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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: An Icy Scarp in the Southern Mid-latitudes
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Apr 27, 2021

An Icy Scarp in the Southern Mid-latitudes

This enhanced color cutout shows a pit about 600 meters across that is bounded by a steep scarp on its northern...

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NASA image: North Polar Changes over 6 Mars Years
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Jan 16, 2020

North Polar Changes over 6 Mars Years

MRO has been observing Mars for 6 Mars Years (MY), each of which lasts for 687 Earth days. Shown here is an impact...

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NASA image: Tiny Mimas, Huge Rings
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Nov 28, 2016

Tiny Mimas, Huge Rings

Saturn's icy moon Mimas is dwarfed by the planet's enormous rings. Because Mimas (near lower left) appears tiny by...

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NASA image: Europa's Mysterious Interior (Artist's Concept)
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Sep 9, 2024

Europa's Mysterious Interior (Artist's Concept)

Scientists believe that under the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Europa a saltwater ocean exists that may contain...

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NASA image: Dark and Arc
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Jun 27, 2016

Dark and Arc

At first glance, the most obvious features in this image from NASA's Cassini spacecraft are Saturn's rings and the...

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NASA image: Spacecraft Makers: Introducing Europa Clipper
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May 3, 2023

Spacecraft Makers: Introducing Europa Clipper

Join team members from NASA’s Europa Clipper mission behind the scenes in a clean room at NASA’s Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: Misty Star in the Sea Serpent Artist Concept
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Oct 20, 2011

Misty Star in the Sea Serpent Artist Concept

This artist concept, based on data from NASA Herschel telescope, illustrates an icy planet-forming disk around a...

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NASA image: Titan Subsurface Reservoirs Artist Concept
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Sep 3, 2014

Titan Subsurface Reservoirs Artist Concept

Scientists modeled how methane rainfall runoff would interact with the porous, icy crust of Saturn moon Titan and...

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NASA image: Approaching Enceladus
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Oct 30, 2015

Approaching Enceladus

NASA Cassini spacecraft captured this view as it neared icy Enceladus for its closest-ever dive past the moon active...

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NASA image: Europa Rising
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May 1, 2007

Europa Rising

New Horizons took this image of the icy moon Europa rising above Jupiter cloud tops with its Long Range...

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NASA image: Eyes in the Sky
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Apr 26, 2006

Eyes in the Sky

NASA Hubble and Spitzer telescopes combined to make these shape-shifting galaxies taking on the form of a giant...

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NASA image: Bedrock Exposed in the Rim of Hale Crater
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May 29, 2018

Bedrock Exposed in the Rim of Hale Crater

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) shows Hale Crater, a large impact crater (more than 100...

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NASA image: Eyeing the E Ring
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Dec 24, 2009

Eyeing the E Ring

NASA Cassini spacecraft takes a look at Saturn diffuse E ring which is formed from icy material spewing out of the...

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NASA image: Exciting Orb
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Jul 10, 2007

Exciting Orb

Enceladus appears as a rather bland orb in this far-off snapshot, but the dark markings near its south pole belie...

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NASA image: Europa: Sea Salts or Battery Acid
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Apr 19, 2000

Europa: Sea Salts or Battery Acid

This composite image of the Jupiter-facing hemisphere of Europa was obtained on Nov. 25, 1999 by NASA Galileo...

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NASA image: Study in Miniature
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Dec 14, 2009

Study in Miniature

While studying Saturn atmosphere, NASA Cassini spacecraft happens to catch a view of two small, icy satellites....

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NASA image: Tinted Rhea
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Oct 7, 2010

Tinted Rhea

Three views of Saturn moon Rhea made from data obtained by NASA Cassini spacecraft, were enhanced to show colorful...

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NASA image: Percussive Excavation Bucket
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Jan 24, 2017

Percussive Excavation Bucket

Diane Linne in the Simulated Lunar Operations, SLOPE Lab - Percussive Excavation Bucket reduces reaction forces for...

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NASA image: Is There Potential for Life on Europa?
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Feb 25, 2025

Is There Potential for Life on Europa?

Is there potential for life on Europa? This icy moon of Jupiter has a massive ocean hidden beneath its icy crust —...

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NASA image: NASA's Europa Clipper Encapsulation
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Oct 2, 2024

NASA's Europa Clipper Encapsulation

Technicians encapsulate NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft inside SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy payload fairing in the Payload...

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NASA image: NASA's Europa Clipper Encapsulation
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Oct 2, 2024

NASA's Europa Clipper Encapsulation

Technicians prepare to encapsulate NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft inside SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy payload fairing in...

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NASA image: NASA's Europa Clipper Encapsulation
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Oct 2, 2024

NASA's Europa Clipper Encapsulation

Technicians prepare to encapsulate NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft inside SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy payload fairing in...

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Oct 2, 2024

NASA's Europa Clipper Encapsulation

Technicians encapsulate NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft inside SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy payload fairing in the Payload...

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NASA image: NASA's Europa Clipper Encapsulation
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Oct 2, 2024

NASA's Europa Clipper Encapsulation

Technicians prepare to encapsulate NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft inside SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy payload fairing in...

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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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