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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: CATS Installed on ISS
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Dec 8, 2017

CATS Installed on ISS

On Jan. 22, 2015, robotic flight controllers successfully installed NASA’s Cloud Aerosol Transport System (CATS)...

GSFC
NASA image: Cat Scratches
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Feb 16, 2005

Cat Scratches

Cat Scratches

JPL
NASA image: Cat Eye
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Aug 30, 2012

Cat Eye

Cat Eye

JPL
NASA image: Nebula? No, It the Cat Eye Crater!
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Aug 15, 2013

Nebula? No, It the Cat Eye Crater!

Nebula? No, It the Cat Eye Crater!

JPL
NASA image: Black Cat on Titan
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Oct 28, 2004

Black Cat on Titan

Black Cat on Titan

JPL
NASA image: Cloud Aerosol Transport System (CATS) leaves Goddard building 33
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Sep 30, 2014

Cloud Aerosol Transport System (CATS) leaves Goddard building 33

Cloud Aerosol Transport System (CATS) leaves Goddard building 33 for shipment to Space X for installation at the...

GSFC
NASA image: Cat Eye Rings and Peek-a-boo Shadows
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Jun 26, 2007

Cat Eye Rings and Peek-a-boo Shadows

Cat Eye Rings and Peek-a-boo Shadows

JPL
NASA image: CATS Up and Running on the Space Station
Video
Feb 26, 2015

CATS Up and Running on the Space Station

On January 22, 2015, the Cloud-Aerosol Transport System was installed on the International Space Station. This...

GSFC
NASA image: Cat's Eye Nebula
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Dec 8, 2017

Cat's Eye Nebula

The Cat's Eye Nebula, one of the first planetary nebulae discovered, also has one of the most complex forms known to...

GSFC
NASA image: Cloud-Aerosol Transport System (CATS)
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Sep 17, 2016

Cloud-Aerosol Transport System (CATS)

iss049e006037 (Sep. 17, 2016) --- Cloud-Aerosol Transport System (CATS) mounted on the Japanese Experiment Module's...

JSC
NASA image: Cat-Eyed Saturn
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Apr 13, 2006

Cat-Eyed Saturn

Bright, high altitude clouds, like those imaged here, often appear more filamentary or streak-like than clouds...

JPL
NASA image: CATS payload fit-check and SEI Images
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Sep 26, 2013

CATS payload fit-check and SEI Images

jsc2013e090265 (Sep. 26, 2013) --- Cloud Aerosol Transport System (CATS) at NASA's Johnson Space Center undergoing...

JSC
NASA image: NASA Tech Demo Streams First Video From Deep Space Via Laser (Media Reel)
Video
Dec 18, 2023

NASA Tech Demo Streams First Video From Deep Space Via Laser (Media Reel)

B-roll for media and public use. NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment marked a historic...

JPL
NASA image: Cat's Paw Image 1
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Oct 23, 2018

Cat's Paw Image 1

The Cat's Paw Nebula, imaged here by NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope, lies inside the Milky Way Galaxy and is located...

JPL
NASA image: Cat's Paw Image 2
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Oct 23, 2018

Cat's Paw Image 2

The Cat's Paw Nebula, imaged here by NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope, is a star-forming region inside the Milky Way...

JPL
NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Jan 1, 2001

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

Left image: The x-ray data from the Chandra X-Ray Observatory (CXO) has revealed a bright central star surrounded by...

MSFC
NASA image: GPM Weather Report Package
Video
Feb 23, 2014

GPM Weather Report Package

Data from the GPM Core Observatory will enable the first ever "CAT scans" from space of blizzards in the...

GSFC
NASA image: Expedition 65 Crew Press Conference
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Mar 24, 2021

Expedition 65 Crew Press Conference

Expedition 65 prime crew member Oleg Novitskiy of Roscosmos, holds up a toy cat that will be used in the Soyuz...

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NASA image: ARC-1980-AC80-0389-13
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Apr 30, 1980

ARC-1980-AC80-0389-13

C-141 KAO: CAT equipment

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1980-AC80-0389-12
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Apr 30, 1980

ARC-1980-AC80-0389-12

C-141 KAO: CAT equipment

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1980-AC80-0389-16
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Apr 30, 1980

ARC-1980-AC80-0389-16

C-141 KAO: CAT Experiment

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1980-AC80-0389-18
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Apr 30, 1980

ARC-1980-AC80-0389-18

C-141 KAO: CAT experiement

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1980-AC80-0389-17
Image
Apr 30, 1980

ARC-1980-AC80-0389-17

C-141 KAO: CAT experiment

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1980-AC80-0389-15
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Apr 30, 1980

ARC-1980-AC80-0389-15

C-141 KAO: CAT Experiment

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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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