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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: JPSS-2 Boat Tail Transport and Mate
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Oct 4, 2022

JPSS-2 Boat Tail Transport and Mate

Inside the Vertical Integration Facility (VIF) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, technicians secure the...

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NASA image: Ten Cool Things Seen in the First Year of LRO
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Dec 8, 2017

Ten Cool Things Seen in the First Year of LRO

Mountains on the Moon On the Earth, we are taught that mountains form over millions of years, the result of gradual...

GSFC
NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 29 crew
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Oct 4, 2011

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 29 crew

ISS029-E-041836 (4 Oct. 2011) --- South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula are featured in this image...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Boat Tail Transport and Mate
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Jan 25, 2014

JPSS-2 Boat Tail Transport and Mate

Inside the Vertical Integration Facility (VIF) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, technicians monitor the...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Ascraeus Mons
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Sep 8, 2017

Investigating Mars: Ascraeus Mons

This image shows part of the complex caldera at the summit of the volcano. Calderas are found at the tops of...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Kaiser Crater Dunes
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Jan 29, 2018

Investigating Mars: Kaiser Crater Dunes

This VIS image of Kaiser Crater shows a region of the dunes with varied appearances. The different dune forms...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Spacecraft Transport to Pad and Lift/Mate
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Oct 18, 2022

JPSS-2 Spacecraft Transport to Pad and Lift/Mate

A close-up view of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing containing the National Oceanic and...

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NASA image: Preparing CITADEL for Astronaut Boot Testing
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Apr 24, 2025

Preparing CITADEL for Astronaut Boot Testing

Robotics technologist Brendan Chamberlain-Simon, left, of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and spacesuit engineer...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1500
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Dec 10, 1999

KSC-99pp1500

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At SPACEHAB, in Titusville, Fla., STS-101 crew members take part in a Crew Equipment...

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NASA image: Titan Temperature Lag Maps
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Feb 18, 2016

Titan Temperature Lag Maps

This sequence of maps shows varying surface temperatures on Saturn moon Titan at two-year intervals, from 2004 to...

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NASA image: NASA’s Operation IceBridge Completes Twin Polar Campaigns
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA’s Operation IceBridge Completes Twin Polar Campaigns

Heimdal Glacier in southern Greenland, in an image captured on Oct. 13, 2015, from NASA Langley Research Center's...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Rabe Crater
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Dec 14, 2017

Investigating Mars: Rabe Crater

This VIS image of Rabe Crater is dominated by the extensive dunes that cover the crater floor. To the top of the...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Hebes Chasma
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Aug 17, 2017

Investigating Mars: Hebes Chasma

The large mesa in the center of Hebes Chasma dominates this image. The top of the mesa is at the center of the...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Siton Undae
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Sep 12, 2017

Investigating Mars: Siton Undae

Siton Undae is a large dune field located in the northern plains near Escorial Crater. Siton Undae is west of the...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Nili and Meroe Paterae
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Oct 27, 2017

Investigating Mars: Nili and Meroe Paterae

This false color image covers the region from Nili Patera at the top of the frame to the dunes near Meroe Patera...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Nili and Meroe Paterae
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Oct 18, 2017

Investigating Mars: Nili and Meroe Paterae

This is a false color image of part of the Nili Patera dune field. High resolution imaging by other spacecraft has...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Spacecraft Move To I&T Cart, Unbagging, Move to Aronson Table
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Aug 22, 2022

JPSS-2 Spacecraft Move To I&T Cart, Unbagging, Move to Aronson Table

Technicians secure NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Joint Polar Satellite...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1497
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Dec 10, 1999

KSC-99pp1497

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) at SPACEHAB, in Titusville, Fla.,...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Spacecraft Transport to Pad and Lift/Mate
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Oct 18, 2022

JPSS-2 Spacecraft Transport to Pad and Lift/Mate

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing containing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s...

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NASA image: Polar Lights at Saturn Bid Cassini Farewell
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Oct 16, 2017

Polar Lights at Saturn Bid Cassini Farewell

On Sept. 14, 2017, one day before making its final plunge into Saturn's atmosphere, NASA's Cassini spacecraft used...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Moreux Crater
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Nov 21, 2017

Investigating Mars: Moreux Crater

This image of Moreux Crater shows part of the multitude of sand dunes that are found on the floor of the crater. The...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Nili and Meroe Paterae
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Oct 10, 2017

Investigating Mars: Nili and Meroe Paterae

This image shows part of the Nili Patera dune field. High resolution imaging by other spacecraft has revealed that...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Olympia Undae
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Mar 5, 2018

Investigating Mars: Olympia Undae

Olympia Undae is a vast dune field in the north polar region of Mars. It consists of a broad sand sea or erg that...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Kaiser Crater Dunes
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Jan 24, 2018

Investigating Mars: Kaiser Crater Dunes

This VIS image of Kaiser Crater shows individual dunes and where the dunes have coalesced into longer dune forms....

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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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