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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: Model of NASA's SWIM Robot on Glacial Ice in Alaska
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Nov 20, 2024

Model of NASA's SWIM Robot on Glacial Ice in Alaska

A model of a tiny, wedge-shaped robot designed to explore subsurface oceans of icy moons, right, sits beside a large...

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NASA image: Swimming in Dunes
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Sep 12, 2006

Swimming in Dunes

Swimming in Dunes

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NASA image: NASA's SWIM Prototypes
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Nov 20, 2024

NASA's SWIM Prototypes

Two prototypes for a NASA mission concept called SWIM (short for Sensing With Independent Micro-swimmers) are...

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NASA image: SWIM Map Shows Subsurface Water Ice on Mars
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Oct 26, 2023

SWIM Map Shows Subsurface Water Ice on Mars

The blue areas on this map of Mars show regions where NASA missions have detected subsurface water ice. Scientists...

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NASA image: NASA Tests Swimming Robots for Exploring Oceans on Icy Moons
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Nov 19, 2024

NASA Tests Swimming Robots for Exploring Oceans on Icy Moons

A futuristic NASA mission concept envisions a swarm of dozens of self-propelled, cellphone-size robots exploring the...

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NASA image: Saturday Afternoon Swim
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Jun 29, 2014

Saturday Afternoon Swim

Hours after the June 28, 2014, test of NASA Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator over the U.S. Navy Pacific Missile...

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NASA image: Distribution of Buried Ice on Mars
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Oct 26, 2023

Distribution of Buried Ice on Mars

These Mars global maps show the likely distribution of water ice buried within the upper 3 feet (1 meter) of the...

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NASA image: ASCANs Helms and Gregory swim in pool during Elgin AFB survival training
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Sep 20, 1990

ASCANs Helms and Gregory swim in pool during Elgin AFB survival training

1990 Group 13 Astronaut Candidates (ASCANs) Susan J. Helms (foreground) and William G. Gregory, wearing helmets and...

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NASA image: jsc2019m001211_Down_to_Earth_Swimming in the Universe-MP4
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Dec 17, 2019

jsc2019m001211_Down_to_Earth_Swimming in the Universe-MP4

In anticipation of the space station 20th anniversary, NASA astronaut Mike Fossum shares how he experienced the...

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NASA image: Bobcat Walking and Swimming
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Mar 6, 2014

Bobcat Walking and Swimming

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A bobcat leaves a trail as it swims across an algae-covered canal near the NASA News Center...

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NASA image: Bobcat Walking and Swimming
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Mar 6, 2014

Bobcat Walking and Swimming

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A bobcat leaves a trail as it swims across an algae-covered canal near the NASA News Center...

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NASA image: Swimming in Sculptor
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Mar 7, 2016

Swimming in Sculptor

Peering deep into the early Universe, this picturesque parallel field observation from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space...

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NASA image: NASA's SWIM Robot Casts Reflection During Pool Testing
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Nov 20, 2024

NASA's SWIM Robot Casts Reflection During Pool Testing

A prototype of a robot designed to explore the subsurface oceans of icy moons glides through a pool at Caltech in...

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NASA image: Nature Photography - Otter
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Jan 4, 2017

Nature Photography - Otter

Nature photos of an otter swimming at Kennedy Space Center

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NASA image: KSC-79c-265
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Jun 1, 1979

KSC-79c-265

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A manatee swims in the water near Kennedy Space Center.

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NASA image: Bobcat Walking and Swimming
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Mar 6, 2014

Bobcat Walking and Swimming

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A bobcat walks along a canal near the NASA News Center at Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: Bobcat Walking and Swimming
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Mar 6, 2014

Bobcat Walking and Swimming

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A bobcat walks along a canal near the NASA News Center at Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: Bobcat Walking and Swimming
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Mar 6, 2014

Bobcat Walking and Swimming

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A bobcat walks along a canal near the NASA News Center at Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: Bobcat Walking and Swimming
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Mar 6, 2014

Bobcat Walking and Swimming

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A bobcat pauses to look back at the photographer while out for a walk at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Bobcat Walking and Swimming
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Mar 6, 2014

Bobcat Walking and Swimming

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A bobcat walks on the shore of a canal near the NASA News Center at Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Ridges swimming in a sea of dust
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Jan 17, 2003

Ridges swimming in a sea of dust

The muted terrain of northern Acidalia Planitia, as seen in this image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft, testifies...

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NASA image: Dwarf Galaxies Swimming in Tidal Tails
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Dec 1, 2005

Dwarf Galaxies Swimming in Tidal Tails

This false-color infrared image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows little dwarf galaxies forming in the tails...

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NASA image: Underwater Robots for Space Exploration - videographer of the year
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Feb 3, 2025

Underwater Robots for Space Exploration - videographer of the year

Videographer of the Year submission for Documentation: A futuristic NASA mission concept envisions a swarm of dozens...

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NASA image: Wildlife Photography - Alligators
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May 4, 2017

Wildlife Photography - Alligators

An alligator swims in a brackish waterway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The center shares a border with...

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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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