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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: Estimated Water Depths in Ancient Martian Sea
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Oct 6, 2017

Estimated Water Depths in Ancient Martian Sea

The Eridania basin of southern Mars is believed to have held a sea about 3.7 billion years ago, with seafloor...

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NASA image: Cryosphere | Episode 2: The Snow Below
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Dec 13, 2018

Cryosphere | Episode 2: The Snow Below

Snow is one part of the cryosphere that many of us have actually encountered, but it also plays a crucial role in...

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NASA image: Variation in Water Content in Martian Subsurface Along Curiosity Traverse
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Mar 18, 2013

Variation in Water Content in Martian Subsurface Along Curiosity Traverse

This set of graphs shows variation in the amount and the depth of water detected beneath NASA Mars rover Curiosity...

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NASA image: For 15 Years, GRACE Tracked Freshwater Movements Around the World
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May 16, 2018

For 15 Years, GRACE Tracked Freshwater Movements Around the World

NASA scientists used GRACE data to identify regional trends of freshwater movement, and combined that information...

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NASA image: Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia
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Sep 18, 1991

Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

STS048-151-250 (12-18 Sept. 1991) --- The Great Barrier Reef extends for roughly 2,000 kilometers along the...

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NASA image: Glacier Undercutting in Action
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Jan 25, 2021

Glacier Undercutting in Action

In this aerial view, a glacier along Greenland's craggy coastline is actively undergoing undercutting, a process in...

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NASA image: SWOT Death Valley Lake Depth
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Apr 15, 2024

SWOT Death Valley Lake Depth

California's Death Valley, the driest place in North America, has hosted an ephemeral lake since late 2023. In March...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Dec 5, 2011

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-009271 (5 Dec. 2011) --- Lake Eyre floods in South Australia are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Great Salt Lake and Bonneville Salt Flats, UT, USA
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Apr 2, 1992

Great Salt Lake and Bonneville Salt Flats, UT, USA

This is a view of the Great Salt Lake and nearby Bonneville Salt Flats, UT, (41.0N, 112.5W). A railroad causeway...

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NASA image: Location of Large Subsurface Water-Ice Deposit in Utopia Planitia, Mars
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Nov 22, 2016

Location of Large Subsurface Water-Ice Deposit in Utopia Planitia, Mars

Diagonal striping on this map of a portion of the Utopia Planitia region on Mars indicates the area where a large...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission
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Nov 23, 1996

Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission

STS080-709-094 (19 Nov.-7 Dec. 1996) --- This is a view of the western portion of the Florida Keys. The view shows...

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NASA image: How a NASA Science Flight is No Ordinary Journey
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Mar 24, 2017

How a NASA Science Flight is No Ordinary Journey

A group of scientists and pilots conducted a series of science flights over Western Colorado for a new five-year...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-77
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May 21, 1996

Earth observations taken during STS-77

STS077-704-010 (19-29 May 1996) --- The northeastern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula is visible in this Earth scene....

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the STS-112 crew
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Oct 10, 2002

Earth observations taken by the STS-112 crew

STS112-705-011 (7-18 October 2002) --- The light-blue region in the middle of this view, photographed from the Space...

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NASA image: Jupiter's Appearance in Microwave Light
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Oct 28, 2021

Jupiter's Appearance in Microwave Light

This animation depicts Jupiter's banded appearance in microwave light as seen by the microwave radiometer instrument...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8
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Jan 22, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-12555 (22 January 2004) --- This photo of melt-water pooled on the surface of iceberg A-39D, a 2 x 11...

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NASA image: Hurricane Isabel, Amount of Atmospheric Water Vapor Observed By AIRS
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Sep 20, 2003

Hurricane Isabel, Amount of Atmospheric Water Vapor Observed By AIRS

This false-color image shows the amount of atmospheric water vapor observed by AIRS two weeks prior to the passage...

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NASA image: Owens Lake, CA, 2020
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Aug 18, 2021

Owens Lake, CA, 2020

Prior to 1913, Owens Lake in eastern California had water up to a depth of 15 m, and covered an area of 280 km2....

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3144
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Nov 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A dolphin's dorsal fin cuts through the water in the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 31 Crew
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May 11, 2012

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 31 Crew

ISS031-E-030896 (11 May 2012) --- The Sor Kaydak near the northeast Caspian Sea in Kazakhstan are featured in this...

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NASA image: NASA's Pandora Launched on SpaceX Rideshare Mission
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Jan 11, 2026

NASA's Pandora Launched on SpaceX Rideshare Mission

Teams prepare to encapsulate in early January 2026 NASA’s Pandora small satellite, and NASA-sponsored Star-Planet...

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NASA image: NASA's Pandora Launched on SpaceX Rideshare Mission
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Jan 11, 2026

NASA's Pandora Launched on SpaceX Rideshare Mission

A photo captures the liftoff and landing of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s Pandora small satellite, the...

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NASA image: NASA's Pandora Launched on SpaceX Rideshare Mission
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Jan 11, 2026

NASA's Pandora Launched on SpaceX Rideshare Mission

A SpaceX booster prepares for landing following the launch of NASA’s Pandora small satellite, the Star-Planet...

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NASA image: NASA's Pandora Launched on SpaceX Rideshare Mission
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Jan 11, 2026

NASA's Pandora Launched on SpaceX Rideshare Mission

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s Pandora small satellite, the Star-Planet Activity Research CubeSat...

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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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