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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: Europa Clipper's Core
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Jun 7, 2022

Europa Clipper's Core

The main body of NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft has been delivered to the agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in...

JPL
NASA image: S-MODE Research Vessel and Marine Robots Prepare for Sea
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Oct 11, 2022

S-MODE Research Vessel and Marine Robots Prepare for Sea

As part of NASA's Sub-Mesoscale Ocean Dynamics Experiment (S-MODE) pilot campaign in 2021, the research vessel...

JPL
NASA image: Europa Imaging System Narrow Angle Camera
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Apr 1, 2021

Europa Imaging System Narrow Angle Camera

Included in the payload of science instruments for NASA's Europa Clipper is the Europa Imaging System (EIS) Narrow...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper: Rolling Into NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Jun 7, 2022

Europa Clipper: Rolling Into NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory

The main body of NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft is seen in its shipping container as it rolls into the agency's...

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NASA image: Easy Does It: NASA's Europa Clipper Is Lowered Into Place
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Aug 24, 2022

Easy Does It: NASA's Europa Clipper Is Lowered Into Place

Engineers and technicians use a crane to lower the main body of NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft into position in...

JPL
NASA image: NASA's Europa Clipper Takes Center Stage
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Aug 24, 2022

NASA's Europa Clipper Takes Center Stage

Engineers and technicians work on the towering main body of NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft in the storied...

JPL
NASA image: Revealing Europa Clipper's Core
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Jun 7, 2022

Revealing Europa Clipper's Core

The main body of NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft has been delivered to the agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in...

JPL
NASA image: Europa Imaging System Wide Angle Camera
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Apr 1, 2021

Europa Imaging System Wide Angle Camera

Included in the payload of science instruments for NASA's Europa Clipper is the Europa Imaging System (EIS) Wide...

JPL
NASA image: IceNode Prototype Under the Ice
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Aug 29, 2024

IceNode Prototype Under the Ice

A prototype of an autonomous robot, part of a project called IceNode being developed at NASA's Jet Propulsion...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew
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Jan 12, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew

ISS022-E-024557 (12 Jan. 2010) --- Male Atoll and Maldive Islands in the Indian Ocean are featured in this image...

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NASA image: SWOT Project Manager Parag Vaze
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May 6, 2021

SWOT Project Manager Parag Vaze

The new international satellite mission called Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) — slated for launch in late...

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NASA image: Pine Island Glacier Ice Island 2013
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Apr 25, 2014

Pine Island Glacier Ice Island 2013

In early November 2013, a large iceberg separated from the front of Antarctica’s Pine Island Glacier. It thus began...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 27 Crew
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Apr 2, 2011

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 27 Crew

ISS027-E-009771 (2 April 2011) --- Bassas da India is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 27 crew...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Jan 18, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

ISS034-E-032377 (18 Jan. 2013) --- Internal waves off Northern Trinidad are featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: High Seas at Sunset During S-MODE Field Campaign
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Oct 11, 2022

High Seas at Sunset During S-MODE Field Campaign

During the pilot campaign for NASA's Sub-Mesoscale Ocean Dynamics Experiment (S-MODE) in 2021, on the transit from...

JPL
NASA image: The Front of the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Satellite (Illustration)
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Oct 2, 2020

The Front of the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Satellite (Illustration)

This illustration shows the front of the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich spacecraft in orbit above Earth with its...

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NASA image: The Carbon Cycle
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Oct 9, 2009

The Carbon Cycle

Carbon is the basic building block of life, and these unique atoms are found everywhere on Earth. Carbon makes up...

GSFC
NASA image: Skylab
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Jul 1, 1969

Skylab

This is an interior view of the living quarters of the deep-sea research submarine "Ben Franklin." Named for...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jul 1, 1969

Skylab

This is an aerial view of the deep-sea research submarine "Ben Franklin" at dock. Named for American patriot and...

MSFC
NASA image: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Spacecraft Animations
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Sep 30, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Spacecraft Animations

Animations for media and public use. These animations show the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite orbiting Earth...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 21 Crew
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Oct 22, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 21 Crew

ISS021-E-011833 (22 Oct. 2009) --- The southern Savage Islands in the Atlantic Ocean are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper's Europa Imaging System in the Works
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Apr 1, 2021

Europa Clipper's Europa Imaging System in the Works

A mechanical engineer in a clean room at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 1, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

This STS-29 mission onboard photo depicts the External Tank (ET) falling toward the ocean after separation from the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 21 Crew
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Oct 22, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 21 Crew

ISS021-E-011832 (22 Oct. 2009) --- The northern Savage Islands in the Atlantic Ocean are featured in this image...

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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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