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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: First Images From NASA's SPHEREx
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Apr 1, 2025

First Images From NASA's SPHEREx

Some of the first images from NASA's SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1013
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May 18, 2001

KSC-01pp1013

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Roseate Spoonbills stride across the lawn in front of the KSC Headquarters building....

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NASA image: Andes Mountains, Chile
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Sep 30, 1994

Andes Mountains, Chile

STS068-260-078 (30 September-11 October 1994) --- The ice visible along the bottom of this view is the north end of...

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NASA image: An Icy Scarp in the Southern Mid-latitudes
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Apr 27, 2021

An Icy Scarp in the Southern Mid-latitudes

This enhanced color cutout shows a pit about 600 meters across that is bounded by a steep scarp on its northern...

JPL
NASA image: Island wake produced by Antipodes Islands south of New Zealand
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Dec 16, 1973

Island wake produced by Antipodes Islands south of New Zealand

SL4-137-3655 (16 Dec. 1973) --- An island wake produced by the Antipodes Islands in the ocean current south of New...

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NASA image: View of western portion of the Republic of Panama on Isthmus of Panama
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Aug 30, 1973

View of western portion of the Republic of Panama on Isthmus of Panama

SL3-27-224 (July-September 1973) --- A vertical view of the western portion of the Republic of Panama on the Isthmus...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0113
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Jan 25, 1999

KSC-99pc0113

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Balancing on one leg, a roseate spoonbill is reflected in the waters of the Merritt...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six
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Jan 1, 2003

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-51456 (2003) --- Marias Islands, Mexico is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition Six...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 27, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

A colorful sunrise illuminates the water on the second day of Underway Recovery Test 5 in the Pacific Ocean off the...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 26, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

A colorful sunset illuminates the water as the USS San Diego prepares for Underway Recovery Test 5 in the Pacific...

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NASA image: Curiosity Views Twilight Clouds
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Feb 11, 2025

Curiosity Views Twilight Clouds

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover used its left Mast Camera, or Mastcam, to capture these drifting noctilucent, or...

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NASA image: Mawrth Vallis - False Color
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Mar 23, 2021

Mawrth Vallis - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

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NASA image: Candor Chasma - False Color
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Mar 24, 2021

Candor Chasma - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

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NASA image: Rabe Crater - False Color
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Aug 7, 2020

Rabe Crater - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

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NASA image: Candor Chasma - False Color
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Aug 26, 2020

Candor Chasma - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

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NASA image: Mawrth Vallis - False Color
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Aug 27, 2020

Mawrth Vallis - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

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NASA image: Candor Chasma - False Color
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Aug 31, 2020

Candor Chasma - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

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NASA image: Blooms in the Sea of Marmara
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Dec 8, 2017

Blooms in the Sea of Marmara

Situated between the Black Sea and the Aegean Sea, the Sea of Marmara is full of a rich soup of nutrients and life...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
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May 4, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-032397 (4 May 2010) --- The Gulf of Mexico oil spill is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during the STS-60 mission
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Feb 10, 1994

Earth observations taken during the STS-60 mission

STS060-83-004 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- In this winter scene of the Grand Canyon of Arizona, the canyon is particularly...

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NASA image: SWOT Captures Planet-Rumbling Greenland Tsunami
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Oct 31, 2024

SWOT Captures Planet-Rumbling Greenland Tsunami

A visualization based on data from the international SWOT satellite mission shows the unique contours of a tsunami...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-81 mission
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Jan 21, 1997

Earth observations taken during STS-81 mission

STS081-711-009 (12-22 Jan. 1997) --- As photographed with a 70mm handheld camera from the Earth-orbiting Space...

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NASA image: SPHERES Slosh Run
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Jan 22, 2014

SPHERES Slosh Run

ISS038-E-033890 (22 Jan. 2014) --- In the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory, NASA astronaut Mike...

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NASA image: GEMINI-7 - EARTH-SKY VIEW - MIDDLE-EAST AREA - OUTER SPACE
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Dec 8, 1965

GEMINI-7 - EARTH-SKY VIEW - MIDDLE-EAST AREA - OUTER SPACE

S65-63849 (8 Dec. 1965) --- The eastern Mediterranean area as seen from the National Aeronautics and Space...

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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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