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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: Martian Surface as Seen by Phoenix
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Jul 28, 2008

Martian Surface as Seen by Phoenix

This anaglyph, acquired by NASA Phoenix Lander on Jun. 23, 2008, shows a stereoscopic 3D view of the Martian surface...

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NASA image: New Record Five-Wheel Drive, Spirit Sol 1856 Stereo
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Mar 26, 2009

New Record Five-Wheel Drive, Spirit Sol 1856 Stereo

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit took these images that have been combined into this stereo, 180-degree view of...

JPL
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Nov 14, 1959

Saturn Apollo Program

The second manned lunar landing mission, Apollo 12, launched from launch pad 39-A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: Shadow Self-Portrait by Opportunity at Endeavour Crater
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Sep 7, 2012

Shadow Self-Portrait by Opportunity at Endeavour Crater

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity captured this view of its afternoon shadow stretching into Endeavour Crater...

JPL
NASA image: Within Rover Reach at Mars Target Area Alexander Hills
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Nov 25, 2014

Within Rover Reach at Mars Target Area Alexander Hills

This view from ASA Curiosity Mars rover shows a swath of bedrock called Alexander Hills, which the rover approached...

JPL
NASA image: Phobos in Stereo
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Apr 9, 2008

Phobos in Stereo

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter took two images of the larger of Mars two moons, Phobos, within 10 minutes of each...

JPL
NASA image: 3-D Image of Grooves and Wrinkles in the South Polar Region
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Sep 27, 2011

3-D Image of Grooves and Wrinkles in the South Polar Region

NASA Dawn spacecraft obtained this 3-D image of asteroid Vesta with its framing camera on Aug. 23 and 28, 2011 at a...

JPL
NASA image: New Active Region Sputtering with Small Flares
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May 29, 2018

New Active Region Sputtering with Small Flares

An active region rotated into view and sputtered with numerous small flares and towering magnetic field lines that...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-20120208-PH-UK_OPF3_Figure-A-2
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May 23, 1997

KSC-20120208-PH-UK_OPF3_Figure-A-2

Detail view of SSMEPF construction, May 23, 1997

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NASA image: KSC-20120208-PH-UK_OPF3_Figure-A-3
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May 23, 1997

KSC-20120208-PH-UK_OPF3_Figure-A-3

Detail view of SSMEPF construction, May 23, 1997

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NASA image: Anaglyph of Craters in the South Polar Region
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Sep 12, 2011

Anaglyph of Craters in the South Polar Region

This 3D image shows the topography of craters and grooves of asteroid Vesta south polar region obtained by the...

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NASA image: Capturing the Motion of an Eclipse Shadow
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Dec 4, 2003

Capturing the Motion of an Eclipse Shadow

Within that narrow window during a solar eclipse where one on Earth can watch the Moon shadow obscure more than 90%...

JPL
NASA image: Elongated Coronal Hole
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Mar 24, 2016

Elongated Coronal Hole

NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory shows a long coronal hole has rotated so that was temporarily facing right towards...

JPL
NASA image: Heart-Shaped Feature in Arabia Terra Wide View
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Feb 14, 2011

Heart-Shaped Feature in Arabia Terra Wide View

This wide-view picture of a heart-shaped feature in Arabia Terra on Mars was taken on May 23, 2010, by NASA Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-20120208-PH-UK_OPF3_Figure-B-6
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Aug 23, 1977

KSC-20120208-PH-UK_OPF3_Figure-B-6

View of OPF High Bay No. 1, 513 workstand installation, August 23, 1977

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-3 - EARTH - SKY VIEW - MADAGASCAR (MALAGASY)
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Mar 23, 1965

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-3 - EARTH - SKY VIEW - MADAGASCAR (MALAGASY)

S65-18752 (23 March 1965) --- View of a cloudy part of Earth as seen from the Gemini-3 spacecraft while in orbit.

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NASA image: Flyswatter - Cox, John
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Apr 16, 1985

Flyswatter - Cox, John

Views of Flight Director John Cox with the Flyswatter. 1. STS-23/51D - Press Conference

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NASA image: Pulverized Pulchritude Enhanced Color
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Jan 26, 2006

Pulverized Pulchritude Enhanced Color

This close view of Rhea prominently shows two large impact basins on the ancient and battered moon. The great age of...

JPL
NASA image: Dynamic Loops in Profile
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Mar 28, 2017

Dynamic Loops in Profile

As an active region rotated into view, NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory was able to observe well-defined magnetic...

JPL
NASA image: SpaceX CRS-23 Isolated Launch Views - 4K
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Aug 29, 2021

SpaceX CRS-23 Isolated Launch Views - 4K

SpaceX’s 23rd contracted cargo resupply services (CRS) mission to the International Space Station for NASA is...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-23 Isolated Launch Views - 720p
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Aug 29, 2021

SpaceX CRS-23 Isolated Launch Views - 720p

SpaceX’s 23rd contracted cargo resupply services (CRS) mission to the International Space Station for NASA is...

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NASA image: MISSION CONTROL CENTER (MCC) - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-3 ACTIVITY - MSC
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Mar 23, 1965

MISSION CONTROL CENTER (MCC) - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-3 ACTIVITY - MSC

S65-18200 (23 March 1965) --- Overall view of the Mission Control Center at the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston,...

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NASA image: LITTLE JOE 5B - S/C #14
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Apr 23, 1961

LITTLE JOE 5B - S/C #14

S61-01663 (23 April 1961) --- View of the mating of Little Joe-5B launch vehicle with Mercury capsule #14. Photo...

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NASA image: Mating of Little Joe 5B vehicle with Mercury Capsule #14
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Apr 23, 1961

Mating of Little Joe 5B vehicle with Mercury Capsule #14

S61-01673 (23 April 1961) --- View of the mating of Little Joe-5B launch vehicle with Mercury capsule #14. Photo...

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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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