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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: Wing Dike of Hardened Lava in New Mexico
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Jan 25, 2017

Wing Dike of Hardened Lava in New Mexico

This photograph from northwestern New Mexico shows a ridge roughly 30 feet about 10 meters tall that formed from...

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NASA image: A Piece of New Mexico on Mars
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Sep 10, 2012

A Piece of New Mexico on Mars

This image taken by the MAHLI camera shows a sample of basaltic rock from a lava flow in New Mexico serves as a...

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NASA image: Proteus aircraft over Las Cruces International Airport in New Mexico.
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Mar 15, 2002

Proteus aircraft over Las Cruces International Airport in New Mexico.

Proteus aircraft over Las Cruces International Airport in New Mexico.

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NASA image: Proteus in flight over mountains near Las Cruces, New Mexico.
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Mar 15, 2002

Proteus in flight over mountains near Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Proteus in flight over mountains near Las Cruces, New Mexico.

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NASA image: Potrillo Volcanic Field, New Mexico
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Feb 21, 2019

Potrillo Volcanic Field, New Mexico

The Potrillo volcanic field is located on the Rio Grande Rift in southern New Mexico. Different kinds of volcanism...

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NASA image: Lunabotics Feature Photo
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May 5, 2023

Lunabotics Feature Photo

The New Mexico College of Mining and Technology robotic miner takes its first dig in the school’s mining arena. More...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Space Station Crew Answers New Mexico Student Questions May 30, 2023
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May 30, 2023

Expedition 69 Space Station Crew Answers New Mexico Student Questions May 30, 2023

Aboard the International Space Station, NASA Expedition 69 Flight Engineers Stephen Bowen and Frank Rubio answered...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 prime and backup crewmen during geological field trip in New Mexico
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Sep 9, 1971

Apollo 16 prime and backup crewmen during geological field trip in New Mexico

Dr. Lee Silver (pointing foregroung), California Institute of Technology, calls a geological feature near Taos, New...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Images New Mexico Wildfire
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Jul 2, 2013

NASA Spacecraft Images New Mexico Wildfire

NASA Terra spacecraft passed over the Silver Fire in western New Mexico on June 7, 2013. It has since consumed more...

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NASA image: iss061m263441824_Expedition_61_Inflight_University_of_New_Mexico_2019_1210
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Dec 10, 2019

iss061m263441824_Expedition_61_Inflight_University_of_New_Mexico_2019_1210

SPACE STATION ASTRONAUT DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH NEW MEXICO STUDENTS Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: Pyrocumulus Clouds Tower Over Silver Fire in New Mexico
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Jun 14, 2013

Pyrocumulus Clouds Tower Over Silver Fire in New Mexico

NASA Terra satellite passed over the Silver Fire in New Mexico June 12, 2013. By combining information from...

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NASA image: White Sands, New Mexico as seen from STS-60
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Feb 9, 1994

White Sands, New Mexico as seen from STS-60

STS060-83-016 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- White Sands National Monument (Park) is easily recognized in the center of this...

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NASA image: The Proteus aircraft and NASA Dryden's T-34 in flight over Las Cruces, New Mexico.
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Mar 13, 2002

The Proteus aircraft and NASA Dryden's T-34 in flight over Las Cruces, New Mexico.

The Proteus aircraft and NASA Dryden's T-34 in flight over Las Cruces, New Mexico.

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Mar 21, 1940

Early Rockets

Goddard rocket in launching tower at Roswell, New Mexico, March 21, 1940. Fuel was injected by pumps from the...

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NASA image: Scaled Composites' Proteus and an F/A-18 Hornet from NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center are seen here in flight over Las Cruces, New Mexico.
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Mar 14, 2002

Scaled Composites' Proteus and an F/A-18 Hornet from NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center are seen here in flight over Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Proteus and an F/A-18 Hornet from NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center are seen here in flight over Las Cruces, New...

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NASA image: GSCF2024excite03
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Aug 31, 2024

GSCF2024excite03

It takes around an hour to fill a 39-million-cubic-foot scientific balloon with helium. The EXCITE telescope is...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Feb 24, 1950

Early Rockets

Bumper Wac liftoff at the Long Range Proving Ground located at Cape Canaveral, Florida. At White Sands, New Mexico,...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - NMTSat
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Apr 13, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - NMTSat

NMTSat is a student-built satellite built by undergraduate and graduates students primarily from New Mexico Tech....

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - NMTSat
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Apr 13, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - NMTSat

NMTSat is a student-built satellite built by undergraduate and graduates students primarily from New Mexico Tech....

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - NMTSat
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Apr 13, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - NMTSat

NMTSat is a student-built satellite built by undergraduate and graduates students primarily from New Mexico Tech....

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NASA image: UP Aerospace Rocket Poised for Launch from NM to Carry NASA Tech
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Sep 12, 2018

UP Aerospace Rocket Poised for Launch from NM to Carry NASA Tech

NASA's Flight Opportunities funds flight of space technology on UP Aerospace's rocket poised to launch at Spaceport...

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NASA image: UP Aerospace Rocket Poised for Launch from NM to Carry NASA Tech
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Sep 12, 2018

UP Aerospace Rocket Poised for Launch from NM to Carry NASA Tech

NASA’s Flight Opportunities funds flight of space technology on UP Aerospace’s rocket poised to launch at Spaceport...

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NASA image: UP Aerospace Rocket Poised for Launch from NM to Carry NASA Tech
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Sep 10, 2018

UP Aerospace Rocket Poised for Launch from NM to Carry NASA Tech

NASA's Flight Opportunities funds flight of space technology on UP Aerospace's rocket poised to launch at Spaceport...

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NASA image: UP Aerospace Rocket Poised for Launch from NM to Carry NASA Tech
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Sep 12, 2018

UP Aerospace Rocket Poised for Launch from NM to Carry NASA Tech

NASA’s Flight Opportunities funds flight of space technology on UP Aerospace’s rocket poised to launch at Spaceport...

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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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