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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: Gradient Sun [still]
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Dec 8, 2017

Gradient Sun [still]

To view a video of the Gradient Sun go to: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/8103212817 Looking at a particularly beautiful...

GSFC
NASA image: Lunar Gravity Gradients
Image
Dec 5, 2012

Lunar Gravity Gradients

This moon map shows the gravity gradients calculated by NASA GRAIL mission. Red and blue correspond to stronger...

JPL
NASA image: Gradient Sun
Video
Oct 18, 2012

Gradient Sun

Watching a particularly beautiful movie of the sun helps show how the lines between science and art can sometimes...

GSFC
NASA image: GRAIL Gravity Gradients
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Dec 5, 2012

GRAIL Gravity Gradients

These maps of the near and far side of the moon show gravity gradients as measured by NASA GRAIL mission. Red and...

JPL
NASA image: MOLA Global Map of Surface Gradients on Mars
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Oct 6, 2000

MOLA Global Map of Surface Gradients on Mars

MOLA Global Map of Surface Gradients on Mars

JPL
NASA image: Gravity Gradients Frame Oceanus Procellarum
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Oct 1, 2014

Gravity Gradients Frame Oceanus Procellarum

Topography of Earth moon generated from data NASA LRO, with the gravity anomalies bordering the Procellarum region...

JPL
NASA image: Microgravity
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Nov 1, 1983

Microgravity

The Space Shuttle was designed to carry large payloads into Earth orbit. One of the most important payloads is...

MSFC
NASA image: GRAIL Spots Gravity Anomaly
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Dec 5, 2012

GRAIL Spots Gravity Anomaly

A 300-mile-long linear gravity anomaly on the far side of the moon has been revealed by gravity gradients measured...

JPL
NASA image: Diagonal Division
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May 10, 2007

Diagonal Division

Fine, sharp-edged details and smooth gradients in the ring features of the Cassini Division are imaged here together...

JPL
NASA image: Sample Cartridge Assembly (SCA) Project Group Photograph
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Jan 30, 2020

Sample Cartridge Assembly (SCA) Project Group Photograph

NASA's first Sample Cartridge Assembly (SCA) project designed and validated a payload containing a materials...

MSFC
NASA image: Linear Gravity Anomalies
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Dec 5, 2012

Linear Gravity Anomalies

These maps of the near and far side of the moon show the gravity gradients as measured by NASA GRAIL mission,...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1987-AC87-0219-3
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Mar 23, 1987

ARC-1987-AC87-0219-3

nitrogen mineralization: wetlands, inundation gradient

ARC
NASA image: GRC-2000-C-01847
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Nov 11, 1999

GRC-2000-C-01847

COMBUSTOR LINERS FOR THERMAL GRADIENT RIG

GRC
NASA image: GRC-1999-C-02419
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Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1999-C-02419

THERMAL GRADIENT RIG CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE CYLINDERS

GRC
NASA image: GRC-1999-C-02417
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Nov 10, 1999

GRC-1999-C-02417

THERMAL GRADIENT RIG CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE CYLINDERS

GRC
NASA image: Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline, Japan
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May 3, 2018

Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline, Japan

The Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline is a toll road in northern Japan, which partially ascends Mount Iwaki stratovolcano, and...

JPL
NASA image: Gravity Anomaly Intersects Moon Basin
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Dec 5, 2012

Gravity Anomaly Intersects Moon Basin

A linear gravity anomaly intersecting the Crisium basin on the nearside of the moon has been revealed by NASA GRAIL...

JPL
NASA image: GRC-2000-C-00122
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Nov 10, 1999

GRC-2000-C-00122

CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE CYLINDER FOR THERMAL GRADIENT RIG WITH INSTRUMENTATION

GRC
NASA image: The Crater Gradient
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Jun 6, 2007

The Crater Gradient

The Cassini spacecraft investigates the craters and deep valleys on Dione during a close approach in April 2007

JPL
NASA image: Hicari sample
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Jul 10, 2014

Hicari sample

iss040e054521 (7/10/2014) --- A photo of Hicari sample cartridge 2 from the Gradient Heating Furnace (GHF) removed...

JSC
NASA image: Hicari sample
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Jul 10, 2014

Hicari sample

iss040e054526 (7/10/2014) --- A photo of Hicari sample cartridge 2 from the Gradient Heating Furnace (GHF) removed...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Dec 1, 1998

Microgravity

The Magnetically Damped Furnace (MDF) breadboard is being developed in response to NASA's mission and goals to...

MSFC
NASA image: Laser Printing of Gradient Metals
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Jul 28, 2014

Laser Printing of Gradient Metals

Scientists at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory make a rocket nozzle using a new 3-D printing technique that allows for...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Perseverance Rover (Gradient Illustration)
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Dec 21, 2020

Mars Perseverance Rover (Gradient Illustration)

An illustration of the planet Mars, highlighting NASA's Mars Perseverance rover mission....

JPL
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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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