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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: Angular Grains of Sand Hint at Short Transport Distance
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Sep 29, 2005

Angular Grains of Sand Hint at Short Transport Distance

Angular Grains of Sand Hint at Short Transport Distance

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NASA image: Pan Short Shadow
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Nov 17, 2009

Pan Short Shadow

The small moon Pan casts a short shadow on Saturn A ring in this image taken by NASA Cassini spacecraft as the...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1969-A96-0025-5
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Jun 1, 1980

ARC-1969-A96-0025-5

DeHavilland QSRA (Quite Short Haul Research Aircraft) cockpit layout drawing

ARC
NASA image: Intense and short-lived
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Jun 29, 2015

Intense and short-lived

This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope picture shows a galaxy named SBS 1415+437 or SDSS CGB 12067.1, located about 45...

GSFC
NASA image: Expedition 70 Space Station Crew Talks with NPR’s Short Wave Podcast - March 4, 2024
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Mar 4, 2024

Expedition 70 Space Station Crew Talks with NPR’s Short Wave Podcast - March 4, 2024

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Loral O’Hara of NASA discussed life and work...

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NASA image: Quiet Clean Short Haul Experimental Engine
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Feb 23, 1973

Quiet Clean Short Haul Experimental Engine

Program manager Carl Ciepluch poses with a model of the Quiet Clean Short Haul Experimental Engine (QCSEE) conceived...

GRC
NASA image: Hubble View: Wolf-Rayet Stars, Intense and Short-Lived
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble View: Wolf-Rayet Stars, Intense and Short-Lived

This NASA/European Space Agency (ESA) Hubble Space Telescope picture shows a galaxy named SBS 1415+437 (also called...

GSFC
NASA image: NWS Director Louis Uccellini Visit to NSSTC
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Sep 11, 2019

NWS Director Louis Uccellini Visit to NSSTC

National Weather Service Director Louis Uccellini and deputy director Mary Erickson hear from Short-term Prediction...

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NASA image: NWS Director Louis Uccellini Visit to NSSTC
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Sep 11, 2019

NWS Director Louis Uccellini Visit to NSSTC

National Weather Service Director Louis Uccellini and deputy director Mary Erickson hear from Short-term Prediction...

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NASA image: NWS Director Louis Uccellini Visit to NSSTC
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Sep 11, 2019

NWS Director Louis Uccellini Visit to NSSTC

National Weather Service Director Louis Uccellini and deputy director Mary Erickson hear from Short-term Prediction...

MSFC
NASA image: Water Falls: Getting the Big Picture
Video
May 26, 2015

Water Falls: Getting the Big Picture

A short video the explores the uses and advantages of remote sensing.

GSFC
NASA image: GRC-1993-C-07356
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Sep 29, 1993

GRC-1993-C-07356

SUPERSONIC SHORT TAKE OFF Vertical LANDING HOT GAS INGESTION MODEL 9X15 WIND TUNNEL

GRC
NASA image: Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Short Video
Video
May 24, 2010

Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Short Video

This short video reveals a space-based view of the burning oil rig (from the MODIS instrument on board NASA's Terra...

GSFC
NASA image: GRC-1993-C-07355
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Sep 29, 1993

GRC-1993-C-07355

Supersonic Short Take Off Vertical Landing Hot Gas Ingestion Model Testing in the 9x15-foot Low Speed Wind Tunnel, LSWT

GRC
NASA image: Water Falls: Show Me the Water
Video
Jul 30, 2014

Water Falls: Show Me the Water

A short video explaining the breakdown of freshwater in relative percentages by location and usage.

GSFC
NASA image: Naktong Vallis
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Oct 26, 2010

Naktong Vallis

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey shows a short section of Naktong Vallis.

JPL
NASA image: Visions of Goddard
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Mar 21, 2012

Visions of Goddard

Excerpts of 14 short films about the NASA's Goddadrd Space Flight Center.

GSFC
NASA image: A James Webb Space Telescope Mirror Takes a Short Trip
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Dec 8, 2017

A James Webb Space Telescope Mirror Takes a Short Trip

This is the James Webb Space Telescope ETU (engineering test unit) primary mirror segment returning to the cleanroom...

GSFC
NASA image: Zero-G Drop Tower (VOTY Cut)
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Dec 18, 2023

Zero-G Drop Tower (VOTY Cut)

A short version of the Zero-G Drop Tower capabilities documenting the unique experiment package drop process.

GRC
NASA image: NASA's ECOSTRESS Captures Short-Lived Heat Wave in L.A. Area
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Jul 21, 2025

NASA's ECOSTRESS Captures Short-Lived Heat Wave in L.A. Area

A short-lived heat wave that hit the Los Angeles area the week of July 7, 2025, was the first of summer. The heat...

JPL
NASA image: Williams exercises with short bar from the IRED in the Node 1 during Expedition 15
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May 7, 2007

Williams exercises with short bar from the IRED in the Node 1 during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-06911 (7 May 2007) --- Astronaut Sunita L. Williams, Expedition 15 flight engineer, uses the short bar for...

JSC
NASA image: Explore at NASA Goddard Teaser Video
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May 9, 2011

Explore at NASA Goddard Teaser Video

Short teaser made for the May 14, 2011 event Explore at NASA Goddard Day.

GSFC
NASA image: HS3: Cloud Physics Lidar
Video
Sep 16, 2014

HS3: Cloud Physics Lidar

A short video about the Cloud Physics Lidar instrument onboard the HS3 Global Hawk aircraft.

GSFC
NASA image: Nirgal Vallis
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Dec 8, 2009

Nirgal Vallis

This image, taken by NASA Mars Odyssey, shows a short section of Nirgal Vallis. Several tributaries are visible in...

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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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