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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: A Dark Mystery on Charon
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Jun 22, 2015

A Dark Mystery on Charon

These recent images show the discovery of significant surface details on Pluto's largest moon, Charon. They were...

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NASA image: Detail in Point
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Jun 25, 2013

Detail in Point

This image from NASA rover Curiosity shows that many holes in the rock are occupied by what appears to be material...

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NASA image: The Devil is in the Details
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Feb 14, 2020

The Devil is in the Details

The HiRISE camera has done it again: here is yet another stunning image of an active dust devil on Mars. Dust devils...

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NASA image: Detailing the Division
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Oct 11, 2010

Detailing the Division

NASA Cassini spacecraft looks between Saturn A and B rings to spy structure in the Cassini Division. The Cassini...

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NASA image: Saturn B Ring, Finer Than Ever
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Jan 30, 2017

Saturn B Ring, Finer Than Ever

This image shows a region in Saturn's outer B ring. NASA's Cassini spacecraft viewed this area at a level of detail...

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NASA image: Detail of the Vinalia Faculae in Occator Crater
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Jul 1, 2018

Detail of the Vinalia Faculae in Occator Crater

his image was obtained by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on July 1, 2018 from an altitude of about 29 miles (46 kilometers)....

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NASA image: First LROC Images
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Jul 2, 2009

First LROC Images

Full resolution detail from one of the first LROC NAC images. At this scale and lighting, impact craters dominate...

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NASA image: Fresh Features on Enceladus False color
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Feb 22, 2006

Fresh Features on Enceladus False color

A false color look reveals subtle details on Enceladus that are not visible in natural color views

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NASA image: Flute Top in Super Resolution from Super Panorama
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Jul 3, 1998

Flute Top in Super Resolution from Super Panorama

This anaglyph view of Flute Top was produced by NASA Mars Pathfinder Imager camera. 3D glasses are necessary to...

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NASA image: Wedge in Super Resolution from Super Panorama
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Jul 3, 1998

Wedge in Super Resolution from Super Panorama

This anaglyph view of Wedge was produced by NASA Mars Pathfinder Imager camera. 3D glasses are necessary to identify...

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NASA image: Refining the Ingredients of Our Universe
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Mar 21, 2013

Refining the Ingredients of Our Universe

This detailed map of the oldest light in our universe allowed scientists to take the most precise inventory of the...

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NASA image: Diagonal Division
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May 10, 2007

Diagonal Division

Fine, sharp-edged details and smooth gradients in the ring features of the Cassini Division are imaged here together...

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NASA image: Night and Day Boundary on Vesta
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Sep 20, 2011

Night and Day Boundary on Vesta

This detail of NASA Dawn spacecraft framing camera image shows low sun angles and large shadows on asteroid Vesta.

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NASA image: Grommit in Super Resolution from Super Panorama
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Jul 3, 1998

Grommit in Super Resolution from Super Panorama

This anaglyph view of Grommit was produced by NASA Mars Pathfinder Imager camera. 3D glasses are necessary to...

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NASA image: NASA OCO-2 Instrument Completes Construction
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Apr 2, 2014

NASA OCO-2 Instrument Completes Construction

Technicians prep NASA OCO-2 instrument for shipping at Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena, Ca. Animation available in...

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NASA image: Martian Terrain - 3-D
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Jul 13, 1997

Martian Terrain - 3-D

This area of terrain near the Sagan Memorial Station was taken by NASA Mars Pathfinder. 3D glasses are necessary to...

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NASA image: Half Dome in Super Resolution from Super Panorama
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Jul 3, 1998

Half Dome in Super Resolution from Super Panorama

This anaglyph view of Half Dome was produced by NASA Mars Pathfinder Imager camera. 3D glasses are necessary to...

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NASA image: So Close…
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Jun 5, 2006

So Close…

Saturn moons Janus and Prometheus look close enough to touch in this stunningly detailed view

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NASA image: Stereo View of Victoria Crater
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Dec 5, 2006

Stereo View of Victoria Crater

This anaglyph from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is of Victoria Crater. 3D glasses are necessary to identify...

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NASA image: Shark in Super Resolution from Super Panorama
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Jul 3, 1998

Shark in Super Resolution from Super Panorama

This anaglyph view of Shark was produced by NASA Mars Pathfinder Imager camera. 3D glasses are necessary to identify...

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NASA image: Transition on Tethys
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Oct 10, 2006

Transition on Tethys

An extreme false-color view of Tethys reveals a surface detail not visible in a monochrome view taken at the same time

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NASA image: SWOT Satellite will Improve Clarity and Detail of Sea Height Measurements
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Nov 14, 2022

SWOT Satellite will Improve Clarity and Detail of Sea Height Measurements

This animation, created in 2012, shows the increasing clarity and detail of measurements of sea height made by...

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NASA image: SWOT's Detailed View of Global Sea Level
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Oct 30, 2023

SWOT's Detailed View of Global Sea Level

This animation shows global sea level data collected by the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite...

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NASA image: Detailed Planetary Radar Observations of Asteroid 2024 MK
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Jul 3, 2024

Detailed Planetary Radar Observations of Asteroid 2024 MK

This mosaic shows NASA's radar observations in one-minute increments of asteroid 2024 MK, a 500-foot-wide...

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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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