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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: Colorful Saturn, Getting Closer
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Jun 3, 2004

Colorful Saturn, Getting Closer

As Cassini coasts into the final month of its nearly seven-year trek, the serene majesty of its destination looms...

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NASA image: Tyrrhenus Mons
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Mar 1, 2023

Tyrrhenus Mons

Today's VIS image crosses part of the flank of Tyrrhenus Mons. Tyrrhenus Mons is one of the oldest martian...

JPL
NASA image: Unmasking the Secrets of Mercury
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Apr 16, 2015

Unmasking the Secrets of Mercury

The MASCS instrument onboard NASA MESSENGER spacecraft was designed to study both the exosphere and surface of...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Dec 1, 1998

Benefit from NASA

Two companies have successfully commercialized a specialized welding tool developed at the Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: Pluto and Charon in False Color Show Compositional Diversity
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Jul 14, 2015

Pluto and Charon in False Color Show Compositional Diversity

This July 13, 2015, image of Pluto and Charon is presented in false colors to make differences in surface material...

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NASA image: The Contrasting Colors of Crater Dunes and Gullies
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Feb 3, 2017

The Contrasting Colors of Crater Dunes and Gullies

Gullies are relatively common features in the steep slopes of crater walls, possibly formed by dry debris flows,...

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NASA image: Perseverance Sample Tube 266
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Sep 6, 2021

Perseverance Sample Tube 266

This image, taken in a clean room at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, shows sample tube number 266, which was used...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0113
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Jan 10, 2005

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JET PROPULSION LABORATORY, CALIF. - At Ball Aerospace in Boulder, Colo., the infrared (IR) spectrometer for the Deep...

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NASA image: InSight's Seismogram of Big Martian Quake
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May 9, 2022

InSight's Seismogram of Big Martian Quake

This seismogram shows the largest quake ever detected on another planet. Estimated at magnitude 5, this quake was...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1341
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Jul 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Genesis spacecraft is...

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NASA image: Tyrrhena Fossae
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Aug 22, 2018

Tyrrhena Fossae

Tyrrhenus Mons is one of the oldest Martian volcanoes. Tyrrhena Fossae is the largest of the channels dissecting the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2463
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Dec 3, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers check areas of the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2420
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Nov 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Kennedy Space Center, the container holding the radioisotope thermoelectric...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2670
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Dec 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., get ready to begin fueling...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0758
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Apr 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-121 Commander Steven W. Lindsey (left) receives...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0245
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Feb 10, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 Mission Specialist Wendy Lawrence looks...

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NASA image: Callisto False Color
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Sep 26, 1996

Callisto False Color

This false color picture of Callisto was taken by NASA's Voyager 2 on July 7, 1979 at a range of 1,094,666...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2669
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Dec 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., suit up before fueling the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2430
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Nov 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RTG Facility at Kennedy Space Center, Jim Wojciechowski (left) and Rhett Rovig...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2671b
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Dec 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A worker at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., begins fueling the Deep...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2474
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Nov 8, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, a metal canister is lowered over the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2417
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Nov 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Jamie Gurney makes a zero adjustment of a personal dosimeter for officials handling the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2429
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Dec 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The mobile service tower with the final set of Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs) rolls...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2456
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Dec 3, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second stage of the Boeing...

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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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