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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: Life and Death Intermingled
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Jun 5, 2013

Life and Death Intermingled

In what may look to some like an undersea image of coral and seaweed, a new image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope...

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NASA image: On Course for a Comet
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Jun 27, 2005

On Course for a Comet

This image shows comet Tempel 1 as seen through the clear filter of the medium resolution imager camera on NASA Deep...

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NASA image: MC-24 Phaethontis Region
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Jun 5, 1998

MC-24 Phaethontis Region

Mars digital-image mosaic merged with color of the MC-24 quadrangle, Phaethontis region of Mars. This image is from...

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NASA image: MC-26 Argyre Region
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Jun 5, 1998

MC-26 Argyre Region

Mars digital-image mosaic merged with color of the MC-26 quadrangle, Argyre region of Mars. This image is from NASA...

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NASA image: A Clean Adirondack 3-D
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Feb 13, 2004

A Clean Adirondack 3-D

This 3D anaglyph, from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, shows a microscopic image taken of the rock called...

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NASA image: I Spy a Comet!
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Jun 25, 2005

I Spy a Comet!

This image shows comet Tempel 1 as seen through the clear filter of the medium resolution imager camera on NASA Deep...

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NASA image: Tongue of the Ocean and Grand Bahama Bank
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Sep 4, 2008

Tongue of the Ocean and Grand Bahama Bank

This extraordinary image captures the meeting place of the deep waters of the Tongue of the Ocean and the much...

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NASA image: Martian Surface as Seen by Phoenix
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Jul 28, 2008

Martian Surface as Seen by Phoenix

This anaglyph, acquired by NASA Phoenix Lander show Phoenix solar panel is seen in the bottom right corner of the...

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NASA image: Headed Toward the Light
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Jun 30, 2005

Headed Toward the Light

This image shows comet Tempel 1 as seen through the clear filter of the medium resolution imager camera on NASA Deep...

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NASA image: Polar Layers, Exposed
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Aug 20, 2006

Polar Layers, Exposed

This MOC image shows a layered slope in the martian north polar region, being exposed by the removal of an...

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NASA image: Before & After of Rasping on Sol 56
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Jul 23, 2008

Before & After of Rasping on Sol 56

This image shows the trench informally named Snow White taken by the Surface Stereo Imager on NASA Phoenix Mars...

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NASA image: Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 Approaching Jupiter in 1994
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Apr 23, 2013

Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 Approaching Jupiter in 1994

This is a composite photo, assembled from separate images of Jupiter and comet Shoemaker-Levy 9, as imaged by the...

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NASA image: Ejecta Sweeps the Surface
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Oct 11, 2009

Ejecta Sweeps the Surface

This image acquired by NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a crater center of image formed by impact of the...

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NASA image: MC-20 Sinus Sabeus Region
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Jun 5, 1998

MC-20 Sinus Sabeus Region

Mars digital-image mosaic merged with color of the MC-20 quadrangle, Sinus Sabeus region of Mars. This image is from...

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NASA image: Stereo View of Ganymede Galileo Regio
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Nov 18, 1997

Stereo View of Ganymede Galileo Regio

Topographic detail is seen in a stereoscopic view of this part of Jupiter moon Ganymede. This image is a computer...

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NASA image: Curiosity Color Close-Up upon Landing
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Aug 7, 2012

Curiosity Color Close-Up upon Landing

This color thumbnail image was obtained by NASA Curiosity rover and is representative of the images acquired once...

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NASA image: Mosaic of Visible and Infrared Spectrometer Data
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Feb 8, 2012

Mosaic of Visible and Infrared Spectrometer Data

This mosaic from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows asteroid Vesta southern hemisphere lower part of the image and...

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NASA image: The Layer Cake Walls of Valles Marineris
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Oct 5, 2007

The Layer Cake Walls of Valles Marineris

This image of the northern wall of Coprates Chasma, in Valles Marineris, was taken by the Compact Reconnaissance...

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NASA image: Spying on Titan
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Dec 17, 2012

Spying on Titan

NASA Cassini spacecraft spies Titan south polar vortex from below the moon in this image. Imaging scientists are...

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NASA image: Dawn Soars Over Asteroid Vesta in 3-D
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Dec 1, 2011

Dawn Soars Over Asteroid Vesta in 3-D

This 3D image was obtained as Dawn approached Vesta and circled the giant asteroid during the mission survey orbit...

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NASA image: Unusual Craters on Vesta II
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Oct 21, 2011

Unusual Craters on Vesta II

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows craters with both sharp and smooth rims. The most obvious is the large...

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NASA image: Pavonis Mons
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May 15, 2012

Pavonis Mons

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows part of the southern flank of Pavonis Mons. Visible...

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NASA image: Composite View of Phoenix Trenches
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Jul 2, 2009

Composite View of Phoenix Trenches

Several of the trenches dug by NASA Phoenix Mars Lander are displayed in this approximately true color mosaic of...

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NASA image: Telltale Animation Sol 9
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Jun 4, 2008

Telltale Animation Sol 9

This image taken by the Stereo Surface Imager aboard NASA Phoenix Mars Lander focuses on items on the deck rather...

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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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