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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: The Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft before its capture with the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Apr 13, 2026

The Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft before its capture with the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss074e0458270 (April 13, 2026) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft, carrying over 11,000 pounds of...

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NASA image: Curiosity Captures Close-Up of Sulfur Crystals
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Jul 18, 2024

Curiosity Captures Close-Up of Sulfur Crystals

These sulfur crystals were found inside a rock after NASA's Curiosity Mars rover happened to drive over it and crush...

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NASA image: Juno's JIRAM Captures Hots Spots on Io
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Apr 29, 2025

Juno's JIRAM Captures Hots Spots on Io

The JIRAM (Jovian Infrared Auroral Mapper) instrument aboard NASA's Juno spacecraft captured this view of the south...

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NASA image: Capturing the Lunar Flyby from Orion -- art002e014251
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Apr 6, 2026

Capturing the Lunar Flyby from Orion -- art002e014251

art002e014251 (April 6, 2026) – CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut and Artemis II Mission Specialist Jeremy...

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NASA image: Juno Captures Moon Shadow on Jupiter
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Apr 21, 2022

Juno Captures Moon Shadow on Jupiter

Citizen scientist Thomas Thomopoulos created this enhanced-color image using raw data from the JunoCam instrument....

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NASA image: California Atmospheric River Storms Captured by NASA's AIRS
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Jan 10, 2023

California Atmospheric River Storms Captured by NASA's AIRS

Since the start of 2023 California has been drenched by a series of storms being transported by an atmospheric river...

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NASA image: Expedition 66 Northrop Grumman Cygnus Cargo Craft Arrives at Space Station - Feb. 21, 2022
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Feb 21, 2022

Expedition 66 Northrop Grumman Cygnus Cargo Craft Arrives at Space Station - Feb. 21, 2022

Loaded with food, fuel, and supplies, the unpiloted Northrop Grumman CRS-17 Cygnus cargo craft arrived to the...

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NASA image: AIRS Captures Hurricane Douglas
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Jul 27, 2020

AIRS Captures Hurricane Douglas

NASA's Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) was monitoring Hurricane Douglas as it took aim at the Hawaiian Islands...

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NASA image: Hurricane Hilary Captured by NASA's AIRS
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Aug 18, 2023

Hurricane Hilary Captured by NASA's AIRS

NASA's Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) captured Hurricane Hilary on the morning of Aug. 18, 2023, when it was a...

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NASA image: NASA's Juno Mission Captures the Colorful and Chaotic Clouds of Jupiter
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Jul 19, 2024

NASA's Juno Mission Captures the Colorful and Chaotic Clouds of Jupiter

During its 61st close flyby of Jupiter on May 12, 2024, NASA's Juno spacecraft captured this color-enhanced view of...

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NASA image: NASA's NEOWISE Captures Final Image Moments Before End of Mission
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Aug 8, 2024

NASA's NEOWISE Captures Final Image Moments Before End of Mission

This starfield was imaged by NASA's Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (NEOWISE) moments before...

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NASA image: Guatemala Volcanic Eruption Captured in NASA Spacecraft Image
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Feb 19, 2015

Guatemala Volcanic Eruption Captured in NASA Spacecraft Image

Guatemala's Fuego volcano continued its frequent moderate eruptions in early February 2015. Pyroclastic flows from...

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NASA image: Camera Captures Orion Abort Test Mid-Air
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Jul 12, 2019

Camera Captures Orion Abort Test Mid-Air

During the successful test of Orion’s launch abort system, known as Ascent Abort-2, a camera mounted on a ring...

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NASA image: NASA's AIRS Instrument Captures Hurricane Helene
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Sep 27, 2024

NASA's AIRS Instrument Captures Hurricane Helene

NASA's Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) captured an infrared image of Hurricane Helene on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024,...

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NASA image:  Io Plume Captured by JunoCam
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Dec 22, 2023

Io Plume Captured by JunoCam

This image of Jupiter's moon Io was taken by the JunoCam visible-light imager as NASA's Juno spacecraft flew past...

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NASA image: Cygnus Capture
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Jan 12, 2014

Cygnus Capture

ISS038-E-028055 (12 Jan. 2014) --- Intersecting the thin line of Earth's atmosphere, the Orbital Sciences Corp....

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NASA image: Cygnus Capture
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Mar 26, 2016

Cygnus Capture

Expedition 47 robotic arm operator Tim Kopra of NASA commanded the International Space Station’s Canadarm2 robotic...

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NASA image: Cygnus Capture
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Jan 12, 2014

Cygnus Capture

ISS038-E-027441 (12 Jan. 2014) --- The Orbital Sciences Corp. Cygnus commercial cargo craft is photographed by an...

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NASA image: Cygnus Capture
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Jan 12, 2014

Cygnus Capture

ISS038-E-028071 (12 Jan. 2014) --- The Orbital Sciences Corp. Cygnus commercial cargo craft attached to the end of...

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NASA image: Cygnus Capture
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Jan 12, 2014

Cygnus Capture

ISS038-E-028044 (12 Jan. 2014) --- The Canadarm2 moves toward the Orbital Sciences Corp. Cygnus commercial cargo...

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NASA image: Cygnus Capture
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May 24, 2018

Cygnus Capture

iss055e076762 (May 24, 2018) --- The Orbital ATK space freighter is slowly maneuvered by the Canadarm2 robotic arm...

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NASA image: Cygnus capture
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Aug 12, 2021

Cygnus capture

iss065e241472 (Aug. 12, 2021) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter, in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic...

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NASA image: Cygnus Capture
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Jan 12, 2014

Cygnus Capture

ISS038-E-027448 (12 Jan. 2014) --- The Orbital Sciences Corp. Cygnus commercial cargo craft is photographed by an...

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NASA image: Capturing the Coma
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Jun 24, 2005

Capturing the Coma

This picture of Tempel 1 was taken by NASA Deep Impact. Even though the spacecraft was over 10 days away from the...

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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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