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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: Solar System Portrait - Earth as Pale Blue Dot
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Sep 12, 1996

Solar System Portrait - Earth as Pale Blue Dot

This narrow-angle color image of the Earth, dubbed Pale Blue Dot, is a part of the first ever 'portrait' of the...

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NASA image: Cassini’s Pale Blue Dot
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Dec 8, 2017

Cassini’s Pale Blue Dot

In this rare image taken on 19 July, the wide-angle camera on the international Cassini spacecraft has captured...

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NASA image: Pale Blue Dot Revisited
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Feb 12, 2020

Pale Blue Dot Revisited

For the 30th anniversary of one of the most iconic images taken by NASA's Voyager mission, a new version of the...

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NASA image: Earthrise after Orion Executes Outbound Powered Flyby
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Nov 21, 2022

Earthrise after Orion Executes Outbound Powered Flyby

art001m1203251250 (Nov. 21, 2022) - The Earth is seen rising from behind the shadowed surface of the Moon in this...

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NASA image: Flight Profile for Ingenuity's Flight 15
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Nov 4, 2021

Flight Profile for Ingenuity's Flight 15

This annotated image of the "South Séítah" region of Jezero Crater depicts the planned ground track of NASA's...

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NASA image: Voyager 1 Perspective for Family Portrait
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Feb 12, 2020

Voyager 1 Perspective for Family Portrait

This simulated view, made using NASA's Eyes on the Solar System app, approximates Voyager 1's perspective when it...

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NASA image: Ingenuity's 11th Flight
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Aug 4, 2021

Ingenuity's 11th Flight

This annotated image of Mars' Jezero Crater depicts the ground track and waypoints of the Ingenuity Mars...

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NASA image: The Crew-11 mission patch
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Feb 14, 2025

The Crew-11 mission patch

jsc2025e034097 (Feb. 14, 2025) --- The Crew-11 mission patch embodies teamwork, exploration, and the deep...

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NASA image: Perseverance's Path to 'Bright Angel' in Mars' Jezero Crater
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Jun 13, 2024

Perseverance's Path to 'Bright Angel' in Mars' Jezero Crater

Superimposed on an image taken by the HiRISE camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, this map shows the...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Flight 10 Ground Track
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Jul 23, 2021

Ingenuity Flight 10 Ground Track

This annotated image of Mars' Jezero Crater depicts the ground track and waypoints of the Ingenuity Mars...

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NASA image: The Secrets behind Earth’s Multi-colored Glow
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Oct 22, 2018

The Secrets behind Earth’s Multi-colored Glow

What does our planet look like from space? Most are familiar with the beloved images of the blue marble or pale blue...

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NASA image: The Day the Earth Smiled
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Nov 12, 2013

The Day the Earth Smiled

On July 19, 2013, in an event celebrated the world over, NASA's Cassini spacecraft slipped into Saturn's shadow and...

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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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