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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: SDO Sees Solar Eclipse
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Dec 8, 2017

SDO Sees Solar Eclipse

Image of the Moon transiting across the Sun, taken by SDO in 171 angstrom extreme ultraviolet light on August 21,...

GSFC
NASA image: jsc2023e031745
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Jun 7, 2023

jsc2023e031745

jsc2023e031745 (6/7/2023) --- Prototype of the Wearable Device for the Demonstration of a Wearable for Space and...

JSC
NASA image: SDO Sees Solar Eclipse
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Dec 8, 2017

SDO Sees Solar Eclipse

Image of the Moon transiting across the Sun, taken by SDO in 304 angstrom extreme ultraviolet light on August 21,...

GSFC
NASA image: EC94-42513-3
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Mar 15, 1994

EC94-42513-3

The three thrust-vectoring aircraft at Edwards, California, each capable of flying at extreme angles of attack,...

AFRC
NASA image: EC94-42513-3
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Mar 15, 1994

EC94-42513-3

The three thrust-vectoring aircraft at Edwards, California, each capable of flying at extreme angles of attack,...

AFRC
NASA image: SUBMIT YOUR IMAGES TO NASA's "LET IT SNOW" PHOTO CONTEST!
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Dec 8, 2017

SUBMIT YOUR IMAGES TO NASA's "LET IT SNOW" PHOTO CONTEST!

NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission wants to see your best photos of winter weather! You can...

GSFC
NASA image: Apollo 16 Mission image - View of the Van Gent and Nagaoka Craters
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Apr 16, 1972

Apollo 16 Mission image - View of the Van Gent and Nagaoka Craters

AS16-118-18947 (16-27 April 1972) --- A 250mm view looking north by westward across lunar farside highland terrain,...

JSC
NASA image: Arid Coastal Plain, Southern Somalia, Africa
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Jan 19, 1993

Arid Coastal Plain, Southern Somalia, Africa

STS054-152-001 (13-19 Jan 1993) --- View southeastward across the northern, arid coastal plain of Somalia from Dhul...

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NASA image: Astro in Central Process System Facility
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Dec 27, 2023

Astro in Central Process System Facility

Astro, the robot dog conducts inspections in building 64 to spare the employees ears in this extremely loud...

GRC
NASA image: The Next Steps in Lunar Exploration
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Jun 18, 2025

The Next Steps in Lunar Exploration

NASA is preparing to send the first astronauts to the Moon’s South Pole. Learn about some of the current...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-92PC-0371
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Jan 22, 1992

KSC-92PC-0371

GREENBELT, Md. -- At NASA’s Goddard space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md., a fully integrated Extreme Ultraviolet...

KSC
NASA image: Lake Fitri, Chad
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Aug 17, 2020

Lake Fitri, Chad

Lake Fitri is located in the center of Chad. It is fed by seasonal rainfall, so its area can triple in wet years. In...

JPL
NASA image: "Berries" on the Ground
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Feb 12, 2004

"Berries" on the Ground

This mosaic image shows an extreme close-up of round, blueberry-shaped formations in the martian soil near a part of...

JPL
NASA image: Two Wavelengths, Two Different Images
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Sep 24, 2018

Two Wavelengths, Two Different Images

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory observes the Sun in ten different wavelengths because each wavelength reveals...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0064-073
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Apr 13, 2007

ARC-2007-ACD07-0064-073

Yuri's Night at Ames a celebration of the first human in space. Ames Planetary Scientist with the Space Science...

ARC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

Like many chemicals in the body, the three-dimensional structure of insulin is extremely complex. When grown on the...

MSFC
NASA image: ETTF - Apt inserts sample into experiment in Spacehab
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Sep 17, 1996

ETTF - Apt inserts sample into experiment in Spacehab

STS79-E-5019 (17 September 1996) --- Astronaut Jerome (Jay) Apt inserts experiment into Extreme Temperature...

JSC
NASA image: jsc2023e031744
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May 24, 2023

jsc2023e031744

jsc2023e031744 (5/24/2023) --- Preflight image of a Wearable for Space and Extreme Environments (SpaceWear Monitor)...

JSC
NASA image: ORFEUS-SPAS, satellite grows larger as shuttle moves closer during rendezvous
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Dec 4, 1996

ORFEUS-SPAS, satellite grows larger as shuttle moves closer during rendezvous

STS080-719-005 (19 Nov.-7 Dec. 1996) --- The Orbiting Retrievable Far and Extreme Ultraviolet Spectrometer-Shuttle...

JSC
NASA image: A Step Toward Sustainable Lunar Exploration on This Week @NASA September 11, 2020
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Sep 11, 2020

A Step Toward Sustainable Lunar Exploration on This Week @NASA September 11, 2020

A step toward sustainable lunar exploration, looking for science and tech delivery to the Moon, and gearing up for...

HQ
NASA image: Dynamic Looping Action
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Jun 4, 2018

Dynamic Looping Action

This close-up from a video clip taken May 30-June 1, 2018 shows a large active region in extreme ultraviolet light...

JPL
NASA image: Tangled Up in Blue
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May 1, 2018

Tangled Up in Blue

The lone active region visible on the sun put on a fine display with its tangled magnetic field lines swaying and...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-98pc953
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Aug 18, 1998

KSC-98pc953

STS-95 Payload Specialist John Glenn (left), who is a senator from Ohio, shares an amusing moment with KSC workers...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc952
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Aug 18, 1998

KSC-98pc952

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-95 Payload Specialist John Glenn (left), who is a senator from Ohio, and Payload...

KSC
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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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