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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: Temperature Map of Ganymede
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Apr 2, 1998

Temperature Map of Ganymede

This map shows the temperatures for most of the surface of Ganymede made from data taken by on Jun. 26, 1996 as NASA...

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NASA image: Global Callisto in Color
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Aug 22, 2001

Global Callisto in Color

Bright scars on a darker surface testify to a long history of impacts on Jupiter moon Callisto in this image of...

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NASA image: Crescent of Craters
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Feb 10, 2010

Crescent of Craters

NASA Cassini spacecraft captures a crescent of crater-covered surface on the moon Rhea. Lit terrain seen here is on...

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NASA image: Clay Prints on Europa
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Dec 11, 2013

Clay Prints on Europa

This image, using data from NASA Galileo mission, shows the first detection of clay-like minerals on the surface of...

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NASA image: Crater at the Edge
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Mar 24, 2010

Crater at the Edge

Craters give a rugged look to surface of Iapetus, especially in the large basin of Engelier visible along the...

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NASA image: Topography within Europa Mannannan Crater
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May 21, 1998

Topography within Europa Mannannan Crater

This three dimensional effect is created by superimposing images of Jupiter icy moon, Europa, taken by NASA Galileo...

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NASA image: Spongy Hyperion
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Oct 31, 2011

Spongy Hyperion

The sponge-like surface of Saturn moon Hyperion is highlighted in this portrait from NASA Cassini spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Titan North: The Big Picture
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Oct 23, 2013

Titan North: The Big Picture

Almost all of the hydrocarbon seas and lakes on the surface of Saturn moon Titan cluster around the north pole, as...

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NASA image: Footprint of Ontario Lacus
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Jul 15, 2010

Footprint of Ontario Lacus

This image of Ontario Lacus, the largest lake on the southern hemisphere of Saturn moon Titan, was obtained by NASA...

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NASA image: Janus Cratered South
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Oct 8, 2009

Janus Cratered South

NASA Cassini spacecraft looks toward the south pole and cratered surface of Saturn moon Janus in this image taken by...

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NASA image: Crisscrossing Rhea
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May 30, 2011

Crisscrossing Rhea

Thin lineaments cross back and forth, intersecting craters on the surface of Saturn moon Rhea in this equatorial...

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NASA image: Wrinkle Ridges on the Moon
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May 13, 2019

Wrinkle Ridges on the Moon

Scientists have discovered these wrinkle ridges in a region of the Moon called Mare Frigoris. These ridges add to...

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NASA image: Lunar Flashlight from Above (Artist's Concept)
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Mar 27, 2019

Lunar Flashlight from Above (Artist's Concept)

This artist's concept shows a view from above the Lunar Flashlight spacecraft, a six-unit CubeSat designed to search...

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NASA image: Regarding Rhea
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Aug 1, 2016

Regarding Rhea

Rhea, like many moons in the outer solar system, appears dazzlingly bright in full sunlight. This is the signature...

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NASA image: Mars Odyssey Observes Deimos
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Feb 22, 2018

Mars Odyssey Observes Deimos

Colors in this image of the Martian moon Deimos indicate a range of surface temperatures detected by observing the...

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NASA image: Electrostatic Dust Shield
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Jul 19, 2018

Electrostatic Dust Shield

In the Electrostatics and Surface Physics Laboratory at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Thursday, July 19,...

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NASA image: Electrostatic Dust Shield
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Jul 19, 2018

Electrostatic Dust Shield

Dr. Carlos Calle, lead scientist in the Electrostatics and Surface Physics Laboratory at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Electrostatic Dust Shield
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Jul 19, 2018

Electrostatic Dust Shield

In the Electrostatics and Surface Physics Laboratory at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Thursday, July 19,...

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NASA image: Electrostatic Dust Shield
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Jul 19, 2018

Electrostatic Dust Shield

In the Electrostatics and Surface Physics Laboratory at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Thursday, July 19,...

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NASA image: Electrostatic Dust Shield
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Jul 19, 2018

Electrostatic Dust Shield

In the Electrostatics and Surface Physics Laboratory at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Thursday, July 19,...

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NASA image: Electrostatic Dust Shield
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Jul 19, 2018

Electrostatic Dust Shield

In the Electrostatics and Surface Physics Laboratory at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an Electrostatic...

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NASA image: Electrostatic Dust Shield
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Jul 19, 2018

Electrostatic Dust Shield

In the Electrostatics and Surface Physics Laboratory at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an Electrostatic...

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NASA image: Electrostatic Dust Shield
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Jul 19, 2018

Electrostatic Dust Shield

In the Electrostatics and Surface Physics Laboratory at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Thursday, July 19,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Edwin Aldrin deploying Solar Wind Composition experiment
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Jul 20, 1969

Astronaut Edwin Aldrin deploying Solar Wind Composition experiment

AS11-40-5964 (20 July 1969) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, is photographed during the Apollo...

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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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