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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: 2016 Mercury Transit
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Jun 1, 2016

2016 Mercury Transit

Around 13 times per century, Mercury passes between Earth and the sun in a rare astronomical event known as a...

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NASA image: Alien Atmospheres
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Dec 3, 2013

Alien Atmospheres

Since the early 1990's, astronomers have known that extrasolar planets, or "exoplanets," orbit stars light-years...

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NASA image: Kepler Planetary Systems in Motion Artist Concept
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Jan 26, 2012

Kepler Planetary Systems in Motion Artist Concept

This artist concept shows an overhead view of the orbital position of the planets in systems with multiple...

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NASA image: Worlds on the Edge Artist Concept
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Aug 26, 2010

Worlds on the Edge Artist Concept

This artist concept illustrates the two Saturn-sized planets discovered by NASA Kepler mission. The star system is...

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NASA image: Seeing Starlight Through a Planet Rim Artist Concept
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Sep 24, 2014

Seeing Starlight Through a Planet Rim Artist Concept

A Neptune-size planet with a clear atmosphere is shown crossing in front of its star in this artist depiction. Such...

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NASA image: Kepler-444 Planetary System Artist Concept
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Jan 28, 2015

Kepler-444 Planetary System Artist Concept

The tightly packed system, named Kepler-444, is home to five small planets in very compact orbits. The planets were...

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NASA image: Entranced by a Transit
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Aug 31, 2015

Entranced by a Transit

Saturn's moon Dione crosses the face of the giant planet in this view, a phenomenon astronomers call a transit....

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NASA image: Little Black Spot on the Star Today Artist Concept
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Jul 30, 2015

Little Black Spot on the Star Today Artist Concept

This artist's conception shows the silhouette of a rocky planet, dubbed HD 219134b, as it passes in front of its...

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NASA image: Orb of Ice
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Mar 27, 2007

Orb of Ice

A serene orb of ice is set against the gentle pastel clouds of giant Saturn. Rhea transits the face of the gas...

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NASA image: Possible Disintegrating Planet Artist Concept
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May 21, 2012

Possible Disintegrating Planet Artist Concept

This artist concept depicts a comet-like tail of a possible disintegrating super Mercury-size planet candidate as it...

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NASA image: Venus Transit
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Jun 5, 2012

Venus Transit

It appeared that New Yorkers were not going to be able to see the transit of the planet Venus across the Sun, but...

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NASA image: Venus Transit
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Jun 5, 2012

Venus Transit

It appeared that New Yorkers were not going to be able to see the transit of the planet Venus across the Sun, but...

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NASA image: TESS Discovers Its Tiniest World To Date: Comparision L98-59b
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Jun 27, 2019

TESS Discovers Its Tiniest World To Date: Comparision L98-59b

NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has discovered a world between the sizes of Mars and Earth...

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NASA image: Mercury Solar Transit
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Nov 11, 2019

Mercury Solar Transit

The planet Mercury is seen in silhouette as it nearly completes transiting across the face of the Sun, Monday, Nov....

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NASA image: Mercury Solar Transit
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May 9, 2016

Mercury Solar Transit

The planet Mercury is seen in silhouette, lower left of image, as it transits across the face of the sun, Monday,...

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NASA image: Mercury Solar Transit
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Nov 11, 2019

Mercury Solar Transit

The planet Mercury is seen in silhouette, low center, as it transits across the face of the Sun Monday, Nov. 11,...

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NASA image: Mercury Solar Transit
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Nov 11, 2019

Mercury Solar Transit

The planet Mercury is seen in silhouette as it transits across the face of the sun, Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 in Salt...

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NASA image: Mercury Solar Transit
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Nov 11, 2019

Mercury Solar Transit

The planet Mercury is seen in silhouette as it nearly completes transiting across the face of the Sun, Monday, Nov....

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NASA image: Mercury Solar Transit
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May 9, 2016

Mercury Solar Transit

The planet Mercury is seen in silhouette, lower center of image, as it transits across the face of the sun, Monday,...

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NASA image: Mercury Solar Transit
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May 9, 2016

Mercury Solar Transit

The planet Mercury is seen in silhouette, lower third of image, as it transits across the face of the sun Monday,...

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NASA image: Mercury Solar Transit
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Nov 11, 2019

Mercury Solar Transit

The planet Mercury is seen in silhouette, center, as it transits across the face of the Sun, behind the Washington...

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NASA image: Mercury Solar Transit
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May 9, 2016

Mercury Solar Transit

The planet Mercury is seen in silhouette, lower left, as it transits across the face of the sun Monday, May 9, 2016,...

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NASA image: Mercury Solar Transit
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May 9, 2016

Mercury Solar Transit

The planet Mercury is seen in silhouette, lower left of image, as it transits across the face of the sun, Monday,...

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NASA image: Mercury Solar Transit
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Nov 11, 2019

Mercury Solar Transit

The planet Mercury is seen in silhouette, center, as it transits across the face of the Sun Monday, Nov. 11, 2019,...

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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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