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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: Super Typhoon Haitang
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Jul 18, 2005

Super Typhoon Haitang

Typhoon Haitang is shown here churning steadily towards Taiwan and China. This image shows the storm swirling wind...

JPL
NASA image: Mars at L<sub>s</sub> 121°
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Oct 2, 2006

Mars at L<sub>s</sub> 121°

These MOC images capture what Mars typically looks like in mid-afternoon at Ls 121°. In other words, with the...

JPL
NASA image: Brightness Rhythm of Mars Flyby Comet Is Clue to Rotation Rate
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Nov 7, 2014

Brightness Rhythm of Mars Flyby Comet Is Clue to Rotation Rate

This graph shows changes in apparent brightness of comet C/2013 A1 Siding Spring as it approached and receded from...

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NASA image: Alba Patera
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May 21, 2002

Alba Patera

This NASA Mars Odyssey image shows a portion of a volcano called Alba Patera. This region has many unique valley...

JPL
NASA image: Jupiter Great Red Spot
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Feb 1, 1996

Jupiter Great Red Spot

This dramatic view of Jupiter Great Red Spot and its surroundings was obtained by NASA Voyager 1 on Feb. 25, 1979....

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NASA image: ASTER Waves
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Oct 6, 2000

ASTER Waves

The pattern on the right half of this image of the Bay of Bengal is the result of two opposing wave trains...

JPL
NASA image: Jupiter's Pentagon Turns Hexagon
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Dec 12, 2019

Jupiter's Pentagon Turns Hexagon

In this annotated infrared image, six cyclones form a hexagonal pattern around a central cyclone at Jupiter's south...

JPL
NASA image: 1000093
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Dec 22, 2007

1000093

ED KIRCH, A LOCKHEED MARTIN TECHNICIAN, CUTS A PATTERN FROM COMPOSITE MATERIAL THAT WILL BE PLACED IN A MOLD TO...

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NASA image: ARC-2000-89-HC-628
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Apr 26, 2000

ARC-2000-89-HC-628

'Belly of the Bird' an etching by Deborah E. Deschner. Tiles underlining the Shuttle Columbia show the subtle...

ARC
NASA image: Northeast Coast, Hokkaido, Japan
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Apr 2, 1992

Northeast Coast, Hokkaido, Japan

The northeast coast of Hokkaido and Kunashir Island, Japan (44.0N, 143.0E) are seen bordered by drifting sea ice....

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Aug 21, 2003

Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-13090 (21 August 2003) --- This view featuring Islamabad and Rawalpindi was taken by an Expedition 7...

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NASA image: A Bear on Mars?
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Jan 31, 2023

A Bear on Mars?

This feature looks a bit like a bear's face. What is it really? There's a hill with a V-shaped collapse structure...

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NASA image: Earth observation views of Hokkaido,Japan taken from OV-105 during STS-99
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Mar 27, 2000

Earth observation views of Hokkaido,Japan taken from OV-105 during STS-99

STS099-722-077 (11-22 February 2000) ---Both topography and bathymetry combine with wind and sea currents to produce...

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NASA image: Cairo, Egypt/Nile River viewed from STS-66 Atlantis
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Nov 14, 1994

Cairo, Egypt/Nile River viewed from STS-66 Atlantis

This close-up view of the intensively cultivated Nile River flood plain near Cairo presents a sharp color contrast...

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NASA image: Agriculture, Rio Sao Francisco, Brazil, South America
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Oct 3, 1988

Agriculture, Rio Sao Francisco, Brazil, South America

The large field patterns in this view of the Rio Sao Francisco basin, Brazil, South America, (11.5S, 43.5W) indicate...

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NASA image: Strait of Gibraltar seen from STS-66
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Nov 14, 1994

Strait of Gibraltar seen from STS-66

Swift currents flow through the Strait of Gibraltar, producing complicated patterns in the surface waters. Some of...

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NASA image: Intricate Clouds of Jupiter
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Apr 6, 2018

Intricate Clouds of Jupiter

See intricate cloud patterns in the northern hemisphere of Jupiter in this new view taken by NASA's Juno spacecraft....

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NASA image: Amazon Deforestation in Rondonia, Brazil, 2000-2010
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Nov 14, 2011

Amazon Deforestation in Rondonia, Brazil, 2000-2010

The state of Rondonia in western Brazil is observed by satellite. This timelapse shows the reduction of the forest...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 9, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

A cluster of eight H-1 engines were used to thrust the first stage of Saturn I (S-I stage) and Saturn IB (S-IB...

MSFC
NASA image: Earth Observations by the Expedition 19 crew
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Apr 9, 2009

Earth Observations by the Expedition 19 crew

ISS019-E-005989 (9 April 2009) --- Red River floods in North Dakota and Minnesota are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Dunes & Swirls
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Feb 7, 2007

Dunes & Swirls

This unnamed northern crater contains several dune fields. Within the central peak region (left side of image) there...

NASA image: Wind Action
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Jul 10, 2019

Wind Action

The most common active process affecting the surface of Mars today is erosion by the wind. In areas of poorly...

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NASA image: Diverse Deposits in Melas Chasma
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Jul 29, 2015

Diverse Deposits in Melas Chasma

This scene captured by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter includes chaotic deposits with a wide range of colors. The...

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NASA image: Ridges near Nirgal Valles
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Mar 5, 2018

Ridges near Nirgal Valles

In this observation from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO), we see a set of straight ridges in ancient...

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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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