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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: X-34 being towed by the Mobile Operations Module during navigational tests on the Rogers Dry Lakebed
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Jul 20, 2000

X-34 being towed by the Mobile Operations Module during navigational tests on the Rogers Dry Lakebed

Following initial captive flight tests last year at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards Air Force Base,...

AFRC
NASA image: ARC-1932-A88-0284-3
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May 10, 1932

ARC-1932-A88-0284-3

Navy Victor A Hermann in hay next to the USS AKRON. Note lack of security then. Also note dry grass and haycocks...

ARC
NASA image: jsc2022e063324
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Jul 20, 2022

jsc2022e063324

Work Request Description: Facility Video Support for SSATA Crew Training for SpX Crew-6 O'Hara P/F, Dry Run and...

JSC
NASA image: Perseus Taxi
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Nov 15, 1991

Perseus Taxi

The Perseus proof-of-concept vehicle is seen here as it taxis on Rogers Dry Lake, adjacent the Dryden Flight...

AFRC
NASA image: Towed Twin-Fuselage Glider Launch System First Test Flight
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Oct 21, 2014

Towed Twin-Fuselage Glider Launch System First Test Flight

The one-third scale twin-fuselage towed glider glides in for landing on Rogers Dry Lake after its successful first...

AFRC
NASA image: Pathfinder - closeup of flight preparation on lakebed at sunrise
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Jul 27, 1995

Pathfinder - closeup of flight preparation on lakebed at sunrise

The Pathfinder solar-powered aircraft sits on Rogers Dry Lake at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards,...

AFRC
NASA image: iss065e423775
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Sep 20, 2021

iss065e423775

iss065e423775 (9/20/2021) --- A view of the Sleep Monitoring in Space with Dry-EEG Headband (Dreams) hardware in the...

JSC
NASA image: Linear Dunes and Playas, Simson Desert, South Australia, Australia
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Dec 1, 1991

Linear Dunes and Playas, Simson Desert, South Australia, Australia

This image of abstract shapes is comprised numerous subparallel, very long, orange colored linear dunes and patchy...

JSC
NASA image: iss065e423768
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Sep 20, 2021

iss065e423768

iss065e423768 (9/20/2021) --- A view of the Sleep Monitoring in Space with Dry-EEG Headband (Dreams) hardware in the...

JSC
NASA image: Gullies and Bedrock in Nirgal Vallis
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Feb 11, 2015

Gullies and Bedrock in Nirgal Vallis

The gullies in this image are within the valley wall of an ancient channel-Nirgal Vallis-a testament to flowing...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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May 29, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-008188 (29 May 2008) --- Dry Tortugas islands near Florida are featured in this image photographed by an...

JSC
NASA image: Lake Fitri, Chad
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Aug 17, 2020

Lake Fitri, Chad

Lake Fitri is located in the center of Chad. It is fed by seasonal rainfall, so its area can triple in wet years. In...

JPL
NASA image: Streamers of Frost
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Jan 16, 2020

Streamers of Frost

When we acquired this image, it was northern summer and southern winter on Mars, but signs of spring are already...

JPL
NASA image: South Polar Cap
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Nov 17, 2022

South Polar Cap

Today's VIS image shows part of the south polar cap. Taken in summer, the CO2 (dry ice) cap shows the layering of...

JPL
NASA image: The Gulch
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Oct 27, 2016

The Gulch

This archival image was released as part of a gallery comparing JPL's past and present, commemorating the 80th...

JPL
NASA image: Boulders in Gully Alcoves
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Feb 11, 2015

Boulders in Gully Alcoves

Gullies are often found on steep slopes. In the winter, this area is covered with a layer of carbon dioxide ice (dry...

JPL
NASA image: Hydrazine Dry Run
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Feb 7, 2022

Hydrazine Dry Run

Maintainers perform a hydrazine safety check on NASA’s quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft at U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in...

AFRC
NASA image: Monsoons: Wet, Dry, Repeat...
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Jun 23, 2016

Monsoons: Wet, Dry, Repeat...

The monsoon is a seasonal rain and wind pattern that occurs over South Asia (among other places). Through NASA...

GSFC
NASA image: Rectangles with Wiggly Sides
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Jan 27, 2017

Rectangles with Wiggly Sides

Ground that has a lot of water ice mixed with dirt tends to crack in polygonal patterns bounded by short straight...

JPL
NASA image: Esperanza Fire near Palm Springs, California
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Nov 8, 2006

Esperanza Fire near Palm Springs, California

The Esperanza fire started on October 26 in the dry brush near Palm Springs, CA. By the time it was contained 6 days...

JPL
NASA image: Sinuous Ridge on the Orson Welles Bajada
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Apr 22, 2015

Sinuous Ridge on the Orson Welles Bajada

Alluvial fans are piles of debris dumped by rivers when they emerge from the mountains and enter a mostly dry valley...

JPL
NASA image: jsc2013e063471
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Jun 20, 2013

jsc2013e063471

PHOTO DATE: 20 June 2013 LOCATION: Bldg. 7, SSATA Chamber SUBJECT: JAXA Astronaut Koichi Wakata during SSATA Dry...

JSC
NASA image: jsc2013e063451
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Jun 20, 2013

jsc2013e063451

PHOTO DATE: 20 June 2013 LOCATION: Bldg. 7, SSATA Chamber SUBJECT: JAXA Astronaut Koichi Wakata during SSATA Dry...

JSC
NASA image: jsc2013e002667
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Jan 10, 2013

jsc2013e002667

Date: 01-10-13 Location: Bldg 7, SSATA Subject: Expedition 36 astronaut Karen Nyberg during SSATA Chamber - EMU...

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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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