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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: Asteroid Ida - 6 Views Showing Rotation
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Jan 29, 1996

Asteroid Ida - 6 Views Showing Rotation

This composite image shows the asteroid 243 Ida as seen from NASA's Galileo spacecraft during its approach on August...

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NASA image: NASA Seasat Satellite Shows Massachusetts Coast
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Mar 18, 2014

NASA Seasat Satellite Shows Massachusetts Coast

This Seasat synthetic aperture radar image from Aug. 27, 1978, shows the Massachusetts coast from Nantucket Island...

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NASA image: False-Color Image Shows Proof of an Impact
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Sep 16, 2011

False-Color Image Shows Proof of an Impact

This false-color image obtained by NASA Dawn spacecraft shows a crater on the giant asteroid Vesta. The reddish...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Image Shows Location of Iranian Earthquake
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Apr 10, 2013

NASA Spacecraft Image Shows Location of Iranian Earthquake

On April 9, 2013 at 11:52 GMT, this image acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft, shows the location of a magnitude 6.3...

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NASA image: NASA Radar Images Show Continued Deformation from Mexico Quake
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Aug 4, 2010

NASA Radar Images Show Continued Deformation from Mexico Quake

This image shows a UAVSAR interferogram swath overlaid atop a Google Earth image. New NASA airborne radar images...

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NASA image: Satellite Image Shows Entry of the Polar Vortex into the Northern U.S.
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Image Shows Entry of the Polar Vortex into the Northern U.S.

The Polar Vortex is a whirling and persistent large area of low pressure, found typically over both north and south...

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NASA image: Satellite Shows Major Winter Storm Hitting the U.S. South
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Shows Major Winter Storm Hitting the U.S. South

Clouds associated with the major winter storm that is bringing wintry precipitation and chilly temperatures to the...

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NASA image: Hubble Watches Super Star Create Holiday Light Show
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Watches Super Star Create Holiday Light Show

This festive NASA Hubble Space Telescope image resembles a holiday wreath made of sparkling lights. The bright...

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NASA image: Satellite Video Shows Movement of Major U.S. Winter Storm
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Video Shows Movement of Major U.S. Winter Storm

View a video of the storm here: bit.ly/1m9aJFY This visible image of the winter storm over the U.S. south and East...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show
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Mar 25, 2018

NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show

Amberly Guerra, left, tries on life support equipment while Ali Zendejas, Betty Mojica and Julian Guerra, her dad,...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show
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Mar 25, 2018

NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show

Dana Purifoy, NASA Armstrong director of Flight Operations, talking, and John McKay, former Armstrong SR-71 crew...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show
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Mar 25, 2018

NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show

Zack Roberts from NASA’s Ames Research Center explains elements of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration into...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show
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Mar 25, 2018

NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show

NASA Armstrong Research Center pilots Paul Newton and Tim Williams stand by the center’s F/A-18 research aircraft.

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show
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Mar 25, 2018

NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show

Al Bowers explains the Prandtl experimental aircraft and how its wing twist could redefine the efficiency of aircraft.

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NASA image: STP-2 NASA Tech Show
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Jun 23, 2019

STP-2 NASA Tech Show

Laura Aguiar hosts NASA’s prelaunch technology show for Space Test Program-2 (STP-2) at Kennedy Space Center on...

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NASA image: STP-2 NASA Tech Show
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Jun 23, 2019

STP-2 NASA Tech Show

Laura Aguiar hosts NASA’s prelaunch technology show for Space Test Program-2 (STP-2) at Kennedy Space Center on June...

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NASA image: STP-2 NASA Tech Show
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Jun 23, 2019

STP-2 NASA Tech Show

NASA prelaunch technology TV show from Kennedy Space Center on June 23, 2019. Subject matter experts will explain...

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NASA image: Aerial shows Stennis test stands
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Apr 16, 2004

Aerial shows Stennis test stands

An aerial photo shows the B-1/B-2 Test Stand (foreground), A-2 Test Stand (middle) and A-1 Test Stand (back). The...

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NASA image: Aerial shows Stennis test stands
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Apr 16, 2004

Aerial shows Stennis test stands

An aerial photo shows the B-1/B-2 Test Stand (foreground), A-2 Test Stand (middle) and A-1 Test Stand (back). The...

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NASA image: A Whirlpool 'Warhol' Shows Galaxy in Different Light
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Jun 26, 2019

A Whirlpool 'Warhol' Shows Galaxy in Different Light

These four panels show the Whirlpool galaxy — which is actually a pair of galaxies also known as Messier 51 and NGC...

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NASA image: View from Space Shows Winter Storm Sweep Over U.S. East Coast
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Dec 8, 2017

View from Space Shows Winter Storm Sweep Over U.S. East Coast

This GOES-East image from March 5 at 17:30 UTC (12:30 p.m. EST) shows clouds associated with a cold front push east...

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NASA image: From a Million Miles Away, NASA Camera Shows Moon Crossing Face of Earth
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Aug 5, 2015

From a Million Miles Away, NASA Camera Shows Moon Crossing Face of Earth

This animation still image shows the far side of the moon, illuminated by the sun, as it crosses between the DISCOVR...

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NASA image: U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Fly Over NASA Armstrong
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Feb 5, 2025

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Fly Over NASA Armstrong

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, during the...

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NASA image: Radar Shows Kathmandu Area Uplifted 5 Feet by Gorkha, Nepal Earthquake
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May 7, 2015

Radar Shows Kathmandu Area Uplifted 5 Feet by Gorkha, Nepal Earthquake

This false-color map from NASA ARIA project shows the amount of permanent surface movement caused almost entirely by...

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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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