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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: So Close You Can Almost Touch It
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Jul 4, 2005

So Close You Can Almost Touch It

This image shows comet Tempel 1 approximately 90 seconds before NASA Deep Impact probe smashed into its surface. It...

JPL
NASA image: JPSS-1 Spacecraft Canning and Lift to Transport Trailer
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Oct 23, 2017

JPSS-1 Spacecraft Canning and Lift to Transport Trailer

In the Astrotech Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Joint Polar Satellite System-1,...

KSC
NASA image: Dawn Survey Orbit Image 47
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Aug 13, 2015

Dawn Survey Orbit Image 47

This image, taken by NASA's Dawn spacecraft, shows Ceres from an altitude of 2,700 miles (4,400 kilometers). The...

JPL
NASA image: Penny for Your Reference
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Jan 16, 2004

Penny for Your Reference

This close-up image of a penny shows the degree to which the microscopic imager on NASA Mars Exploration Rover...

JPL
NASA image: Stark Effects of California Drought on Agriculture seen by NASA Spacecraft
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Mar 27, 2014

Stark Effects of California Drought on Agriculture seen by NASA Spacecraft

Stark effects of a California drought on agriculture can be clearly seen in these two February images acquired in...

JPL
NASA image: Polarized Surge
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Jan 20, 2014

Polarized Surge

Scientists can use images such as this one from NASA Cassini spacecraft to learn more about the nature of the...

JPL
NASA image: Wrinkle Ridge Near Montes Teneriffe
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Dec 29, 2009

Wrinkle Ridge Near Montes Teneriffe

Boulders perched atop a wrinkle ridge in Mare Imbrium west of the Montes Teneriffe can be seen in this image taken...

JPL
NASA image: Lightning Sounds from Saturn Audio
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Feb 14, 2006

Lightning Sounds from Saturn Audio

Lightning sounds from Saturn can be heard via radio signals received by the radio and plasma wave science instrument...

JPL
NASA image: Channels near Lucus Planum
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Dec 20, 2002

Channels near Lucus Planum

Streamlined channels near Lucus Planum can be seen in this image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft. These features...

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NASA image: Crescents Large and Small
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Sep 22, 2010

Crescents Large and Small

A small crescent of the moon Rhea is dwarfed by the larger crescent of Saturn in this image captured by NASA Cassini...

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NASA image: Crosscutting Grabens
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Apr 21, 2003

Crosscutting Grabens

The crosscutting relationships observed in this image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft can be used to determine the...

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NASA image: Mars Canyon View
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Mar 13, 2006

Mars Canyon View

Flying through the canyons and over the ridges of Valles Marineris, viewers can experience some of the thrills that...

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NASA image: GPM Gets Flake-y: Layer
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Feb 17, 2017

GPM Gets Flake-y: Layer

The Global Precipitation Measurement can help improve numerical weather predictions of snowfall by measuring the...

GSFC
NASA image: Yardangs Forming Near Gordii Dorsum
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Apr 30, 2014

Yardangs Forming Near Gordii Dorsum

Yardangs are streamlined hills that are carved by wind erosion from bedrock. NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter viewed...

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NASA image: Kasei Vallis
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Mar 6, 2003

Kasei Vallis

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows grooves within channels of Kasei Valles that can be interpreted...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Galeras Volcano, Colombia
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Apr 28, 1998

Space Radar Image of Galeras Volcano, Colombia

This radar image of the area surrounding the Galeras volcano in southern Colombia shows the ability of a...

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NASA image: Clouds
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May 4, 2006

Clouds

Faint clouds can be seen to the northeast of this crater. The bright and dark bands against the NE crater rim...

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NASA image: Perspective View with Landsat Overlay, Sacramento, Calif.
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Jan 22, 2002

Perspective View with Landsat Overlay, Sacramento, Calif.

California state capitol, Sacramento, can be seen clustered along the American and Sacramento Rivers in this...

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NASA image: Speck Between Rings
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Jun 1, 2010

Speck Between Rings

Atlas can be seen just above the center of this NASA Cassini spacecraft image as the moon orbits in the Roche...

JPL
NASA image: LRO PDS Release
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Mar 15, 2011

LRO PDS Release

When composited into a global mosaic, the images from LROC's wide angle lens can show the mineral content and...

GSFC
NASA image: Fractured World
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Dec 29, 2006

Fractured World

Numerous blue-green fractures can be seen in this false-color mosaic taken during Cassini second close flyby of...

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NASA image: Saturn Bright Through Rings
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Feb 25, 2010

Saturn Bright Through Rings

The limb of Saturn appears bright as NASA Cassini spacecraft peers through several of the planet rings. The...

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NASA image: Anatomy of a Raindrop
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May 31, 2013

Anatomy of a Raindrop

This short video explains how a raindrop falls through the atmosphere and why a more accurate look at raindrops can...

GSFC
NASA image: Hiding a Moon
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Jun 7, 2006

Hiding a Moon

The dim, unlit side of Saturn rings hides a secret in this view. Shy Mimas can be seen peeking out from behind the...

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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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