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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: Saturn -- Ribbon-like Wave Structure in Atmosphere
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Aug 30, 1999

Saturn -- Ribbon-like Wave Structure in Atmosphere

A view of Saturn clouds extending from 40 N latitude shows a ribbon-like wave structure in the south with small...

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NASA image: Traversing Martian Terrain
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Feb 6, 2004

Traversing Martian Terrain

This 3-D view from behind NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity shows the path the rover has traveled since...

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NASA image: Hartley 2 in 3-D
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Nov 18, 2010

Hartley 2 in 3-D

This 3-D image shows the region where NASA Deep Impact mission sent a probe into the surface of comet Tempel 1 in...

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NASA image: Jupiter Great Red Spot
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Feb 1, 1996

Jupiter Great Red Spot

This dramatic view of Jupiter Great Red Spot and its surroundings was obtained by NASA Voyager 1 on Feb. 25, 1979....

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NASA image: Earth, Moon, and Jupiter, as seen from Mars
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May 28, 2003

Earth, Moon, and Jupiter, as seen from Mars

What does Earth look like when viewed from Mars? At the time, Mars and the orbiting camera were 139 million...

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NASA image: BLDG. 9A - TRAINING FACILITY - JSC
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May 9, 1986

BLDG. 9A - TRAINING FACILITY - JSC

Overall views of the Bldg. 9A Training Facility and closeup views of the Space Telescope Mockup for the Weightless...

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NASA image: HOUSTON - EARTH VIEWS - LOW-ALTITUDE - HIGH-ANGLE - TX
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Jan 1, 1975

HOUSTON - EARTH VIEWS - LOW-ALTITUDE - HIGH-ANGLE - TX

Low-altitude, high-angle view of Houston downtown area. This view was photographed to show convention central part...

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NASA image: INFLIGHT - STS-7
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Jun 27, 1983

INFLIGHT - STS-7

Full views of "Challenger" in Space, taken by the Shuttle Pallet Satellite (SPAS), also views of Cargo Bay and...

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NASA image: iss065e214158
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Aug 1, 2021

iss065e214158

iss065e214158 (Aug. 1, 2021) --- New York City and its suburbs light up this portion of the northeastern U.S. coast...

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NASA image: INFLIGHT - STS-7
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Jun 27, 1983

INFLIGHT - STS-7

Full views of "Challenger" in Space, taken by the Shuttle Pallet Satellite (SPAS), also views of Cargo Bay and...

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NASA image: INFLIGHT - STS-7
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Jun 27, 1983

INFLIGHT - STS-7

Full views of "Challenger" in Space, taken by the Shuttle Pallet Satellite (SPAS), also views of Cargo Bay and...

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NASA image: View of the ISS Port Truss
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Jul 13, 2016

View of the ISS Port Truss

View of the ISS port Truss segments taken through a window in the Kibo Japanese Experiment Pressurized Module (JPM)....

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NASA image: A-28399. GE Fan in Wing in Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel.
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Oct 24, 1961

A-28399. GE Fan in Wing in Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel.

Top view if GE fan model, 3/4 top view. Straight wing. 1 fan per wing, conventional struts. Woody Kook, Branch Chief.

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NASA image: HUBBLE TELESCOPE - ARTIST CONCEPTS
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Apr 15, 1986

HUBBLE TELESCOPE - ARTIST CONCEPTS

Artist Concept views of the Hubble Space Telescope, one with two Astronauts out on Extravehicular Activity (EVA) and...

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NASA image: Old Sunspot Returns
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Aug 7, 2017

Old Sunspot Returns

The large sunspot (called AR2665) that rotated out of view about two weeks ago has returned (Aug. 1-2, 2017). Though...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 172
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Sep 15, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 172

This view from NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows terrain on Ceres directly south of Kupalo Crater. The area is blanketed...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 170
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Sep 13, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 170

This view from NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows an older crater on Ceres that is smoothly blanketed by ejecta from the...

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NASA image: OFFICE OF SPACE SCIENCE (OSS)-1 PAYLOAD - KSC
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Oct 29, 1981

OFFICE OF SPACE SCIENCE (OSS)-1 PAYLOAD - KSC

Views OSS-1 Payload Pallet, vehicle changing and potential experiment being checked out by technicians after its...

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NASA image: Plasma surrounds vehicle during reentry
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Dec 5, 2014

Plasma surrounds vehicle during reentry

A view from the side windows as plasma surrounds the vehicle during reentry on Orion's first flight test,...

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NASA image: Plasma surrounds vehicle during reentry
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Dec 5, 2014

Plasma surrounds vehicle during reentry

A view from the top hatch window as plasma surrounds the vehicle during reentry on Orion's first flight test,...

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NASA image: Plasma surrounds vehicle during reentry
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Dec 5, 2014

Plasma surrounds vehicle during reentry

A view from the side windows as plasma surrounds the vehicle during reentry on Orion's first flight test,...

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NASA image: Plasma surrounds vehicle during reentry
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Dec 5, 2014

Plasma surrounds vehicle during reentry

A view from the top hatch window as plasma surrounds the vehicle during reentry on Orion's first flight test,...

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NASA image: Stowage in the Node 1 and PMA1
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Dec 26, 2012

Stowage in the Node 1 and PMA1

View of stowage in the aft end of the Node 1 and the hatch leading to Pressurized Mating Adapter 1 (PMA1). The PMA1...

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NASA image: Soyuz and Progress Spacecrafts
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Dec 28, 2012

Soyuz and Progress Spacecrafts

View of Soyuz Spacecraft connected to the Mini Research Module 1 MRM1), and Progress Spacecraft connected to 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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