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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: Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST)
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Jul 19, 2018

Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST)

iss056e097438 (July 19, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold swabbed surfaces in the International Space Station to...

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NASA image: Hit Me With Your Best Shot
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Jul 4, 2005

Hit Me With Your Best Shot

This image shows comet Tempel 1 approximately 5 minutes before NASA Deep Impact probe smashed into its surface. It...

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NASA image: Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST)
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Jul 19, 2018

Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST)

iss056e097429 (July 19, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold swabbed surfaces in the International Space Station to...

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NASA image: The Best Observed X-class Flare
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May 7, 2014

The Best Observed X-class Flare

On March 29, 2014 the sun released an X-class flare. It was observed by NASA's Interface Region Imaging...

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NASA image: Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST)
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Jul 19, 2018

Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST)

iss056e097421 (July 19, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold swabbed surfaces in the International Space Station to...

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NASA image: Earth from Orbit 2013
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Apr 21, 2014

Earth from Orbit 2013

A highlight reel of some of the best images and data visualizations of the planet in 2013 from NASA and partner...

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NASA image: Wild 2 Features
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Jun 17, 2004

Wild 2 Features

These images taken by NASA's Stardust spacecraft highlight the diverse features that make up the surface of comet...

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NASA image: Changing Dunes and Ripples in Olympia Undae
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Apr 30, 2014

Changing Dunes and Ripples in Olympia Undae

Olympia Undae is a large field of sand dunes surrounding Mars North Polar ice cap. High latitude covers them with...

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NASA image: Atlas Escaping
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Dec 8, 2015

Atlas Escaping

NASA Cassini spacecraft captured this view of Saturn moon Atlas 30 kilometers, or 19 miles across, with its smooth...

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NASA image: Ceres Sharper Than Ever Zoomed Out View
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Jan 27, 2015

Ceres Sharper Than Ever Zoomed Out View

This image depicts the dwarf planet Ceres, as seen from the Dawn spacecraft. It was taken 147,000 miles 237,000...

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NASA image: Chester Lake Bedrock on Rim of Endeavour Crater
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Sep 14, 2011

Chester Lake Bedrock on Rim of Endeavour Crater

The view of Chester Lake from NASA Mars rover Opportunity is presented in approximate true color. This natural color...

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NASA image: Earth from Orbit 2019: How NASA Satellites #PictureEarth
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Apr 19, 2019

Earth from Orbit 2019: How NASA Satellites #PictureEarth

This Earth Day, NASA invites you to share how you #PictureEarth. For inspiration, NASA collected some of the best...

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NASA image: Flaring Black Hole Artist Concept
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Sep 20, 2011

Flaring Black Hole Artist Concept

This artist concept illustrates what the flaring black hole called GX 339-4 might look like. Infrared observations...

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NASA image: ARC-2013-ACD13-0039-001
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Feb 19, 2013

ARC-2013-ACD13-0039-001

Ames Center Director S. Pete Worden unveils 'Best Places to Work' plaque in Federal Government 2012 at all-hands meeting

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NASA image: ARC-2013-ACD13-0039-002
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Feb 19, 2013

ARC-2013-ACD13-0039-002

Ames Center Director S. Pete Worden unveils 'Best Places to Work' plaque in Federal Government 2012 at all-hands meeting

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NASA image: Details of MESSENGER Impact Location
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Apr 29, 2015

Details of MESSENGER Impact Location

These graphics show the current best prediction of the location and time of NASA MESSENGER impact on Mercury...

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NASA image: Earth and Its Moon, as Seen From Mars
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Jan 6, 2017

Earth and Its Moon, as Seen From Mars

This composite image of Earth and its moon, as seen from Mars, combines the best Earth image with the best moon...

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NASA image: Black History Month Event
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Feb 13, 2019

Black History Month Event

In recognition of Black History Month, the Black Employee Strategy Team hosted a panel discussion featuring some of...

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NASA image: Black History Month Event
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Feb 13, 2019

Black History Month Event

In recognition of Black History Month, the Black Employee Strategy Team hosted a panel discussion featuring some of...

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NASA image: Black History Month Event
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Feb 13, 2019

Black History Month Event

In recognition of Black History Month, the Black Employee Strategy Team hosted a panel discussion featuring some of...

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NASA image: Clew Bay, Ireland
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Jul 26, 2016

Clew Bay, Ireland

Clew Bay is in County Mayo, Republic of Ireland. It contains Ireland's best example of sunken glacial drumlins. Clew...

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NASA image: Pluto Moon Nix, Half Illuminated
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Dec 18, 2015

Pluto Moon Nix, Half Illuminated

This recently received panchromatic image of Pluto's small satellite Nix taken by the Multispectral Visible Imaging...

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NASA image: Mimas Polar Maps - June 2017
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Jun 13, 2017

Mimas Polar Maps - June 2017

The northern and southern hemispheres of Saturn's moon Mimas are seen in these polar stereographic maps, mosaicked...

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NASA image: New Horizons Very Best View of Pluto Mosiac
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Dec 5, 2015

New Horizons Very Best View of Pluto Mosiac

This mosaic is composed of the sharpest views of Pluto that NASA's New Horizons spacecraft obtained during its flyby...

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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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