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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: Flying by the Death
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Mar 29, 2010

Flying by the Death

In this view captured by NASA Cassini spacecraft on its closest-ever flyby of Saturn moon Mimas, large Herschel...

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NASA image: Western Slope of Andes, Peru
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Apr 1, 2008

Western Slope of Andes, Peru

Along the western flank of the Andes, 400 km SE of Lima Peru, erosion has carved the mountain slopes into long,...

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NASA image: Curiosity Extends Arm for First Time on Mars
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Aug 20, 2012

Curiosity Extends Arm for First Time on Mars

NASA Mars rover Curiosity extended its robotic arm on Aug. 20, 2012, for the first time on Mars and used its...

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NASA image: Cloud Height Maps for Hurricanes Frances and Ivan
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Sep 14, 2004

Cloud Height Maps for Hurricanes Frances and Ivan

NASA Terra spacecraft captured these images and cloud-top height retrievals of Hurricane Frances on September 4,...

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NASA image: Spirit View on Sol 110 in 3-D
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Apr 27, 2004

Spirit View on Sol 110 in 3-D

This 3-D cylindrical-perspective mosaic was created from navigation camera images that NASA Mars Exploration Rover...

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NASA image: Avernus Topography
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Apr 4, 2012

Avernus Topography

The Avernus region contains several different surface features. These include tectonic fractures, ridges, hills, and...

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NASA image: Inner B Ring Terminus
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Sep 21, 2009

Inner B Ring Terminus

This mosaic, part of a larger mosaic of images captured by NASA Cassini Orbiter just hours before exact equinox at...

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NASA image: Blemished by Mimas
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Jan 22, 2010

Blemished by Mimas

A pastel crescent of Saturn is interrupted by the moon Mimas and the rings in this color image captured by NASA...

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NASA image: Seeing Stars in Serpens
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Dec 8, 2006

Seeing Stars in Serpens

Infant stars are glowing gloriously in this image of the Serpens star-forming region, captured by NASA Spitzer Space...

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NASA image: Two Halves of Titan
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Oct 16, 2009

Two Halves of Titan

Seasonal changes in the atmosphere of Saturn largest moon are captured by NASA Cassini spacecraft, which shows Titan...

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NASA image: Spokes on Display
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Sep 24, 2009

Spokes on Display

NASA Cassini spacecraft captured Saturn B ring showing off bright spokes in the middle of this image taken at high...

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NASA image: Rhea, Rings and Shadow
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Aug 11, 2010

Rhea, Rings and Shadow

Saturn moon Rhea is gently lit in front of a background of the planet with a wide shadow cast by the rings which are...

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NASA image: Martian Pit Feature Found by Seventh Graders
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Jun 17, 2010

Martian Pit Feature Found by Seventh Graders

This image captured by NASA Mars Odyssey orbiter shows a Martian pit feature on the slope of an equatorial volcano...

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NASA image: Crescent Rhea
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Feb 11, 2013

Crescent Rhea

NASA Cassini spacecraft captures Saturn moon Rhea at crescent phase, a view never visible from Earth. Near the...

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NASA image: Widening Rings
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Mar 18, 2010

Widening Rings

Saturn rings and its moon Rhea are imaged before a crescent of the planet in this image captured by NASA Cassini...

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NASA image: Olympus Rupes
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May 28, 2014

Olympus Rupes

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows a portion of Olympus Rupes, part of the steep margin...

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NASA image: Spirit View on Sol 124 3-D
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May 12, 2004

Spirit View on Sol 124 3-D

This 3-D cylindrical-perspective mosaic was created from navigation camera images that NASA Mars Exploration Rover...

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NASA image: Mount St. Helens
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Mar 18, 2005

Mount St. Helens

This NASA Terra satellite image of Mount St. Helens was captured one week after the March 8, 2005 ash and steam...

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NASA image: Ring Shadows on Janus
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Dec 23, 2009

Ring Shadows on Janus

Sunlight passing through the Cassini Division between Saturn A and B rings sweeps across and illuminates the surface...

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NASA image: NASA Satellite Images Provide Insights Into Iceland Volcanic Plume
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Apr 16, 2010

NASA Satellite Images Provide Insights Into Iceland Volcanic Plume

On April 15, 2010, NASA Terra spacecraft captured these images of the ongoing eruption of Iceland Eyjafjallajökull...

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NASA image: South Polar Surface
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Jul 14, 2011

South Polar Surface

It is high summer as NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft captures this image of the South Pole of Mars. The circular...

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NASA image: Pull Apart -- Grabens
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Dec 16, 2009

Pull Apart -- Grabens

Graben are common extensional features on the Moon as well as the other terrestrial planets and icy satellites. This...

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NASA image: Lycus Sulci
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Nov 10, 2010

Lycus Sulci

Lycus Sulci is an extremely complex region surrounding the western and northern flanks of Olympus Mons. With a...

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NASA image: ASTER Maps Continued Pakistan Flooding
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Sep 7, 2010

ASTER Maps Continued Pakistan Flooding

On Sept. 3, 2010, when NASA Terra spacecraft captured this image strip over the Indus River in Pakistan, severe...

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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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