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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: Twisting Plasma Interactions
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Jun 19, 2017

Twisting Plasma Interactions

Several short stalks of cooler, darker plasma spun and twisted as they interacted with each other at the sun's edge...

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NASA image: Olympus Rupes
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Aug 20, 2018

Olympus Rupes

Olympus Rupes is the name of the large escarpment surrounding Olympus Mons. The escarpment is a cliff where there is...

JPL
NASA image: MSFC Commercial Crew 1 Rev C
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Nov 14, 2020

MSFC Commercial Crew 1 Rev C

Teams at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor conditions for the Crew 1 mission from the Huntsville...

MSFC
NASA image: Highlights From TESS's First Year (short)
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Jul 25, 2019

Highlights From TESS's First Year (short)

NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has discovered 21 planets outside our solar system and captured...

GSFC
NASA image: Artemis Success and Preparation - Short Version (5 Minutes)
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Jan 28, 2025

Artemis Success and Preparation - Short Version (5 Minutes)

At 1:47 a.m. EST (6:47 UTC) on Nov. 16, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft launched atop the Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: Landing on Mars for a Short Stay Artist Concept
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Jun 20, 2011

Landing on Mars for a Short Stay Artist Concept

This artist concept of a proposed Mars sample return mission portrays a rocket-powered descent stage lowering a...

JPL
NASA image: Artemis Success and Preparation - Short Version (2 Minutes)
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Jan 28, 2025

Artemis Success and Preparation - Short Version (2 Minutes)

At 1:47 a.m. EST (6:47 UTC) on Nov. 16, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft launched atop the Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: A Short Trip: 10/01/2021
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Sep 30, 2021

Space to Ground: A Short Trip: 10/01/2021

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: Lucy Arrival Transport to Astrotech - Short Version
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Jul 30, 2021

Lucy Arrival Transport to Astrotech - Short Version

LUCY Arrival and transport to Astrotech

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NASA image: Short-Wavelength Infrared Views of Messier 81
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Dec 18, 2003

Short-Wavelength Infrared Views of Messier 81

The magnificent spiral arms of the nearby galaxy Messier 81 are highlighted in this NASA Spitzer Space Telescope...

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NASA image: DSC_3394
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Sep 26, 2011

DSC_3394

JSC Director Mike Coats tours the Orion mockups in Bldg. 9 at Johnson Space Center in Houston followed by a short...

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NASA image: jsc2011e121892
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Sep 26, 2011

jsc2011e121892

JSC Director Mike Coats tours the Orion mockups in Bldg. 9 at Johnson Space Center in Houston followed by a short...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

This picture is an artist's concept of an orbiting vehicle using the Electrodynamic Tethers Propulsion System....

MSFC
NASA image: jsc2011e121865
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Sep 26, 2011

jsc2011e121865

NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden tours the Orion mockups in Bldg. 9 at Johnson Space Center in Houston followed by...

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NASA image: NASA Earth Day 2019
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Apr 22, 2019

NASA Earth Day 2019

Students watch a short video on NASA's ICESat-2 at one of NASA's exhibits at the Earth Day event on Monday, April...

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NASA image: jsc2011e121841
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Sep 26, 2011

jsc2011e121841

NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden tours the Orion mockups in Bldg. 9 at Johnson Space Center in Houston followed by...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 1, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-51G insignia illustrates the advances in aviation technology in the United States within a relatively short...

MSFC
NASA image: DSC_3302
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Sep 26, 2011

DSC_3302

View taken during tour of the Orion mockups in Bldg. 9 at Johnson Space Center in Houston followed by a short...

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NASA image: ARC-1976-AC76-1601-28
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Nov 24, 1976

ARC-1976-AC76-1601-28

QSRA (Quiet Short-Haul Research Aircraft) S-Duct Test: Static test facility installation (Appeared on the cover of...

ARC
NASA image: DSC_3354
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Sep 26, 2011

DSC_3354

NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden tours the Orion mockups in Bldg. 9 at Johnson Space Center in Houston followed by...

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NASA image: DSC_3308
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Sep 26, 2011

DSC_3308

View taken during tour of the Orion mockups in Bldg. 9 at Johnson Space Center in Houston followed by a short...

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NASA image: DSC_3359
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Sep 26, 2011

DSC_3359

NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden tours the Orion mockups in Bldg. 9 at Johnson Space Center in Houston followed by...

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NASA image: DSC_3350
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Sep 26, 2011

DSC_3350

NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden tours the Orion mockups in Bldg. 9 at Johnson Space Center in Houston followed by...

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NASA image: Small Seismic Sensor on InSight
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Dec 7, 2018

Small Seismic Sensor on InSight

A copy of one of the sensors on NASA InSight's seismometer, compared to a 2-euro coin (about 1 inch wide). The...

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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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