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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: KSC-04pd1062
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May 7, 2004

KSC-04pd1062

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- For the fourth time in Space Shuttle Program history, 350,000 gallons of water are...

KSC
NASA image: Strange Terrain
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May 24, 2021

Strange Terrain

This image shows material almost completely filling an impact crater to the northeast of Hale Crater, perhaps...

JPL
NASA image: North Polar Cap Layers and Ledges
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Aug 24, 2016

North Polar Cap Layers and Ledges

At the edge of Mars' permanent North Polar cap, we see an exposure of the internal layers, each with a different mix...

JPL
NASA image: Yuty Crater Ejecta
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Jan 22, 2018

Yuty Crater Ejecta

This VIS image shows a portion of the ejecta deposit of Yuty Crater. The raised edge of the ejecta is termed a...

JPL
NASA image: SMAP captures Hurricane Michael
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Oct 9, 2018

SMAP captures Hurricane Michael

On the morning of Oct. 8, 2018, the NASA Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) Radiometer got a snapshot of Hurricane...

JPL
NASA image: Hebrus Valles
Image
Jan 12, 2016

Hebrus Valles

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows a portion of Hebrus Valles. This channel system was...

JPL
NASA image: Granicus Valles
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Nov 23, 2015

Granicus Valles

Today's VIS image shows a portion of Granicus Valles. This channel system is located west of Elysium Mons and likely...

JPL
NASA image: WASP-18b (Artist's Concept)
Image
Nov 29, 2017

WASP-18b (Artist's Concept)

WASP-18b is an exoplanet located 325 light-years from Earth. The planet's mass is 10 times that of Jupiter, and it...

JPL
NASA image: Lateral View of Occator
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Dec 9, 2015

Lateral View of Occator

A group of scientists from NASA's Dawn mission suggests that when sunlight reaches Ceres' Occator Crater, a kind of...

JPL
NASA image: iss049e034763
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Oct 12, 2016

iss049e034763

ISS049e034763 (10/12/2016) --- Hurricane Nichole spreads out over Bermuda bringing high winds and flooding water.

JSC
NASA image: 1001901
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Nov 30, 2010

1001901

PHOTOS OF BOTTLES CONTAINING URINE, PURIFIED WATER, AND OTHER LIQUIDS AS PART OF THE STEPS OF THE ECLSS PROGRAM

MSFC
NASA image: 1001898
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Nov 30, 2010

1001898

PHOTOS OF BOTTLES CONTAINING URINE, PURIFIED WATER, AND OTHER LIQUIDS AS PART OF THE STEPS OF THE ECLSS PROGRAM

MSFC
NASA image: 1001899
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Nov 30, 2010

1001899

PHOTOS OF BOTTLES CONTAINING URINE, PURIFIED WATER, AND OTHER LIQUIDS AS PART OF THE STEPS OF THE ECLSS PROGRAM

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-79c-265
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Jun 1, 1979

KSC-79c-265

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A manatee swims in the water near Kennedy Space Center.

KSC
NASA image: ARC-1969-AC90-0559-4
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Sep 24, 1990

ARC-1969-AC90-0559-4

Viking History of Water on Mars Composite Study done by Chris McKay, Ames Scientist. Art by Michael Carroll

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1969-AC90-0559-2
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Sep 24, 1990

ARC-1969-AC90-0559-2

Viking History of Water on Mars Composite Study done by Chris McKay, Ames Scientist. Art by Michael Carroll

ARC
NASA image: SUZANNE SPAULDING, HOMELAND SECURITY UNDERSECRETARY, RECEIVES EC
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Jun 8, 2016

SUZANNE SPAULDING, HOMELAND SECURITY UNDERSECRETARY, RECEIVES EC

SUZANNE SPAULDING AND STAFF LEARN ABOUT PROCESSING URINE TO CLEAN DRINKING WATER ON SPACE STATION FROM KEITH PARRISH

MSFC
NASA image: Gemini 6 recovery
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Dec 15, 1965

Gemini 6 recovery

S65-61887 (16 Dec. 1965) --- A water level view of Navy divers with the Gemini 6 spacecraft.

JSC
NASA image: KSC-09-S-00134
Video
Nov 15, 2009

KSC-09-S-00134

'Green' Technology Wins Awards. NASA employees developed innovative way to clean soil and water contamination.

KSC
NASA image: 1001900
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Nov 30, 2010

1001900

PHOTOS OF BOTTLES CONTAINING URINE, PURIFIED WATER, AND OTHER LIQUIDS AS PART OF THE STEPS OF THE ECLSS PROGRAM

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1969-AC90-0559-1
Image
Sep 24, 1990

ARC-1969-AC90-0559-1

Viking History of Water on Mars Composite Study done by Chris McKay, Ames Scientist. Art by Michael Carroll

ARC
NASA image: AfriSAR 2016
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Feb 25, 2016

AfriSAR 2016

Marc Simard of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory installs a gauge that will record water level changes in the Pongara...

AFRC
NASA image: 1001903
Image
Nov 30, 2010

1001903

PHOTOS OF BOTTLES CONTAINING URINE, PURIFIED WATER, AND OTHER LIQUIDS AS PART OF THE STEPS OF THE ECLSS PROGRAM

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
Image
Feb 27, 1992

Around Marshall

Marshall's 1992 Inventor of the Year demonstrates his multi-layer water window imaging x-ray microscope.

MSFC
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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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