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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: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jan 16, 2003

International Space Station (ISS)

In this International Space Station (ISS) onboard photo, Expedition Six Science Officer Donald R. Pettit works to...

MSFC
NASA image: Nespoli performs periodic maintenance on the PuFF Experiment
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Feb 14, 2011

Nespoli performs periodic maintenance on the PuFF Experiment

ISS026-E-027009 (14 Feb. 2011) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Paolo Nespoli, Expedition 26 flight...

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NASA image: NASA’s Perseverance Rover Captures Puff, Whir, Zap Sounds from Mars
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Apr 1, 2022

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Captures Puff, Whir, Zap Sounds from Mars

Listen closely to new sounds from Mars recorded by NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover, including puffs and pings from a...

JPL
NASA image: Kaleri working with the Russian PuFF - NOMS Training
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Jan 25, 2002

Kaleri working with the Russian PuFF - NOMS Training

JSC2002-E-04266 (25 January 2002) --- Cosmonaut Alexander Kaleri, Expedition Five back-up crewmember representing...

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NASA image: Expedition Six Flight Eng Donald R. Pettit is setting up the Pulmonary Function in Flight hardware
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Dec 6, 2002

Expedition Six Flight Eng Donald R. Pettit is setting up the Pulmonary Function in Flight hardware

ISS006-E-08644 (9 December 2002) --- Astronaut Donald R. Pettit, Expedition Six NASA ISS science officer, works to...

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NASA image: Expedition Six Flight Engineer Donald R. Pettit is loading software on PC in U.S. Lab
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Dec 6, 2002

Expedition Six Flight Engineer Donald R. Pettit is loading software on PC in U.S. Lab

ISS006-E-07134 (9 December 2002) --- Astronaut Donald R. Pettit, Expedition Six NASA ISS science officer, works to...

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NASA image: Perseverance's gDRT Gets a Test Under Vaccuum
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Jun 25, 2025

Perseverance's gDRT Gets a Test Under Vaccuum

This video of the Perseverance rover's gDRT (Gaseous Dust Removal Tool) in action was taken during a test in a...

JPL
NASA image: Expedition Six Flight Engineer Donald R. Pettit is loading software on PC in U.S. Lab
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Dec 6, 2002

Expedition Six Flight Engineer Donald R. Pettit is loading software on PC in U.S. Lab

ISS006-E-07133 (9 December 2002) --- Astronaut Donald R. Pettit, Expedition 6 NASA ISS science officer, works to set...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California
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May 1, 2001

Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California

Space Shuttle Endeavour's tires produced a momentary puff of smoke as Mission STS-100 landed at NASA's Dryden Flight...

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NASA image: Deep Clouds
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May 27, 2008

Deep Clouds

Bright puffs and ribbons of cloud drift lazily through Saturn's murky skies. In contrast to the bold red, orange and...

JPL
NASA image: Iceland Volcano Puffs Ash as Lava Flow Cuts Through Eyjafjallajökull Icecap
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May 5, 2010

Iceland Volcano Puffs Ash as Lava Flow Cuts Through Eyjafjallajökull Icecap

Dramatic changes have been observed at the Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland by NASA's Earth Observing 1 (EO-1)...

JPL
NASA image: Through Smoke and Fire, NASA Searches for Answers
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Jul 11, 2019

Through Smoke and Fire, NASA Searches for Answers

NASA satellites reveal a world marked by fire: a global patchwork of flame and smoke driven by the seasons and...

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NASA image: Puffing Sun Gives Birth To Reluctant Eruption
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Dec 8, 2017

Puffing Sun Gives Birth To Reluctant Eruption

This combination of three wavelengths of light from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory shows one of the multiple jets...

GSFC
NASA image: Hottest Hot Jupiter Animation (Artist's Concept)
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Jun 5, 2017

Hottest Hot Jupiter Animation (Artist's Concept)

This artist's concept shows planet KELT-9b orbiting its host star, KELT-9. It is the hottest gas giant planet...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2011-2102
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Mar 9, 2011

KSC-2011-2102

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A puff of smoke from space shuttle Discovery's tires follows their contact with Runway 15 at...

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NASA image: Eruption of Eyjafjallajökull Volcano, Iceland May 2nd View [Detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

Eruption of Eyjafjallajökull Volcano, Iceland May 2nd View [Detail]

NASA satellite image acquired May 2, 2010 To see the full view of this image go to:...

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NASA image: Eruption of Eyjafjallajökull Volcano, Iceland May 2nd View
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Dec 8, 2017

Eruption of Eyjafjallajökull Volcano, Iceland May 2nd View

NASA satellite image acquired May 2, 2010 To view a detail of this image go to:...

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NASA image: Dust Devil Photobombs Perseverance's Selfie
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May 21, 2025

Dust Devil Photobombs Perseverance's Selfie

NASA's Perseverance rover took this selfie on May 10, 2025, marking its 1,500th Martian day, or sol, exploring the...

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NASA image: NASA Aerial Photographer Completes 1,000th Flight
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Mar 4, 1998

NASA Aerial Photographer Completes 1,000th Flight

The NASA SR-71 triple-supersonic aircraft carries the Linear Aerospike Experiment on Wednesday, March 4, 1998,...

AFRC
Audio
May 23, 2025

Ep386_Moon_Material_Flammability

Ep386_Moon Material Flammability Gary Jordan Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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Audio
Jun 27, 2025

HWAP Episode 391: Mars is Hard. Here’s Why.

Dane Turner: Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center, Episode...

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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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