ice at the Martian Poles
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Aug 6, 2018

Growth and Retreat of the CO2 Ice at the Martian Poles

This animation shows a side-by-side comparison of CO2 ice at the north (left) and south (right) Martian poles over...

JPL
NASA image: Olympus Rupes
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Jul 18, 2016

Olympus Rupes

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft covers part of Olympus Rupes, the steep escarpment at the...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 26 Crew
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Dec 28, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 26 Crew

ISS026-E-013147 (28 Dec. 2010) --- A southerly looking night view of the upper two thirds of the Florida peninsula...

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NASA image: The HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft is pictured berthed to the Harmony module
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Oct 29, 2025

The HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft is pictured berthed to the Harmony module

iss073e0988953 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) is...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 26 Crew
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Dec 28, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 26 Crew

ISS026-E-013123 (28 Dec. 2010) --- A southerly looking night view of the upper two thirds of the Florida peninsula...

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NASA image: View of SRMS
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Jul 17, 2011

View of SRMS

ISS028-E-017393 (17 July 2011) --- This is one of a series of photographs recorded from the International Space...

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NASA image: Manufacture Area From Above
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Mar 30, 2021

Manufacture Area From Above

This overhead shot of the X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology or QueSST aircraft shows the assembly progress of the...

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NASA image: S0 truss and mobile transporter, with the P6 truss
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Jul 28, 2005

S0 truss and mobile transporter, with the P6 truss

STS114-E-5282 (28 July 2005) --- This frame and STS114-E-5283 actually can be conjoined and rotated 90 degrees to...

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NASA image: Houston and Texas City as seen from ISS
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Mar 30, 2001

Houston and Texas City as seen from ISS

ISS01-E-5078 (December 2000) --- A northwesterly-looking view from over the Gulf of Mexico reveals much of Galveston...

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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: Strait of Gibraltar seen from STS-66
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Nov 14, 1994

Strait of Gibraltar seen from STS-66

Swift currents flow through the Strait of Gibraltar, producing complicated patterns in the surface waters. Some of...

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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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