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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: Jupiter's Magnetic Field
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May 20, 2019

Jupiter's Magnetic Field

This animation illustrates Jupiter's magnetic field at a single moment in time. The Great Blue Spot,...

JPL
NASA image: U.S. Spacewalk 83 Animation - Dec. 21, 2022
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Dec 20, 2022

U.S. Spacewalk 83 Animation - Dec. 21, 2022

On Wednesday, Dec. 21, NASA astronauts Josh Cassada and Frank Rubio will exit the station’s Quest airlock to install...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-22 Squid Experiment
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May 20, 2021

SpaceX CRS-22 Squid Experiment

Inside the Space Life Sciences Laboratory at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, bobtail squid are part of...

KSC
NASA image: Wide Field Camera 3: Seeing in Different Wavelengths (no labels)
Video
May 20, 2008

Wide Field Camera 3: Seeing in Different Wavelengths (no labels)

Wide Field Camera 3 potential observations at different wavelengths. (This animation does not include wavelength...

GSFC
NASA image: Flattening of Brown Dwarf, Jupiter and Saturn (Illustration)
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Apr 7, 2021

Flattening of Brown Dwarf, Jupiter and Saturn (Illustration)

All spinning objects, from carousels to planets, generate centripetal force. If a planet rotates too fast, that...

JPL
NASA image: Wide Field Camera 3: Seeing in Different Wavelengths (with labels)
Video
May 20, 2008

Wide Field Camera 3: Seeing in Different Wavelengths (with labels)

Wide Field Camera 3 potential observations at different wavelengths. (This animation displays labels for the...

GSFC
NASA image: Bennu Particles
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Dec 5, 2019

Bennu Particles

This animation illustrates the modeled trajectories of particles that were ejected from Bennu's surface on Jan. 19,...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Sample Return: Bringing Mars Rock Samples Back to Earth
Video
Nov 17, 2022

Mars Sample Return: Bringing Mars Rock Samples Back to Earth

NASA and the European Space Agency are developing plans for one of the most ambitious campaigns ever attempted in...

JPL
NASA image: This image (captured from animation video) illustrates the separation of the X-43A research vehicle from the Pegasus booster. (LaRC Photo # EL-2000-00532)
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Sep 13, 2000

This image (captured from animation video) illustrates the separation of the X-43A research vehicle from the Pegasus booster. (LaRC Photo # EL-2000-00532)

This image (captured from animation video) illustrates the separation of the X-43A research vehicle from the Pegasus...

AFRC
NASA image: Artemis_I_Orion_in_space_animation4K_2021
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Oct 5, 2021

Artemis_I_Orion_in_space_animation4K_2021

Animation showing Orion's journey to the Moon on Artemis I - 4k letterbox version. Artemis I will be the first...

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NASA image: Juno SRU and MWR Coverage (Artist's Concept)
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Dec 19, 2018

Juno SRU and MWR Coverage (Artist's Concept)

This animation shows the overlap of the field of view of Juno's Stellar Reference Unit (SRU) star camera (in yellow)...

JPL
NASA image: STS-135 crew during AEM (Animal Enclosure Module) training
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Mar 25, 2011

STS-135 crew during AEM (Animal Enclosure Module) training

JSC2011-E-029133 (25 March 2011) --- STS-135 crew members participate in an Animal Enclosure Module (AEM) training...

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NASA image: Animation Depicts First Russian Spacewalk to Outfit the New Nauka Module
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Sep 2, 2021

Animation Depicts First Russian Spacewalk to Outfit the New Nauka Module

The animation depicts the work to be conducted by Expedition 65 cosmonauts Oleg Novitskiy and Pyotr Dubrov of...

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NASA image: STS-135 crew during AEM (Animal Enclosure Module) training
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Mar 25, 2011

STS-135 crew during AEM (Animal Enclosure Module) training

JSC2011-E-029132 (25 March 2011) --- STS-135 crew members participate in an Animal Enclosure Module (AEM) training...

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NASA image: STS-135 crew during AEM (Animal Enclosure Module) training
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Mar 25, 2011

STS-135 crew during AEM (Animal Enclosure Module) training

JSC2011-E-029131 (25 March 2011) --- STS-135 crew members participate in an Animal Enclosure Module (AEM) training...

JSC
NASA image: Shuttle Atlantis with HST From Out of the Sun
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May 19, 2008

Shuttle Atlantis with HST From Out of the Sun

An animation of space shuttle Atlantis in orbit as it comes out of the Sun's glare. The camera passes over the...

GSFC
NASA image: Jupiter's Southern Lights
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May 25, 2017

Jupiter's Southern Lights

The complexity and richness of Jupiter's "southern lights" (also known as auroras) are on display in this animation...

JPL
NASA image: Scanning for Asteroids and Comets
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May 25, 2010

Scanning for Asteroids and Comets

This image shows asteroids observed so far by NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer. An animation is available at...

JPL
NASA image: A Solar Day at Prokofiev Crater
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Dec 3, 2012

A Solar Day at Prokofiev Crater

This animation depicts the illumination of the topography near Prokofiev crater, showing the small proportion of...

JPL
NASA image: Mercury Orbit Insertion Artist Concept
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Jun 6, 2007

Mercury Orbit Insertion Artist Concept

NASA MESSENGER prepares to perform the Mercury orbit insertion burn in this animated artist concept.

JPL
NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Targets Near-Earth Asteroid Video File
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Feb 7, 2013

OSIRIS-REx Targets Near-Earth Asteroid Video File

This video file contains animations of the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft and an interview with NASA Deputy Project Scientist...

GSFC
NASA image: Ballasts Hitting the Surface, Close-Up
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Aug 8, 2012

Ballasts Hitting the Surface, Close-Up

This still image from an animation shows the effects of weights from the entry vehicle of NASA Curiosity rover...

JPL
NASA image: Effect of Seasonal Vegetation Cycle on Global Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide
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Jun 29, 2012

Effect of Seasonal Vegetation Cycle on Global Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide

In this frame from an animation, NASA instruments show the seasonal cycle of vegetation and the concentration of...

JPL
NASA image: Southern California INSAR Time Series
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Feb 6, 2012

Southern California INSAR Time Series

This frame from an animation depicts variations in surface elevation resulting from the discharge and recharge 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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