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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: Artist Concept of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory
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Dec 13, 2008

Artist Concept of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory

Artist’s concept of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory.

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NASA image: Artist Concept of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory
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Dec 13, 2008

Artist Concept of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory

This image is an artist’s concept of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory

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NASA image: Artist Concept of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory
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Oct 9, 2008

Artist Concept of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory

This image is an artist concept of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory OCO.

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NASA image: Introducing NASA’s NEW Earth System Observatory
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Jun 2, 2021

Introducing NASA’s NEW Earth System Observatory

NASA is introducing the Earth System Observatory – an array of satellites, instruments and missions that are going...

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NASA image: Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory Spacecraft Artist Concept
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Jun 1, 2011

Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory Spacecraft Artist Concept

An artist conception of one of NASA Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory STEREO spacecraft. The two observatories...

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NASA image:  Image of Sun From NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory
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Sep 15, 2025

Image of Sun From NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory

On Sept. 10, 2025, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of the Sun. SDO is managed by NASA's...

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NASA image: Gingin Observatory Spots Near-Earth Asteroid at Closest Approach
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Feb 15, 2013

Gingin Observatory Spots Near-Earth Asteroid at Closest Approach

This frame from a movie shows the asteroid 2012 DA14 flying safely by Earth, as seen by the Gingin Observatory in...

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NASA image: Spatial Distribution of Tuolumne River Basin Mapped by Airborne Snow Observatory
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Dec 9, 2013

Spatial Distribution of Tuolumne River Basin Mapped by Airborne Snow Observatory

Spatial distribution of snow water equivalent across the Tuolumne River Basin from April 10 to June 1, 2013 as...

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NASA image: Arecibo Observatory Radar Imagery of Phaethon Asteroid
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Dec 22, 2017

Arecibo Observatory Radar Imagery of Phaethon Asteroid

These radar images of near-Earth asteroid 3200 Phaethon were generated by astronomers at the National Science...

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NASA image: Solar Dynamics Observatory Artist Concept
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Feb 11, 2010

Solar Dynamics Observatory Artist Concept

The Solar Dynamics Observatory SDO spacecraft, shown above the Earth as it faces toward the Sun. SDO is designed to...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 on the Pad
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Jul 1, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 on the Pad

NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, perched atop a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket, awaits launch at the...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Jul 1, 1999

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

A crew member of the STS-93 mission took this photograph of the Chandra X-Ray Observatory, still attached to the...

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NASA image: Tuolumne River Basin seen by NASA Airborne Snow Observatory
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May 2, 2013

Tuolumne River Basin seen by NASA Airborne Snow Observatory

Mt. Dana and Dana Plateau in the Tuolumne River Basin within Yosemite National Park, Calif., as seen out the window...

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NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Jan 1, 1978

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

Managed by the Marshall Space Flight Center and built by TRW, the second High Energy Astronomy Observatory was...

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NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Jan 1, 1959

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This image is of the Crab Nebula in visible light photographed by the Hale Observatory optical telescope in 1959....

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NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Jan 1, 1979

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

Managed by the Marshall Space Flight Center and built by TRW, the third High Energy Astronomy Observatory was...

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NASA image: Moonrise Over Washington
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Oct 19, 2021

Moonrise Over Washington

The nearly full Moon is seen as it rises from The Observatory at America’s Square in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 19,...

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NASA image: Moonrise Over Washington
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Oct 19, 2021

Moonrise Over Washington

The nearly full Moon is seen as it rises from The Observatory at America’s Square in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 19,...

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NASA image: Moonrise Over Washington
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Oct 19, 2021

Moonrise Over Washington

The nearly full Moon is seen as it rises from The Observatory at America’s Square in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 19,...

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NASA image: Moonrise Over Washington
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Oct 19, 2021

Moonrise Over Washington

The nearly full Moon is seen as it rises from The Observatory at America’s Square in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 19,...

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NASA image: Moonrise Over Washington
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Oct 19, 2021

Moonrise Over Washington

The nearly full Moon is seen as it rises from The Observatory at America’s Square in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 19,...

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NASA image: Stargazing at Husband Hill Observatory on Mars
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Oct 26, 2005

Stargazing at Husband Hill Observatory on Mars

Stargazing at Husband Hill Observatory on Mars

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NASA image: Key Events in the Launch of NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2
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Jun 30, 2014

Key Events in the Launch of NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2

This illustration highlights key events in the launch of NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, beginning with its...

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NASA image: NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory OCO-2 Artist Concept
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May 15, 2014

NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory OCO-2 Artist Concept

This most recent artist rendering shows NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory OCO-2, one of five new NASA Earth science...

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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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