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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: iss065e081769
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May 31, 2021

iss065e081769

iss065e081769 (May 20, 2021) --- This long exposure photograph, taken from the International Space Station as it...

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NASA image: Perseid Meteor Shower
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Aug 11, 2021

Perseid Meteor Shower

In this 30 second exposure, a meteor streaks across the sky during the annual Perseid meteor shower, Wednesday, Aug....

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NASA image: iss050e034428
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Jan 18, 2017

iss050e034428

iss050e034428 (01/18/2017) --- This long exposure photo taken from the International Space Station as it orbits...

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NASA image: Jupiter Ring
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Mar 23, 2000

Jupiter Ring

First evidence of a ring around the planet Jupiter is seen in this photograph taken by Voyager 1 on March 4, 1979....

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3321
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Nov 14, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the second of two Materials International Space...

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NASA image: Comet Wild 2 - Jet Release
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Mar 18, 2004

Comet Wild 2 - Jet Release

This composite image was taken by the navigation camera during the close approach phase of Stardust's Jan 2, 2004...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3315
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Nov 14, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, technicians get ready to remove one of two...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3320
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Nov 14, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, one of two Materials International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3319
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Nov 14, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, one of two Materials International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3316
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Nov 14, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, technicians help lift the first of the Materials...

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NASA image: Dawn Takes a Closer Look at Occator
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Sep 9, 2015

Dawn Takes a Closer Look at Occator

This image taken by NASA's Dawn spacecraft, shows Occator crater on Ceres, home to a collection of intriguing bright...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3317
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Nov 14, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, technicians get ready to remove another Materials...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3318
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Nov 14, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, one of two Materials International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3322
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Nov 14, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, technicians install the second Materials...

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NASA image: Stars in Orion as Seen from Mars
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Mar 11, 2004

Stars in Orion as Seen from Mars

Stars in the upper portion of the constellation Orion the Hunter, including the bright shoulder star Betelgeuse and...

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NASA image: Comet Wild 2 Up Close and Personal
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Jan 2, 2004

Comet Wild 2 Up Close and Personal

On January 2, 2004 NASA's Stardust spacecraft made a close flyby of comet Wild 2 (pronounced "Vilt-2"). Among the...

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NASA image: Comparison of Some Radiation Exposures to Mars-Trip Level
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May 30, 2013

Comparison of Some Radiation Exposures to Mars-Trip Level

This graphic compares the radiation dose equivalent for several types of experiences, including a calculation for a...

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NASA image: Radiation Exposure Comparisons with Mars Trip Calculation
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Dec 9, 2013

Radiation Exposure Comparisons with Mars Trip Calculation

Measurements with the MSL RAD on NASA Curiosity Mars rover during the flight to Mars and now on the surface of Mars...

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NASA image: Scarp Retreat Model and Exposure History of Yellowknife Bay
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Dec 9, 2013

Scarp Retreat Model and Exposure History of Yellowknife Bay

NASA Curiosity Mars rover has made measurements indicating that the Cumberland rock target the rover drilled in May...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Extreme Exposure: 04/26/2019
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Apr 25, 2019

Space to Ground: Extreme Exposure: 04/26/2019

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: 03pd0676
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Mar 7, 2003

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File name :DSC_0749.JPG File size :1.1MB(1174690Bytes) Date taken :2003/03/07 13:51:29 Image size :2000 x 1312...

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NASA image: Enhanced Early View of Ceres from Dawn
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Dec 5, 2014

Enhanced Early View of Ceres from Dawn

As the Dawn spacecraft flies through space toward the dwarf planet Ceres, the unexplored world appears to its camera...

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NASA image: Commander De Winne works on the RadSilk Experiment in the JPM
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Nov 17, 2009

Commander De Winne works on the RadSilk Experiment in the JPM

ISS021-E-028096 (17 Nov. 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 21 commander, works...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by STS-116 Crewmember
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Dec 20, 2006

Earth Observations taken by STS-116 Crewmember

S116-E-07308 (19 Dec. 2006) --- The Aurora Borealis, also known as "northern lights", is featured in this photograph...

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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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