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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: GSFC_20170803_2017-13427_013
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Aug 3, 2017

GSFC_20170803_2017-13427_013

2017 interns participated in a summer poster session at Goddard on August 3, 2017. Awards were given to top posters...

GSFC
NASA image: 1200175
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Mar 28, 2012

1200175

(L TO R) CHANEL DUNCAN (GSFC), VICTORIA COFFEY (MSFC), JIM LOBELL (GSFC) AND TRACI ROSNACK (GSFC) EXAMINE MMS,...

MSFC
NASA image: TIRS - The Thermal Infrared Sensor on LDCM Overview
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Feb 14, 2012

TIRS - The Thermal Infrared Sensor on LDCM Overview

The Thermal InfraRed Sensor (TIRS) is one of the instruments on the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM)...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA's SDO Captures a Monster Prominence
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's SDO Captures a Monster Prominence

NASA image captured Feb. 24, 2011 To see an image showing the size of the prominence in comparison to the size of...

GSFC
NASA image: GEDI Integration
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Apr 24, 2018

GEDI Integration

The Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) Optical Bench is suspended from the crane in the Spacecraft...

GSFC
NASA image: GEDI Integration
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Apr 24, 2018

GEDI Integration

Engineers and technicians from the Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) use a crane to lift the Optical...

GSFC
NASA image: Miranda Meyer Portrait
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Feb 6, 2024

Miranda Meyer Portrait

“Discipline is one of the things that they instill with you [in the military.] All the way starting in boot camp,...

HQ
NASA image: Artemis II Fueling Operations
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Fueling Operations

On April 1, 2026, ahead of the official launch broadcast, NASA aired its “tanking” show from L 11 through L 6....

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Science Live: Aurora Glow, Electric Flow & the EZIE Mission [Episode #63]
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Mar 24, 2025

NASA Science Live: Aurora Glow, Electric Flow & the EZIE Mission [Episode #63]

Join NASA experts to talk about EZIE, a trio of just-launched NASA spacecraft that will study powerful electric...

GSFC
NASA image: Solar activity and erupting prominences [HD Video]
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Dec 8, 2017

Solar activity and erupting prominences [HD Video]

Solar activity and erupting prominences. EIT 304A (Jan. 8-10, 2000) Credit: NASA/GSFC/SOHO/ESA To learn more go to...

GSFC
NASA image: Aurora Impact
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Dec 8, 2017

Aurora Impact

Illustration of a CME particle cloud blasted from the sun impacting Earth and creating aurora (in actual photo of...

GSFC
NASA image: Ash plume from Eyjafjallajokull Volcano, Iceland May 8th View
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Dec 8, 2017

Ash plume from Eyjafjallajokull Volcano, Iceland May 8th View

NASA image acquired May 8, 2010 at 13 :35 UTC Ash plume from Eyjafjallajokull Volcano, Iceland Satellite: Aqua...

GSFC
NASA image: Ash plume from Eyjafjallajokull Volcano, Iceland May 8th View.jpg [detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

Ash plume from Eyjafjallajokull Volcano, Iceland May 8th View.jpg [detail]

NASA image acquired May 8, 2010 at 13 :35 UTC Ash plume from Eyjafjallajokull Volcano, Iceland Satellite: Aqua...

GSFC
NASA image: CME leaving the Sun [Video]
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Dec 8, 2017

CME leaving the Sun [Video]

Animation of a CME leaving the Sun, slamming into our magnetosphere. Credit: NASA/GSFC/SOHO/ESA Sound: Juan Carlos...

GSFC
NASA image: Cloud vortices
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Nov 2, 2015

Cloud vortices

Cloud vortices off Heard Island, south Indian Ocean. The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS)...

GSFC
NASA image: Solarwind [Video]
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Dec 8, 2017

Solarwind [Video]

Animation of solar wind impacting the magnetosphere and creating aurora. Credit: NASA/GSFC/SOHO/ESA Sound: Juan...

GSFC
NASA image: SOHO Orbit [Video]
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Dec 8, 2017

SOHO Orbit [Video]

SOHO's orbit around the Lagrangian L1 point and the Sun Credit: NASA/GSFC/SOHO/ESA Sound: Juan Carlos Garcia To...

GSFC
NASA image: Towering Arches
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Apr 6, 2016

Towering Arches

This still image from an animation from NASA GSFC Solar Dynamics Observatory shows arches of magnetic field lines...

JPL
NASA image: Plasma Push and Pull
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Jun 30, 2015

Plasma Push and Pull

This still image from an animation from NASA GSFC Solar Dynamics Observatory shows dark strands of plasma hovering...

JPL
NASA image: Eastern Hemisphere - Blue Marble 2012
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Dec 8, 2017

Eastern Hemisphere - Blue Marble 2012

February 2, 2012 Go here to view an image that explains how composite images like these are created:...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Satellite Image of Tropical Cyclone Ului
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Satellite Image of Tropical Cyclone Ului

NASA image acquired March 18, 2010. Tropical Cyclone Ului persisted south of the Solomon Islands on March 18, 2010....

GSFC
NASA image: Eclipsing Pulsar Promises Clues to Crushed Matter
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Dec 8, 2017

Eclipsing Pulsar Promises Clues to Crushed Matter

NASA image release August 17, 2010 Astronomers using NASA's Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer (RXTE) have found the first...

GSFC
NASA image: Burst around the Corner
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Dec 8, 2017

Burst around the Corner

NASA image captured January 2, 2012 To view a video of this event go here: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/6648724193 The...

GSFC
NASA image: Somersaulting CME
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Dec 8, 2017

Somersaulting CME

NASA image acquired May 30, 2011 On May 30, 2011, the STEREO Behind spacecraft caught a prominence in the process of...

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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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