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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: Methane Signal From Carbon Mapper Instrument Test
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Sep 14, 2023

Methane Signal From Carbon Mapper Instrument Test

This spectral "fingerprint" of methane was produced from data taken during a September 2023 test at NASA's Jet...

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NASA image: MSolo Preparations for Lunar Mission
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Sep 25, 2020

MSolo Preparations for Lunar Mission

Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo) Preparations for Lunar Mission NASA working with U.S. companies...

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NASA image: MSolo Instrumentation Work for Lunar Mission
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Sep 25, 2020

MSolo Instrumentation Work for Lunar Mission

Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo) Instrumentation Work for Lunar Mission NASA working with U.S....

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NASA image: MSolo Prep for Packing and Shipping
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Sep 29, 2021

MSolo Prep for Packing and Shipping

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Mass...

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NASA image: MSolo Prep for Packing and Shipping
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Sep 29, 2021

MSolo Prep for Packing and Shipping

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Mass...

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NASA image: MSolo Prep for Packing and Shipping
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Sep 29, 2021

MSolo Prep for Packing and Shipping

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Mass...

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NASA image: MSolo Prep for Packing and Shipping
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Sep 29, 2021

MSolo Prep for Packing and Shipping

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Mass...

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NASA image: Moon As Seen By NIMS
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Feb 8, 1996

Moon As Seen By NIMS

These four images of the Moon are from data acquired by NASA Galileo spacecraft Near-Earth Mapping Spectrometer...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Jan 1, 1997

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) have identified what may be the most luminous star known; a...

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NASA image: CRISTA-SPAS payload in the payload bay of STS-66 shuttle Atlantis
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Nov 12, 1994

CRISTA-SPAS payload in the payload bay of STS-66 shuttle Atlantis

STS066-129-043 (3-14 Nov 1994) --- Clouds over the Atlantic Ocean serve as the backdrop for this 70mm scene of the...

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NASA image: CRISTA-SPAS payload on the STS-66 shuttle Atlantis RMS arm
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Nov 12, 1994

CRISTA-SPAS payload on the STS-66 shuttle Atlantis RMS arm

STS066-96-030 (3-14 Nov 1994) --- Masses of clouds serve as the backdrop for this close-up 70mm scene of the...

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NASA image: Growth and Retreat of the CO2 Ice at the Martian Poles
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Aug 6, 2018

Growth and Retreat of the CO2 Ice at the Martian Poles

This animation shows a side-by-side comparison of CO2 ice at the north (left) and south (right) Martian poles over...

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NASA image: Engineers Work on Lunar Trailblazer's HVM³ Imaging Spectrometer
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Dec 22, 2022

Engineers Work on Lunar Trailblazer's HVM³ Imaging Spectrometer

Engineers work on the High-resolution Volatiles and Minerals Moon Mapper (HVM³) for NASA's Lunar Trailblazer...

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NASA image: SSPF - 25 Year Anniversary Then & Now
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May 16, 2019

SSPF - 25 Year Anniversary Then & Now

Instruments for NASA’s Mars Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo) are in view at left in the high bay of...

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NASA image: SSPF - 25 Year Anniversary Then & Now
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May 16, 2019

SSPF - 25 Year Anniversary Then & Now

Instruments for NASA’s Mars Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo) are in view at left in the high bay of...

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NASA image: NASA ER-2 Prepares for Geological Earth Mapping Experiment Flights
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Mar 10, 2026

NASA ER-2 Prepares for Geological Earth Mapping Experiment Flights

Crew chief Darin Whittington and mechanic Edwin Flores watch as mechanic Francisco Rodriguez works on a mounting...

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NASA image: NASA ER-2 Prepares for Geological Earth Mapping Experiment Flights
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Mar 10, 2026

NASA ER-2 Prepares for Geological Earth Mapping Experiment Flights

Mechanic Francisco Rodriguez and crew chief Darin Whittington installed the Airborne Visible/Infrared Imaging...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00256
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Aug 18, 2005

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Pawan from Sharjah: The spectrometers on MER-A and B split the visible light into many colors which identify...

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NASA image: Linear Energy Transfer Spectrometer Overview
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Jan 8, 2024

Linear Energy Transfer Spectrometer Overview

Nic Stoffle, science and operations lead for the Linear Energy Transfer Spectrometer (LETS), provides an overview of...

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NASA image: Lunar Trailblazer's HVM³ Imaging Spectrometer Before Spacecraft Integration
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Jun 22, 2022

Lunar Trailblazer's HVM³ Imaging Spectrometer Before Spacecraft Integration

The High-resolution Volatiles and Minerals Moon Mapper (HVM³) sits in a clean room at NASA's Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: Tarpeia Temperature
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Apr 25, 2012

Tarpeia Temperature

This colorized image from the visible and infrared mapping spectrometer onboard NASA Dawn spacecraft shows...

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NASA image: Enceladus Warm Baghdad Sulcus
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Feb 23, 2010

Enceladus Warm Baghdad Sulcus

This image, combining data from the imaging science subsystem and composite infrared spectrometer aboard NASA...

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NASA image: Culann Patera/NIMS
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May 18, 2000

Culann Patera/NIMS

The Culann Patera volcano on Jupiter moon Io was observed by the near-infrared mapping spectrometer instrument...

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NASA image: Methane Measurements by NASA Curiosity in Mars Gale Crater
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Dec 16, 2014

Methane Measurements by NASA Curiosity in Mars Gale Crater

This graphic shows tenfold spiking in the abundance of methane in the Martian atmosphere surrounding NASA Curiosity...

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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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