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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: A Mountain Range within Pluto Heart
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Jul 21, 2015

A Mountain Range within Pluto Heart

A newly discovered mountain range lies near the southwestern margin of Pluto heart-shaped Tombaugh Regio Tombaugh...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-07pd0769
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Apr 2, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A green heron is spotted on a fence in the Launch Complex 39 Area at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Zigzagging Across Pluto
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Dec 16, 2015

Zigzagging Across Pluto

This high-resolution swat of Pluto sweeps over the cratered plains at the west of the New Horizons' encounter...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-02PD-0190
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Feb 28, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The Rotating Service Structure has rolled back to launch position for the second time...

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NASA image: A Cone Shaped Hill
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Oct 14, 2015

A Cone Shaped Hill

There are many hills and knobs on Mars that reveal aspects of the local geologic history. Typically, the hills in...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-02pd0189
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Feb 28, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Rotating Service Structure (RSS) rolls back to launch position for the second time...

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NASA image: Expedition 11 patch
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Jan 1, 2005

Expedition 11 patch

ISS011-S-001 (January 2005) --- The emblem of the eleventh expedition to the International Space Station (ISS)...

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NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Jan 1, 1980

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

Like the Crab Nebula, the Vela Supernova Remnant has a radio pulsar at its center. In this image taken by the High...

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NASA image: Perseverance Explores Ancient River Channel (Mars Report)
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Jul 8, 2024

Perseverance Explores Ancient River Channel (Mars Report)

As NASA’s Perseverance rover prepares to ascend to the rim of Jezero Crater, its team is investigating a rock unlike...

JPL
NASA image: A Streamlined Form in Lethe Vallis
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Sep 8, 2016

A Streamlined Form in Lethe Vallis

This image shows a portion of Lethe Vallis, an outflow channel that also transported lava. Another investigation of...

JPL
NASA image: Investigating Mars: Ius Chasma
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Feb 19, 2018

Investigating Mars: Ius Chasma

The VIS image shows part of the western end of Ius Chasma. Both the north and south canyon walls are visible in this...

JPL
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Jul 25, 2025

HWHAP Ep394 Artemis II The Mission

Dane Turner (Host) Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center....

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Audio
Aug 8, 2025

HWHAP Ep396 Lunar Surface Research

Ep396_Lunar Surface Research Gary Jordan Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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Audio
Apr 4, 2025

Ep379_Commercial_Lunar_Spacesuits

Ep379_Commercial Lunar Spacesuits Dane Turner (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of...

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May 15, 2026

HWHAP Ep422 The Artemis Accords

HWHAP Ep422 The Artemis Accords Joseph Zakrzewski Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of 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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