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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: Where Does the Sand Come From?
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Oct 9, 2017

Where Does the Sand Come From?

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaisance Orbiter (MRO) shows one possible place where sand grains are being...

JPL
NASA image: Maria Santos Portrait
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Oct 1, 2019

Maria Santos Portrait

"For me, representation is key. I want people from different backgrounds, different experiences, and different races...

HQ
NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Mar 10, 2007

Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-16597 (10 March 2007) --- Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Artemis I Entry Splashdown Recovery Coverage
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Dec 11, 2022

Artemis I Entry Splashdown Recovery Coverage

From launch to splashdown, NASA’s Orion spacecraft completed its first deep-space mission with a splashdown in the...

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NASA image: Scientists Uncover Origins of the Sun’s Swirling Spicules
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Dec 8, 2017

Scientists Uncover Origins of the Sun’s Swirling Spicules

At any given moment, as many as 10 million wild jets of solar material burst from the sun’s surface. They erupt as...

GSFC
NASA image: Rebel rebel
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Jan 18, 2016

Rebel rebel

Most galaxies possess a majestic spiral or elliptical structure. About a quarter of galaxies, though, defy such...

GSFC
NASA image: Ice Island Calves off Petermann Glacier
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Dec 8, 2017

Ice Island Calves off Petermann Glacier

NASA image acquired August 11, 2010. After breaking off the Petermann Glacier on August 5, 2010, a massive ice...

GSFC
NASA image: X Marks the Spot: SDO Sees Reconnection
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Jul 15, 2013

X Marks the Spot: SDO Sees Reconnection

Two NASA spacecraft have provided the most comprehensive movie ever of a mysterious process at the heart of all...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA's Goldstone Planetary Radar Observes Fast-Spinning Asteroid
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Aug 4, 2025

NASA's Goldstone Planetary Radar Observes Fast-Spinning Asteroid

This series of 41 radar images obtained by the Deep Space Network's Goldstone Solar System Radar on July 28, 2025,...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Aug 9, 2007

Launch Vehicles

Under the goals of the Vision for Space Exploration, Ares I is a chief component of the cost-effective space...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2397
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May 3, 2014

KSC-2014-2397

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Former NASA astronauts and space explorers Shannon Lucid and Jerry Ross were inducted into...

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NASA image: IceBridge images of crack in Larsen C Ice Shelf Second Pass
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Dec 8, 2016

IceBridge images of crack in Larsen C Ice Shelf Second Pass

Operation IceBridge, a NASA airborne survey of changes in polar ice, recently completed its eighth consecutive...

GSFC
NASA image: America National Parks Viewed in 3D by NASA MISR Anaglyph 1
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Aug 25, 2016

America National Parks Viewed in 3D by NASA MISR Anaglyph 1

Just in time for the U.S. National Park Service's Centennial celebration on Aug. 25, NASA's Multiangle Imaging...

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NASA image: KSC-05pp1883
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Aug 12, 2005

KSC-05pp1883

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed through a break in the greenscape around Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: NASA Super Pressure Balloon Begins Globetrotting Journey
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Super Pressure Balloon Begins Globetrotting Journey

NASA successfully launched a super pressure balloon from Wanaka Airport, New Zealand, on Tuesday, May 17, on a...

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NASA image: Glory over clouds off West Africa
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Dec 8, 2017

Glory over clouds off West Africa

On April 23, 2013 NASA’s Terra satellite passed off the coast of West Africa, allowing the Moderate Resolution...

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NASA image: Izmit, Turkey 1999 Earthquake Interferogram
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Mar 30, 2001

Izmit, Turkey 1999 Earthquake Interferogram

This image is an interferogram that was created using pairs of images taken by Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR). The...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Super Pressure Balloon Begins Globetrotting Journey
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Super Pressure Balloon Begins Globetrotting Journey

NASA successfully launched a super pressure balloon from Wanaka Airport, New Zealand, on Tuesday, May 17, on a...

GSFC
NASA image: 2014: Warmest Year On Record
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Dec 8, 2017

2014: Warmest Year On Record

The year 2014 now ranks as the warmest on record since 1880, according to an analysis by NASA scientists. Nine of...

GSFC
NASA image: IceBridge images of crack in Larsen C Ice Shelf
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Dec 8, 2016

IceBridge images of crack in Larsen C Ice Shelf

Operation IceBridge, a NASA airborne survey of changes in polar ice, recently completed its eighth consecutive...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Super Pressure Balloon Begins Globetrotting Journey
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Super Pressure Balloon Begins Globetrotting Journey

NASA successfully launched a super pressure balloon from Wanaka Airport, New Zealand, on Tuesday, May 17, on a...

GSFC
NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 19 crew
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Apr 23, 2009

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 19 crew

ISS019-E-010556 (23 April 2009) --- A circle in thin ice in Lake Baikal, Russia is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Scientists Create First-Ever 3D Model of a Melting Snowflake
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Mar 29, 2018

Scientists Create First-Ever 3D Model of a Melting Snowflake

This visualization is based on the first three-dimensional numerical model of melting snowflakes in the atmosphere,...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1341
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Nov 17, 1999

KSC-99pp1341

Standing left to right, STS-103 Pilot Scott J. Kelly, Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr., and Mission Specialist...

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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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