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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: Snow over Antarctica Buffered Sea Level Rise during Last Century
Video
Dec 13, 2018

Snow over Antarctica Buffered Sea Level Rise during Last Century

A new NASA-led study has determined that an increase in snowfall accumulation over Antarctica during the 20th...

GSFC
NASA image: Rabe Crater Dunes
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Jun 19, 2018

Rabe Crater Dunes

The large sand sheet with surface dune forms seen in this VIS image is located on the complex floor of Rabe Crater....

JPL
NASA image: Matara Crater Dunes
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Nov 4, 2020

Matara Crater Dunes

Today's VIS image shows the floor of Matara Crater (center of image). A large sand sheet with surface dune forms...

JPL
NASA image: Landsat's Global View of Ice Velocity
Video
Dec 12, 2016

Landsat's Global View of Ice Velocity

Ice from glaciers constantly flows into the ocean, but the speed the ice moves at changes. Landsat 8 provides...

GSFC
NASA image: IceBridge images of crack in Larsen C Ice Shelf Second Pass
Video
Dec 8, 2016

IceBridge images of crack in Larsen C Ice Shelf Second Pass

Operation IceBridge, a NASA airborne survey of changes in polar ice, recently completed its eighth consecutive...

GSFC
NASA image: IceBridge images of crack in Larsen C Ice Shelf First Pass
Video
Dec 8, 2016

IceBridge images of crack in Larsen C Ice Shelf First Pass

Operation IceBridge, a NASA airborne survey of changes in polar ice, recently completed its eighth consecutive...

GSFC
NASA image: IceBridge images of crack in Larsen C Ice Shelf Nadir
Video
Dec 8, 2016

IceBridge images of crack in Larsen C Ice Shelf Nadir

Operation IceBridge, a NASA airborne survey of changes in polar ice, recently completed its eighth consecutive...

GSFC
NASA image: The Dark Surfaces of Mars: Mantles and Sand Sheets
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Apr 24, 2000

The Dark Surfaces of Mars: Mantles and Sand Sheets

This anaglyph from NASA Mars Global Surveyor shows dark, blanketed or mantled surfaces in the Sinus Sabaeus region...

JPL
NASA image: Craftsmen in the Wood Model Shop at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory
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Jan 23, 1953

Craftsmen in the Wood Model Shop at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory

Craftsmen work in the wood model shop at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight...

GRC
NASA image: greenland_summer_campaign
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Aug 28, 2015

greenland_summer_campaign

Laurence Smith, chair of geography at University of California, Los Angeles, deploys an autonomous drift boat...

GSFC
NASA image: Near Polar Dunes
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Feb 17, 2023

Near Polar Dunes

Today's VIS image shows a sand sheet located on the floor of an unnamed crater just north of the edge of the South...

JPL
NASA image: Patagonia Glacier, Chile
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Jul 21, 2001

Patagonia Glacier, Chile

This ASTER image was acquired on May 2, 2000 over the North Patagonia Ice Sheet, Chile near latitude 47 degrees...

JPL
NASA image: Crater Dunes - False Color
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Aug 12, 2020

Crater Dunes - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

JPL
NASA image: Proctor Crater Dunes- False Color
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Apr 21, 2017

Proctor Crater Dunes- False Color

The THEMIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create a...

JPL
NASA image: Noachis Terra Dunes - False Color
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Jul 24, 2015

Noachis Terra Dunes - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

JPL
NASA image: Crater Dunes - False Color
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Apr 19, 2017

Crater Dunes - False Color

The THEMIS camera contains 5 filters. Data from different filters can be combined to create a false color image....

JPL
NASA image: Southern Dunes - False Color
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Dec 2, 2015

Southern Dunes - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. Data from different filters can be used in many ways to create a false...

JPL
NASA image: Impeller Creation at the Fabrication Shop
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Oct 23, 1950

Impeller Creation at the Fabrication Shop

A mechanic and apprentice work on a wooden impeller in the Fabrication Shop at the NACA Lewis Flight Propulsion...

GRC
NASA image: Clouds swirl around a caldera on Fernandina Island
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Oct 3, 2024

Clouds swirl around a caldera on Fernandina Island

iss072e011909 (Oct. 3, 2024) -- Situated in the Galapagos is Fernandina Island. Pictured here is Fernandina's...

JSC
NASA image: Matara Crater Dunes
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Apr 22, 2019

Matara Crater Dunes

Today's VIS image shows the floor of Matara Crater. A large sand sheet with surface dune forms dominates the floor...

JPL
NASA image: iss033e012541
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Oct 16, 2012

iss033e012541

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Akihiko Hoshide,Expedition 33 flight engineer,is photographed...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1892
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Sep 22, 2004

KSC-04pd1892

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers place plastic sheets over racks of equipment in the Reusable Launch Vehicle...

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NASA image: SM, FIS Kit
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Nov 8, 2007

SM, FIS Kit

jsc2007e097957 (11/8/2007) --- A preflight view of a the FIS Kit. The FIS Kit consists of Malaysian food (nine types...

JSC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing
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Nov 1, 2023

NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing

Matthew Sanchez prepares a sheet of aluminum that will be cut into the outer layer of the strut for the 10-foot...

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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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