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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 Crater in Closeup
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Aug 15, 2011

A Crater in Closeup

A Crater in Closeup

JPL
NASA image: Extreme Closeup
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Apr 30, 2013

Extreme Closeup

Extreme Closeup

JPL
NASA image: Closeup View of Compacted Soil
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Nov 30, 2004

Closeup View of Compacted Soil

Closeup View of Compacted Soil

JPL
NASA image: Closeups of Io false color
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Aug 27, 1999

Closeups of Io false color

Closeups of Io false color

JPL
NASA image: Closeup of Mermaid
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Oct 14, 1997

Closeup of Mermaid

Closeup of Mermaid

JPL
NASA image: CLOSEUP - ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - MISC. - CAPE
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Mar 23, 1965

CLOSEUP - ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - MISC. - CAPE

Closeup of Astronaut John W. Young, Pilot for the Gemini-III Spaceflight. CAPE KENNEDY, FL

JSC
NASA image: Closeup View - Sigma "7" Capsule - Recovery Ship
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Oct 3, 1962

Closeup View - Sigma "7" Capsule - Recovery Ship

S62-06175 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Closeup view of the Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) Sigma 7 capsule being lowered to recovery...

JSC
NASA image: Closeup of LDEF experiment trays documented during STS-32 photo survey
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Jan 20, 1990

Closeup of LDEF experiment trays documented during STS-32 photo survey

Closeup of Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) experiment trays is documented during STS-32 retrieval activity...

JSC
NASA image: Inverted Ridges in the Eridania Basin
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Dec 10, 2014

Inverted Ridges in the Eridania Basin

This closeup from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter covers a region in the Eridania Basin that shows interesting...

JPL
NASA image: This closeup of Boeing Phantom Works' unique X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator shows off its unusual engine placement and supercritical airfoil
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Oct 24, 2006

This closeup of Boeing Phantom Works' unique X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator shows off its unusual engine placement and supercritical airfoil

This closeup of Boeing Phantom Works' unique X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator shows off its unusual...

AFRC
NASA image: Chip with 35,000 Signatures
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Nov 7, 2003

Chip with 35,000 Signatures

This closeup shows the size of the computer chip that holds about 35,000 laser-engraved signatures of visitors to...

JPL
NASA image: Occator Crater and Ceres Brightest Spots
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Mar 22, 2016

Occator Crater and Ceres Brightest Spots

NASA Dawn spacecraft captured Occator Crater, containing the brightest area on Ceres; this closeup reveals a dome in...

JPL
NASA image: Rima Bode
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May 19, 2010

Rima Bode

This image is a NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter closeup of a small fresh crater with very dark ejecta highlands...

JPL
NASA image: Equatorial Troughs and Dark Material II
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Oct 17, 2011

Equatorial Troughs and Dark Material II

This closeup of asteroid Vesta from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows small scale features such as grabens linear...

JPL
NASA image: View of a Cometary Impact Into Aerogel
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Jan 20, 2006

View of a Cometary Impact Into Aerogel

Closeup view of a cometary impact upper right into aerogel was inspected by scientists at a laboratory at the...

JPL
NASA image: Bright Tracks from Bouncing and Rolling Boulders
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Apr 10, 2013

Bright Tracks from Bouncing and Rolling Boulders

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a well-preserved impact crater. A closeup view highlights...

JPL
NASA image: Particle Tracks in Aerogel
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Nov 3, 2005

Particle Tracks in Aerogel

In an experiment using a special air gun, particles are shot into aerogel at high velocities. Closeup of particles...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1986-A86-7019
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Mar 7, 1986

ARC-1986-A86-7019

P29503 Moon (closeup) Voyager 2 flyby of Uranus

ARC
NASA image: jsc2025e007239
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Jan 17, 2025

jsc2025e007239

Closeup of the sample chamber being inserted into the ELVIS box.

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NASA image: EC97-44233-4
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Sep 17, 1997

EC97-44233-4

Closeup of QF-106 release hook for Eclipse program

AFRC
NASA image: SSME test on the A-1 Test Stand
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Jun 19, 2003

SSME test on the A-1 Test Stand

This close-up photo was taken during testing of a Space Shuttle Main Engine on the A-1 Test Stand at Stennis Space...

SSC
NASA image: Close-up of M27, the Dumbbell Nebula
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Feb 11, 2003

Close-up of M27, the Dumbbell Nebula

An aging star last hurrah creates a flurry of glowing knots of gas that appear to be streaking through space. This...

JPL
NASA image: EC97-44357-9
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Dec 20, 1997

EC97-44357-9

Eclipse project closeup of QF-106 under tow on takeoff on first flight December 20, 1997

AFRC
NASA image: EC04-0113-146
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Mar 30, 2004

EC04-0113-146

A closeup of one of the Cesaroni Technology, Inc. - constructed aerospike nozzles used in the Dryden Aerospike...

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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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