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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: Albedo Boundary
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Oct 14, 2003

Albedo Boundary

Albedo Boundary

JPL
NASA image: Mars Albedo
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Jan 17, 2001

Mars Albedo

Mars Albedo

JPL
NASA image: An Angular Albedo Arc
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Jul 18, 2011

An Angular Albedo Arc

An Angular Albedo Arc

JPL
NASA image: Welcome to Albedo Mapping!
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Apr 7, 2012

Welcome to Albedo Mapping!

Welcome to Albedo Mapping!

JPL
NASA image: Nanedi Vallis: Tributaries and Albedo Changes
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Feb 7, 2007

Nanedi Vallis: Tributaries and Albedo Changes

Nanedi Vallis: Tributaries and Albedo Changes

JPL
NASA image: A Closer Look at Albedo and Color Variations on Mercury
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Aug 6, 2008

A Closer Look at Albedo and Color Variations on Mercury

A Closer Look at Albedo and Color Variations on Mercury

JPL
NASA image: This World Is Black and White
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Jan 11, 2011

This World Is Black and White

A look at how the historic DaisyWorld model illustrates earth science concepts, such as albedo and feedback loops.

GSFC
NASA image: Low Albedo Foursome
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Aug 18, 2009

Low Albedo Foursome

The Cassini spacecraft charts a quartet of dark albedo features on the moon Titan. From upper left to lower right of...

JPL
NASA image: Dark Dry Ice on Southern Cap - Lambert Albedo Image
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Sep 18, 1999

Dark Dry Ice on Southern Cap - Lambert Albedo Image

Dark Dry Ice on Southern Cap - Lambert Albedo Image

JPL
NASA image: Seasonal Changes in Earth Surface Albedo
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May 4, 2005

Seasonal Changes in Earth Surface Albedo

Seasonal changes in Earth surface albedo over a 5-year period are seen in these image summary maps from NASA Terra...

JPL
NASA image: Kotov during Albedo Experiment in the SM
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Nov 18, 2013

Kotov during Albedo Experiment in the SM

ISS038-E-005014 (20 Nov. 2013) --- At a window in the International Space Station’s Zvezda Service Module, Russian...

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NASA image: Kotov during Albedo Experiment in the SM
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Nov 18, 2013

Kotov during Albedo Experiment in the SM

ISS038-E-005019 (20 Nov. 2013) --- At a window in the International Space Station?s Zvezda Service Module, Russian...

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NASA image: Kotov during Albedo Experiment in the SM
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Nov 18, 2013

Kotov during Albedo Experiment in the SM

ISS038-E-005023 (20 Nov. 2013) --- At a window in the International Space Station?s Zvezda Service Module, Russian...

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NASA image: Kotov during Albedo Experiment in the SM
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Nov 18, 2013

Kotov during Albedo Experiment in the SM

ISS038-E-005031 (20 Nov. 2013) --- At a window in the International Space Station?s Zvezda Service Module, Russian...

JSC
NASA image: Kotov during Albedo Experiment in the SM
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Nov 18, 2013

Kotov during Albedo Experiment in the SM

ISS038-E-005016 (20 Nov. 2013) --- At a window in the International Space Station?s Zvezda Service Module, Russian...

JSC
NASA image: Kotov during Albedo Experiment in the SM
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Nov 18, 2013

Kotov during Albedo Experiment in the SM

ISS038-E-005022 (20 Nov. 2013) --- At a window in the International Space Station?s Zvezda Service Module, Russian...

JSC
NASA image: Topography and Albedo Image of Gegania Crater
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Dec 9, 2011

Topography and Albedo Image of Gegania Crater

These images from NASA Dawn spacecraft show Gegania crater on asteroid Vesta, after which Gegania quadrangle is...

JPL
NASA image: Global and Seasonal Surface Albedos from MISR
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Jun 25, 2003

Global and Seasonal Surface Albedos from MISR

These images from NASA Terra spacecraft provide global, seasonal summaries of a quantity called the Directional...

JPL
NASA image: Topography of Vesta South Polar Region I
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Nov 2, 2011

Topography of Vesta South Polar Region I

NASA Dawn spacecraft obtained this albedo image of asteroid Vesta with its framing camera on August 11th 2011.

JPL
NASA image: Details of Dark Senkyo
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Dec 2, 2009

Details of Dark Senkyo

The low albedo feature known as Senkyo is visible through the haze of Titan atmosphere in this image captured by...

JPL
NASA image: Laying the Groundwork for Curiosity DAN
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Aug 21, 2012

Laying the Groundwork for Curiosity DAN

The heritage for investigations with the Dynamic Albedo of Neutrons instrument on NASA Curiosity rover comes from...

JPL
NASA image: Variations of DAN Measurements Along Curiosity Traverse
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Mar 18, 2013

Variations of DAN Measurements Along Curiosity Traverse

This chart graphs measurements made by the Dynamic Albedo of Neutrons DAN instrument on NASA Mars rover Curiosity...

JPL
NASA image: Depths of Mare Ingenii
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Jun 16, 2010

Depths of Mare Ingenii

Mare Ingenii may be best known for its prominent lunar swirls, which are high albedo surface features associated...

JPL
NASA image: Location of DAN on Curiosity
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Aug 21, 2012

Location of DAN on Curiosity

This image of NASA Curiosity rover shows the location of the two components of the Dynamic Albedo of Neutrons...

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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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