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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: An orbital sunset silhouettes the cloud tops above the Pacific Ocean
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Jan 3, 2026

An orbital sunset silhouettes the cloud tops above the Pacific Ocean

iss074e0046371 (Jan. 3, 2025) --- An orbital sunset silhouettes the cloud tops above the Pacific Ocean as the...

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NASA image: Foale holds the top endcap for the TVIS Gyroscope in SM during Expedition 8
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Dec 9, 2003

Foale holds the top endcap for the TVIS Gyroscope in SM during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-07384 (9 Dec. 2003) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer,...

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NASA image: Kaleri holds the top endcap for the TVIS Gyroscope in SM during Expedition 8
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Dec 9, 2003

Kaleri holds the top endcap for the TVIS Gyroscope in SM during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-07385 (9 December 2003) --- Cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri, Expedition 8 flight engineer, holds the top...

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NASA image: Cloud Tops
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Mar 20, 2006

Cloud Tops

These clouds hide the south polar region. This storm occurred during late summer

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NASA image: Curiosity's View From the Top of the 'Greenheugh Pediment'
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Jul 6, 2020

Curiosity's View From the Top of the 'Greenheugh Pediment'

Stitched together from 28 images, this view from NASA's Curiosity Mars rover was captured on April 9, 2020, the...

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NASA image: Replicas of Snoopy and Charlie Brown decorate top of console in MCC
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May 18, 1969

Replicas of Snoopy and Charlie Brown decorate top of console in MCC

S69-34314 (18 May 1969) --- Replicas of Snoopy and Charlie Brown, the two characters from Charles Schulz's...

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NASA image: Astronaut Scott Carpenter completes top egress training in white room
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Mar 16, 1962

Astronaut Scott Carpenter completes top egress training in white room

S62-01383 (1962) --- Project Mercury astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 7 (the nation's...

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NASA image: NASA AIRS Examines Hurricane Matthew Cloud Top Temperatures
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Oct 7, 2016

NASA AIRS Examines Hurricane Matthew Cloud Top Temperatures

At 11:29 p.m. PDT on Oct. 6 (2:29 a.m. EDT on Oct. 7), NASA's Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument on...

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NASA image: X59_threeForths
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Aug 10, 2022

X59_threeForths

Artist concept of the X-59 three forths view top

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NASA image: X59_T-vertical
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Aug 10, 2022

X59_T-vertical

Artist concept of the X-59 top view (pointing up)

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NASA image: Windstreaks
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Apr 12, 2006

Windstreaks

These windstreaks occur on top of lava flows from Arsia Mons

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NASA image: Tholus Summit
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Mar 1, 2006

Tholus Summit

This image shows the summit of Hecates Tholus. The summit caldera is located in the top of the image

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NASA image: NASA Langley Photographer Halen Capen at the top of the Impact Dynamics Facility NASA Langley.
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May 20, 2021

NASA Langley Photographer Halen Capen at the top of the Impact Dynamics Facility NASA Langley.

Images from Orion Structural Test Article (STA) vertical water impact testing (WIT) Swing Test 4, Photographer...

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NASA image: Images of Gale #18
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Apr 26, 2013

Images of Gale #18

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows the major channel that started near the top of Mt. Sharp. Near...

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NASA image: Channels
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Apr 29, 2014

Channels

Two channels are visible in this image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft . The smaller one near the bottom did...

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NASA image: THEMIS Art #101
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Jun 24, 2013

THEMIS Art #101

Do you see what I see in this image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft? The connected craters at the top and bottom...

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NASA image: Forward Ramp and Twin Peaks - 3-D
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Jul 13, 1997

Forward Ramp and Twin Peaks - 3-D

Many prominent rocks near the Sagan Memorial Station are featured in this image, from NASA Mars Pathfinder. Flat Top...

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NASA image: Antennas used for the Space-Based Range Demonstration and Certification project protrude from the top of NASA's NF-15B testbed during a research flight.
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Feb 26, 2007

Antennas used for the Space-Based Range Demonstration and Certification project protrude from the top of NASA's NF-15B testbed during a research flight.

Antennas used for the Space-Based Range Demonstration and Certification project protrude from the top of NASA's...

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NASA image: A multi-hued orbital sunset revealing the tops of clouds fades above Earth's horizon
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May 4, 2026

A multi-hued orbital sunset revealing the tops of clouds fades above Earth's horizon

iss074e0556637 (May 4, 2026) --- A multi-hued orbital sunset revealing the tops of clouds fades above Earth's...

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NASA image: Pre demolition photos of NASA MSFC building 4201 from the roof o
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Jun 24, 2022

Pre demolition photos of NASA MSFC building 4201 from the roof o

Building 4200 of Marshall’s administrative complex is prepared for demolition in the fall of 2022. Building 4200 was...

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NASA image: Pre demolition photos of NASA MSFC building 4201 from the roof o
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Jun 24, 2022

Pre demolition photos of NASA MSFC building 4201 from the roof o

Buildings 4201 (left) and 4200 (right) of Marshall’s administrative complex are seen in September 2022 as they were...

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NASA image: Pre demolition photos of NASA MSFC building 4201 from the roof o
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Jun 24, 2022

Pre demolition photos of NASA MSFC building 4201 from the roof o

Buildings 4201 (left) and 4200 (right) of Marshall’s administrative complex are seen in September 2022 as they were...

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NASA image: Pre demolition photos of NASA MSFC building 4201 from the roof o
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Jun 24, 2022

Pre demolition photos of NASA MSFC building 4201 from the roof o

Buildings 4201 (left) and 4200 (right) of Marshall’s administrative complex are seen in September 2022 as they were...

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NASA image: Impressive Mountain Tops on Vesta
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Sep 16, 2011

Impressive Mountain Tops on Vesta

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft is of the south pole region of the asteroid Vesta, a mountain is rising...

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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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