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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: iss070e028324
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Nov 21, 2023

iss070e028324

iss070e028324 (Nov. 21, 2023) --- Five varieties of seeds provided by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma are pictured...

JSC
NASA image: KSC01pp0437
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Mar 8, 2001

KSC01pp0437

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Spectators line the banks of the turn basin to watch the dawn launch of Space Shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: Olympus Mons Flank
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Nov 16, 2023

Olympus Mons Flank

Today's VIS image is located on the upper flank of Olympus Mons. Olympus Mons is the largest volcano in the solar...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-08pd1246
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May 2, 2008

KSC-08pd1246

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Artist's rendering of the Constellation Program's Ares V rocket on the mobile launcher...

KSC
NASA image: Microgravity
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May 5, 2000

Microgravity

This computer graphic depicts the relative complexity of crystallizing large proteins in order to study their...

MSFC
NASA image: Rapid Changes on the North Polar Cap
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May 26, 2022

Rapid Changes on the North Polar Cap

The purpose of this sequence of images is to understand rapid albedo (brightness) changes seen at this time of year...

JPL
NASA image: Stardust NExT Comet Redezvous
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Jan 19, 2011

Stardust NExT Comet Redezvous

Tim Larson, Stardust NExT Project Manager, speaks during a news briefing, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011, at NASA...

HQ
NASA image: ARC-1945-A-7121
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Feb 6, 1945

ARC-1945-A-7121

North American P-51B 'Mustang' fighter in flight over bay area. The P-51 with its new laminar-flow wing sections...

ARC
NASA image: Agricultural and Ranching area, Rio Sao Francisco, Brazil
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Dec 10, 1990

Agricultural and Ranching area, Rio Sao Francisco, Brazil

STS035-73-082 (2-10 Dec 1990) --- This agricultural and ranching area, Rio Sao Francisco, Brazil (13.0S, 43.5W) has...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-1969-A-16591
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Oct 24, 1951

ARC-1969-A-16591

Flight evaluation and comparison of a NACA submerged inlet and a scoop inlet on the North American YF-93A (AF48-317...

ARC
NASA image: Kuwait City and Fire Scars in the Oil Fields
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Aug 8, 1992

Kuwait City and Fire Scars in the Oil Fields

This view of the northern Persian Gulf shows Kuwait City and the Tigris and Euphrates River Deltas (29.5N, 48.5E)....

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Feb 1, 1994

Microgravity

The comparison of protein crystal, Recombiant Human Insulin; space-grown (left) and earth-grown (right). On STS-60,...

MSFC
NASA image: National Campaign Completes Dry Run Testing
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Mar 12, 2021

National Campaign Completes Dry Run Testing

Flight Research Inc.'s Bell OH-58C Kiowa helicopter flies vehicle characteristics maneuvers for comparison to...

AFRC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Oct 10, 1998

Microgravity

Breast tissue specimens in traditional sample dishes. NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is sponsoring...

MSFC
NASA image: Department of Education ISS Link
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Nov 5, 2009

Department of Education ISS Link

NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden, center, stands with two unidentified students as he performs a demonstration...

HQ
NASA image: Arc Jet Testing of Orion Heat Shield Avcoat
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Dec 5, 2023

Arc Jet Testing of Orion Heat Shield Avcoat

A test block of Avcoat undergoes heat pulse testing inside an arc jet test chamber at NASA’s Ames Research Center in...

ARC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Oct 10, 1998

Microgravity

Dr. Robert Richmond extracts breast cell tissue from one of two liquid nitrogen dewars. NASA's Marshall Space Flight...

MSFC
NASA image: Olympus Mons Flank
Image
Aug 24, 2021

Olympus Mons Flank

Today's VIS image is located on the lower flank of Olympus Mons. Olympus Mons is the largest volcano in the solar...

JPL
NASA image: Deforestation, Rondonia, Brazil
Image
Aug 8, 1992

Deforestation, Rondonia, Brazil

This view of deforestation in Rondonia, far western Brazil, (10.0S, 63.0W) is part of an agricultural resettlement...

JSC
NASA image: jsc2025e007249
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Oct 29, 2024

jsc2025e007249

Sixteen BioNutrients-3 yogurt bags attached to the SABL Tray mockup during the BioNutrients-3 Experiment...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Oct 10, 1998

Microgravity

Time-lapse exposure depicts Bioreactor rotation. NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is sponsoring research...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-01PP-0437
Image
Mar 8, 2001

KSC-01PP-0437

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Spectators line the banks of the turn basin to watch the dawn launch of Space Shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP
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Jan 22, 2024

Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP

jsc2024e067100 (1/22/2024) --- The San Jacinto College – South Campus student team prepares a trial run to optimize...

JSC
NASA image: Phobos Viewed from Mars
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Sep 11, 2005

Phobos Viewed from Mars

Taking advantage of extra solar energy collected during the day, NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit settled in for...

JPL
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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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