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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: Image shows Trona Pinnacles near California's NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center during Jan. 31 Super Blue Blood Moon. Trona Pinnacles is an unusual geological feature of the state's Desert National Conservation.
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Jan 31, 2017

Image shows Trona Pinnacles near California's NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center during Jan. 31 Super Blue Blood Moon. Trona Pinnacles is an unusual geological feature of the state's Desert National Conservation.

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center photographer Lauren Hughes takes photos of the Super Blue Blood Moon eclipse...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center’s communications facility with radar dish and antennas is shown having the eclipsed moon overhead during Jan. 31 Super Blue Blood Moon.
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Jan 31, 2018

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center’s communications facility with radar dish and antennas is shown having the eclipsed moon overhead during Jan. 31 Super Blue Blood Moon.

California’s NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center’s photographer Carla Thomas takes photos on January 31 of the...

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NASA image: Image shows Trona Pinnacles near California’s NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center during Jan. 31 Super Blue Blood Moon. Trona Pinnacles is an unusual geological feature of the state’s Desert National Conservation.
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Jan 31, 2017

Image shows Trona Pinnacles near California’s NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center during Jan. 31 Super Blue Blood Moon. Trona Pinnacles is an unusual geological feature of the state’s Desert National Conservation.

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center photographer Lauren Hughes takes photos of the Super Blue Blood Moon eclipse...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA photographer captures Super Blue Blood Moon beginning its eclipse January 31 from NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center on the West Coast.
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Jan 31, 2018

NASA photographer captures Super Blue Blood Moon beginning its eclipse January 31 from NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center on the West Coast.

California's NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center photographer Carla Thomas takes photos on January 31 of the rare...

AFRC
NASA image: Image shows Trona Pinnacles near California’s NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center during Jan. 31 Super Blue Blood Moon. Trona Pinnacles is an unusual geological feature of the state’s Desert National Conservation.
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Jan 31, 2017

Image shows Trona Pinnacles near California’s NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center during Jan. 31 Super Blue Blood Moon. Trona Pinnacles is an unusual geological feature of the state’s Desert National Conservation.

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center photographer Lauren Hughes takes photos of the Super Blue Blood Moon eclipse...

AFRC
NASA image: Image shows January 31 Super Blue Blood Moon starting the lunar eclipse over NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center's mission support building located in California.
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Jan 31, 2018

Image shows January 31 Super Blue Blood Moon starting the lunar eclipse over NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center's mission support building located in California.

California's NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center photographer Carla Thomas takes photos on January 31 of the rare...

AFRC
NASA image: Image is NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center's aircraft hangar that houses the jets and other aircraft with the eclipsed moon overhead during Jan. 31 Super Blue Blood Moon.
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Jan 31, 2018

Image is NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center's aircraft hangar that houses the jets and other aircraft with the eclipsed moon overhead during Jan. 31 Super Blue Blood Moon.

California's NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center photographer Carla Thomas takes photos on January 31 of the rare...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center's communications facility with radar dish and the eclipsed moon overhead during Jan. 31 Super Blue Blood Moon.
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Jan 31, 2018

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center's communications facility with radar dish and the eclipsed moon overhead during Jan. 31 Super Blue Blood Moon.

California's NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center photographer Carla Thomas takes photos on January 31 of the rare...

AFRC
NASA image: Image is NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center’s mission support building with a composite of 16 images of the eclipsed moons overhead during Jan. 31 Super Blue Blood Moon.
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Jan 31, 2018

Image is NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center’s mission support building with a composite of 16 images of the eclipsed moons overhead during Jan. 31 Super Blue Blood Moon.

California’s NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center photographer Ken Ulbrich takes photos of Super Blue Blood Moon...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0061
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Jan 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the crawler transporter used for moving...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0062
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Jan 13, 2006

KSC-06pd0062

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the crawler transporter used for moving...

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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: 2016 Mercury Transit Timelapse
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May 9, 2016

2016 Mercury Transit Timelapse

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

GSFC
NASA image: 2016 Mercury Transit in 4K
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Jun 1, 2016

2016 Mercury Transit in 4K

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

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-09-S-00121
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Nov 3, 2009

KSC-09-S-00121

An aerial video crew observed the October 28, 2009 Ares I-X test flight from a Cessna Skymaster aircraft positioned...

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NASA image: Earth in 4K – Space Station Expedition 67-68 Edition
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Apr 21, 2023

Earth in 4K – Space Station Expedition 67-68 Edition

The people who’ve been to Earth orbit for the rare opportunity to see our home planet from a whole different angle...

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NASA image: A Dust Devil on Hilly Terrain
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Feb 16, 2017

A Dust Devil on Hilly Terrain

There are many dust devils on Mars -- little twisters that raise dust from the surface. They have also cleaned dust...

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NASA image: SHUTTLE CARRIER AIRCRAFT (SCA) PILOT - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX
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Jul 12, 1982

SHUTTLE CARRIER AIRCRAFT (SCA) PILOT - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX

S82-33394 (5 July 1982) --- A rare sight in Houston is the appearance of the spacecraft whose flights are monitored...

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NASA image: Methane Signal From Carbon Mapper Instrument Test
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Sep 14, 2023

Methane Signal From Carbon Mapper Instrument Test

This spectral "fingerprint" of methane was produced from data taken during a September 2023 test at NASA's Jet...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Between the Rings of Saturn
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Apr 20, 2017

Earth Between the Rings of Saturn

This view from NASA's Cassini spacecraft shows planet Earth as a point of light between the icy rings of Saturn. The...

JPL
NASA image: Radar Observations of Asteroid 4660 Nereus
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Jan 10, 2022

Radar Observations of Asteroid 4660 Nereus

These images and animation represent NASA radar observations of 4660 Nereus on Dec. 10, 2021, before the asteroid's...

JPL
NASA image: Curiosity's Path to Gediz Vallis Ridge and Beyond
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Sep 18, 2023

Curiosity's Path to Gediz Vallis Ridge and Beyond

This animation shows the route NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has taken while driving up the lower part of 3-mile-tall...

JPL
NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-83 mission
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Aug 12, 2016

Earth observations taken during STS-83 mission

STS083-712-063 (4-8 April 1997) --- Northern half of Long Island, Bahamas. The vivid blues of the Bahamas stand out...

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NASA image: International Observe the Moon Night
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Dec 8, 2017

International Observe the Moon Night

Visitors get a rare opportunity to view laser beams pointed at the moon at Optical Site. Goddard's Laser Ranging...

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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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