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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: Curiosity's Mastcam Views Flaky, Streambed Rocks
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Jun 22, 2022

Curiosity's Mastcam Views Flaky, Streambed Rocks

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover captured this view of layered, flaky rocks believed to have formed in an ancient...

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NASA image: Comet Hartley 2 Gets a Visitor Artist Concept
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Oct 26, 2010

Comet Hartley 2 Gets a Visitor Artist Concept

This artist concept shows a view of NASA EPOXI mission spacecraft during its Nov. 4, 2010 flyby of comet Hartley 2....

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0113-020
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Jun 18, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0113-020

LCROSS launch public viewing event held at Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA Members of the Public at Ames...

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NASA image: Orion Camera Views of Artemis II Apogee Raise Burn
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Apr 1, 2026

Orion Camera Views of Artemis II Apogee Raise Burn

A view from cameras on the exterior of the Orion spacecraft before, during, and after the apogee raise burn...

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NASA image: A Crescent Earth
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Apr 3, 2026

A Crescent Earth

art002e00444 (April 3, 2026) - An illuminated sliver of Earth set against the blackness of space is seen through the...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 177
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Sep 22, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 177

This view from NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows terrain in the northern hemisphere of Ceres, near Jarovit Crater. Dawn...

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NASA image: Old Sunspot Returns
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Aug 7, 2017

Old Sunspot Returns

The large sunspot (called AR2665) that rotated out of view about two weeks ago has returned (Aug. 1-2, 2017). Though...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 175
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Sep 20, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 175

NASA's Dawn spacecraft obtained this view of Laukumate Crater (19 miles, 30 kilometers wide) on Ceres on June 2,...

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NASA image: Energized Active Regions
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Jun 2, 2017

Energized Active Regions

A pair of relatively small (but frenetic) active regions rotated into view, spouting off numerous small flares and...

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NASA image: MISSE-8
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May 24, 2013

MISSE-8

iss036e004042 (5/24/2013) --- View of Materials on International Space Station Experiment - 8 (MISSE-8) which is...

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NASA image: Hurricane Elana, Gulf of Mexico
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Sep 3, 1985

Hurricane Elana, Gulf of Mexico

51I-44-052 (2 Sept. 1985) --- An oblique view of Hurricane Elena, photographed with a 70mm camera by STS-51I crew...

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NASA image: Sunrise as seen from the Spacehab module
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Nov 2, 1998

Sunrise as seen from the Spacehab module

STS095-E-5145 (2 Nov. 1998) --- View of sunrise from Discovery's side hatch was captured with an electronic still...

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NASA image: PREFLIGHT - STS-2 - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX
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Nov 10, 1981

PREFLIGHT - STS-2 - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX

Views of STS-2 Crewmen Truly and Engle in T-38's for departure for KSC and the STS-2 Mission. 1. AIRCRAFT - T-38...

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NASA image: Sphere of Solace
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Apr 2, 2026

Sphere of Solace

art002e023175 (April 2, 2026) - A view of Earth taken by an Artemis II astronaut from one of the Orion spacecraft's...

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NASA image: Oasis in the Void
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Apr 2, 2026

Oasis in the Void

art002e023575 (April 2, 2026) - A view of Earth taken by an Artemis II astronaut from one of the Orion spacecraft's...

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NASA image: View of equipment in Vacuum Laboratory, Sample Operations Area, LRL bldg 37
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Mar 16, 1968

View of equipment in Vacuum Laboratory, Sample Operations Area, LRL bldg 37

Overall view of the equipment in Room 2-203, Vacuum Laboratory, Sample Operations Area, Lunar Receiving Laboratory,...

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NASA image: Matroshka-2 Kibo Hardware
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May 4, 2010

Matroshka-2 Kibo Hardware

iss023e031510 (542010) --- A view of the detectors installed in the anthropomorphic Phantom for the Matroshka-2 Kibo...

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NASA image: ARC-1968-AC-41371
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Aug 20, 1968

ARC-1968-AC-41371

2-Prop. R.C.F. (Rotating Cylinder Flap) in 40 x 80ft. wind tunnel. - rear view with Chuck Greco.

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 in the U.S. Laboratory
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Jan 2, 2013

Robonaut 2 in the U.S. Laboratory

View of Robonaut 2 during a round of testing,in the U.S. Laboratory. Photo was taken during Expedition 34.

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NASA image: PRELAUNCH - STS-2 - KSC
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Sep 9, 1981

PRELAUNCH - STS-2 - KSC

Aerial, ground level and night views of STS-2 Rollout to and on Pad 39A, 08/31/1981. KSC, FL

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NASA image: ARC-1968-A-41375
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Aug 20, 1968

ARC-1968-A-41375

2-Prop. R.C.F. (Rotating Cylinder Flap) in 40 x 80ft. wind tunnel. front view detail of flap

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NASA image: Hardware - Shuttle (Fuel Cell)
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Mar 15, 1983

Hardware - Shuttle (Fuel Cell)

View of the PC17C-2 Orbiter Fuel Cell Power Plant P760105 From United Technologies Hamilton-Standard.

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NASA image: MSFC Director Todd May conducts All Hands meeting with Marshall Personnel following State of NASA address by Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot
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Feb 12, 2018

MSFC Director Todd May conducts All Hands meeting with Marshall Personnel following State of NASA address by Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot

MSFC Director Todd May takes questions from audience at All Hands meeting…view 2 of 3

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NASA image: Avionic Rack 2 Closeout Panel
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Dec 26, 2012

Avionic Rack 2 Closeout Panel

View of Avionics Rack 2 Closeout Panel with tennis shoes,in the Node 3. Photo was taken during Expedition 34.

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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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