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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: 1101409
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Dec 1, 2011

1101409

JEREMY KELLY, BACKGROUND, BEGINS DISASSEMBLING THE HOT GAS FACILITY'S WIND TUNNEL AS SCOOTER CLIFTON, FRONT LEFT,...

MSFC
NASA image: GRC-1993-C-07355
Image
Sep 29, 1993

GRC-1993-C-07355

Supersonic Short Take Off Vertical Landing Hot Gas Ingestion Model Testing in the 9x15-foot Low Speed Wind Tunnel, LSWT

GRC
NASA image: GRC-1993-C-07356
Image
Sep 29, 1993

GRC-1993-C-07356

SUPERSONIC SHORT TAKE OFF Vertical LANDING HOT GAS INGESTION MODEL 9X15 WIND TUNNEL

GRC
NASA image: Galaxy NGC 3079
Image
Dec 2, 1999

Galaxy NGC 3079

A lumpy bubble of hot gas rises from a cauldron of glowing matter in a distant galaxy, as seen by NASA Hubble Space...

JPL
NASA image: Galaxy NGC 3079
Image
Dec 2, 1999

Galaxy NGC 3079

A lumpy bubble of hot gas rises from a cauldron of glowing matter in a distant galaxy, as seen by NASA Hubble Space...

JPL
NASA image: A Black Hole Destroys a Star (Illustration)
Image
Dec 20, 2022

A Black Hole Destroys a Star (Illustration)

A disk of hot gas swirls around a black hole in this illustration. Some of the gas came from a star that was pulled...

JPL
NASA image: Stator Blade with Thermal Barrier Testing on Hot Gas Rig
Image
Apr 23, 1975

Stator Blade with Thermal Barrier Testing on Hot Gas Rig

A 1-foot long stator blade with a thermal coating subjected to intense heat in order to test its strength at the...

GRC
NASA image: Wanted: Galactic Thief Who Steals Gas
Image
Oct 22, 2007

Wanted: Galactic Thief Who Steals Gas

A big galaxy is stealing gas right off the back of its smaller companion in this new image from NASA Spitzer Space...

JPL
NASA image: Forecasting Weather on Distant Worlds  Artist Concept
Image
Jan 26, 2007

Forecasting Weather on Distant Worlds Artist Concept

This artist concept shows a gas-giant planet orbiting very close to its parent star, creating searingly hot...

JPL
NASA image: In the Blackest Night, a Green Ring Nebula
Image
Jun 15, 2011

In the Blackest Night, a Green Ring Nebula

This glowing emerald nebula seen by NASA Spitzer Space Telescope is named RCW 120; this region of hot gas and...

JPL
NASA image: Bridging Cities of Galaxies
Image
Nov 21, 2012

Bridging Cities of Galaxies

Planck has discovered a bridge of hot gas that connects galaxy clusters Abell 399 lower center and Abell 401 top...

JPL
NASA image: Distribution of Sulfur Dioxide Frost on Io
Image
Mar 26, 1998

Distribution of Sulfur Dioxide Frost on Io

Sulfur dioxide, normally a gas at room temperatures, is known to exist on Io surface as a frost, condensing there...

JPL
NASA image: Signature of a Carbon-Rich Planet
Image
Dec 8, 2010

Signature of a Carbon-Rich Planet

This plot of data from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope indicates the presence of molecules in the planet WASP-12b -- a...

JPL
NASA image: Cygnus Loop Nebula
Image
Mar 22, 2012

Cygnus Loop Nebula

Wispy tendrils of hot dust and gas glow brightly in this ultraviolet image of the Cygnus Loop nebula, taken by NASA...

JPL
NASA image: Circus Family of Stars Artist Concept
Image
Jul 13, 2005

Circus Family of Stars Artist Concept

This frame from an artist animation shows the clockwork-like orbits of a triple-star system called HD 188753, which...

JPL
NASA image: Cosmic Caper Unfolds in Infrared
Image
Oct 22, 2007

Cosmic Caper Unfolds in Infrared

This plot of data from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope reveals vast reservoirs of hot gas in a galaxy about a billion...

JPL
NASA image: Dragon Lair
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Jul 7, 2010

Dragon Lair

This visible-light view from from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope highlights the bright M17 nebula, as well as the...

JPL
NASA image: Simulated Atmosphere of a Hot Gas Giant
Image
Mar 28, 2016

Simulated Atmosphere of a Hot Gas Giant

The turbulent atmosphere of a hot, gaseous planet known as HD 80606b is shown in this simulation based on data from...

JPL
NASA image: ASTOVL (advanced short takeoff vertical landing) aircraft test laser develpment.  Phase III hot gas ingestion study of ground-effect flow-field on such aircraft during hover or vertical landing
Image
Apr 2, 2026

ASTOVL (advanced short takeoff vertical landing) aircraft test laser develpment. Phase III hot gas ingestion study of ground-effect flow-field on such aircraft during hover or vertical landing

A spectrally resolved Rayleigh/Mie scattering diagnostic was developed to measure temperature and wingspan wise...

GRC
NASA image: FU Orionis Disk Illustration
Image
Dec 18, 2018

FU Orionis Disk Illustration

This illustration shows a young star undergoing a type of growth spurt. Left panel: Material from the dusty and...

JPL
NASA image: Black Hole With Jet (Artist's Concept)
Image
Nov 2, 2017

Black Hole With Jet (Artist's Concept)

This artist's concept shows a black hole with an accretion disk -- a flat structure of material orbiting the black...

JPL
NASA image: Hot, Carbon-Rich Planet Artist Concept
Image
Dec 8, 2010

Hot, Carbon-Rich Planet Artist Concept

This artist concept shows the searing-hot gas planet WASP-12b orange orb and its star. NASA Spitzer Space Telescope...

JPL
NASA image: Zeta Ophiuchi -- Runaway Star Plowing through Space Dust
Image
Jan 24, 2011

Zeta Ophiuchi -- Runaway Star Plowing through Space Dust

The blue star near the center of this image is Zeta Ophiuchi. Zeta Ophiuchi is actually a very massive, hot, bright...

JPL
NASA image: Planetary Hot Spot Not Under the Glare of Star Artist Concept
Image
Oct 19, 2010

Planetary Hot Spot Not Under the Glare of Star Artist Concept

This artist concept based on data found by NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows upsilon Andromedae b, a hot gas giant...

JPL
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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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