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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: In High Phase
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Sep 19, 2013

In High Phase

In High Phase

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NASA image: Just a Phase
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Oct 30, 2008

Just a Phase

Just a Phase

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NASA image: Let the Science Phase Begin!
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Apr 6, 2011

Let the Science Phase Begin!

Let the Science Phase Begin!

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NASA image: Botticelli in Low-Phase Color
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Mar 27, 2013

Botticelli in Low-Phase Color

Botticelli in Low-Phase Color

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NASA image: High-phase Rings
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Apr 8, 2008

High-phase Rings

High-phase Rings

JPL
NASA image: Viking Phase III
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Jan 9, 1997

Viking Phase III

Viking Phase III

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NASA image: It Just a Phase that Mercury Going Through
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Oct 7, 2009

It Just a Phase that Mercury Going Through

It Just a Phase that Mercury Going Through

JPL
NASA image: Moon Phases 2015, Northern Hemisphere
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Dec 8, 2017

Moon Phases 2015, Northern Hemisphere

This visualization shows the Moon's phase and libration at hourly intervals throughout 2015, as viewed from the...

GSFC
NASA image: Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 6: Operations
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May 1, 2011

Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 6: Operations

Goddard Chief Scientist Jim Garvin takes us on a tour of the life of a spacecraft, from the idea to the collection...

GSFC
NASA image: Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 5: Launch
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May 1, 2011

Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 5: Launch

Goddard Chief Scientist Jim Garvin takes us on a tour of the life of a spacecraft, from the idea to the collection...

GSFC
NASA image: Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 3: Construction
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May 1, 2011

Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 3: Construction

Goddard Chief Scientist Jim Garvin takes us on a tour of the life of a spacecraft, from the idea to the collection...

GSFC
NASA image: Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 7: Scientific Analysis
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May 1, 2011

Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 7: Scientific Analysis

Goddard Chief Scientist Jim Garvin takes us on a tour of the life of a spacecraft, from the idea to the collection...

GSFC
NASA image: Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 2: Design
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May 1, 2011

Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 2: Design

Goddard Chief Scientist Jim Garvin takes us on a tour of the life of a spacecraft, from the idea to the collection...

GSFC
NASA image: Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 4: Testing
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May 1, 2011

Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 4: Testing

Goddard Chief Scientist Jim Garvin takes us on a tour of the life of a spacecraft, from the idea to the collection...

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NASA image: Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 1: Idea
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May 1, 2011

Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 1: Idea

Goddard Chief Scientist Jim Garvin takes us on a tour of the life of a spacecraft, from the idea to the collection...

GSFC
NASA image: Enceladus at Low Phase
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Jun 22, 2010

Enceladus at Low Phase

The highly reflective surface of Saturn moon Enceladus is almost completely illuminated in this NASA Cassini...

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NASA image: Mars Polar Cap During Transition Phase Instrument Checkout
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Oct 16, 2006

Mars Polar Cap During Transition Phase Instrument Checkout

Mars Polar Cap During Transition Phase Instrument Checkout

JPL
NASA image: First Phase of X-48B Flight Tests Completed
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Mar 19, 2010

First Phase of X-48B Flight Tests Completed

A joint NASA/Boeing team completed the first phase of flight tests on the unique X-48B Blended Wing Body aircraft at...

AFRC
NASA image: High-Phase Plumes
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Sep 3, 2010

High-Phase Plumes

Saturn moon Enceladus, imaged at high phase, shows off its spectacular water ice plumes emanating from its south...

JPL
NASA image: Fundamental Physics
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Jan 22, 2003

Fundamental Physics

Still photographs taken over 16 hours on Nov. 13, 2001, on the International Space Station have been condensed into...

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NASA image: Block 2 Flight Phase Shows X-48B in Banking Maneuver
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Apr 4, 2008

Block 2 Flight Phase Shows X-48B in Banking Maneuver

The X-48B Blended Wing Body research aircraft banked smartly in this Block 2 flight phase image.

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-2011-8064
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Nov 29, 2011

KSC-2011-8064

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Construction work progresses on Phase I of Exploration Park at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8066
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Nov 29, 2011

KSC-2011-8066

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Construction work progresses on Phase I of Exploration Park at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-8065
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Nov 29, 2011

KSC-2011-8065

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Construction work progresses on Phase I of Exploration Park at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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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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