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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: What Does the Arrow Point To?
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Jun 22, 2012

What Does the Arrow Point To?

What Does the Arrow Point To?

JPL
NASA image: Rover Does a Wheelie
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Mar 11, 2003

Rover Does a Wheelie

Rover Does a Wheelie

JPL
NASA image: How Does It Feel to Be On Top of the World?
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Sep 21, 2012

How Does It Feel to Be On Top of the World?

How Does It Feel to Be On Top of the World?

JPL
NASA image: Sojourner Does a Wheelie on Yogi
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Jul 11, 1997

Sojourner Does a Wheelie on Yogi

Sojourner Does a Wheelie on Yogi

JPL
NASA image: Spirit Does a Jig at Laguna Hollow
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Feb 18, 2004

Spirit Does a Jig at Laguna Hollow

Spirit Does a Jig at Laguna Hollow

JPL
NASA image: Where Does Space Begin? We Asked a NASA Expert
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Jul 11, 2023

Where Does Space Begin? We Asked a NASA Expert

Where does space begin? There is no sharp physical boundary that marks the end of atmosphere and the beginning of...

HQ
NASA image: Why Does the Moon Look Larger at the Horizon? We Asked a NASA Expert
Video
Feb 12, 2025

Why Does the Moon Look Larger at the Horizon? We Asked a NASA Expert

Ever noticed how the Moon seems HUGE when it’s near the horizon but smaller when it’s overhead? Trick of the eye or...

HQ
NASA image: How Long Does it Take to Get to the Moon, Mars, Jupiter?
Video
Feb 19, 2025

How Long Does it Take to Get to the Moon, Mars, Jupiter?

How long does it take to get to the Moon? Mars? Jupiter? The answer is: it depends — and speed is only one factor....

LaRC
NASA image: How Long Does it Take to Get to the Moon, Mars, Jupiter
Video
Feb 19, 2025

How Long Does it Take to Get to the Moon, Mars, Jupiter

How long does it take to get to the Moon? Mars? Jupiter? The answer is: it depends — and speed is only one factor....

HQ
NASA image: How Long Does it Take to Get to the Moon, Mars, Jupiter?
Video
Feb 18, 2025

How Long Does it Take to Get to the Moon, Mars, Jupiter?

How long does it take to get to the Moon? Mars? Jupiter? The answer is: it depends — and speed is only one factor....

LaRC
NASA image: NASA-DOE Lunar Surface Reactor MOU
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Jan 22, 2026

NASA-DOE Lunar Surface Reactor MOU

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright, left, speaks to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, right,...

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NASA image: Crater with Trough in Utopia Rupes
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Nov 13, 2013

Crater with Trough in Utopia Rupes

Does this observation from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter show a possible proto-pedestal crater? This crater has a...

JPL
NASA image: Smudge of a Shadow
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Apr 9, 2012

Smudge of a Shadow

The shadow of the moon Mimas creates a smudge on the southern hemisphere of Saturn in this view from NASA Cassini...

JPL
NASA image: Fermi Sees the Gamma Ray Sky
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Dec 8, 2017

Fermi Sees the Gamma Ray Sky

This view of the gamma-ray sky constructed from one year of Fermi LAT observations is the best view of the extreme...

GSFC
NASA image: Why Does Webb Use Salt Lenses_Mp4
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Jan 12, 2022

Why Does Webb Use Salt Lenses_Mp4

The Webb Telescope is full of precise optical components, some of which include lenses made out of salt. Why? Find...

GSFC
NASA image: How Does Helium Make Stuff Cold_mp4
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Jan 5, 2022

How Does Helium Make Stuff Cold_mp4

Helium is the element with the lowest boiling point. Find out how the James Webb Space Telescope uses this special...

GSFC
NASA image: Sedimentary Fans North of Mojave Crater
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Jan 15, 2015

Sedimentary Fans North of Mojave Crater

In this observation, does the morphology of these possible sedimentary fans match those found in Mojave Crater not...

JPL
NASA image: A Global Tour of Precipitation from NASA: MUR Sea Surface Temperature with GPM's IMERG preciptation data.
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May 16, 2016

A Global Tour of Precipitation from NASA: MUR Sea Surface Temperature with GPM's IMERG preciptation data.

This visualization combines MUR Sea Surface Temperature (SST) data with GPM's IMERG preciptation data. Note, the...

GSFC
NASA image: A Global Tour of Precipitation from NASA: MUR Sea Surface Temperature (SST) data with MERRA winds.
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May 16, 2016

A Global Tour of Precipitation from NASA: MUR Sea Surface Temperature (SST) data with MERRA winds.

This visualization combines MUR Sea Surface Temperature (SST) data with MERRA winds. Note, the time period within...

GSFC
NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Descent Stage
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Nov 19, 2008

Mars Science Laboratory Descent Stage

This portion of NASA Mars Science Laboratory, called the descent stage, does its main work during the final few...

JPL
NASA image: This is a photograph from the left side of the aircraft as NASA's DC-8 does an AirSAR 2004 research "line" over Honduras
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Mar 3, 2004

This is a photograph from the left side of the aircraft as NASA's DC-8 does an AirSAR 2004 research "line" over Honduras

This is a photograph from the left side of the aircraft as NASA's DC-8 does an AirSAR 2004 research "line" over...

AFRC
NASA image: How Long Does it Take to Get to the Moon, Mars, Jupiter?
Video
Feb 25, 2025

How Long Does it Take to Get to the Moon, Mars, Jupiter?

LaRC
NASA image: How Long Does it Take to Get to the Moon, Mars, Jupiter?
Video
Mar 6, 2025

How Long Does it Take to Get to the Moon, Mars, Jupiter?

HQ
NASA image: Wide Field Camera 3: Seeing in Different Wavelengths (no labels)
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May 20, 2008

Wide Field Camera 3: Seeing in Different Wavelengths (no labels)

Wide Field Camera 3 potential observations at different wavelengths. (This animation does not include wavelength...

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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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