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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-05-S-00280
Video
Aug 24, 2005

KSC-05-S-00280

Now here live to talk about launch day and all the preparations leading up to it is MRO Launch Director Chuck...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Russell Crater
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Aug 10, 2017

Investigating Mars: Russell Crater

This image shows the central part of the dune field on the floor of Russell Crater, including the large dune ridge....

JPL
NASA image: A Dark Bend
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Sep 5, 2016

A Dark Bend

Saturn's rings appear to bend as they pass behind the planet's darkened limb due to refraction by Saturn's upper...

JPL
NASA image: "Cottage Cheese" Texture on the Martian North Polar Cap in Summer
Image
Apr 24, 2000

"Cottage Cheese" Texture on the Martian North Polar Cap in Summer

This image is illuminated by sunlight from the upper left. Martian Dairy Products? If parts of the south polar cap...

JPL
NASA image: A Whirlpool 'Warhol' Shows Galaxy in Different Light
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Jun 26, 2019

A Whirlpool 'Warhol' Shows Galaxy in Different Light

These four panels show the Whirlpool galaxy — which is actually a pair of galaxies also known as Messier 51 and NGC...

JPL
NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 33 crew.
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Oct 13, 2012

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 33 crew.

ISS033-E-014856 (13 Oct. 2012) --- A nighttime view of Qatar is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: A New Angle on Two Spiral Galaxies for Hubble's 27th Birthday
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Dec 8, 2017

A New Angle on Two Spiral Galaxies for Hubble's 27th Birthday

In celebration of the 27th anniversary of the launch of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope on April 24, 1990, astronomers...

GSFC
NASA image: Europa Stunning Surface
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Nov 21, 2014

Europa Stunning Surface

The puzzling, fascinating surface of Jupiter icy moon Europa looms large in this newly-reprocessed [sic] color view,...

JPL
NASA image: How SHERLOC Analyzes a Rock Target
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Sep 15, 2022

How SHERLOC Analyzes a Rock Target

This annotated image from NASA's Perseverance Mars rover shows how its SHERLOC (Scanning Habitable Environments with...

JPL
NASA image: Godzilla Nebula Imaged by Spitzer
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Oct 25, 2021

Godzilla Nebula Imaged by Spitzer

This colorful image shows a nebula – a cloud of gas and dust in space – captured by NASA's now-retired Spitzer Space...

JPL
NASA image: Combined Images
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Dec 8, 2017

Combined Images

Four different instruments on SOHO show a large CME on Nov. 6, 1997. The sun is at the center, with three...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Space Telescopes See Weather Patterns in Brown Dwarf
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Space Telescopes See Weather Patterns in Brown Dwarf

JANUARY 8, 2013: Astronomers using NASA's Hubble and Spitzer space telescopes have probed the stormy atmosphere of a...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-05-S-00133
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May 20, 2005

KSC-05-S-00133

Tiffany Nail: You're about to get an inside look at the NOAA-N mission and find out what exciting things this...

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Audio
Jan 31, 2025

HWHAP Ep370_Spaceflight_Adaptation

Host (Courtney Beasley): Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space...

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NASA image: Pluto and it's moon Charon Shine in False Color
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Dec 8, 2017

Pluto and it's moon Charon Shine in False Color

**This image was taken at 3:38 a.m. EDT on July 13, one day before New Horizons’ closest approach to Pluto.** New...

GSFC
Audio
Sep 12, 2025

Ep401_Artemis_II_Launch

Ep401_Artemis II Launch Joseph Zakrzewski Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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NASA image: Twisted Fields
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Dec 8, 2017

Twisted Fields

OHO captured this image of a CME from the side – but the structure looks much different from the classic light bulb...

GSFC
NASA image: MISR Watches Motion of the Moon's Shadow During Total Solar Eclipse
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Sep 19, 2017

MISR Watches Motion of the Moon's Shadow During Total Solar Eclipse

On Aug. 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse swept across the United States -- the first such eclipse in the contiguous...

JPL
NASA image: Hubble reveals the Ring Nebula’s true shape
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble reveals the Ring Nebula’s true shape

Caption: In this composite image, visible-light observations by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope are combined with...

GSFC
NASA image: Planetary Nebula
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Dec 8, 2017

Planetary Nebula

This planetary nebula's simple, graceful appearance is thought to be due to perspective: our view from Earth looking...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-05-S-00297
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Sep 13, 2005

KSC-05-S-00297

Space shuttle orbiter Discovery landed at Edwards Air Force Base in California August 9, ending NASA's first Return...

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Audio
Apr 24, 2026

Ep419_Telling_Time_On_Other_Worlds

Ep419_Telling Time On Other Worlds Dane Turner Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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NASA image: InSight Captures Sound of a Meteoroid Striking Mars
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Sep 19, 2022

InSight Captures Sound of a Meteoroid Striking Mars

NASA’s InSight lander detected seismic waves from a meteoroid and was able to capture the sound of the space rock...

JPL
NASA image: Hematite-Rich Deposits in Capri Chasma
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Dec 14, 2016

Hematite-Rich Deposits in Capri Chasma

Capri Chasma is located in the eastern portion of the Valles Marineris canyon system, the largest known canyon...

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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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