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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: iss066e152099
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Feb 22, 2022

iss066e152099

iss066e152099 (Feb. 22, 2022) --- The sun rises above the Earth's horizon in this photograph from the International...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 24, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Mexico's Morelos satellite deploying from Discovery's payload bay
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Jun 17, 1985

Mexico's Morelos satellite deploying from Discovery's payload bay

51G-32-082 (17-24 June 1985) --- Mexico's Morelos satellite rises from Discovery's cargo bay to begin its life in space.

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Sep 9, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-78960 (9 Sept. 2006) --- A rising sun and Earth's horizon are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew
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Mar 30, 2013

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew aboard the ISS. The terminator, glare from the rising Sun, and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1362
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Jan 22, 2009

KSC-2009-1362

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rising higher in the morning sky, the sun puts a glow on the fog rising from the turn basin...

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NASA image: Solar Golden Arches
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May 1, 2017

Solar Golden Arches

The magnetic field lines between a pair of active regions formed a beautiful set of swaying arches rising up above...

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NASA image: JunoCam Captures Io Spouting Off
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Jun 26, 2024

JunoCam Captures Io Spouting Off

The JunoCam instrument aboard NASA's Juno spacecraft captured two volcanic plumes rising above the horizon of...

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NASA image: HiRISE Catches an Avalanche on Mars
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Aug 12, 2020

HiRISE Catches an Avalanche on Mars

The High-Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (Hi-RISE) camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured...

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NASA image: Warming Seas and Melting Ice Sheets
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Dec 8, 2017

Warming Seas and Melting Ice Sheets

Sea level rise is a natural consequence of the warming of our planet. We know this from basic physics. When water...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew
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Feb 5, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew

ISS016-E-027426 (5 Feb. 2008) --- Cumulonimbus Cloud over Africa is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Eumenides Dorsum
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Mar 23, 2023

Eumenides Dorsum

Today's VIS image shows part of the eastern flank of Eumenides Dorsum, a large linear rise located in southern...

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NASA image: Women of Color STEM Technology Rising Star Award
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Nov 18, 2019

Women of Color STEM Technology Rising Star Award

Concha Reid, Artemis,

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NASA image: Mountains Rising Over Vesta Equatorial Region
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Sep 28, 2011

Mountains Rising Over Vesta Equatorial Region

NASA Dawn spacecraft obtained this image of asteroid Vesta with its framing camera on Aug. 26, 2011 at a distance of...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Resilience Rises: 11/20/2020
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Nov 19, 2020

Space to Ground: Resilience Rises: 11/20/2020

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station

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NASA image: Rebuilding Poplar Island
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Jun 28, 2012

Rebuilding Poplar Island

Poplar Island is being rebuilt by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers using dredged mud from the Baltimore Harbor which...

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NASA image: Eumenides Dorsum
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Mar 9, 2020

Eumenides Dorsum

Eumenides Dorsum is a large linear rise located in southern Amazonis Planitia. Erosion by wind action is prevalent...

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NASA image: Jupiter's Pop-up Clouds
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Dec 11, 2020

Jupiter's Pop-up Clouds

In this annotated, graphic of Jupiter, small, bright "pop-up" clouds rise above the surrounding features in this...

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NASA image: Hebes Chasma
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Oct 7, 2021

Hebes Chasma

Today's VIS image crosses the entirety of Hebes Chasma, including the central rise called Hebes Mensa. Located in...

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NASA image: 3-D View from the Front of Curiosity
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Aug 7, 2012

3-D View from the Front of Curiosity

This image is a 3-D view in front of NASA Curiosity rover. Mount Sharp is visible rising above the terrain, though...

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NASA image: What's Up: June 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Jun 1, 2020

What's Up: June 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights you can see in June 2020? Look for the Summer Triangle rising in the east after...

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NASA image: Supermoon
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Mar 9, 2020

Supermoon

The Moon, or supermoon, is seen as it rises behind the U.S. Capitol, Monday, March 9, 2020, in Washington, DC. A...

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NASA image: Earth-orbiting HST, airglow over Earth's horizon, and crescent moon
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Dec 9, 1993

Earth-orbiting HST, airglow over Earth's horizon, and crescent moon

STS061-56-027 (2-13 Dec 1993) --- This scene, captured with a 35mm camera from inside the Space Shuttle Endeavour,...

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NASA image: Supermoon
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Mar 9, 2020

Supermoon

The Moon, or supermoon, is seen as it rises behind the U.S. Capitol, Monday, March 9, 2020, in Washington, DC. A...

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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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