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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: Martian Moon Phobos in Thermal Infrared Image
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Oct 4, 2017

Martian Moon Phobos in Thermal Infrared Image

Colors in this image of the Martian moon Phobos indicate a range of surface temperatures detected by observing the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0086
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Jan 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft pierces a cloud as it roars toward space after an...

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NASA image: NASA's Van Allen Probes Discover a Surprise Circling Earth
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Van Allen Probes Discover a Surprise Circling Earth

On Aug. 31, 2012, a giant prominence on the sun erupted, sending out particles and a shock wave that traveled near...

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NASA image: Active Region on the Sun Emits Another Flare
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Oct 23, 2012

Active Region on the Sun Emits Another Flare

The sun emitted a significant solar flare on Oct. 22, 2012, peaking at 11:17 p.m. EDT. The flare came from an active...

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NASA image: Gigantic Rolling Wave Captured on the Sun
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Dec 8, 2017

Gigantic Rolling Wave Captured on the Sun

A coronal mass ejection (CME) erupted from just around the edge of the sun on May 1, 2013, in a gigantic rolling...

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NASA image: Burst around the Corner
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Dec 8, 2017

Burst around the Corner

NASA image captured January 2, 2012 To view a video of this event go here: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/6648724193 The...

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NASA image: Scientists Create First-Ever 3D Model of a Melting Snowflake
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Mar 29, 2018

Scientists Create First-Ever 3D Model of a Melting Snowflake

This visualization is based on the first three-dimensional numerical model of melting snowflakes in the atmosphere,...

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NASA image: MMS Launch and Deploy - Narrated
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Nov 21, 2014

MMS Launch and Deploy - Narrated

In March of 2015, an unprecedented NASA mission will launch to study a process so mysterious that no one has ever...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0092
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Jan 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — Viewed from the NASA News Center, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft roars into the...

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NASA image: Four Ways to See Saturn
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Apr 22, 2004

Four Ways to See Saturn

A montage of Cassini images, taken in four different regions of the spectrum from ultraviolet to near-infrared,...

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NASA image: PEACOQ: New Quantum Detector Could Help Quantum Computers Communicate
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Mar 2, 2023

PEACOQ: New Quantum Detector Could Help Quantum Computers Communicate

This close-up photograph shows a single Performance-Enhanced Array for Counting Optical Quanta (PEACOQ) detector....

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 1, 1984

Space Shuttle Projects

The Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) was designed by the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) to test the...

MSFC
NASA image: Temperature Gradient on Martian Moon Phobos
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Oct 4, 2017

Temperature Gradient on Martian Moon Phobos

This image combines two products from the first pointing at the Martian moon Phobos by the Thermal Emission Imaging...

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NASA image: Assembly of Landsat's TIRS Instrument
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Dec 8, 2017

Assembly of Landsat's TIRS Instrument

Aleksandra Bogunovic (left) and Veronica Otero (right) look on while Pete Steigner (in the middle) adds a flow tube...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0066
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Jan 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Atlas V expendable launch...

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NASA image: Ash from Kilauea Eruption Viewed by NASA's MISR
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May 9, 2018

Ash from Kilauea Eruption Viewed by NASA's MISR

On May 3, 2018, a new eruption began at a fissure of the Kilauea volcano on the Island of Hawaii. Kilauea is the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0103
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Jan 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — From between lightning masts surrounding the launch pad, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0094
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Jan 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — Viewed from the top of the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center, NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0075
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Jan 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Atlas V expendable launch...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0072
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Jan 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Atlas V expendable launch...

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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...

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NASA image: Apollo 15 Lunar eclipse views
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Aug 1, 1971

Apollo 15 Lunar eclipse views

S71-58222 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- During the lunar eclipse that occurred during the Apollo 15 lunar landing...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
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May 25, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-057948 (25 May 2010) --- A sunset on the Indian Ocean is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0069
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Jan 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Atlas V expendable launch...

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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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