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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: The Making of Deep Impact
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Oct 19, 2006

The Making of Deep Impact

This image shows NASA Deep Impact spacecraft being built at Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corporation, Boulder,...

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NASA image: Deep Impact on Launch Pad
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Jan 21, 2005

Deep Impact on Launch Pad

NASA Deep Impact awaits launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. on Jan. 12, 2005.

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NASA image: Moment of Impact
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Jul 4, 2005

Moment of Impact

When NASA Deep Impact probe collided with Tempel 1, a bright, small flash was created, which rapidly expanded above...

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NASA image: Deep Impact View of Tempel 1
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Jun 17, 2005

Deep Impact View of Tempel 1

This image of Tempel 1 is a compilation of nine images that were taken on June 15, 2005 by NASA Deep Impact spacecraft.

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NASA image: Deep Impact View of Tempel 1
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Jun 17, 2005

Deep Impact View of Tempel 1

This image of Tempel 1 is a compilation of nine images that were taken on June 15, 2005 by NASA Deep Impact spacecraft.

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NASA image: Artist Concept of Deep Impact Encounter with Comet Tempel 1
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May 9, 2005

Artist Concept of Deep Impact Encounter with Comet Tempel 1

This artist concept gives us a look at the moment of impact and the forming of the crater.

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NASA image: Deep Impact on Its Way
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Jan 18, 2005

Deep Impact on Its Way

The high speed of NASA Deep Impact spacecraft causes it to appear as a long streak across the sky in the...

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NASA image: Deep Impact Spots Quarry
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Apr 27, 2005

Deep Impact Spots Quarry

Taken on April 25, 2005, sixty-nine days before it gets up-close-and-personal with a comet, NASA Deep Impact...

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NASA image: Deep Impact View of Tempel 1
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Jun 16, 2005

Deep Impact View of Tempel 1

This image is a compilation of four images that were taken on June 13, 2005 by NASA Deep Impact. The spacecraft is...

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NASA image: Oblique Impact
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Apr 7, 2004

Oblique Impact

Oblique Impact

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NASA image: Icy Impact
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Dec 12, 2008

Icy Impact

Icy Impact

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NASA image: Young Impact
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May 27, 2005

Young Impact

Young Impact

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NASA image: Blasted by Impacts
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Jul 25, 2008

Blasted by Impacts

Blasted by Impacts

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NASA image: Impact Craters
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May 21, 2008

Impact Craters

Impact Craters

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NASA image: The Impact of Cratering
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Aug 5, 2000

The Impact of Cratering

The Impact of Cratering

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NASA image: Impact Crater
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Jan 16, 2006

Impact Crater

Impact Crater

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NASA image: Powerful Impact
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Dec 23, 2004

Powerful Impact

Powerful Impact

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NASA image: Ives Impact
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Jun 23, 2011

Ives Impact

Ives Impact

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NASA image: Ancient Impacts
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Jan 11, 2005

Ancient Impacts

Ancient Impacts

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NASA image: Bouldery Impact
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Jun 12, 2005

Bouldery Impact

Bouldery Impact

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NASA image: Impact Crater
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Nov 7, 2005

Impact Crater

Impact Crater

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NASA image: Impressive Impact
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Feb 4, 2005

Impressive Impact

Impressive Impact

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NASA image: Impact Crater
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Oct 22, 2003

Impact Crater

Impact Crater

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NASA image: Diversity of Impacts
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Jul 11, 2005

Diversity of Impacts

Diversity of Impacts

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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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