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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: Cloud-Free View of Iceland
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Apr 15, 2015

Cloud-Free View of Iceland

This nearly cloud-free image of Iceland was captured by the MODIS instrument on board the Terra spacecraft on...

GSFC
NASA image: X-40A landing after Free Flight 4A
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May 5, 2001

X-40A landing after Free Flight 4A

X-40A landing after Free Flight 4A

AFRC
NASA image: Opportunity Rolls Free Again Right Front Wheel
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Jun 9, 2006

Opportunity Rolls Free Again Right Front Wheel

Opportunity Rolls Free Again Right Front Wheel

JPL
NASA image: Opportunity Rolls Free Again Four Wheels
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Jun 9, 2006

Opportunity Rolls Free Again Four Wheels

Opportunity Rolls Free Again Four Wheels

JPL
NASA image: Opportunity Rolls Free Again Left Front Wheel
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Jun 9, 2006

Opportunity Rolls Free Again Left Front Wheel

Opportunity Rolls Free Again Left Front Wheel

JPL
NASA image: Astrobee Free Flyer Localization & Mobility Ops Part 1
Video
Sep 4, 2019

Astrobee Free Flyer Localization & Mobility Ops Part 1

Koch conducts Astrobee Free Flyer Localization & Mobility Ops Part 1.

JSC
NASA image: X-40A on runway after Free Flight #2A
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Apr 12, 2001

X-40A on runway after Free Flight #2A

Second free-flight of the X-40A at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, on Edwards AFB, Calif., was made on Apr....

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free Official Portrait
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Nov 22, 2024

NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free Official Portrait

NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free, Official Portrait, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters...

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NASA image: CH-47 and X-40A before Free flight 4A
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May 5, 2001

CH-47 and X-40A before Free flight 4A

CH-47 and X-40A before Free flight 4A

AFRC
NASA image: Free-Air Gravity Map of the Moon
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Dec 8, 2017

Free-Air Gravity Map of the Moon

This still image features a free-air gravity map of the Moon's southern latitudes developed by S. Goossens et al....

GSFC
NASA image: Cloud-Free View of Iceland
Image
Dec 8, 2017

Cloud-Free View of Iceland

This nearly cloud-free image of Iceland was captured by the MODIS instrument on board the Terra spacecraft on...

GSFC
NASA image: Approach & Landing Test (ALT) - Shuttle Free-Flight (FF)-2 - New Release - DFRC, CA
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Sep 13, 1977

Approach & Landing Test (ALT) - Shuttle Free-Flight (FF)-2 - New Release - DFRC, CA

S77-28137 (13 Sept 1977) --- The Orbiter 101 "Enterprise" soars above the NASA 747 carrier aircraft during the...

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NASA image: Jim Free Sworn In as AA for ESDMD
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Sep 20, 2021

Jim Free Sworn In as AA for ESDMD

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, left, swears in Jim Free as the first associate administrator of the new Exploration...

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NASA image: Jim Free Sworn In as AA for ESDMD
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Sep 20, 2021

Jim Free Sworn In as AA for ESDMD

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, left, shakes hands with Jim Free after being sworn in as the first associate...

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NASA image: Jim Free Sworn In as AA for ESDMD
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Sep 20, 2021

Jim Free Sworn In as AA for ESDMD

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, left, swears in Jim Free as the first associate administrator of the new Exploration...

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NASA image: Approach & Landing Test (ALT) - Shuttle Free-Flight (FF)-2 - New Release - Dryden Flight Research Center (DFRC), CA
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Sep 13, 1977

Approach & Landing Test (ALT) - Shuttle Free-Flight (FF)-2 - New Release - Dryden Flight Research Center (DFRC), CA

S77-28136 (13 Sept 1977) --- The Orbiter 101 "Enterprise" is seen separating from the NASA 747 carrier aircraft...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-1969-AC87-0061-1
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Jan 20, 1987

ARC-1969-AC87-0061-1

HFF (Hypervelocity Free-Flight) N-237 Impact Studies (For JSC)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1969-AC87-0061-4
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Jan 20, 1987

ARC-1969-AC87-0061-4

HFF (Hypervelocity Free-Flight) N-237 Impact Studies (For JSC)

ARC
NASA image: Free-floating Failed Star Artist Concept
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Sep 5, 2013

Free-floating Failed Star Artist Concept

This artist concept portrays a free-floating brown dwarf, or failed star. A new study using data from NASA Spitzer...

JPL
NASA image: Frost-free North Polar Layers in the Good Old Summertime
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Oct 17, 2006

Frost-free North Polar Layers in the Good Old Summertime

This MOC image shows a nearly ice-free view of layers exposed by erosion in the north polar region. The light-toned...

JPL
NASA image: NASA's B-52 takes the X-38 aloft for the seventh free flight of the program, July 10, 2001
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Jul 10, 2001

NASA's B-52 takes the X-38 aloft for the seventh free flight of the program, July 10, 2001

The X-38, mounted beneath the right wing of NASA's B-52, climbed from the runway at Edwards Air Force Base for the...

AFRC
NASA image: X-38 flies free from NASA's B-52 mothership, July 10, 2001
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Jul 10, 2001

X-38 flies free from NASA's B-52 mothership, July 10, 2001

The second free-flight test of an evolving series of X-38 prototypes took place July 10, 2001 when the X-38 was...

AFRC
NASA image: Mobility Test of the Free-Flying Astrobee Robotic Assistant
Image
Jul 12, 2019

Mobility Test of the Free-Flying Astrobee Robotic Assistant

iss060e007162 (July 12, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 60 Flight Engineer Christina Koch tests the mobility...

JSC
NASA image: Free-Air Gravity Map of the Moon
Image
Dec 8, 2017

Free-Air Gravity Map of the Moon

If the Moon were a perfectly smooth sphere of uniform density, the gravity map would be a single, featureless color,...

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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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