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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: Pluto in Extended Color
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Sep 24, 2015

Pluto in Extended Color

This cylindrical projection map of Pluto, in enhanced, extended color, is the most detailed color map of Pluto ever...

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NASA image: Detailing Dark Spokes
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Mar 9, 2010

Detailing Dark Spokes

NASA Cassini spacecraft images dark spokes on Saturn B ring. Spokes are radial markings on Saturn rings that...

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NASA image: Vinalia Faculae Detail
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Jul 6, 2018

Vinalia Faculae Detail

This image was obtained by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on July 6, 2018 from an altitude of about 36 miles (58...

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NASA image: Detail of Triton Surface
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May 8, 1999

Detail of Triton Surface

This color photo of Neptune large satellite Triton was obtained on Aug. 24 1989. In reality, there is no part of...

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NASA image: Jupiter North Pole Detail
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Jan 8, 2021

Jupiter North Pole Detail

This image of Jupiter's norther polar region was processed by citizen scientist Emma Wälimäki. The data for the...

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NASA image: The Gore-y Details
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Jan 2, 2007

The Gore-y Details

The striated appearance of the F ring is immediately apparent in the region of the ring that trails behind the moon...

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NASA image: Bedding Details in Layered Rock
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Oct 16, 2013

Bedding Details in Layered Rock

This beautiful image shows terrific layers and exposed bedrock along a cliff in west Candor Chasma, which is part of...

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NASA image: Sputnik Planum in Detail
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Sep 17, 2015

Sputnik Planum in Detail

Sputnik Planum is the informal name of the smooth, light-bulb shaped region on the left of this composite of several...

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NASA image: Details of Dark Senkyo
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Dec 2, 2009

Details of Dark Senkyo

The low albedo feature known as Senkyo is visible through the haze of Titan atmosphere in this image captured by...

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NASA image: Details of MESSENGER Impact Location
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Apr 29, 2015

Details of MESSENGER Impact Location

These graphics show the current best prediction of the location and time of NASA MESSENGER impact on Mercury...

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NASA image: Mars Cube One in Detail
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Sep 13, 2018

Mars Cube One in Detail

Illustration of one of the twin MarCO spacecraft with some key components labeled. Front cover is left out to show...

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NASA image: Drawing Out Details
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Feb 26, 2007

Drawing Out Details

Rhea displays a marked color contrast from north to south that is particularly easy to see in the extreme...

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NASA image: Curiosity Heat Shield in Detail
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Aug 8, 2012

Curiosity Heat Shield in Detail

This color full-resolution image showing the heat shield of NASA Curiosity rover was obtained during descent to the...

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NASA image: 1989N1 Surface Detail
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Jan 29, 1996

1989N1 Surface Detail

This image of Neptune satellite 1989N1 was obtained by NASA Voyager 2 on Aug. 25, 1989 from a range of 146,000...

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NASA image: Small-scale Details
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Feb 15, 2006

Small-scale Details

Great, oval-shaped storms churn through Saturn clouds in this Cassini spacecraft view of southern latitudes

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NASA image: Detail on Dione False color
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Jan 27, 2006

Detail on Dione False color

The leading hemisphere of Dione displays subtle variations in color across its surface in this false color view. To...

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NASA image: Dim Details on Dione
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Sep 13, 2006

Dim Details on Dione

Cassini whizzed past Dione on Aug. 16, 2006, capturing this slightly motion-blurred view of the moon fractured and...

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NASA image: It’s All in the Details
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Apr 6, 2026

It’s All in the Details

art002e009279 (April 6, 2026) – During their lunar flyby observation period, the Artemis II crew captured this image...

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NASA image: Looking for Ice Volcano Flows at Hotei Regio
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Feb 25, 2010

Looking for Ice Volcano Flows at Hotei Regio

Two different instruments aboard NASA Cassini spacecraft combined their observations to create a more detailed...

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NASA image: A Ring Waves
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Apr 6, 2007

A Ring Waves

This Cassini spacecraft view shows details of Saturn outer A ring, including the Encke and Keeler gaps. The A ring...

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NASA image: Mysterious Iapetus
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May 12, 2006

Mysterious Iapetus

A distant glimpse of Iapetus reveals details within the dark terrain of Cassini Regio, including an impact basin at...

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NASA image: Ender as Viewed by the Rover
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Jul 3, 1998

Ender as Viewed by the Rover

This anaglyph view of Ender, due south of the lander, was produced by NASA Mars Pathfinder Imager camera. 3D glasses...

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NASA image: Ender in Super Resolution from Super Panorama
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Jul 3, 1998

Ender in Super Resolution from Super Panorama

This anaglyph view of Ender, due south of the lander, was produced by NASA Mars Pathfinder Imager camera. 3D glasses...

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NASA image: Souffle as Viewed by the Rover
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Jul 3, 1998

Souffle as Viewed by the Rover

This anaglyph view of Souffle, to the left of Yogi, was produced by NASA Mars Pathfinder Imager camera. 3D glasses...

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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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