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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 Real Shiner
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Nov 22, 2004

A Real Shiner

A Real Shiner

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NASA image: Fantasy Made Real
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Jul 19, 2005

Fantasy Made Real

Fantasy Made Real

JPL
NASA image: Rhea Real Big Rays
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Apr 7, 2009

Rhea Real Big Rays

Rhea Real Big Rays

JPL
NASA image: New Real Estate on Mars
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Jan 10, 2004

New Real Estate on Mars

New Real Estate on Mars

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NASA image: Prime Real Estate
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Apr 4, 2011

Prime Real Estate

Prime Real Estate

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NASA image: M-E-R-C See you real soon! U-R-Y Why? Because we like you!
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Jan 22, 2013

M-E-R-C See you real soon! U-R-Y Why? Because we like you!

M-E-R-C See you real soon! U-R-Y Why? Because we like you!

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NASA image: JSC MCC Bldg 30 Instrumentation and Communications Officer (INCO) RTDS
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Jun 2, 1988

JSC MCC Bldg 30 Instrumentation and Communications Officer (INCO) RTDS

Instrumentation and Communications Officer (INCO) John F. Muratore monitors conventional workstation displays during...

JSC
NASA image: Tale of Two Black Holes
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Jan 8, 2015

Tale of Two Black Holes

The real monster black hole is revealed in this image from NASA Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array of colliding...

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NASA image: First TV Image of Mars Hand Colored
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Apr 12, 2011

First TV Image of Mars Hand Colored

A real-time data translator machine converted Mariner 4 digital image data into numbers printed on strips of paper.

JPL
NASA image: Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) Sensor Pod Build at NASA Armstrong 
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Feb 21, 2024

Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) Sensor Pod Build at NASA Armstrong 

NASA researchers James Cowart and Elizabeth Nail add sensors, wiring and cameras, to the NASA Airborne...

AFRC
NASA image: Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) Sensor Pod on NASA’s Kennedy Space Center’s Helicopter
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Apr 11, 2024

Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) Sensor Pod on NASA’s Kennedy Space Center’s Helicopter

NASA researcher A.J. Jaffe prepares the NASA Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments...

AFRC
NASA image: Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) Sensor Pod on NASA’s Kennedy Space Center’s Helicopter
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Apr 11, 2024

Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) Sensor Pod on NASA’s Kennedy Space Center’s Helicopter

The NASA Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) sensor pod is attached to the...

AFRC
NASA image: Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) Sensor Pod Build at NASA Armstrong 
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Feb 21, 2024

Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) Sensor Pod Build at NASA Armstrong 

NASA researcher James Cowart adds the top back onto the NASA Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban...

AFRC
NASA image: Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) Sensor Pod on NASA’s Kennedy Space Center’s Helicopter
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Apr 11, 2024

Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) Sensor Pod on NASA’s Kennedy Space Center’s Helicopter

NASA researchers Elizabeth Nail (foreground) and A.J. Jaffe (background) prepare the NASA Airborne Instrumentation...

AFRC
NASA image: EC93-42065-5
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Jul 12, 1993

EC93-42065-5

NASA's F/A-18 Hornet is seen here in a banked turn over Rogers Dry Lake in the Mojave desert on an early research...

AFRC
NASA image: A Real Shooting Star Artist Concept
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Aug 15, 2007

A Real Shooting Star Artist Concept

This artist concept illustrates a star flying through our galaxy at supersonic speeds, leaving a 13-light-year-long...

JPL
NASA image: On Its Own
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Jan 23, 2004

On Its Own

This 3-D image combines computer-generated models of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit and its lander with real...

JPL
NASA image: Icy Curtain Eruptions on Enceladus Create an Illusion of Discrete Jets Simulation
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May 6, 2015

Icy Curtain Eruptions on Enceladus Create an Illusion of Discrete Jets Simulation

This simulation, which begins and ends with a real image from NASA Cassini spacecraft, demonstrates how the...

JPL
NASA image: QuikScat Captures an Early Melt
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Jan 13, 2003

QuikScat Captures an Early Melt

The SeaWinds instrument on NASA Quick Scatterometer QuikScat spacecraft captured these near-real-time backscatter...

JPL
NASA image: Enceladus Curtains: Comparing Data and Simulation
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May 6, 2015

Enceladus Curtains: Comparing Data and Simulation

Phantom jets in simulated images produced by the scientists line up nicely with some of the features in real images...

JPL
NASA image: ED14-0341-25
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Nov 13, 2014

ED14-0341-25

The Ikhana remotely piloted aircraft captured real-time video when the Orion Exploration Flight Test-1 mission...

AFRC
NASA image: Perseverance Rover’s Descent and Touchdown on Mars: Onboard Camera Views
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Feb 22, 2021

Perseverance Rover’s Descent and Touchdown on Mars: Onboard Camera Views

NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance mission captured thrilling footage of its rover landing in Mars' Jezero Crater on Feb....

JPL
NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Images Some of Earth Newest Real
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Jan 20, 2012

NASA Spacecraft Images Some of Earth Newest Real

In December, 2011, NASA Terra spacecraft captured this image of a new volcanic island forming in the Red Sea. This...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0014-001
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Jan 27, 2011

ARC-2011-ACD11-0014-001

NAS Facility Hyperwall 2 visit and tour: HQ Review Committee on Facility & Real Property. Showing on Hyperwall is...

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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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