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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: Coronagraph Team Signs Flag Farewell
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May 21, 2024

Coronagraph Team Signs Flag Farewell

The Roman Coronagraph Instrument on NASA's upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will test new tools that block...

JPL
NASA image: Curiosity Mastcam's View of Edinburgh
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Jan 25, 2022

Curiosity Mastcam's View of Edinburgh

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover used its Mast Camera, or Mastcam, to capture this scene around a drill hole named...

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NASA image: Angustus Labyrinthus - Inca City
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Feb 23, 2021

Angustus Labyrinthus - Inca City

Today's VIS image shows part of Angustus Labyrinthus. Angustus Labyrinthus is a unique region near the south polar...

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NASA image: Tractus Catena
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Aug 17, 2021

Tractus Catena

This VIS image shows part of Tractus Catena, just one of many north/south trending tectonic graben located south and...

JPL
NASA image: Hubble Eyes a Powerful Galaxy
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Eyes a Powerful Galaxy

Not all galaxies have the luxury of possessing a simple moniker or quirky nickname. This impressive galaxy imaged by...

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NASA image: Not White, Not Rock - False Color
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Apr 17, 2019

Not White, Not Rock - False Color

This VIS image shows part of the floor of Pollack Crater. First imaged by Mariner 9, the high contrast between the...

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NASA image: Curiosity's Quadrant Themes
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Jun 8, 2023

Curiosity's Quadrant Themes

This map shows all the quadrant themes for NASA's Curiosity Mars rover, which is currently in the Roraima quadrant...

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NASA image: Collage of Features on Ceres
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Jan 17, 2018

Collage of Features on Ceres

This collage shows some of the most interesting geological sites that NASA's Dawn spacecraft has revealed at dwarf...

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NASA image: STS-31 ATLANTIS ORBITER VEHICLE (OV) 104 - CREW INSIGNIA
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Feb 17, 1989

STS-31 ATLANTIS ORBITER VEHICLE (OV) 104 - CREW INSIGNIA

S89-40887 (October 1989) --- The mission insignia for NASA?s STS-31 mission features the Hubble Space Telescope...

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NASA image: KSC-89pc-1230
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Oct 1, 1989

KSC-89pc-1230

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS -- STS-31 CREW PATCH – The mission insignia for NASA’s STS-31 mission features...

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NASA image: Mountains, Craters and Plains
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Mar 17, 2016

Mountains, Craters and Plains

New Horizons views of the informally named Sputnik Planum on Pluto (top) and the informally named Vulcan Planum on...

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NASA image: Tawals Crater
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Aug 3, 2017

Tawals Crater

This image taken by NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows a region located next to the northwestern rim of Urvara Crater on...

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NASA image: Nar Suclus
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Mar 30, 2017

Nar Suclus

This image shows the eastern part of a feature called Nar Sulcus in Yalode Crater on dwarf planet Ceres, as seen by...

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NASA image: Checking in on Bleriot
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Mar 27, 2017

Checking in on Bleriot

What appears as a pair of bright dashes at the center of this image is one of the features rings scientists have...

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NASA image: Rays of Creusa
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Feb 20, 2017

Rays of Creusa

When viewed from a distance with the sun directly behind NASA Cassini, the larger, brighter craters really stand out...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Aug 6, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-65111 (6 Aug. 2006) --- Golden Gate, San Francisco, CA is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Soaring over Charon
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Jul 14, 2017

Soaring over Charon

In July 2015, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft sent home the first close-up pictures of Pluto and its moons. Using...

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NASA image: Juling Crater
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Aug 25, 2017

Juling Crater

This high-resolution image of Juling Crater on Ceres reveals, in exquisite detail, features on the rims and crater...

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NASA image: Phobos Viewed from Mars
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Sep 11, 2005

Phobos Viewed from Mars

Taking advantage of extra solar energy collected during the day, NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit settled in for...

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NASA image: KSC Small Business Expo
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Oct 24, 2017

KSC Small Business Expo

An exhibitor answers questions at Kennedy Space Center's 27th Business Opportunities Expo held at Cruise Terminal 5...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0844
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Jul 1, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The U.S. Lab, a component of the International Space Station, is lifted above the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0838
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Jun 30, 2000

KSC00pp0838

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Resting in a rotation and handling fixture, the U.S. Lab, a component of the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0833
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Jun 28, 2000

KSC-00pp0833

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C), an overhead crane hovers over the U.S....

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NASA image: Small Business Expo
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Oct 23, 2018

Small Business Expo

Colonel Thomas Ste. Marie, vice commander, 45th Space Wing, welcomes attendees and vendors to the NASA Business...

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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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