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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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May 16, 2025

Ep385_Commercial_and_International_Lunar_Rovers

Ep385_Commercial and International Lunar Rovers Nilufar Ramji Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Southern Ring Nebula (NIRCam and MIRI Images Side by Side)
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Jul 12, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Southern Ring Nebula (NIRCam and MIRI Images Side by Side)

This side-by-side comparison shows observations of the Southern Ring Nebula in near-infrared light, at left, and...

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Feb 27, 2026

HWHAP Ep413 Low Earth Orbit and Beyond

Ep413_Low Earth Orbit and Beyond Joseph Zakrzewski Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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Jul 11, 2025

Ep392_Ask_An_Astronaut_On_Our_Anniversary

Ep392_Ask An Astronaut On Our Anniversary Joseph Zakrzewski (Host) Houston. We have a podcast. Welcome to the...

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NASA image: Faces of NASA: Barbara Brown
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Feb 16, 2021

Faces of NASA: Barbara Brown

"I’ve worked in many different roles and what drives my passion is learning things that I don’t know. It is a part...

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NASA image: Curiosity Views Sulfur Crystals Within a Crushed Rock
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Jul 18, 2024

Curiosity Views Sulfur Crystals Within a Crushed Rock

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover viewed these yellow crystals of elemental sulfur using its Mast Camera, or Mastcam, on...

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NASA image: Wind's Marks in "Perseverance Valley" (Enhanced Color)
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Dec 6, 2017

Wind's Marks in "Perseverance Valley" (Enhanced Color)

This patch of rocky Martian ground on the floor of "Perseverance Valley" on the inner slope of the western rim of...

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NASA image: Gargantuan Super Spiral Galaxies Loom Large in the Cosmos
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Mar 17, 2016

Gargantuan Super Spiral Galaxies Loom Large in the Cosmos

In archived NASA data, researchers have discovered "super spiral" galaxies that dwarf our own spiral galaxy, the...

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NASA image: NASA at Fenway
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Jul 3, 2018

NASA at Fenway

On May 30th, 2018 NASA descended upon the historic Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox Major League Baseball...

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NASA image: Unlocking an Impact Crater Clues
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Feb 9, 2017

Unlocking an Impact Crater Clues

Mars is a dynamic planet. HiRISE has witnessed many surface changes over the past ten years, including hundreds of...

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NASA image: NASA's Hubble Sees A Majestic Disk of Stars
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Hubble Sees A Majestic Disk of Stars

NASA image release Feb. 17, 2011 To see a hd vidoe of this sprial galaxy go to:...

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NASA image: Smooth and Fractured Deposits in Eridania Valleys
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Jan 13, 2017

Smooth and Fractured Deposits in Eridania Valleys

The ancient highland channels in this image empty into the Eridania Basin (not visible), a large topographically low...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 21, 1978

Around Marshall

Once the United States' space program had progressed from Earth's orbit into outerspace, the prospect of building...

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NASA image: Solar Scientist Confirm Existence of Flux Ropes on the Sun
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Dec 8, 2017

Solar Scientist Confirm Existence of Flux Ropes on the Sun

Caption: This is an image of magnetic loops on the sun, captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). It has...

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NASA image: A Glimpse into History
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Nov 9, 2016

A Glimpse into History

Nothing gets a geologist more excited than layered bedrock, except perhaps finding a fossil or holding a meteorite...

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NASA image: Kathleen Boggs Portrait
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Mar 5, 2020

Kathleen Boggs Portrait

“We did science fair projects in eighth grade. So my dad and I designed an experiment to look at what cooking oil is...

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NASA image: A Deep Dive Into a Jupiter Vortex
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Oct 28, 2021

A Deep Dive Into a Jupiter Vortex

The image on the left, taken by the JunoCam imager aboard NASA's Juno spacecraft, has been annotated to depict the...

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NASA image: SDO: Year 6
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Feb 12, 2016

SDO: Year 6

The sun is always changing and NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory is always watching. Launched on Feb. 11, 2010, SDO...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Aug 13, 1979

Around Marshall

Once the United States' space program had progressed from Earth's orbit into outerspace, the prospect of building...

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NASA image: ASTHROS Mission in Flight (Illustration)
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Jun 29, 2022

ASTHROS Mission in Flight (Illustration)

NASA's Astrophysics Stratospheric Telescope for High Spectral Resolution Observations at Submillimeter-wavelengths...

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NASA image: Opportunity Legacy Pan (False Color)
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Mar 12, 2019

Opportunity Legacy Pan (False Color)

This 360-degree panorama is composed of 354 images taken by the Opportunity rover's Panoramic Camera (Pancam) from...

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NASA image: Solar Scientist Confirm Existence of Flux Ropes on the Sun
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Dec 8, 2017

Solar Scientist Confirm Existence of Flux Ropes on the Sun

Caption: This is an image of magnetic loops on the sun, captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). It has...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00005
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Jan 10, 2005

KSC-05-S-00005

When Deep Impact strikes comet Tempel 1, it will unleash a storm of dust and debris never before seen by...

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NASA image: Lockheed P–38J Lightning at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Mar 23, 1945

Lockheed P–38J Lightning at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory acquired two Lockheed...

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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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