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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: Ida and Gaspra
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Jun 4, 1998

Ida and Gaspra

Ida and Gaspra http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA00332

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NASA image: Asteroid Ida and its Satellite Dactyl in Enhanced Color
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Nov 3, 1998

Asteroid Ida and its Satellite Dactyl in Enhanced Color

During its examination of the asteroid Ida, NASA Galileo spacecraft returned images of a second object, Dactyl--the...

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NASA image: Asteroid Ida and Its Moon
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Feb 1, 1996

Asteroid Ida and Its Moon

This is the first full picture showing both asteroid 243 Ida and its newly discovered moon to be transmitted to...

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NASA image: Nine Galileo Views in Exaggerated Color of Main-Belt Asteroid Ida
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Jun 4, 1998

Nine Galileo Views in Exaggerated Color of Main-Belt Asteroid Ida

Nine Galileo Views in Exaggerated Color of Main-Belt Asteroid Ida http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA00331

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NASA image: Nine Galileo Views in Natural Color of Main-Belt Asteroid Ida
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Jun 4, 1998

Nine Galileo Views in Natural Color of Main-Belt Asteroid Ida

Nine Galileo Views in Natural Color of Main-Belt Asteroid Ida http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA00330

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NASA image: IDA-3 Spacewalk Briefing
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Aug 16, 2019

IDA-3 Spacewalk Briefing

Experts from NASA preview an upcoming spacewalk with two American astronauts outside the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Asteroid Ida Rotation Sequence
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Feb 1, 1996

Asteroid Ida Rotation Sequence

This montage of 14 images the time order is right to left, bottom to top shows asterpod Ida as it appeared in the...

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NASA image: Ida and Dactyl in Enhanced Color
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Jan 29, 1996

Ida and Dactyl in Enhanced Color

This color picture is made from images taken by the imaging system on NASA Galileo spacecraft about 14 minutes...

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NASA image: Asteroid Ida - 6 Views Showing Rotation
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Jan 29, 1996

Asteroid Ida - 6 Views Showing Rotation

This composite image shows the asteroid 243 Ida as seen from NASA's Galileo spacecraft during its approach on August...

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NASA image: Asteroid Ida - Five Frame Mosaic
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Sep 12, 1996

Asteroid Ida - Five Frame Mosaic

This view of the asteroid 243 Ida is a mosaic of five image frames acquired by NASA's Galileo spacecraft solid-state...

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NASA image: Asteroid Ida - Limb at Closest Approach
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Jan 29, 1996

Asteroid Ida - Limb at Closest Approach

NASA's Galileo imaging system captured this picture of the limb of the asteroid 243 Ida about 46 seconds after its...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-18 IDA-3 Installation into SpaceX Dragon Trunk
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Jun 20, 2019

SpaceX CRS-18 IDA-3 Installation into SpaceX Dragon Trunk

CRS-18 IDA-3 Installation into SpaceX Falcon 9 Trunk

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NASA image: GRC-2022-C-08954
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Oct 26, 2022

GRC-2022-C-08954

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NASA image: MISR High-Resolution, Cross-Track Winds for Hurricane Ida
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Nov 10, 2009

MISR High-Resolution, Cross-Track Winds for Hurricane Ida

This image shows JPL Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer instrument onboard NASA Terra satellite on Sunday, Nov....

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NASA image: Hurricane Ida, August 27, 2021
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Oct 7, 2021

Hurricane Ida, August 27, 2021

On August 27, 2021 Ida crossed over Cuba as a Category 1 Storm. 48 hours later the storm intensified to a Category 4...

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NASA image: Hurricane Ida Recovery Assessments Continue at NASA Michoud
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Aug 31, 2021

Hurricane Ida Recovery Assessments Continue at NASA Michoud

Recovery and damage assessments continue at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans following Hurricane Ida....

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NASA image: Hurricane Ida Before Landfall
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Aug 31, 2021

Hurricane Ida Before Landfall

NASA's Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS), aboard the Aqua satellite, caught views of Hurricane Ida as the high-end...

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NASA image: A Long-Distance Call to Space on This Week @NASA – September 3, 2021
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Sep 3, 2021

A Long-Distance Call to Space on This Week @NASA – September 3, 2021

A long-distance call to space, space station cameras capture Hurricane Ida, and another successful cargo delivery to...

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NASA image: High Resolution View of Dactyl
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Sep 12, 1996

High Resolution View of Dactyl

This image was the most detailed picture of then recently discovered natural satellite of asteroid 243 Ida taken by...

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NASA image: ARC-1994-A91-2018
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Mar 21, 1994

ARC-1994-A91-2018

This image is the first full picture showing both asteroid 243 Ida and its newly discovered moon to be transmitted...

ARC
NASA image: iss065e319865
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Aug 28, 2021

iss065e319865

iss065e319865 (Aug. 28, 2021) --- Hurricane Ida is pictured as a category 2 storm from the International Space...

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NASA image: iss060e043181
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Aug 21, 2019

iss060e043181

iss060e043181 (Aug. 21, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan is pictured working outside the International Space...

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NASA image: iss060e038222
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Aug 21, 2019

iss060e038222

iss060e038222 (Aug. 21, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan is pictured in his U.S. spacesuit inside the...

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NASA image: iss060e038215
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Aug 21, 2019

iss060e038215

iss060e038215 (Aug. 21, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Christina Koch poses for a portrait with Andrew Morgan and Nick...

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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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