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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: Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
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Oct 22, 2024

Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight

The atmospheric probe model on a stand is prepped for flight and release from a quad rotor remotely piloted...

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NASA image: NACA Engineers Calibrate the 2- by 2-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Nov 23, 1949

NACA Engineers Calibrate the 2- by 2-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

Engineers calibrate one of three small supersonic wind tunnels that were collectively referred to as the “Stack...

GRC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember
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Jan 30, 2014

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember

ISS038-E-039032 (30 Jan. 2014) --- Prince Albert, South Africa is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Olympia Undae
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Jun 20, 2018

Olympia Undae

This VIS image shows a small part of the huge northern dune field called Olympia Undae. This dune field surrounds...

JPL
NASA image: Gyrating Active Region
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Jan 26, 2017

Gyrating Active Region

On Jan. 20, 2017, NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory captured a small area of the sun highlighted three active region....

JPL
NASA image: Dawn XMO2 Image 1
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Nov 7, 2016

Dawn XMO2 Image 1

The small, bright crater Oxo on Ceres is featured in this image from NASA's Dawn spacecraft. Oxo (6 miles, 10...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Eyes Pathway for Quick Flight Opportunities
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Sep 12, 2023

NASA Armstrong Eyes Pathway for Quick Flight Opportunities

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo professors Russ Westphal, left, and Aaron Drake posed next to NASA Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: Craters - False Color
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Apr 26, 2017

Craters - False Color

The THEMIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create a...

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NASA image: Spinning Moons
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Nov 10, 2015

Spinning Moons

Most inner moons in the solar system keep one face pointed toward their central planet; this frame from an animation...

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NASA image: Daedalia Planum - False Color
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Apr 13, 2017

Daedalia Planum - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

JPL
NASA image: Flow on the Rim of Tooting Crater
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May 25, 2017

Flow on the Rim of Tooting Crater

This oblique view from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a small part of the near-rim ejecta from Tooting...

JPL
NASA image: Gale Crater
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May 10, 2018

Gale Crater

This VIS image of Gale Crater shows part of the huge layered deposit that covers much of the crater floor. The top...

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NASA image: A Crater on a Crater Wall
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Jun 13, 2017

A Crater on a Crater Wall

It's not that common to see craters on steep hills, partly because rocks falling downhill can quickly erase such...

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NASA image: Huygens Crater - False Color
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Jun 17, 2015

Huygens Crater - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

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NASA image: From Pluto Mountains to Its Plains
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Sep 24, 2015

From Pluto Mountains to Its Plains

Images of Pluto taken by NASA New Horizons spacecraft before closest approach on July 14, 2015, reveal features as...

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NASA image: Commotion at Ring Edge May Be Effect of Small Icy Object
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Apr 14, 2014

Commotion at Ring Edge May Be Effect of Small Icy Object

The disturbance visible at the outer edge of Saturn A ring in this image from NASA Cassini spacecraft could be...

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NASA image: Small Effect of Vibrating Martian Soil Sample on Oven Door
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Jun 9, 2008

Small Effect of Vibrating Martian Soil Sample on Oven Door

This image shows a sample of Martian soil resting on a screen over the opening to one of the eight ovens of the...

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NASA image: Small-scale Surface Variations Seen with Dawn Visible and Infrared Spectrometer
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Feb 7, 2012

Small-scale Surface Variations Seen with Dawn Visible and Infrared Spectrometer

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows Dawn visible and infrared spectrometer image, overlain on top of a...

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NASA image: Kepler-62f, a Small Habitable Zone World Artist Concept
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Apr 18, 2013

Kepler-62f, a Small Habitable Zone World Artist Concept

The artist concept depicts Kepler-62f, a super-Earth-size planet in the habitable zone of a star smaller and cooler...

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NASA image: Second EVA activities include Small ORU OPS and AERCam/Sprint activity
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Dec 3, 1997

Second EVA activities include Small ORU OPS and AERCam/Sprint activity

STS087-369-032 (3 Dec. 1997) --- Astronaut Winston E. Scott, mission specialist, during the second extravehicular...

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NASA image: One Small Collection of Images, Many Giant Strides Forward for MESSENGER
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Jul 23, 2012

One Small Collection of Images, Many Giant Strides Forward for MESSENGER

This image compilation shows some of the most exciting images taken thus far on the MESSENGER mission. A mural-sized...

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NASA image: Martian Terrain, Unfurled Rover Ramps & Deflated Airbags
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Jul 5, 1997

Martian Terrain, Unfurled Rover Ramps & Deflated Airbags

The Imager for Mars Pathfinder (IMP) took this image of surrounding terrain in the mid-morning on Mars (2:30 PM...

JPL
NASA image: Daedalia Planum
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Mar 12, 2019

Daedalia Planum

Today's VIS image shows a small part of Daedalia Planum. The lava flows originate from Arsia Mons, one of the large...

JPL
NASA image: Rock Stripe Pattern on Hawaii's Mauna Kea
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Feb 15, 2018

Rock Stripe Pattern on Hawaii's Mauna Kea

This image shows stone stripes on the side of a volcanic cone on Mauna Kea, Hawaii. The stripes are made of small...

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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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