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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: On the Beauty of Yardangs
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May 6, 2015

On the Beauty of Yardangs

Some geological materials (like solid rock) are incredibly tough, but others (like piles of volcanic ash) are quite...

JPL
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 22, 2003

Microgravity

One concern about human adaptation to space is how returning from the microgravity of orbit to Earth can affect an...

MSFC
NASA image: In Tribute
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May 1, 2015

In Tribute

In this perspective view, NASA MESSENGER spacecraft looked northwest over the Caloris Basin, a depression about 1500...

JPL
NASA image: SDO Sees Spring Eclipse, April 2
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Dec 8, 2017

SDO Sees Spring Eclipse, April 2

NASA image captured April 2, 2011 Twice a year, SDO enters an eclipse season where the spacecraft slips behind Earth...

GSFC
NASA image: Circles and Hexagons
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Oct 9, 2017

Circles and Hexagons

Saturn's cloud belts generally move around the planet in a circular path, but one feature is slightly different. The...

JPL
NASA image: Tabisa Taliwaku Kalisa Portrait
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Feb 4, 2021

Tabisa Taliwaku Kalisa Portrait

"I still can't get over the fact that I actually work at NASA. If you had told the little girl years ago who was...

HQ
NASA image: A Lightweight Cradle for ASTHROS' Mirror
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Jun 29, 2022

A Lightweight Cradle for ASTHROS' Mirror

Known as the cradle, the structure that supports the primary mirror on NASA's Astrophysics Stratospheric Telescope...

JPL
NASA image: A Crisp Infrared Image on an ASTHROS Mirror Panel
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Jun 29, 2022

A Crisp Infrared Image on an ASTHROS Mirror Panel

A gold-coated mirror panel on NASA's Astrophysics Stratospheric Telescope for High Spectral Resolution Observations...

JPL
NASA image: Nine-Paneled Mirror for ASTHROS
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Jun 29, 2022

Nine-Paneled Mirror for ASTHROS

The mirror on NASA's Astrophysics Stratospheric Telescope for High Spectral Resolution Observations at...

JPL
NASA image: View From Within 'Perseverance Valley' on Mars
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Dec 6, 2017

View From Within 'Perseverance Valley' on Mars

This view from within "Perseverance Valley," on the inner slope of the western rim of Endurance Crater on Mars,...

JPL
NASA image: Flow Around a Crater on Ceres
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May 2, 2017

Flow Around a Crater on Ceres

Ceres surface shows evidence for different types of flows that indicate the presence of ice in the regolith. One...

JPL
NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 33 crew.
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Nov 18, 2012

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 33 crew.

ISS033-E-022759 (18 Nov. 2012) --- Agricultural fields under snow in easternmost China are featured in this image...

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NASA image: A cosmic question in NGC 4696
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Dec 8, 2017

A cosmic question in NGC 4696

This picture, taken by Hubble’s Advanced Camera for Surveys, shows NGC 4696, the largest galaxy in the Centaurus...

GSFC
NASA image: SDO Sees Spring Eclipse, April 1
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Dec 8, 2017

SDO Sees Spring Eclipse, April 1

NASA image captured April 1, 2011 Twice a year, SDO enters an eclipse season where the spacecraft slips behind Earth...

GSFC
NASA image: Artemis II and Space Station Expedition 74 Astronauts Call in Space
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Apr 9, 2026

Artemis II and Space Station Expedition 74 Astronauts Call in Space

The Artemis II crew of NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space...

JSC
NASA image: 2017 Hurricanes and Aerosols Simulation
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Nov 13, 2017

2017 Hurricanes and Aerosols Simulation

Tracking the aerosols carried on the winds let scientists see the currents in our atmosphere. This visualization...

GSFC
NASA image: Jupiter's Southern Exposure in Infrared
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Mar 7, 2018

Jupiter's Southern Exposure in Infrared

This computer-generated image shows the structure of the cyclonic pattern observed over Jupiter's south pole. Like...

JPL
NASA image: Environmental Portrait of the Facility Manager for the Space Sim
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Jan 11, 2016

Environmental Portrait of the Facility Manager for the Space Sim

“I am a Black woman in STEM. And when I was growing up, I cannot say that I saw a lot of faces that looked like mine...

GRC
NASA image: Strait of Gibraltar as seen from STS-60
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Feb 9, 1994

Strait of Gibraltar as seen from STS-60

STS060-88-070 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- This view shows sunglint in the Strait of Gibralter. In this photograph a high...

JSC
NASA image: Environmental Portrait of Stephanie Fernandez
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Sep 21, 2020

Environmental Portrait of Stephanie Fernandez

jsc2020e041336 (Sep 21, 2020) - “There are obvious highlights [about my job] and then there are some highlights that...

JSC
NASA image: Knicole Colon Portrait
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Feb 21, 2020

Knicole Colon Portrait

“I liked every subject in school, but I think I always liked math and science the most. At the time, math seemed to...

HQ
NASA image: Cassini Aug. 22, 2005, Titan Flyby
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Aug 19, 2005

Cassini Aug. 22, 2005, Titan Flyby

This map of Titan's surface illustrates the regions that will be imaged by Cassini during the spacecraft's close...

JPL
NASA image: Squiggles in Hellas Planitia
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Oct 25, 2017

Squiggles in Hellas Planitia

At around 2,200 kilometers in diameter, Hellas Planitia is the largest visible impact basin in the Solar System, and...

JPL
NASA image: NASA's Solar Observing Fleet Watch Comet ISON's Journey Around the Sun
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Solar Observing Fleet Watch Comet ISON's Journey Around the Sun

Comet ISON makes its appearance into the higher-resolution HI-1 camera on the STEREO-A spacecraft. The dark...

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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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