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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: Saturn Plasma and Radio Waves, as Seen by Cassini
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Dec 14, 2010

Saturn Plasma and Radio Waves, as Seen by Cassini

This frame from an animation, derived from data obtained by NASA Cassini spacecraft, shows how plasma swirling...

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NASA image: Juno Detects a Ham Radio HI from Earth
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Dec 10, 2013

Juno Detects a Ham Radio HI from Earth

During its close flyby of Earth, NASA Jupiter-bound Juno spacecraft listened for a coordinated, global transmission...

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NASA image: Lightning Sounds from Saturn Audio
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Feb 14, 2006

Lightning Sounds from Saturn Audio

Lightning sounds from Saturn can be heard via radio signals received by the radio and plasma wave science instrument...

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NASA image: Backward Black Hole Shoots Powerful Jets Artist Concept
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Jun 1, 2010

Backward Black Hole Shoots Powerful Jets Artist Concept

This artist concept shows a galaxy with a supermassive black hole at its core. The black hole is shooting out jets...

JPL
NASA image: Welcome to the Ionosphere
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Nov 7, 2017

Welcome to the Ionosphere

Learn about the features of the ionosphere! This little-explored region exists between space and Earth. It is home...

GSFC
NASA image: Roman Coronagraph Undergoes Electromagnetic Interference Testing
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Jan 31, 2024

Roman Coronagraph Undergoes Electromagnetic Interference Testing

The Roman Coronagraph Instrument, a technology demonstration that will be part of NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space...

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NASA image: Juno Listens to Jupiter Auroras Sing
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Sep 2, 2016

Juno Listens to Jupiter Auroras Sing

During its close flyby of Jupiter on August 27, 2016, the Waves instrument on NASA's Juno spacecraft received radio...

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NASA image: Different Looks for Titan Lakes
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Jan 8, 2013

Different Looks for Titan Lakes

Lakes on Saturn moon Titan reflect radio waves in varying ways in this image from NASA Cassini spacecraft. If a lake...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Nov 1, 2000

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This image is a color composite of the supernova remnant E0102-72: x-ray (blue), optical (green), and radio (red)....

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NASA image: NASA's Van Allen Probes Find Human-Made Bubble Shrouding Earth
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May 17, 2017

NASA's Van Allen Probes Find Human-Made Bubble Shrouding Earth

Humans have long been shaping Earth’s landscape, but now scientists know we can shape our near-space environment as...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3267
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May 1, 2011

KSC-2011-3267

TITUSVILLE, Fla. -- Lockheed Martin technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla.,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3264
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May 1, 2011

KSC-2011-3264

TITUSVILLE, Fla. -- In the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., the Radio and Plasma Wave...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3265
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May 1, 2011

KSC-2011-3265

TITUSVILLE, Fla. -- Lockheed Martin technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla.,...

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NASA image: STS-56 Pilot Oswald uses SAREX on forward flight deck of Discovery, OV-103
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Apr 17, 1993

STS-56 Pilot Oswald uses SAREX on forward flight deck of Discovery, OV-103

STS056-04-004 (8-17 April 1993) --- Aboard Discovery, Astronaut Stephen S. Oswald, Pilot, talks to amateur radio...

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NASA image: STS-56 MS1 Foale uses SAREX on forward flight deck of Discovery, OV-103
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Apr 17, 1993

STS-56 MS1 Foale uses SAREX on forward flight deck of Discovery, OV-103

STS056-30-001 (8-17 April 1993) --- Aboard Discovery, astronaut C. Michael Foale, (call letters KB5UAC), talks to...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Apr 8, 1993

Space Shuttle Project

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-56) onboard photo of Pilot Stephen S. Oswald (wearing a headset) uses the Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-56 Commander Cameron uses SAREX on OV-103's aft flight deck
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Apr 17, 1993

STS-56 Commander Cameron uses SAREX on OV-103's aft flight deck

STS056-30-022 (8-17 April 1993) --- Aboard Discovery, astronaut Kenneth D. Cameron (call letters N5AWP), talks to...

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NASA image: STS-65 Commander Cabana with SAREX-II on Columbia's, OV-102's, flight deck
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Jul 23, 1994

STS-65 Commander Cabana with SAREX-II on Columbia's, OV-102's, flight deck

STS065-44-014 (8-23 July 1994) --- Astronaut Robert D. Cabana, mission commander, is seen on the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: SHARAD's View of Mars During a 'Very Large Roll'
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Jun 26, 2025

SHARAD's View of Mars During a 'Very Large Roll'

This radargram shows data collected by the Shallow Radar, or SHARAD, on NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) on...

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NASA image: How Will #MissionToPsyche Use Gravity to Study An Asteroid?
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Sep 29, 2023

How Will #MissionToPsyche Use Gravity to Study An Asteroid?

NASA’s Psyche mission will use gravity to study the interior structure of its asteroid target, also named Psyche. By...

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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: Completed SunRISE SmallSats Pictured Together
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Nov 30, 2023

Completed SunRISE SmallSats Pictured Together

Shown here at Utah State University's Space Dynamics Laboratory in Logan, Utah, in November, 2023, the six...

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NASA image: STS-35 Payload Specialist Parise sets up SAREX on OV-102's middeck
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 Payload Specialist Parise sets up SAREX on OV-102's middeck

STS-35 Payload Specialist Ronald A. Parise enters data into the payload and general support computer (PGSC) in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3269
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May 1, 2011

KSC-2011-3269

TITUSVILLE, Fla. -- Lockheed Martin technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla.,...

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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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