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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: ARC-1986-AC86-0245-2
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Mar 24, 1986

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Cosmic Evolution. Setting the stage. Life on Earth (contains some copyrighten material - no for general release)

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NASA image: ARC-1986-AC86-0245-3
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Mar 24, 1986

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Cosmic Evolution. Setting the stage, Life off Earth (contains some copyrighted material - no for general release)

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NASA image: Cosmic Origins Spectrograph: Large Scale Structure of the Universe
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May 20, 2008

Cosmic Origins Spectrograph: Large Scale Structure of the Universe

The Cosmic Origins Spectrograph (COS) instrument will be placed in the Hubble Space Telescope during Service Mission...

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NASA image: GALEX Distributes Local Galactic Treasures at AAS
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Jan 9, 2006

GALEX Distributes Local Galactic Treasures at AAS

From sparkling blue rings to dazzling golden disks and mined from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer Survey of Nearby...

JPL
NASA image: New Galaxy Quest Readies for Launch
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Mar 19, 2003

New Galaxy Quest Readies for Launch

In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, workers check the deployment of the cover of the telescope on NASA Galaxy...

JPL
NASA image: Take a Splash Into the Cosmos
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Sep 9, 2014

Take a Splash Into the Cosmos

Millions of galaxies populate the patch of sky known as the COSMOS field, short for Cosmic Evolution Survey, a...

JPL
NASA image: Artist Concept of Galaxy Evolution Explorer
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Dec 21, 2002

Artist Concept of Galaxy Evolution Explorer

The Galaxy Evolution Explorer was launched on April 28, 2003. Its mission is to study the shape, brightness, size...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1986-AC86-0245-1
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Mar 24, 1986

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Composite Artwork Cosmic Evolution. Setting the stage. Life on and off Earth. (contains some copyrighted materials -...

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NASA image: CXBN-2 CubeSat – ELaNa XVII
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Dec 8, 2016

CXBN-2 CubeSat – ELaNa XVII

The Cosmic X-Ray Background NanoSat-2 (CXBN-2) CubeSat Mission developed by Morehead State University and its...

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NASA image: WFIRST Artist's Concept
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Feb 18, 2016

WFIRST Artist's Concept

WFIRST, the Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope, is shown here in an artist's rendering. It will carry a Wide Field...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-03pd0803
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Mar 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft is lowered toward a work stand....

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NASA image: KSC-91PC-137
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Jan 30, 1991

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0804
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Mar 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft is placed on a work stand. Foreign...

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NASA image: CXBN-2 CubeSat Integration Team in the Morehead State University Spacecraft Integration and Assembly Facility
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Nov 9, 2016

CXBN-2 CubeSat Integration Team in the Morehead State University Spacecraft Integration and Assembly Facility

CXBN-2 Integration Team in the Morehead State University Spacecraft Integration and Assembly Facility. Left to...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd2055
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Nov 11, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Cosmic Hot Interstellar Plasma Spectrometer, or CHIPSat, undergoes final processing...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd2056
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Nov 11, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Cosmic Hot Interstellar Plasma Spectrometer, or CHIPSat, undergoes final processing...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0796
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Mar 24, 2003

KSC-03pd0796

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility prepare to demate the Galaxy Evolution...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0855
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Mar 25, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft is demated from its Pegasus launch...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0797
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Mar 24, 2003

KSC-03pd0797

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Workers in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility begin demating the Galaxy Evolution...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0799
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Mar 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft is moved away from the Pegasus XL...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0801
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Mar 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft is lifted toward a work stand (in the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0869
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Mar 26, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Foreign object debris shields are installed and a borescope inspection is conducted on...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0856
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Mar 25, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft is demated from its Pegasus launch...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0872
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Mar 26, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Foreign object debris shields are installed and a borescope inspection is conducted on...

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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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