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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: Sedimentary Rocks inside Terby Crater
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May 26, 2022

Sedimentary Rocks inside Terby Crater

The sedimentary history of Mars is important to understanding climate change and the evolution of Mars. Sedimentary...

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NASA image: Don Pettit conducts “science of opportunity”
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Oct 23, 2024

Don Pettit conducts “science of opportunity”

iss072e096196 and iss072e098100 (Oct. 23, 2024) -- NASA Astronaut Don Pettit views thin wafers of ice under...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-9 - EARTH-SKY VIEW - PERU - OUTER SPACE
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Jun 5, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-9 - EARTH-SKY VIEW - PERU - OUTER SPACE

S66-38290 (5 June 1966) --- The north coastal area of Peru looking southeast across the Andes Mountains as seen from...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0429
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Mar 30, 2000

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This aerial view captures KSC's Launch Pad 39A, with the rotating service structure closed around Shuttle Atlantis....

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NASA image: KSC-99pc14
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Jan 5, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This roseate spoonbill seems to pause midstride as it searches for food in a canal in...

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NASA image: Baghdad, Iraq as seen from STS-60
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Feb 9, 1994

Baghdad, Iraq as seen from STS-60

STS060-92-082 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- This cloud-free view is centered on the city of Baghdad, Iraq. Baghdad has had a...

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NASA image: An Oblique View of Uplifted Rocks
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May 24, 2017

An Oblique View of Uplifted Rocks

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows part of the central uplifted region of an impact crater...

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NASA image: Thin Wafers of Water Ice in Microgravity
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Oct 23, 2024

Thin Wafers of Water Ice in Microgravity

iss072e097623 (Oct. 23, 2024) -- Where space science meets art! Using a blank, white laptop display as the...

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NASA image: Fluid Physics
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Jan 19, 2003

Fluid Physics

Expedition 6 astronaut Dr. Don Pettit photographed a cube shaped wire frame supporting a thin film made from a...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Oct 28, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS037-E-022125 (28 Oct. 2013) --- The interesting color contrasts of the water surrounding the atolls of Pinaki...

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NASA image: Thin Wafers of Water Ice in Microgravity
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Oct 23, 2024

Thin Wafers of Water Ice in Microgravity

iss072e097523 (Oct. 23, 2024) -- Where space science meets art! Using a blank, white laptop display as the...

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NASA image: Linear Dunes and Playas, Simson Desert, South Australia, Australia
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Dec 1, 1991

Linear Dunes and Playas, Simson Desert, South Australia, Australia

This image of abstract shapes is comprised numerous subparallel, very long, orange colored linear dunes and patchy...

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NASA image: Thin Wafers of Water Ice in Microgravity
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Oct 23, 2024

Thin Wafers of Water Ice in Microgravity

iss072e097465 (Oct. 23, 2024) -- Where space science meets art! Using a blank, white laptop display as the...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 3, 2023

Earth Observation

iss069e053745 (August 3, 2023) -- The South Bay Salt Ponds in the city of Newark, California show their vivid red...

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NASA image: Eastern portion of State of South Australia in Australia
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Jul 20, 1975

Eastern portion of State of South Australia in Australia

AST-16-1132 (20 July 1975) --- A vertical view of the eastern portion of the state of South Australia in Australia,...

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NASA image: GT-9A - EARTH SKY - CENTRAL COASTAL AREA OF PERU
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Jun 5, 1966

GT-9A - EARTH SKY - CENTRAL COASTAL AREA OF PERU

S66-38298 (5 June 1966) --- The central coastal area of Peru as seen from the Gemini-9A spacecraft during its 35th...

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NASA image: Thin Wafers of Water Ice in Microgravity
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Oct 23, 2024

Thin Wafers of Water Ice in Microgravity

iss072e097582 (Oct. 23, 2024) -- Where space science meets art! Using a blank, white laptop display as the...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the STS-125 Crew
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May 16, 2009

Earth Observation taken by the STS-125 Crew

S125-E-007951 (16 May 2009) --- This high oblique Earth scene from the STS-125 crew is reminiscent of Gemini 11...

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NASA image: Turquoise-blue waters of Lake Argentino surrounded by the snow-capped Andes Mountains
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May 6, 2026

Turquoise-blue waters of Lake Argentino surrounded by the snow-capped Andes Mountains

iss074e0573516 (May 6, 2026) --- Turquoise-blue waters of Lake Argentino are surrounded by the snow-capped Andes...

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NASA image: iss012e14621
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Jan 6, 2006

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ISS012-E-14621 (6 Jan. 2006) --- A portion of Lake Puma Yumco and parts of Tibet and China are featured in this...

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NASA image: iss012e14618
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Jan 6, 2006

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ISS012-E-14618 (6 Jan. 2006) --- A portion of Lake Puma Yumco and parts of Tibet and China are featured in this...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 33 crew.
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Sep 20, 2012

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 33 crew.

ISS033-E-006202 (20 Sept. 2012) --- Salar de Coipasa, Bolivia is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: iss012e14619
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Jan 6, 2006

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ISS012-E-14619 (6 Jan. 2006) --- A portion of Lake Puma Yumco and parts of Tibet and China are featured in this...

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NASA image: Adding Composition Data About Mars Gullies
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Jul 29, 2016

Adding Composition Data About Mars Gullies

The highly incised Martian gullies seen in the top image resemble gullies on Earth that are carved by liquid water....

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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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