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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: Ganges Chasma
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May 4, 2010

Ganges Chasma

This image taken by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey of Ganges Chasma shows where a large portion of the canyon wall has given...

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NASA image: Map of Exoplanet Search Areas
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Apr 7, 2016

Map of Exoplanet Search Areas

In a global experiment in exoplanet observation, the K2 mission and Earth-based observatories on six continents will...

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NASA image: Pointing X-ray Eyes at our Resident Supermassive Black Hole
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Oct 23, 2012

Pointing X-ray Eyes at our Resident Supermassive Black Hole

NASA NuSTAR has captured these first, focused views of the supermassive black hole at the heart of our Milky Way...

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NASA image: Linear Ridges
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Nov 13, 2013

Linear Ridges

Straight and meandering thin ridges are periodically found on Mars. Such ridges can form in a variety of ways, as...

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NASA image: Crab Nebula, as Seen by Herschel and Hubble
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Dec 12, 2013

Crab Nebula, as Seen by Herschel and Hubble

This image shows a composite view of the Crab nebula, an iconic supernova remnant in our Milky Way galaxy, as viewed...

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NASA image: Scarecrow Descends Hill
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Oct 4, 2007

Scarecrow Descends Hill

An engineering model for NASA Mars Science Laboratory makes its way up a hill in the Mars Yard testing area at NASA...

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NASA image: Dwarf Galaxy Spotted
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Jan 10, 2013

Dwarf Galaxy Spotted

This composite of the giant barred spiral galaxy NGC 6872 is 522,000 light-years across, making it about five times...

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NASA image: Suncatcher
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Apr 30, 2007

Suncatcher

The rings of Saturn glow softly as sunlight from below wends its way through. Some of the Sun light bounces off the...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Celebrates 70 Years of Flight Research
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May 1, 1958

NASA Armstrong Celebrates 70 Years of Flight Research

The X-1B reaction control system thrusters are tested in 1958 and later proven on the X-15 as a way to control a...

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NASA image: Perseid Meteor Shower
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Aug 11, 2021

Perseid Meteor Shower

In this 30 second exposure, a meteor streaks across the sky during the annual Perseid meteor shower, Wednesday, Aug....

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NASA image: Perseid Meteor Shower
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Aug 10, 2021

Perseid Meteor Shower

In this 30 second exposure, a meteor streaks across the sky during the annual Perseid meteor shower, Tuesday, Aug....

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NASA image: Perseid Meteor Shower
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Aug 11, 2021

Perseid Meteor Shower

In this 30 second exposure, a meteor streaks across the sky during the annual Perseid meteor shower, Wednesday, Aug....

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NASA image: Perseid Meteor Shower
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Aug 11, 2021

Perseid Meteor Shower

In this 30 second exposure, a meteor streaks across the sky during the annual Perseid meteor shower, Wednesday, Aug....

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NASA image: View of Apollo 15 space vehicle on way from VAB to Pad A, Launch Complex 39
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May 11, 1971

View of Apollo 15 space vehicle on way from VAB to Pad A, Launch Complex 39

S71-33781 (11 May 1971) --- High angle view showing the Apollo 15 (Spacecraft 112/Lunar Module 10/Saturn 510) space...

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NASA image: What's Up: July 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Jun 29, 2023

What's Up: July 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in July 2023? Mars and Venus start the month close together, but part ways and...

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NASA image: THEMIS Art #130
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Jun 21, 2017

THEMIS Art #130

NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey spies what looks likNASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey spies what looks like a barrage of bullets...

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NASA image: Advanced Air Mobility Makes Travel More Accessible
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Dec 12, 2022

Advanced Air Mobility Makes Travel More Accessible

Advanced Air Mobility will connect both urban dwellers and rural residents by adding a new way to travel by air. As...

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NASA image: Orion Stops at the VAB on the Way to Launch Pad 37
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Nov 11, 2014

Orion Stops at the VAB on the Way to Launch Pad 37

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the agency's Orion is transported to Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: Mars Has Ways to Make Organics Hard to Find
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Dec 16, 2014

Mars Has Ways to Make Organics Hard to Find

This illustration portrays some of the reasons why finding organic chemicals on Mars is challenging. Whatever...

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NASA image: Orion Stops at the VAB on the Way to Launch Pad 37
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Nov 11, 2014

Orion Stops at the VAB on the Way to Launch Pad 37

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the agency's Orion spacecraft passes the spaceport's iconic Vehicle...

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NASA image: Orion Stops at the VAB on the Way to Launch Pad 37
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Nov 11, 2014

Orion Stops at the VAB on the Way to Launch Pad 37

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the agency's Orion is transported to Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: Kerosene-Fuel Engine Testing Under Way
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Nov 17, 2003

Kerosene-Fuel Engine Testing Under Way

NASA Stennis Space Center engineers conducted a successful cold-flow test of an RS-84 engine component Sept. 24. The...

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NASA image: Water in Helheim Glacier Makes Its Way to the Ocean
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Feb 15, 2017

Water in Helheim Glacier Makes Its Way to the Ocean

New NASA research found that large crevasses provide aquifer water upstream of Greenland's Helheim Glacier with a...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Paving the Way: 08/26/2022
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Aug 25, 2022

Space to Ground: Paving the Way: 08/26/2022

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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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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