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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: For Anniversary of Orbiter Launch: Seasonal Flows in Mars Valles Marineris
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Aug 10, 2015

For Anniversary of Orbiter Launch: Seasonal Flows in Mars Valles Marineris

Among the many discoveries by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter since the mission was launched on Aug. 12, 2005,...

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NASA image: Distribution of Buried Ice on Mars
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Oct 26, 2023

Distribution of Buried Ice on Mars

These Mars global maps show the likely distribution of water ice buried within the upper 3 feet (1 meter) of the...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT THOMAS P. STAFFORD - TRAINING (WATER EGRESS) (GEMINI-TITAN [GT]-6 PILOT)(HEAD SHOT) - GULF
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Aug 23, 1965

ASTRONAUT THOMAS P. STAFFORD - TRAINING (WATER EGRESS) (GEMINI-TITAN [GT]-6 PILOT)(HEAD SHOT) - GULF

S65-43971 (23 Aug. 1965) --- Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford, Gemini-6 prime crew pilot, is pictured onboard the NASA...

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NASA image: East-looking view across Atlantic waters during MA-9 22 orbit
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May 16, 1963

East-looking view across Atlantic waters during MA-9 22 orbit

S63-06434 (15-16 May 1963) --- East looking view across Atlantic waters toward Africa, showing Mauritania and...

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NASA image: Crew - First Manned Apollo Mission - Water Egress Procedures Practice - Ellington AFB (EAFB), TX
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Jun 1, 1966

Crew - First Manned Apollo Mission - Water Egress Procedures Practice - Ellington AFB (EAFB), TX

S66-51583 (June 1966)--- Prime crew members announced by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)...

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NASA image: Expedition Six Flight Engineer Pettit uses a chemical/microbial analysis bag to collect water sample
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Dec 18, 2002

Expedition Six Flight Engineer Pettit uses a chemical/microbial analysis bag to collect water sample

ISS006-E-08628 (18 December 2002) --- Astronaut Donald R. Pettit, Expedition Six NASA ISS science officer, is...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT MICHAEL COLLINS - TRAINING - WATER EGRESS (GEMINI-TITAN [GT]-10) - GULF
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Jun 18, 1966

ASTRONAUT MICHAEL COLLINS - TRAINING - WATER EGRESS (GEMINI-TITAN [GT]-10) - GULF

S66-39473 (18 June 1966) --- Gemini-10 prime crew members, astronaut Michael Collins (left), pilot, and John W....

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NASA image: Expedition Six Flight Engineer Pettit uses a chemical/microbial analysis bag to collect water sample
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Dec 18, 2002

Expedition Six Flight Engineer Pettit uses a chemical/microbial analysis bag to collect water sample

ISS006-E-08616 (18 December 2002) --- Astronaut Donald R. Pettit, Expedition Six NASA ISS science officer, is...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Smoke from a successful controlled burn near KSC’s Launch Complex 39 surrounds the Vehicle Assembly Building and spreads across the horizon.  The water in the foreground is the Banana River.
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Nov 24, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Smoke from a successful controlled burn near KSC’s Launch Complex 39 surrounds the Vehicle Assembly Building and spreads across the horizon. The water in the foreground is the Banana River.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Smoke from a successful controlled burn near KSC’s Launch Complex 39 surrounds the...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A successful controlled burn near KSC’s Launch Complex 39 area creates clouds of smoke in a clear blue sky.  The water seen is the Banana River.
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Nov 24, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A successful controlled burn near KSC’s Launch Complex 39 area creates clouds of smoke in a clear blue sky. The water seen is the Banana River.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A successful controlled burn near KSC’s Launch Complex 39 area creates clouds of smoke...

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NASA image: A 3D Look at the 2015 El Niño
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May 26, 2017

A 3D Look at the 2015 El Niño

El Niño is a recurring climate pattern characterized by warmer than usual ocean temperatures in the equatorial...

GSFC
NASA image: Searching for Clinoforms in a Possible Delta
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Jul 1, 2015

Searching for Clinoforms in a Possible Delta

A delta is a pile of sediment dumped by a river where it enters a standing body of water. Evidence for deltas that...

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NASA image: Young Fluvial Channels in Margaritifer Terra
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Jun 27, 2022

Young Fluvial Channels in Margaritifer Terra

Margaritifer Terra is the most impressive water-modified landscape on Mars that preserves the highest density of...

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NASA image: A Meandering Channel on Hellas Rim
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Jul 15, 2016

A Meandering Channel on Hellas Rim

The central portion of this image features a mildly-winding depression that was carved by water, likely around four...

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NASA image: Mission Animation: NASA’s Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite, or LCROSS
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Oct 7, 2019

Mission Animation: NASA’s Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite, or LCROSS

This video is an updated animation of the Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite, or LCROSS, mission. On...

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NASA image: Enceladus Hydrothermal Activity
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Apr 13, 2017

Enceladus Hydrothermal Activity

This graphic illustrates how scientists on NASA's Cassini mission think water interacts with rock at the bottom of...

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NASA image: SWOT Death Valley Lake Depth
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Apr 15, 2024

SWOT Death Valley Lake Depth

California's Death Valley, the driest place in North America, has hosted an ephemeral lake since late 2023. In March...

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NASA image:  SWOT Captures Flooding in Bangladesh
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May 7, 2024

SWOT Captures Flooding in Bangladesh

Flooding from monsoon rains covers a wide region of northeast Bangladesh near the India border in this Oct. 8, 2023,...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00396
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Dec 15, 2004

KSC-04-S-00396

Water recycling research is taking center stage at several NASA facilities. New purifying systems are being...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 crew recovery after splashdown
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Apr 17, 1970

Apollo 13 crew recovery after splashdown

S70-35651 (17 April 1970) --- Astronaut John L. Swigert Jr., command module pilot, is lifted aboard a helicopter in...

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NASA image: NASA MoonKit - Marvin Smith
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Sep 17, 2020

NASA MoonKit - Marvin Smith

The first thing that went into my Moonkit was my camera. Some of the most iconic photographs ever taken were...

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NASA image: Artemis IV: Gateway Gadget Fuels Deep Space Dining
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Jun 6, 2024

Artemis IV: Gateway Gadget Fuels Deep Space Dining

jsc2024e040743 -- A NASA food scientist captures video of the Mini Potable Water Dispenser during testing at Johnson...

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NASA image: JPL-20240311-CLIPPRf-0001-NASA Unveils Design for Message Heading to Jupiters Moon Europa
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Mar 11, 2024

JPL-20240311-CLIPPRf-0001-NASA Unveils Design for Message Heading to Jupiters Moon Europa

When it launches in October, the agency’s Europa Clipper spacecraft will carry a richly layered dispatch that...

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NASA image: Salt of the Earth
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Oct 12, 2009

Salt of the Earth

Salinity plays a major role in how ocean waters circulate around the globe. Salinity changes can create ocean...

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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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