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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: Multi-layer Clouds Over the South Indian Ocean
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May 7, 2003

Multi-layer Clouds Over the South Indian Ocean

The complex structure and beauty of polar clouds are highlighted by these images acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft...

JPL
NASA image: All-Sky Infrared Survey
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Nov 17, 2009

All-Sky Infrared Survey

This infrared view of the whole sky highlights the flat plane of our Milky Way galaxy line across middle of image....

JPL
NASA image: Spirit View on Sol 142 3-D
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Jun 4, 2004

Spirit View on Sol 142 3-D

This 360-degree three dimensional anaglyph view from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit highlights Gusev crater on...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Munich, Germany
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Munich, Germany

This spaceborne radar image of Munich, Germany illustrates the capability of a multi-frequency radar system to...

JPL
NASA image: Columbia Hills at Last! 3-D
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Jun 16, 2004

Columbia Hills at Last! 3-D

NASA Mars Exploration Rover took the images that make up this 360-degree mosaic anaglyph highlighting Spirit arrival...

JPL
NASA image: Short-Wavelength Infrared Views of Messier 81
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Dec 18, 2003

Short-Wavelength Infrared Views of Messier 81

The magnificent spiral arms of the nearby galaxy Messier 81 are highlighted in this NASA Spitzer Space Telescope...

JPL
NASA image: Glittering Trail in Saturn F Ring
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Apr 23, 2012

Glittering Trail in Saturn F Ring

One of the glittering trails caused by small objects punching through Saturn F ring is highlighted in this image...

JPL
NASA image: Andromeda is So Hot n Cold
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Jan 5, 2011

Andromeda is So Hot n Cold

This mosaic of the Andromeda spiral galaxy highlights explosive stars in its interior, and cooler, dusty stars...

JPL
NASA image: High Contrast Wisps
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Mar 22, 2010

High Contrast Wisps

Sunlight highlights the bright, wispy features on the trailing hemisphere of Saturn moon Dione as seen by NASA...

JPL
NASA image: Dragon Lair
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Jul 7, 2010

Dragon Lair

This visible-light view from from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope highlights the bright M17 nebula, as well as the...

JPL
NASA image: ARCSIX Greenland Video Highlights of NASA ARCSIX Arctic Radiation and Sea Ice Melt Airborne Campaign
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Jun 10, 2024

ARCSIX Greenland Video Highlights of NASA ARCSIX Arctic Radiation and Sea Ice Melt Airborne Campaign

ARCSIX is the Arctic Radiation Cloud Aerosol Surface Interaction Experiment. The overarching goal of ARCSIX is to...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Flight Day 1 Highlights - March 2, 2023
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Mar 2, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Flight Day 1 Highlights - March 2, 2023

NASA astronauts Stephen Bowen and Warren Hoburg, UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut Sultan Alneyadi, and Roscosmos...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-6 Flight Day 3 Highlights - September 4, 2023
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Sep 4, 2023

NASA's SpaceX Crew-6 Flight Day 3 Highlights - September 4, 2023

NASA astronauts Steve Bowen and Woody Hoburg as well as UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut Sultan Alneyadi and...

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NASA image: Artemis I Mission Highlights
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Dec 11, 2022

Artemis I Mission Highlights

From launch to splashdown, NASA’s Orion spacecraft completed its first deep-space mission with a splashdown in the...

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NASA image: Open House 2023 Highlights
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Oct 21, 2023

Open House 2023 Highlights

NASA's Langley Research Center invited the public to see where aerospace history was made and where the triumphs of...

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NASA image: Frost Highlights in the Springtime
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Sep 5, 2019

Frost Highlights in the Springtime

This image of a crater rim strikingly shows what appear to be bright white flows coming from gullies in the crater...

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NASA image: Solar Highlights of 2018
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Mar 9, 2018

Solar Highlights of 2018

Using data from three different satellites, scientists have developed new models that recreate, in 3-D, CMEs and...

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NASA image: Glenn Internship Program Video
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Oct 24, 2018

Glenn Internship Program Video

Video highlighting NASA Glenn Research Center’s Internship Program.

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NASA image: Solar Highlights of 2016/2017: NASA STEREO Image
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Jun 24, 2016

Solar Highlights of 2016/2017: NASA STEREO Image

In the same way that two eyes give humans a three-dimensional perception of the world around us, the twin spacecraft...

GSFC
NASA image: Charon and Pluto: Strikingly Different Worlds
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Oct 1, 2015

Charon and Pluto: Strikingly Different Worlds

A composite of enhanced color images of Pluto (lower right) and Charon (upper left), taken by NASA's New Horizons...

JPL
NASA image: Psyche Mission Launches From Kennedy Space Center (Highlights)
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Oct 13, 2023

Psyche Mission Launches From Kennedy Space Center (Highlights)

Highlights from the Oct. 13, 2023, launch of NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, which will travel 2.2 billion miles to a...

JPL
NASA image: What's Up: October 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Sep 29, 2023

What's Up: October 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in October 2023? A "ring of fire" solar eclipse across the Americas on Oct. 14...

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NASA image: NASA Glenn Research Center's Plum Brook Station - Go For Launch
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Jul 23, 2018

NASA Glenn Research Center's Plum Brook Station - Go For Launch

"Go For Launch" video highlighting NASA Glenn Research Center's Plum Brook Station's facilities and capabilities.

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NASA image: 2020 NASA Glenn Research Center's Year In Review
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Nov 16, 2021

2020 NASA Glenn Research Center's Year In Review

Video highlighting center’s activities entitled, 2020 NASA Glenn Research Center's Year In Review.

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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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