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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: Geologic Evidence of Internal Activity on Europa
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May 8, 1998

Geologic Evidence of Internal Activity on Europa

Geologic Evidence of Internal Activity on Europa

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NASA image: Ongoing Geologic Activity at Prometheus Volcano, Io
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Nov 19, 1999

Ongoing Geologic Activity at Prometheus Volcano, Io

Ongoing Geologic Activity at Prometheus Volcano, Io

JPL
NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Reveals Recent Geological Activity on the Moon
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Feb 20, 2012

NASA Spacecraft Reveals Recent Geological Activity on the Moon

New images acquired by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft show that the moon's crust is being...

GSFC
NASA image: SRTM Stereo Pair: Wheeler Ridge, California
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Aug 31, 2000

SRTM Stereo Pair: Wheeler Ridge, California

Wheeler Ridge and vicinity, California, is a site of major tectonic activity, both historically and over recent...

JPL
NASA image: A Moon Telltale Tail
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Jun 12, 2006

A Moon Telltale Tail

The plumes of Enceladus continue to gush icy particles into Saturn orbit, making this little moon one of a select...

JPL
NASA image: Enceladus Leading Hemisphere
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Feb 23, 2010

Enceladus Leading Hemisphere

NASA Cassini spacecraft shows a new view of Saturn moon Enceladus in a whole-disk mosaic of the geologically active...

JPL
NASA image: Northern Reaches
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Mar 14, 2011

Northern Reaches

NASA Cassini spacecraft watches over the northern latitudes of Saturn geologically active moon Enceladus while the...

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NASA image: A Tectonic Feast
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Dec 15, 2008

A Tectonic Feast

On Oct. 9, 2008, just after coming within 25 kilometers 15.6 miles of the surface of Enceladus, NASA Cassini...

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NASA image: Enceladus the Storyteller
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Mar 9, 2006

Enceladus the Storyteller

A masterpiece of deep time and wrenching gravity, the tortured surface of Saturn moon Enceladus and its fascinating...

JPL
NASA image: Crescent of Changing Terrain
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May 20, 2010

Crescent of Changing Terrain

From a distant perspective, NASA Cassini spacecraft sees hints of the unusual surface of Saturn moon Enceladus, a...

JPL
NASA image: Envious Tethys
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Dec 30, 2005

Envious Tethys

NASACassini spacecraft captures this dual portrait of an apparently dead moon and one that is very much alive....

JPL
NASA image: Dione, Face On
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Jun 30, 2014

Dione, Face On

As seen by NASA Cassini spacecraft, the surface of Dione is covered in craters, reminding us of the impacts that...

JPL
NASA image: A Tale of Two Craters
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Feb 12, 2003

A Tale of Two Craters

In this NASA Mars Odyssey image of western Acidalia, two craters of similar size dramatically display the effects of...

JPL
NASA image: Craters of All Ages and Sizes
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Nov 10, 2015

Craters of All Ages and Sizes

Locations of more than 1,000 craters mapped on Pluto by NASA New Horizons mission indicate a wide range of surface...

JPL
NASA image: Dichotomy
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Mar 6, 2017

Dichotomy

Enceladus is a world divided. To the north, we see copious amounts of craters and evidence of the many impacts the...

JPL
NASA image: New to Old on Enceladus
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Feb 23, 2010

New to Old on Enceladus

NASA Cassini spacecraft captured this high resolution image of the western hemisphere of Saturn moon Enceladus where...

JPL
NASA image: Small Dunes
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Jun 6, 2011

Small Dunes

As wind is the only active geologic process on Mars today, sand and dust continue to be moved around the surface....

JPL
NASA image: Laguna Salada in the Sonoran Desert
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Oct 1, 2025

Laguna Salada in the Sonoran Desert

iss073e0886770 (Oct. 1, 2025) --- Laguna Salada is a dry lakebed in the Baja California portion of the Sonoran...

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NASA image: Astronaut James Irwin simulates using lunar surface geological tools
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Dec 17, 1970

Astronaut James Irwin simulates using lunar surface geological tools

S70-56433 (December 1970) --- Astronaut James B. Irwin, lunar module pilot of the Apollo 15 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: North Pole of Enceladus
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May 1, 2017

North Pole of Enceladus

In the north, Enceladus' surface appears to be about as old as any in the solar system. The south, however, is an...

JPL
NASA image: This is Not the Hydrothermal Deposit You're Looking For
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Jul 23, 2018

This is Not the Hydrothermal Deposit You're Looking For

This image was acquired on May 13, 2018 by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. A hotspot for exploration on Mars...

JPL
NASA image: Earth observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember
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Dec 6, 2013

Earth observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember

ISS038-E-012569 (6 Dec. 2013) --- Sollipulli Caldera is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 38 crew...

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NASA image: Planetary Scientist Profile: Lynn Carter
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Oct 17, 2012

Planetary Scientist Profile: Lynn Carter

From a distance, the dry, ancient surfaces of the Moon, Venus, and Mars look nothing like the dynamic planet we live...

GSFC
NASA image: Earth observations during STS-58
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Oct 22, 1993

Earth observations during STS-58

STS058-88-017 (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- The eye-catching "bullseye" of the Richat Structure adds interest 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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