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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: ARC-1987-A87-5000-5
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Jan 1, 1987

ARC-1987-A87-5000-5

N-258 NAS Facility computer room (construction)

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NASA image: Payload specialists Marc Garneau and Paul Scully-Power in SMS
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Sep 4, 1984

Payload specialists Marc Garneau and Paul Scully-Power in SMS

41D-3138 (4 Sept 1984)--- Canada's backup payload specialist assists the two 41-G prime payload specialists during a...

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NASA image: Astronaut Neil Armstrong during thermovacuum training
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May 7, 1969

Astronaut Neil Armstrong during thermovacuum training

Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, commander of the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission, is photographed during thermovacuum...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 7, 1983

Around Marshall

In February 1980, a satellite called Solar Maximum Mission Spacecraft, or Solar Max, was launched into Earth's...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 7, 1983

Around Marshall

In February 1980, a satellite called Solar Maximum Mission Spacecraft, or Solar Max, was launched into Earth's...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 7, 1983

Around Marshall

In February 1980, a satellite called Solar Maximum Mission Spacecraft, or Solar Max, was launched into Earth's...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Apr 1, 1983

Around Marshall

In February 1980, a satellite called Solar Maximum Mission Spacecraft, or Solar Max, was launched into Earth's...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Apr 1, 1983

Around Marshall

In February 1980, a satellite called Solar Maximum Mission Spacecraft, or Solar Max, was launched into Earth's...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 7, 1983

Around Marshall

In February 1980, a satellite called Solar Maximum Mission Spacecraft, or Solar Max, was launched into Earth's...

MSFC
NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Cruise Stage in Test Chamber
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Sep 2, 2010

Mars Science Laboratory Cruise Stage in Test Chamber

Testing of the cruise stage for NASA Mars Science Laboratory in August 2010 included a session in a facility that...

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NASA image: An Astronomer Fantasy: Planets in the Lab
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May 6, 2013

An Astronomer Fantasy: Planets in the Lab

In this image, an artistic version of a hot Jupiter inspired by computer simulations has been inserted into a photo...

JPL
NASA image: Visible and Infrared Data Mosaic
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Sep 10, 2011

Visible and Infrared Data Mosaic

NASA Dawn spacecraft obtained these images with its visible and infrared instrument of asteroid Vesta. The top image...

JPL
NASA image: OPALS Thermal Vacuum Testing
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Jul 24, 2014

OPALS Thermal Vacuum Testing

The Optical PAyload for Lasercomm Science OPALS flight terminal undergoes testing in a thermal vacuum chamber at...

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NASA image: Juno Gets Ready to Shake It
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Mar 29, 2011

Juno Gets Ready to Shake It

NASA Juno spacecraft looms above the assembly floor as technicians prepare the Jupiter-bound probe for a round of...

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NASA image: Haiti Earthquake Landslides
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Jan 18, 2010

Haiti Earthquake Landslides

An instrument on NASA Terra spacecraft captured a simulated natural color image of the Port-au-Prince, Haiti, area,...

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NASA image: Warped Galaxies Quiz
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Nov 26, 2013

Warped Galaxies Quiz

Warping occurs naturally in nature in a phenomenon called strong gravitational lensing as shown in this image...

JPL
NASA image: Mega Galaxy Merger
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May 22, 2013

Mega Galaxy Merger

This frame from a simulation shows the merging of two massive galaxies. The merging galaxies are split into two...

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NASA image: JPL Testbed Image of Inflated Airbags
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Jan 6, 2004

JPL Testbed Image of Inflated Airbags

Airbags are fully inflated in this photograph taken at the JPL In-Situ Instrument Laboratory or Testbed, where...

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NASA image: Flyover Animation of Becquerel Crater on Mars
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Dec 4, 2008

Flyover Animation of Becquerel Crater on Mars

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter MRO is part of simulated flyover showing rhythmic layers of...

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NASA image: Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Observations from SDO
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Jun 22, 2017

Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Observations from SDO

At any given moment, as many as 10 million wild jets of solar material burst from the sun’s surface. They erupt as...

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NASA image: Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Observations from Hinode Spacecraft
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Jun 22, 2017

Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Observations from Hinode Spacecraft

At any given moment, as many as 10 million wild jets of solar material burst from the sun’s surface. They erupt as...

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NASA image: Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Observations from IRIS
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Jun 22, 2017

Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Observations from IRIS

At any given moment, as many as 10 million wild jets of solar material burst from the sun’s surface. They erupt as...

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NASA image: Launch Team Firing Room I Simulation for Artemis I
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Feb 3, 2020

Launch Team Firing Room I Simulation for Artemis I

On Feb. 3, 2020, Melissa Batis, an operations project engineer, participates in an Artemis I launch countdown...

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NASA image: Launch Team Firing Room I Simulation for Artemis I
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Feb 3, 2020

Launch Team Firing Room I Simulation for Artemis I

NASA’s Test, Launch and Recovery Operations Branch Chief Jeremy Graeber, who also serves as the assistant launch...

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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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