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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: Microgravity
Image
Apr 19, 2000

Microgravity

Dr. Marc Pusey (seated) and Dr. Craig Kundrot use computers to analyze x-ray maps and generate three-dimensional...

MSFC
NASA image: Top View of a Computer Graphic Model of the Opportunity Lander and Rover
Image
Feb 9, 2004

Top View of a Computer Graphic Model of the Opportunity Lander and Rover

Top View of a Computer Graphic Model of the Opportunity Lander and Rover

JPL
NASA image: Comparison of a Computer Graphic Model of the Opportunity Lander and Rover with MOC Orbital Image
Image
Feb 9, 2004

Comparison of a Computer Graphic Model of the Opportunity Lander and Rover with MOC Orbital Image

Comparison of a Computer Graphic Model of the Opportunity Lander and Rover with MOC Orbital Image

JPL
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Feb 1, 1987

Microgravity

Purine Nucleoside Phosphorylase (PNP) is an important target enzyme for the design of anti-cancer and...

MSFC
NASA image: Computer Model Estimates Permanent Ground Motions from the Aug. 23, 2011 Magnitude 5.8 Virginia Earthquake
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Aug 24, 2011

Computer Model Estimates Permanent Ground Motions from the Aug. 23, 2011 Magnitude 5.8 Virginia Earthquake

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake in Mineral, Va. was widely felt up and down the East Coast of the United States. This...

JPL
NASA image: Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Model Spicules
Video
Jun 22, 2017

Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Model Spicules

A computer model simulation of spicules. Spicule-like features appear as dense, cool intrusions in the hot corona,...

GSFC
NASA image: On Its Own
Image
Jan 23, 2004

On Its Own

This 3-D image combines computer-generated models of NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit and its lander with real...

JPL
NASA image: Simulations of the Tendrils
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Apr 14, 2015

Simulations of the Tendrils

This collage of NASA Cassini spacecraft images and computer simulations shows how long, sinuous features from...

JPL
NASA image: Behold Spirit
Image
Jan 23, 2004

Behold Spirit

This high-resolution image shows a computer-generated model of Spirit lander at Gusev Crater as engineers and...

JPL
NASA image: Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing
Image
Feb 10, 2022

Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing

Event: Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing A model of the X-59 forebody is shown in the Lockheed Martin Skunk...

LRC
NASA image: Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing
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Feb 10, 2022

Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing

Event: Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing A model of the X-59 forebody is shown in the Lockheed Martin Skunk...

LRC
NASA image: ARC-1996-AC96-0052-6
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Feb 5, 1996

ARC-1996-AC96-0052-6

N-233 Visitor Information Center (VIC): Grom Computation to Flight Exhibit with the F-18 wt model

ARC
NASA image: Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Observations from SDO
Video
Jun 22, 2017

Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Observations from SDO

At any given moment, as many as 10 million wild jets of solar material burst from the sun’s surface. They erupt as...

GSFC
NASA image: Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Observations from Hinode Spacecraft
Video
Jun 22, 2017

Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Observations from Hinode Spacecraft

At any given moment, as many as 10 million wild jets of solar material burst from the sun’s surface. They erupt as...

GSFC
NASA image: Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Uncover Spicules
Video
Jun 22, 2017

Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Uncover Spicules

At any given moment, as many as 10 million wild jets of solar material burst from the sun’s surface. They erupt as...

GSFC
NASA image: Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Observations from IRIS
Video
Jun 22, 2017

Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Observations from IRIS

At any given moment, as many as 10 million wild jets of solar material burst from the sun’s surface. They erupt as...

GSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Apr 4, 1997

Microgravity

A computer model for the protein crystal trypanathione reductase, which is being studied in an effort to devise a...

MSFC
NASA image: Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing
Image
Feb 10, 2022

Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing

Event: Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing A technician works on the X-59 model during testing in the low-speed...

LRC
NASA image: The Kentucky Re-Entry Probe Experiment (KREPE): jsc2021e031157
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Jul 22, 2021

The Kentucky Re-Entry Probe Experiment (KREPE): jsc2021e031157

jsc2021e031157 (7/22/2021) --- A view of the KREP Ecapsule model. The Kentucky Re-Entry Probe Experiment (KREPE)...

JSC
NASA image: Clouds on Hot Jupiters Illustration
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Oct 18, 2016

Clouds on Hot Jupiters Illustration

Hot Jupiters are exoplanets that orbit their stars so tightly that their temperatures are extremely high, reaching...

JPL
NASA image: Magnetic Field Portrayed
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Aug 14, 2018

Magnetic Field Portrayed

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) scientists use their computer models to generate a view of the sun's...

JPL
NASA image: Benefit from NASA
Image
Jan 1, 1996

Benefit from NASA

Marshall space Flight Center engineers helped North American Marine Jet (NAMJ), Inc. improve the proposed design of...

MSFC
NASA image: Benefit from NASA
Image
Apr 15, 2004

Benefit from NASA

Marshall Space Flight Center engineers helped North American Marine Jet (NAMJ), Inc. improve the proposed design of...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Jun 6, 2001

Microgravity

X-rays diffracted from a well-ordered protein crystal create sharp patterns of scattered light on film. A computer...

MSFC
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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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