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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: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Apr 22, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-260480 (22 April 2012) --- One of the Expedition 30 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Liftoff
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Mar 22, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: Gandzani Crater
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Nov 26, 2019

Gandzani Crater

The large crater in this image is called Gandzani Crater. The crater is not circular, but appears to have "corners"....

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NASA image: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Liftoff
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Mar 22, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Liftoff
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Mar 22, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Liftoff
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Mar 22, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: How InSight Studies Mars' Inner Layers
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May 17, 2022

How InSight Studies Mars' Inner Layers

NASA's InSight Mars lander uses a seismometer to study the inner layers of Mars. Seismic signals from quakes change...

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NASA image: AI Spots a Cluster of Mars Craters: HiRISE's view
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Oct 1, 2020

AI Spots a Cluster of Mars Craters: HiRISE's view

The High-Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter took this...

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NASA image: Lucus Planum Yardangs
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Jul 22, 2020

Lucus Planum Yardangs

Today's VIS image is located on Lucus Planum. The surface in this image has been eroded by the wind to form features...

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NASA image: Hexagon Crater
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Sep 11, 2019

Hexagon Crater

This image is located along the margin between Terra Cimmeria and Elysium Planitia. This boundary region is typified...

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NASA image: Meridiani Complexity
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Apr 27, 2005

Meridiani Complexity

This Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) Mars Orbiter Camera (MOC) image shows a high resolution view of a surface composed...

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NASA image: Chappy Oblique
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Mar 30, 2016

Chappy Oblique

Looking east to west across the rim and down into Chaplygin crater reveals this beautiful example of a fresh young...

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NASA image: Chappy Oblique
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Dec 8, 2017

Chappy Oblique

Looking east to west across the rim and down into Chaplygin crater reveals this beautiful example of a fresh young...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Apr 21, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-254011 (21 April 2012) --- The Ouarkziz Impact Crater is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Chappy Oblique
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Dec 8, 2017

Chappy Oblique

Looking east to west across the rim and down into Chaplygin crater reveals this beautiful example of a fresh young...

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NASA image: Chappy Oblique
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Mar 30, 2016

Chappy Oblique

Looking east to west across the rim and down into Chaplygin crater reveals this beautiful example of a fresh young...

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NASA image: Iridescent Glory of Nearby Helix Nebula
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Apr 4, 2014

Iridescent Glory of Nearby Helix Nebula

This composite picture is a seamless blend of ultra-sharp NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) images combined with the...

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NASA image: Hale Crater - False Color
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Dec 30, 2019

Hale Crater - False Color

This false color image shows part of the floor of Hale Crater and the elongate axis of the central peak mountains....

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NASA image: Zoom-in on Epimetheus
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Jul 3, 2017

Zoom-in on Epimetheus

This zoomed-in view of Epimetheus, one of the highest resolution ever taken, shows a surface covered in craters,...

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NASA image: Along the Straight Edge
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Jun 2, 2020

Along the Straight Edge

Most craters are round, because a high-velocity impact acts like a powerful explosion that expands in all...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew
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Sep 8, 2011

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew

ISS028-E-044433 (8 Sept. 2011) --- Bigach Impact Crater in Kazakhstan is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Nov 26, 2011

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-005456 (26 Nov. 2011) --- Emi Koussi Volcano and Aorounga Impact Crater, Chad are featured in this image...

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NASA image: "Inca City" is Part of a Circular Feature
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Aug 7, 2002

"Inca City" is Part of a Circular Feature

MGS MOC Release No. MOC2-319, 8 August 2002. "Inca City" is the informal name given by Mariner 9 scientists in 1972...

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NASA image: iss031e116058
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Jun 13, 2012

iss031e116058

ISS031-E-116058 (13 June 2012) --- Polar mesospheric clouds in the Northern Hemisphere are featured in this image...

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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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