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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: Janus in the Way
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Mar 28, 2011

Janus in the Way

NASA Cassini spacecraft looks past the cratered south polar area of Saturn moon Rhea to spy the moon Dione and the...

JPL
NASA image: What's Up: July 2021 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Jul 1, 2021

What's Up: July 2021 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in July 2021? Venus blazes as the "Evening Star" following sunset, with a much...

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NASA image: The Milky Way spans the night sky above a bright orange-yellow airglow
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Oct 25, 2025

The Milky Way spans the night sky above a bright orange-yellow airglow

iss073e0982679 (Oct. 25, 2025) --- The Milky Way spans the night sky above a bright orange-yellow airglow that...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Jul 1, 2001

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This image shows the central region of the spiral galaxy NGC 4631 as seen edge-on from the Chandra X-Ray Observatory...

MSFC
NASA image: Aerial Views of KSC
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Jul 23, 2003

Aerial Views of KSC

This aerial view, looking northwest, shows the newly opened Space Commerce Way that winds from S.R 3 on the right to...

KSC
NASA image: Street Renaming Ceremony Honoring Hidden Figures
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Jun 12, 2019

Street Renaming Ceremony Honoring Hidden Figures

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine was joined at 10 a.m. EDT Wednesday, June 12, by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas,...

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NASA image: High angle view of Apollo 14 space vehicle on way to Pad A
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Nov 9, 1970

High angle view of Apollo 14 space vehicle on way to Pad A

S70-54127 (9 Nov. 1970) --- A high-angle view at Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center (KSC), showing the Apollo...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 - MISC. - INFLIGHT (MILKY WAY) - OUTER SPACE
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Aug 1, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 - MISC. - INFLIGHT (MILKY WAY) - OUTER SPACE

S66-45328 (19 July 1966) --- Ultraviolet spectra of stars in the Carina-Vela region of the southern Milky Way. These...

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NASA image: STS-121 crewmembers leave the O&C Bldg. on their way to the launch pad
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Jul 4, 2006

STS-121 crewmembers leave the O&C Bldg. on their way to the launch pad

STS121-S-005 (4 July 2006) --- The STS-121 crewmembers, having donned their shuttle launch and entry suits, wave...

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NASA image: High angle view of Apollo 14 space vehicle on way to Pad A
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Nov 9, 1970

High angle view of Apollo 14 space vehicle on way to Pad A

S70-54119 (9 Nov. 1970) --- A high-angle view at Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center (KSC), showing the Apollo...

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NASA image: Taken Under the Wing of the Small Magellanic Cloud
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Apr 3, 2013

Taken Under the Wing of the Small Magellanic Cloud

The tip of the wing of the Small Magellanic Cloud galaxy is dazzling in this new view from NASA Great Observatories....

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NASA image: Radiation Levels on the Way to Mars
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Aug 2, 2012

Radiation Levels on the Way to Mars

This graphic shows the flux of radiation detected by NASA Mars Science Laboratory on the trip from Earth to Mars;...

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NASA image: View on the Way to Glenelg
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Oct 4, 2012

View on the Way to Glenelg

This 360-degree panorama from NASA Mars rover Curiosity shows the rocky terrain of Rocknest surrounding it as of its...

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NASA image: One-Way Trip to Tempel
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Jul 4, 2005

One-Way Trip to Tempel

This image shows NASA Deep Impact impactor probe approaching comet Tempel 1. It is made up of images taken by the...

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NASA image: HST Zoom-Way-Out
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May 20, 2008

HST Zoom-Way-Out

The Hubble Space Telescope in orbit in its post-servicing mission 3B configuration. An animation of the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: Deep Impact on Its Way
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Jan 18, 2005

Deep Impact on Its Way

The high speed of NASA Deep Impact spacecraft causes it to appear as a long streak across the sky in the...

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NASA image: Four Ways to See Saturn
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Apr 22, 2004

Four Ways to See Saturn

A montage of Cassini images, taken in four different regions of the spectrum from ultraviolet to near-infrared,...

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NASA image: Summer is on Its Way
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Mar 30, 2012

Summer is on Its Way

These dark sand dunes in the North polar region, basking in the sunshine of late spring, have shed most of their...

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NASA image: Commissioning Sequences Pave the Way
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Sep 21, 2009

Commissioning Sequences Pave the Way

Several sequences were acquired by NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter looking across the illuminated limb to quantify...

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NASA image: Which Way the Wind Blows
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Jan 31, 2013

Which Way the Wind Blows

This image from NASA Cassini spacecraft reveals the wind patterns within a large vortex that was spawned by a giant...

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NASA image: Oppia Region, Three Ways
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May 10, 2012

Oppia Region, Three Ways

This image from NASA Dawn mission shows three colorized views of the Oppia region in the southern hemisphere of the...

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NASA image: On the Way to Ceres Artist Concept
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Dec 3, 2013

On the Way to Ceres Artist Concept

This artist concept shows NASA Dawn spacecraft heading toward the dwarf planet Ceres. When Dawn arrives, it will be...

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NASA image: A visit to the MSFC electrostatic levitation (ESL) laboratory by
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Aug 16, 2018

A visit to the MSFC electrostatic levitation (ESL) laboratory by

Allan Bonet (undergraduate student, University of Florida) prepares a test cell for ground-based testing in support...

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NASA image: A visit to the MSFC electrostatic levitation (ESL) laboratory by
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Aug 16, 2018

A visit to the MSFC electrostatic levitation (ESL) laboratory by

Evan Wilson (undergraduate student, University of Florida) observes a test apparatus to measure interfacial tension...

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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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