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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-2013-2708
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Jun 10, 2013

KSC-2013-2708

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Kevin Ruiz, a NASA mentor, and the student launch team for the StangSat and Polysat go...

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NASA image: Geological Contact Zone Near Marias Pass on Mars
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Jul 1, 2015

Geological Contact Zone Near Marias Pass on Mars

This view from the Mast Camera (Mastcam) on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows a site where two different types of...

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NASA image: Contact Zone: Missoula
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Jul 23, 2015

Contact Zone: Missoula

A rock outcrop dubbed "Missoula," near Marias Pass on Mars, is seen in this image mosaic taken by the Mars Hand Lens...

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NASA image: Rover Track in Sand Sheet Near Martian Sand Dune
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Dec 10, 2015

Rover Track in Sand Sheet Near Martian Sand Dune

The rippled surface of the first Martian sand dune ever studied up close fills this view of "High Dune" from the...

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NASA image: Approaching Enceladus
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Oct 28, 2015

Approaching Enceladus

NASA's Cassini spacecraft captured this view as it neared icy Enceladus for its closest-ever dive past the moon's...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2706
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Jun 10, 2013

KSC-2013-2706

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – NASA mentors and the student launch team for the StangSat and Polysat go through final...

KSC
NASA image: Radar Shows Italy Area Moved 8 Inches by Amatrice Earthquake
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Aug 27, 2016

Radar Shows Italy Area Moved 8 Inches by Amatrice Earthquake

NASA and its partners are contributing observations and expertise to the ongoing response to the Aug. 23, 2016,...

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NASA image: NASA ARIA Project Provides New Look at Earth Surface Deformation from Nepal Quake
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May 4, 2015

NASA ARIA Project Provides New Look at Earth Surface Deformation from Nepal Quake

NASA and its partners are contributing important observations and expertise to the ongoing response to the April 25,...

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NASA image: New Satellite Damage Maps Assist Italy Earthquake Disaster Response
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Sep 1, 2016

New Satellite Damage Maps Assist Italy Earthquake Disaster Response

Italy earthquake. The quake has caused significant damage in the historic town of Amatrice. To assist in the...

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NASA image: Automated Radar Image of Deformation for Amatrice, Italy Earthquake
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Aug 31, 2016

Automated Radar Image of Deformation for Amatrice, Italy Earthquake

Amatrice earthquake in central Italy, which caused widespread building damage to several towns throughout the...

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NASA image: NASA ARIA Project Maps Deformation of Earth Surface from Nepal Quake
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May 2, 2015

NASA ARIA Project Maps Deformation of Earth Surface from Nepal Quake

NASA and its partners are contributing important observations and expertise to the ongoing response to the April 25,...

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NASA image: Stephan Quintet and NGC 7331
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Dec 10, 2003

Stephan Quintet and NGC 7331

Galaxy Evolution Explorer observation of Stephan's Quintet and the nearby galaxy NGC 7331. Blue represents far...

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NASA image: Globular Cluster Messier 2 in Aquarius
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Dec 11, 2003

Globular Cluster Messier 2 in Aquarius

This image of the Globular cluster Messier 2 (M2) was taken by Galaxy Evolution Explorer on August 20, 2003. This...

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NASA image: Galaxy NGC 55
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Dec 10, 2003

Galaxy NGC 55

This image of the nearby edge-on spiral galaxy NGC 55 was taken by Galaxy Evolution Explorer on September 14, 2003,...

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NASA image: Galaxy NGC 247
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Dec 10, 2003

Galaxy NGC 247

This image of the dwarf spiral galaxy NGC 247 was taken by Galaxy Evolution Explorer on October 13, 2003, in a...

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NASA image: Andromeda Galaxy
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Dec 10, 2003

Andromeda Galaxy

This image is from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer is an observation of the large galaxy in Andromeda, Messier 31....

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NASA image: Galaxy NGC 300
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Dec 10, 2003

Galaxy NGC 300

This image of the nearby spiral galaxy NGC 300 was taken by Galaxy Evolution Explorer in a single orbit exposure of...

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NASA image: Sunset Sequence in Mars Gale Crater Animation
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May 8, 2015

Sunset Sequence in Mars Gale Crater Animation

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover recorded this sequence of views of the sun setting at the close of the mission's 956th...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7879
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Nov 22, 2011

KSC-2011-7879

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida is host to a Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) science...

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NASA image: Curiosity Self-Portrait at Big Sky Drilling Site
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Oct 13, 2015

Curiosity Self-Portrait at Big Sky Drilling Site

This self-portrait of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows the vehicle at the "Big Sky" site, where its drill collected...

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NASA image: Veiny Garden City Site and Surroundings on Mount Sharp, Mars
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Nov 11, 2015

Veiny Garden City Site and Surroundings on Mount Sharp, Mars

This view from the Mast Camera (Mastcam) on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows a site with a network of prominent...

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NASA image: Diverse Terrain Types on Mount Sharp, Mars
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May 8, 2015

Diverse Terrain Types on Mount Sharp, Mars

A sweeping panorama combining 33 telephoto images into one Martian vista presents details of several types of...

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NASA image: Thunderheads on Jupiter
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Sep 8, 1997

Thunderheads on Jupiter

Scientists have spotted what appear to be thunderheads on Jupiter bright white cumulus clouds similar to those that...

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NASA image: Satellite Data Shows Ground Motion from August 2021 Haiti Earthquake
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Aug 17, 2021

Satellite Data Shows Ground Motion from August 2021 Haiti Earthquake

On August 14, 2021, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck western Haiti causing widespread damage and loss of life, and...

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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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