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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: Nodosaur Footprint Verified
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Dec 8, 2017

Nodosaur Footprint Verified

Dr. Robert Weems, emeritus paleontologist for the USGS verifies the recently discovered dinosaur track found on the...

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NASA image: SDO's Ultra-high Definition View of 2012 Venus Transit - 171 Angstrom
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Dec 8, 2017

SDO's Ultra-high Definition View of 2012 Venus Transit - 171 Angstrom

NASA image captured June 6, 2012. On June 5-6 2012, SDO is collecting images of one of the rarest predictable solar...

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NASA image: NASA's Hubble Takes Close-up Portrait of Jupiter
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Hubble Takes Close-up Portrait of Jupiter

On April 3, 2017, as Jupiter made its nearest approach to Earth in a year, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope viewed the...

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NASA image: NAAMES Photo Essay
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Dec 8, 2017

NAAMES Photo Essay

The R/V Atlantis makes its way out to sea. NAAMES will take it on a long trip, but not nearly far enough to expend...

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NASA image: NASA Launches Back-to-Back Scientific Balloons
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Launches Back-to-Back Scientific Balloons

Surging to take advantage of near-perfect launch conditions, NASA’s Scientific Balloon Team launched two balloons...

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NASA image: Hurricane Gonzalo in the Atlantic Ocean
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Dec 8, 2017

Hurricane Gonzalo in the Atlantic Ocean

On Oct. 16 at 17:45 UTC NASA's Terra satellite captured this image of Hurricane Gonzalo in the Atlantic Ocean. Image...

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NASA image: GPM High Gain Antenna System
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Dec 8, 2017

GPM High Gain Antenna System

The GPM High Gain Antenna System (HGAS) in integration and testing at Goddard Space Flight Center. Credit: Craig E....

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NASA image: Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)
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Dec 8, 2017

Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)

Many of NICER’s 56 X-ray “concentrators” seen from within the instrument optical bench. Light reflected from the...

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NASA image: Fermi Bubble Graphic
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Dec 8, 2017

Fermi Bubble Graphic

NASA image release November 9, 2010 To view a video about this story go to: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/5162413062...

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NASA image: Thermal Vacuum Testing
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Dec 8, 2017

Thermal Vacuum Testing

Crane lifting the GPM Core Observatory into position for TVAC testing. Credit: NASA/Goddard The Global Precipitation...

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NASA image: NASA’s Hubble Sees Martian Moon Orbiting the Red Planet
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA’s Hubble Sees Martian Moon Orbiting the Red Planet

The sharp eye of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured the tiny moon Phobos during its orbital trek around...

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NASA image: NASA Satellite Captures Super Bowl Cities - Charlotte, NC
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Satellite Captures Super Bowl Cities - Charlotte, NC

Landsat 7 image of the Charlotte, NC area acquired Oct 18, 2015. Landsat 7 is a U.S. satellite used to acquire...

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NASA image: NASA's Webb Telescope "chilling out" in Houston for the summer
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Webb Telescope "chilling out" in Houston for the summer

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope was placed in Johnson Space Center’s historic Chamber A on June 20, 2017, to...

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NASA image: A New Angle on Two Spiral Galaxies for Hubble's 27th Birthday
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Dec 8, 2017

A New Angle on Two Spiral Galaxies for Hubble's 27th Birthday

In celebration of the 27th anniversary of the launch of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope on April 24, 1990, astronomers...

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NASA image: Space Technology Demo at NASA Wallops
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Dec 8, 2017

Space Technology Demo at NASA Wallops

A vapor cloud is seen after launch of a Black Brant IX suborbital sounding rocket, launched at 7:07 p.m., Wednesday...

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NASA image: GPM Core Observatory
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Dec 8, 2017

GPM Core Observatory

Visualization of the GPM Core Observatory satellite orbitting the planet earth. Credit: Britt Griswold The Global...

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NASA image: NASA's SDO Satellite Captures 2012 Venus Transit
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's SDO Satellite Captures 2012 Venus Transit

NASA image captured June 5, 2012. On June 5-6 2012, SDO is collecting images of one of the rarest predictable solar...

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NASA image: NASA News Conference on Mercury's Polar Regions
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA News Conference on Mercury's Polar Regions

Tune in to NASA's News Conference today, November 29, 2012, at 2 p.m. EST for new findings about Mercury's polar...

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NASA image: Asteroid Redirect Mission Update
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Dec 8, 2017

Asteroid Redirect Mission Update

Benjamin Reed (right), deputy program manager of NASA’s Satellite Servicing Capabilities Office, shows Dr. Holdren...

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NASA image: Satellite Shows Difficult Eastern U.S. Thanksgiving Travel
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Shows Difficult Eastern U.S. Thanksgiving Travel

This true color image of the Continental United States was taken on Nov. 25, 2013 by the Suomi NPP satellite and...

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NASA image: Tao-Rusyr Caldera, Onekotan Island, Kuril Islands
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Dec 8, 2017

Tao-Rusyr Caldera, Onekotan Island, Kuril Islands

More than 9,000 years ago, a catastrophic volcanic eruption created a huge caldera on the southern end of Onekotan...

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NASA image: NASA's Best-Observed X-Class Flare of All Time
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Best-Observed X-Class Flare of All Time

Zoom in on the flare in ultraviolet (SDO/AIA), X-rays (Hinode) and gamma-rays (RHESSI) -- On March 29, 2014 the sun...

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NASA image: On the Edge of Mercury
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Dec 8, 2017

On the Edge of Mercury

In this image, Mercury's horizon cuts a striking edge against the stark blackness of space. On the right, sunlight...

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NASA image: Bye to Thule, For Now
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Dec 8, 2017

Bye to Thule, For Now

On March 31, the P-3 departed Thule, Greenland. IceBridge teams flew a science transit flight to Kangerlussaq,...

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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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