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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: Intersection
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Jun 9, 2006

Intersection

This MOC image shows a small portion of a dust-covered plain directly north of Labyrinthus Noctis which is cut by...

JPL
NASA image: Saltfjellet-Svartisen Park, Norway
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Nov 13, 2007

Saltfjellet-Svartisen Park, Norway

The Arctic Circle cuts through the western coast of Norway and the Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park. This image...

JPL
NASA image: Mega Gully
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Sep 26, 2012

Mega Gully

A very large valley mega gully cuts through part of this mesa in Chryse Chaos in this image as seen by NASA 2001...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Maze
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Apr 28, 2006

Mars Maze

This MOC image shows a plain southeast of Hebrus Valles that is cut by a network of intersecting troughs. Large,...

JPL
NASA image: Cerberus Fossae Fracture
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Apr 5, 2012

Cerberus Fossae Fracture

The fracture is this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft cuts right through a hill, indicating...

JPL
NASA image: Site of Curiosity Second Bite of Mount Sharp
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Feb 5, 2015

Site of Curiosity Second Bite of Mount Sharp

Gray cuttings from Curiosity drilling into a target called Mojave 2 are visible surrounding the sample-collection...

JPL
NASA image: Nirgal Vallis Released 27 March 2002
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Apr 25, 2002

Nirgal Vallis Released 27 March 2002

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows a sinuous valley network channel with sharp bends cutting across...

JPL
NASA image: Delta II Exhibit Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Mar 23, 2021

Delta II Exhibit Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The last United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket joins the lineup of historic launch vehicles in the Rocket Garden...

KSC
NASA image: Discovery Solar Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Jun 11, 2021

Discovery Solar Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Students and faculty from Rockledge High School’s Pink Team, a robotics team mentored by NASA engineers, pose for a...

KSC
NASA image: Discovery Solar Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Jun 11, 2021

Discovery Solar Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Students from Rockledge High School’s Pink Team, a robotics team mentored by NASA engineers, control the school’s...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd0784
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Apr 28, 2006

KSC-06pd0784

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dwayne Light (left), director of Florida Operations, Astrotech, and Jim Adams, deputy...

KSC
NASA image: Center is at Latitude 30 Degrees North, Longitude 30 Degrees
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Jun 8, 1998

Center is at Latitude 30 Degrees North, Longitude 30 Degrees

The north polar residual ice cap, which is cut by spiral-patterned troughs, is located at the top in this view from...

JPL
NASA image: Experimental Fabrication Shop Creates Floorboards for X-66
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Aug 26, 2024

Experimental Fabrication Shop Creates Floorboards for X-66

Eric Garza, an engineering technician in the Experimental Fabrication Shop at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research...

AFRC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 24, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via the Space...

MSFC
NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 77
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Apr 28, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 77

In this image of Ceres from NASA Dawn spacecraft, a younger, fresher crater lies to next to the older, larger crater...

JPL
NASA image: Kasei Valles
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May 26, 2010

Kasei Valles

This image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey shows a small portion of the complex channel system, Kasei Valles. In this...

JPL
NASA image: Auqakuh Valles
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Jun 17, 2002

Auqakuh Valles

The ancient sinuous river channel shown in this image by NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft was likely carved by water...

JPL
NASA image: Oxbows and Cutoffs in Idaeus Fossae
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Aug 21, 2013

Oxbows and Cutoffs in Idaeus Fossae

As rivers age they can meander and occasionally these meanders get so pronounced that the river cuts off these...

JPL
NASA image: A Set of Blast Marks in Color, Left Side
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Aug 9, 2012

A Set of Blast Marks in Color, Left Side

This cut-out from a color panorama image taken by NASA Curiosity rover shows the effects of the descent stage rocket...

JPL
NASA image: Shaded relief with Color as Height, Wellington, New Zealand
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Apr 6, 2000

Shaded relief with Color as Height, Wellington, New Zealand

The topography of New Zealand North Island is rich in seismic features: The sharp line cutting through the city of...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Langley Research Center Measurement Systems Laboratory
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Sep 22, 2021

NASA Langley Research Center Measurement Systems Laboratory

Langley’s newly built Measurement Systems Laboratory will serve as the primary research and development location for...

LRC
NASA image: Serenity Above, Tempests Below
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Jan 10, 2006

Serenity Above, Tempests Below

Whiffs of cloud dance in Saturn atmosphere, while the dim crescent of Rhea 1,528 kilometers, or 949 miles across...

JPL
NASA image: Center is at Latitude 30 Degrees North, Longitude 150 Degrees
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Jun 8, 1998

Center is at Latitude 30 Degrees North, Longitude 150 Degrees

NASA's Viking Orbiter 1 spies the north polar residual ice cap, which is cut by spiral-patterned troughs and...

JPL
NASA image: Resurfaced Mars
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Jan 9, 2003

Resurfaced Mars

This area of Mars imaged by NASA Mars Odyssey shows a wonderful example of relative geologic dating. Ancient lava...

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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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