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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: Flight Day 20: Lunar Close-up
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Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 20: Lunar Close-up

art001e002610 (Dec. 5, 2022): The optical navigation camera mounted on the Orion spacecraft captured these views of...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-118 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Aug 10, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-118 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS015-E-21335 (10 Aug. 2007) --- This is one of a series of images photographed with a digital still camera using...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-117 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jun 10, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-117 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS015-E-11354 (10 June 2007) --- This is one of a series of images photographed with a digital still camera using...

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NASA image: Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment
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Sep 12, 2017

Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment

Kars Park I is seen during an aerial survey of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on September 12, 2017. The...

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NASA image: NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia Worksho
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Sep 13, 2024

NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia Worksho

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives closing remarks at NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-118 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Aug 10, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-118 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS015-E-21344 (10 Aug. 2007) --- This is one of a series of images photographed with a digital still camera using...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 16, 2010

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS023-E-041435 (16 May 2010) --- This close-up view of the nose of space shuttle Atlantis was provided by an...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Oct 25, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-006226 (25 Oct. 2007) --- Space Shuttle Discovery's tail section is featured in this close-up image...

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NASA image: Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment
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Sep 12, 2017

Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment

A guard shack at the Shuttle Landing Facility, operated by Space Florida, is seen during a survey of NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: What's Up: December 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Dec 1, 2025

What's Up: December 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in December 2025? The 3I/ATLAS comet makes its closest approach to Earth, the...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-117 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jun 10, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-117 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS015-E-11328 (10 June 2007) --- This is one of a series of images photographed with a digital still camera using...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Oct 25, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-006099 (25 Oct. 2007) --- Space Shuttle Discovery's starboard wing section is featured in this close-up...

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NASA image: Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment
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Sep 12, 2017

Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment

The Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF) is seen during an aerial survey of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment
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Sep 12, 2017

Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment

The Operations Support Building I (OSB I) is seen during an aerial survey of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia Worksho
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Sep 13, 2024

NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia Worksho

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives closing remarks at NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia...

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NASA image: Ancient Lava on the Moon
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Apr 6, 2026

Ancient Lava on the Moon

art002e012028 (April 6, 2026) - The Artemis II crew captured a close-up snapshot of the near side of the Moon as...

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NASA image: Sharing a Unique Perspective
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Apr 6, 2026

Sharing a Unique Perspective

art002e014256 (April 6, 2026) – CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut and Artemis II Mission Specialist Jeremy...

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NASA image: Imminent Approach to Dione
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Aug 20, 2015

Imminent Approach to Dione

This view from NASA Cassini spacecraft looks toward Saturn icy moon Dione, with giant Saturn and its rings in the...

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NASA image: Pluto Haze
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Sep 10, 2015

Pluto Haze

Two different versions of an image of Pluto's haze layers, taken by New Horizons as it looked back at Pluto's dark...

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NASA image: MGS Thermal Emission Spectrometer Image
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Sep 24, 1997

MGS Thermal Emission Spectrometer Image

This image shows the temperature of the martian surface measured by the Mars Global Surveyor Thermal Emission...

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NASA image: Cosmic Blasting Zone
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Dec 6, 2005

Cosmic Blasting Zone

Saturn's impact-pummeled Hyperion stares back at Cassini in this six-image mosaic taken during the spacecraft’s...

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NASA image: NASA's Planetary Radar Images Asteroid 2006 HV5
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Apr 26, 2023

NASA's Planetary Radar Images Asteroid 2006 HV5

This collage represents a selection of NASA radar observations of near-Earth asteroid 2006 HV5 on April 25, 2023,...

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NASA image: Juno Skims the Cloud Tops of Jupiter
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May 27, 2022

Juno Skims the Cloud Tops of Jupiter

On April 9, 2022, as NASA's Juno mission completed its 41st close flyby of Jupiter, its JunoCam instrument captured...

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NASA image: A View of Crescent Jupiter from Juno
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Feb 22, 2022

A View of Crescent Jupiter from Juno

If you could ride along with NASA's Juno spacecraft as it approaches Jupiter during one of its regular close passes...

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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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