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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: KSC-2009-2159
Image
Mar 17, 2009

KSC-2009-2159

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech facility in Titusville, Fla., a crane is attached to NASA's Lunar...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2007
Image
Mar 7, 2009

KSC-2009-2007

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., technicians get ready to lift NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance...

KSC
NASA image: Jupiter Ring Halo
Image
Mar 26, 1998

Jupiter Ring Halo

A mosaic of four images taken through the clear filter (610 nanometers) of the solid state imaging (CCD) system...

JPL
NASA image: Methane Painting
Image
Sep 7, 2015

Methane Painting

Why does Saturn look like it's been painted with a dark brush in this infrared image, but Dione looks untouched?...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2009-2154
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Mar 17, 2009

KSC-2009-2154

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians perform backlight inspection and...

KSC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Jun 6, 2001

Microgravity

X-rays diffracted from a well-ordered protein crystal create sharp patterns of scattered light on film. A computer...

MSFC
NASA image: Hail the Hexagon
Image
May 8, 2017

Hail the Hexagon

Saturn hexagonal polar jet stream is the shining feature of almost every view of the north polar region of Saturn....

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2009-2155
Image
Mar 17, 2009

KSC-2009-2155

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians perform backlight inspection and...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2153
Image
Mar 17, 2009

KSC-2009-2153

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians perform backlight inspection and...

KSC
NASA image: First Photograph Taken On Mars Surface
Image
Dec 12, 1996

First Photograph Taken On Mars Surface

This is the first photograph ever taken on the surface of the planet Mars. It was obtained by Viking 1 just minutes...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0353-1
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Jul 7, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0353-1

This is a composite photo, assembled from separate images of Jupiter and Comet P/Shoemaker-Levy 9 as imaged by the...

ARC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Aug 19, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-013856 (19 Aug. 2008) --- Amazon River, Brazil is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 17...

JSC
NASA image: Cepheus C and Cepheus B Region by Spitzer (Two-Instrument)
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May 30, 2019

Cepheus C and Cepheus B Region by Spitzer (Two-Instrument)

This image was compiled using data from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope using the Infrared Array Camera (IRAC) and...

JPL
NASA image: Solar Highlights of 2016/2017: Double Eclipse
Video
Jun 24, 2016

Solar Highlights of 2016/2017: Double Eclipse

Early in the morning of Sept. 1, 2016, NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, or SDO, caught both the Earth and moon...

GSFC
NASA image: Curiosity Lights Up ‘Nevado Sajama’ at Night
Image
Jan 27, 2026

Curiosity Lights Up ‘Nevado Sajama’ at Night

NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover used LED lights on the end of its robotic arm to create this rare nighttime view of the...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observations
Image
Sep 11, 2010

Earth Observations

ISS024-E-014233 (11 Sept. 2010) --- A smoke plume near the northern Caspian Sea, Kazakhstan is featured in this...

JSC
NASA image: Close-Up Views of Jupiter North Pole
Image
Sep 2, 2016

Close-Up Views of Jupiter North Pole

Storm systems and weather activity unlike anything encountered in the solar system are on view in these color images...

JPL
NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) - Orion Boiler Plate Test
Image
Oct 21, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) - Orion Boiler Plate Test

A contract of light and shadow. The test version of the Orion crew module has been transported into the well deck of...

KSC
NASA image: Solar Mirror Fabrication in the Technical Services Building
Image
Feb 23, 1966

Solar Mirror Fabrication in the Technical Services Building

Daniel Bernatowicz, Chief of the Advanced Power Systems Branch at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1596
Image
Feb 13, 2009

KSC-2009-1596

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, spacecraft completes its journey to NASA's...

KSC
NASA image: Circling Saturn
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Nov 24, 2014

Circling Saturn

Saturn is circled by its rings (seen nearly edge-on in this image), as well as by the moons Tethys (the large bright...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2009-1641
Image
Feb 15, 2009

KSC-2009-1641

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians inspect the solar arrays for NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, at the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1636
Image
Feb 13, 2009

KSC-2009-1636

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians begin checkout and processing of NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1644
Image
Feb 15, 2009

KSC-2009-1644

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A technician inspects the solar arrays for NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, at...

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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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