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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: NASA Spacecraft Shows Location of China Quake
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Apr 22, 2013

NASA Spacecraft Shows Location of China Quake

This image from NASA Terra spacecraft highlights the epicenter of a powerful magnitude 6.6 earthquake which struck...

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NASA image: Stars Brewing in Cygnus X
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Jan 10, 2012

Stars Brewing in Cygnus X

A bubbling cauldron of star birth is highlighted in this image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope. Massive stars have...

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NASA image: Migrating and Static Sand Ripples on Mars
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Aug 28, 2013

Migrating and Static Sand Ripples on Mars

This observation from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is of one many that highlights new discoveries; one of these...

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NASA image: Warped Andromeda
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Feb 17, 2010

Warped Andromeda

This image from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer highlights the Andromeda galaxy older stellar population in...

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NASA image: Infrared Ring around Saturn
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Oct 7, 2009

Infrared Ring around Saturn

This picture highlights a slice of Saturn largest ring. The ring red band was discovered by NASA Spitzer Space...

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NASA image: Voyager Special Cargo: The Golden Record
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Apr 29, 2011

Voyager Special Cargo: The Golden Record

This image highlights the special cargo onboard NASA Voyager spacecraft: the Golden Record. Each of the two Voyager...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 36
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Feb 29, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 36

This view from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows part of the crater named Sekhet on Ceres. Prominent shadows within the...

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NASA image: Complementary X-Ray Vision
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Feb 27, 2013

Complementary X-Ray Vision

This chart depicts the electromagnetic spectrum, highlighting the X-ray portion. NASA NuSTAR and ESA XMM-Newton...

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NASA image: Sunflower Galaxy Glows with Infrared Light
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Mar 3, 2011

Sunflower Galaxy Glows with Infrared Light

This image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows infrared light from the Sunflower galaxy, otherwise known as...

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NASA image: Spirit View on Sol 148 3-D
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Jun 4, 2004

Spirit View on Sol 148 3-D

This 360-degree three dimensional anaglyph view from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit highlights Gusev crater on...

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NASA image: Sunny Side of a Comet
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Jul 4, 2005

Sunny Side of a Comet

This image composite shows comet Tempel 1 in infrared light . The infrared picture highlights the warm, or sunlit,...

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NASA image: Lahontan Crater Looms 3-D
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Jun 3, 2004

Lahontan Crater Looms 3-D

This 120-degree three dimensional anaglyph view from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit highlights a crater...

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NASA image: Cygnus-X: The Cool Swan Glowing in Flight
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May 11, 2012

Cygnus-X: The Cool Swan Glowing in Flight

This new view of the Cygnus-X star-formation region by ESA Herschel Space Observatory highlights chaotic networks of...

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NASA image: Mimas Blue Streak
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Oct 7, 2010

Mimas Blue Streak

This enhanced-color view of Saturn moon Mimas was made from images obtained by NASA Cassini spacecraft. It...

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NASA image: Orion Rainbow of Infrared Light
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Feb 29, 2012

Orion Rainbow of Infrared Light

NASA Spitzer Space Telescope and ESA Herschel mission combined to show this view of the Orion nebula, found below...

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NASA image: GRAIL Final Resting Spot
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Dec 13, 2012

GRAIL Final Resting Spot

These maps of Earth moon highlight the region where the twin spacecraft of NASA Gravity Recovery and Interior...

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NASA image: Cape York Explored
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Jan 23, 2014

Cape York Explored

A region known as Cape York on the western rim of Endeavour Crater, where the Opportunity rover worked for 20...

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NASA image: Spirit View on Sol 147 3-D
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Jun 4, 2004

Spirit View on Sol 147 3-D

This 360-degree three dimensional anaglyph view from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit highlights Gusev crater on...

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NASA image: Classic Appeal
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Apr 5, 2007

Classic Appeal

This infrared view from high above Saturn ringplane highlights the contrast in the cloud bands, the dimly glowing...

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NASA image: The city lights of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula
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Jan 23, 2025

The city lights of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula

iss072e518202 (Jan. 23, 2025) --- This long-duration photograph highlights the city lights of Mexico's Yucatan...

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NASA image: Unwrapping the Pillars
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Jan 9, 2007

Unwrapping the Pillars

This image composite highlights the pillars of the Eagle nebula, as seen in infrared light by NASA Spitzer Space...

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Jan 19, 2016

OLYMPEX Wrap Up

A look at some of the highlights of the 2015-16 OLYMPEX field campaign for GPM with Ground Validation Manager Walt...

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NASA image: Bright Tracks from Bouncing and Rolling Boulders
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Apr 10, 2013

Bright Tracks from Bouncing and Rolling Boulders

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a well-preserved impact crater. A closeup view highlights...

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NASA image: Beyond the Borders of a Galaxy
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Apr 16, 2008

Beyond the Borders of a Galaxy

The outlying regions around the Southern Pinwheel galaxy, or M83, are highlighted in this composite image from NASA...

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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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