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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: Photograph of Saturns Satellite Tethys
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Mar 6, 1999

Photograph of Saturns Satellite Tethys

Photograph of Saturns Satellite Tethys

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NASA image: Photographic Mosaic of Saturn
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Nov 13, 1998

Photographic Mosaic of Saturn

Photographic Mosaic of Saturn

JPL
NASA image: Opportunity Photographs Her Underbelly
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May 19, 2009

Opportunity Photographs Her Underbelly

Opportunity Photographs Her Underbelly

JPL
NASA image: Photograph of Saturn Constructed in False Color
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Apr 14, 1999

Photograph of Saturn Constructed in False Color

Photograph of Saturn Constructed in False Color

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NASA image: Media photographers on VAB roof for Launch STS-120
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Oct 23, 2007

Media photographers on VAB roof for Launch STS-120

From the roof of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, media photographers capture the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ronald Evans photographed during transearth coast EVA
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Dec 17, 1972

Astronaut Ronald Evans photographed during transearth coast EVA

AS17-152-23391 (17 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Ronald E. Evans is photographed performing extravehicular activity...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ronald Evans photographed during transearth coast EVA
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Dec 17, 1972

Astronaut Ronald Evans photographed during transearth coast EVA

AS17-152-23393 (17 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Ronald E. Evans is photographed performing extravehicular activity...

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NASA image: Sierra Space Dream Chaser Spaceplane Documentation Photographs
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Jan 4, 2024

Sierra Space Dream Chaser Spaceplane Documentation Photographs

Sierra Space Dream Chaser Spaceplane Documentation Photographs

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NASA image: Photographic replica of the plaque Apollo 13 astronauts will leave on moon
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Apr 13, 1970

Photographic replica of the plaque Apollo 13 astronauts will leave on moon

S70-34685 (April 1970) --- A photographic replica of the plaque which the Apollo 13 astronauts will leave behind on...

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NASA image: First Photograph Taken On Mars Surface
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Dec 12, 1996

First Photograph Taken On Mars Surface

This is the first photograph ever taken on the surface of the planet Mars. It was obtained by Viking 1 just minutes...

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NASA image: Telephoto view across Hadley Rille photographed during Apollo 15 EVA
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Aug 2, 1971

Telephoto view across Hadley Rille photographed during Apollo 15 EVA

AS15-89-12100 (2 Aug. 1971) --- A telephoto lens view looking across Hadley Rille, photographed during the third...

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NASA image: Aerial photograph of Johnson Space Center
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Mar 31, 2017

Aerial photograph of Johnson Space Center

jsc2017e039526 (March 31, 2017) --- Aerial photograph of Johnson Space Center facilities taken from a U.S. Coast...

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NASA image: Aerial photograph of Johnson Space Center
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Mar 31, 2017

Aerial photograph of Johnson Space Center

jsc2017e039531 (March 31, 2017) --- Aerial photograph of Johnson Space Center facilities taken from a U.S. Coast...

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NASA image: Aerial photograph of Johnson Space Center
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Mar 31, 2017

Aerial photograph of Johnson Space Center

jsc2017e039526 (March 31, 2017) --- Aerial photograph of Johnson Space Center facilities taken from a U.S. Coast...

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NASA image: NASA Photographer Uses Schlieren Photography System
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Aug 26, 2024

NASA Photographer Uses Schlieren Photography System

NASA Photographer Carla Thomas holds the Airborne Schlieren Photography System (ASPS), aiming it out the window in...

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NASA image: GEMINI RENDEZVOUS EVALUATION POD (REP) - ARTIST CONCEPT
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Aug 1, 1965

GEMINI RENDEZVOUS EVALUATION POD (REP) - ARTIST CONCEPT

S65-28653 (August 1965) --- Rendezvous Evaluation Pod (REP) in orbit is approached by Gemini spacecraft as seen in...

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NASA image: Astronaut Walter Cunningham photographed performing flight tasks
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Oct 20, 1968

Astronaut Walter Cunningham photographed performing flight tasks

AS07-04-1586 (20 Oct. 1968) --- Astronaut Walter Cunningham, Apollo 7 lunar module pilot, writes with space pen as...

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NASA image: Oblique view of lunar nearside photographed from Apollo 16 spacecraft
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Apr 16, 1972

Oblique view of lunar nearside photographed from Apollo 16 spacecraft

AS16-120-19237 (April 1972) --- An oblique view of a portion of the lunar nearside as photographed from the Apollo...

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NASA image: While NASA Dryden's Jim Ross outlined his job as an aerial photographer, student Leo Banuelos learned first-hand about the gear Ross wears in the cockpit.
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Apr 22, 2005

While NASA Dryden's Jim Ross outlined his job as an aerial photographer, student Leo Banuelos learned first-hand about the gear Ross wears in the cockpit.

While NASA Dryden's Jim Ross outlined his job as an aerial photographer, sixth-grade student Leo Banuelos learned...

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NASA image: Solar corona photographed from Apollo 15 one minute prior to sunrise
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Jul 31, 1971

Solar corona photographed from Apollo 15 one minute prior to sunrise

AS15-98-13311 (31 July 1971) --- The solar corona, as photographed from the Apollo 15 spacecraft about one minute...

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NASA image: NASA Aerial Photographer Completes 1,000th Flight
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Apr 20, 2026

NASA Aerial Photographer Completes 1,000th Flight

Troy Asher, acting center director, presents NASA aerial photographer Carla Thomas with an award commemorating her...

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NASA image:  NASA Aerial Photographer Completes 1,000th Flight
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Apr 9, 2025

NASA Aerial Photographer Completes 1,000th Flight

NASA aerial photographer Carla Thomas waves from the backseat of a NASA F-15 aircraft as chief pilot Wayne...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 Command/Service modules photographed from lunar module in orbit
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Dec 14, 1972

Apollo 17 Command/Service modules photographed from lunar module in orbit

AS17-145-22254 (14 Dec. 1972) --- An excellent view of the Apollo 17 Command and Service Modules (CSM) photographed...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Fincke is photographed during an interview
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Jan 29, 2025

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke is photographed during an interview

jsc2025e005132 (Jan. 29, 2025) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fincke is photographed during an interview at NASA’s Johnson...

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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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