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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: Alba Mons Flows
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Feb 6, 2014

Alba Mons Flows

The flows in this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft originated at Alba Mons.

JPL
NASA image: Daedalia Planum
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Mar 27, 2013

Daedalia Planum

The volcanic flows in this image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft are part of Daedalia Planum. The flows originated...

JPL
NASA image: Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array NuSTAR Artist concept
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Sep 24, 2007

Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array NuSTAR Artist concept

Artist concept of NASA Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array, managed by JPL. It will expand our understanding of...

JPL
NASA image: Pavonis Mons
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Jan 24, 2013

Pavonis Mons

The lava flows in this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft originated at Pavonis Mons.

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1987-AC87-0034-59
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Jan 1, 1987

ARC-1987-AC87-0034-59

NAS (Numerical Aerodynamic Simulaiton) theme sculpture model: - Ames Triad of Aeronautical Research Exhibit in lobby...

ARC
NASA image: Artemis Human Landing System Announcement
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May 19, 2023

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announces Blue Origin as the company selected to develop a sustainable human landing...

HQ
NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: Unlocking the Origins of the Universe
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Nov 21, 2019

NASA ScienceCasts: Unlocking the Origins of the Universe

AMS-02 is helping scientists investigate many fundamental physics questions from its place on the space station....

HQ
NASA image: Original MSC Site Photograph - TX
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Jan 1, 1965

Original MSC Site Photograph - TX

S62-00632 (March 1962) --- Area photograph of Site 1, Manned Spacecraft Center, at Clear Lake, prior to start of...

JSC
NASA image: Meteorites from Vesta Found on Asteroid Bennu
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Sep 21, 2020

Meteorites from Vesta Found on Asteroid Bennu

In an interplanetary faux pas, it appears some pieces of asteroid Vesta ended up on asteroid Bennu, according to...

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NASA image: Dissected Plateau
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Nov 11, 2005

Dissected Plateau

This plateau borders Echus Chasma. The surface of the plateau has been dissected by shallow channels of unknown...

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NASA image: Daedalia Planum
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Apr 25, 2011

Daedalia Planum

The volcanic flows in Daedalia Planum originated from Arsia Mons. This image from NASA Mars Odyssey shows a tiny...

JPL
NASA image: Meteorites from Vesta
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May 10, 2012

Meteorites from Vesta

This image shows three slices of a class of meteorites that fell to Earth that NASA Dawn mission has confirmed as...

JPL
NASA image: Lava Flows
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Apr 4, 2014

Lava Flows

The lava flows in this image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft most likely originated from Ascraeus Mons, one...

JPL
NASA image: Rocks from Vesta -- Part 1: Eucrites
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Dec 2, 2011

Rocks from Vesta -- Part 1: Eucrites

These images are of HED howardite, eucrite and diogenite meteorites, a large group of meteorites believed to...

JPL
NASA image: Arsia Mons Flows
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Jan 10, 2013

Arsia Mons Flows

The lava flows in image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft are part of the vast flow field originating from...

JPL
NASA image: Gulf of Fonseca, Honduras
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Apr 30, 2012

Gulf of Fonseca, Honduras

Acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft, this image shows the eastern end of the Gulf of Fonseca, in Honduras, originally...

JPL
NASA image: Warped Galaxies Quiz
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Nov 26, 2013

Warped Galaxies Quiz

Warping occurs naturally in nature in a phenomenon called strong gravitational lensing as shown in this image...

JPL
NASA image: Rocks from Vesta -- Part 2: Howardites
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Dec 3, 2011

Rocks from Vesta -- Part 2: Howardites

These images are of HED howardite, eucrite and diogenite meteorites are a large group of meteorites believed to...

JPL
NASA image: Daedalia Planum
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Feb 14, 2013

Daedalia Planum

The volcanic flows in this image captured by NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft are part of Daedalia Planum, an extensive...

JPL
NASA image: Daedalia Planum
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Dec 15, 2011

Daedalia Planum

Extensive lava flows originating from Arsia Mons created Daedalia Planum. This image is from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey...

JPL
NASA image: Rocks from Vesta -- Part 3: Diogenites
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Dec 4, 2011

Rocks from Vesta -- Part 3: Diogenites

These images are of HED howardite, eucrite and diogenite meteorites are a large group of meteorites believed to...

JPL
NASA image: Tinto Vallis
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Feb 28, 2006

Tinto Vallis

In this section of Tinto Vallis there are no tributary stream channels joining the main channel. This tells us that...

JPL
NASA image: Mountains and Bright and Dark Material on Vesta
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Sep 29, 2011

Mountains and Bright and Dark Material on Vesta

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows dark colored mountains top of the image in the northern region of...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-05-S-00034
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Jan 31, 2005

KSC-05-S-00034

Huygens reaches Titan After a journey of seven years and millions of miles, the European Space Agency’s Huygens...

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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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