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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: Dr. Ramona Mhanna on the Three Different Types of ACET-9 Experiments
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Feb 3, 2023

Dr. Ramona Mhanna on the Three Different Types of ACET-9 Experiments

: Dr. Ramona Mhanna working with NASA Glenn Research Center explains the three different types of ACET-9 experiments...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Dec 12, 1988

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-29 patch was designed to capture and represent the energy and dynamic nature of this nation's space program...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-29 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crew insignia
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Nov 23, 1988

STS-29 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crew insignia

S88-40316 (12 Dec. 1988) --- The STS-29 patch was designed to capture and represent the energy and dynamic nature of...

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NASA image: Anti-Atlas Mtns., Morocco
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Nov 26, 2019

Anti-Atlas Mtns., Morocco

The Anti-Atlas Mountains of Morocco formed as a result of the collision of the African and Eurasian tectonic plates...

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NASA image: Surface Flooding from Hurricane Harvey Shown in New SMAP Imagery
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Aug 30, 2017

Surface Flooding from Hurricane Harvey Shown in New SMAP Imagery

A new series of images generated with data from NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite illustrate the...

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NASA image: Space Radiation Highlights: Van Allen Probes Spot Electron Rainfall in the Atmosphere
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Sep 28, 2016

Space Radiation Highlights: Van Allen Probes Spot Electron Rainfall in the Atmosphere

Our planet is nestled in the center of two doughnut-shaped regions of powerful, dynamic radiation: the Van Allen...

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NASA image: Juno Returns to Clyde's Spot on Jupiter
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May 18, 2021

Juno Returns to Clyde's Spot on Jupiter

During its 33rd low pass over the cloud tops of Jupiter on April 15, 2021, NASA's Juno spacecraft captured the...

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NASA image: Region Hit by Large Pakistan Quake as Shown by NASA Spacecraft
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Dec 8, 2017

Region Hit by Large Pakistan Quake as Shown by NASA Spacecraft

On September 24 at 11:29 GMT, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck in south-central Pakistan at a relatively shallow...

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Feb 13, 2026

Ep411_CHAPEA_2_AudioLog_1

Ep411_CHAPEA 2: Audio Log 1 Kenna Pell Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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Feb 21, 2025

Ep373_Intuitive Machines Returns To The Moon

Ep373 Intuitive Machines Returns To The Moon Leah Cheshier (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the...

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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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