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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: The Large Magellanic Cloud and the Small Magellanic Cloud
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Aug 6, 2024

The Large Magellanic Cloud and the Small Magellanic Cloud

iss071e418742 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- The Large Magellanic Cloud (center) and the Small Magellanic Cloud (upper left),...

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NASA image: Small Magellanic Cloud Imaged by Herschel, Planck, IRAS, COBE
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Jun 16, 2022

Small Magellanic Cloud Imaged by Herschel, Planck, IRAS, COBE

The Small Magellanic Cloud, shown here, is a dwarf galaxy orbiting the Milky Way. The image includes data from the...

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NASA image: Stellar Debris in the Large Magellanic Cloud
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Dec 8, 2006

Stellar Debris in the Large Magellanic Cloud

This is a composite image of N49, the brightest supernova remnant in optical light in the Large Magellanic Cloud;...

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NASA image: Taken Under the Wing of the Small Magellanic Cloud
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Apr 3, 2013

Taken Under the Wing of the Small Magellanic Cloud

The tip of the wing of the Small Magellanic Cloud galaxy is dazzling in this new view from NASA Great Observatories....

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NASA image: Hubble Sees Hidden Treasure in Large Magellanic Cloud
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Sees Hidden Treasure in Large Magellanic Cloud

NASA image release January 23, 2013 Nearly 200 000 light-years from Earth, the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite...

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NASA image: What Old is New in the Large Magellanic Cloud
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Sep 1, 2006

What Old is New in the Large Magellanic Cloud

This vibrant image from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope shows the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy to our...

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NASA image: The Large Magellanic Cloud above Earth's atmospheric glow
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Nov 26, 2024

The Large Magellanic Cloud above Earth's atmospheric glow

iss072e278609 (Nov. 26, 2024) --- The Large Magellanic Cloud among a starry backdrop above Earth's atmospheric glow...

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NASA image: Hubble Sees Turquoise-Tinted Plumes in Large Magellanic Cloud
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Sees Turquoise-Tinted Plumes in Large Magellanic Cloud

The brightly glowing plumes seen in this image are reminiscent of an underwater scene, with turquoise-tinted...

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NASA image: WISE View of a Wispy Cloud
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Aug 10, 2010

WISE View of a Wispy Cloud

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer highlights the Small Magellanic Cloud, a small galaxy about 200,000...

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NASA image: Extragalactic Space Balls Artist Concept
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Oct 27, 2010

Extragalactic Space Balls Artist Concept

An infrared photo of the Small Magellanic Cloud taken by NASA Spitzer Space Telescope is shown in this artist...

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NASA image: Dusty Death of a Massive Star
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Jun 6, 2006

Dusty Death of a Massive Star

NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows the supernova remnant 1E0102.2-7219 sits next to the nebula N76 in a bright,...

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NASA image: A New View of the Tarantula Nebula
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Apr 17, 2012

A New View of the Tarantula Nebula

This composite of 30 Doradus, the Tarantula Nebula, contains data from Chandra blue, Hubble green, and Spitzer red....

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NASA image: A Dwarf Galaxy Star Bar and Dusty Wing
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Jan 10, 2012

A Dwarf Galaxy Star Bar and Dusty Wing

In combined data from ESA Herschel and NASA Spitzer telescopes, irregular distribution of dust in the Small...

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NASA image: Celestial Fireworks
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Jul 3, 2003

Celestial Fireworks

Resembling sparks from a fireworks display, this image taken by a JPL camera onboard NASA Hubble Space Telescope...

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NASA image: Dusty Space Cloud
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Jan 10, 2012

Dusty Space Cloud

This image shows the Large Magellanic Cloud galaxy in infrared light as seen by ESA Herschel Space Observatory and...

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NASA image: Dissecting Dust from Detonation of Dead Star
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Jun 4, 2014

Dissecting Dust from Detonation of Dead Star

This infrared image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows N103B -- all that remains from a supernova that exploded...

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NASA image: Little Galaxy Explored
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Jan 5, 2010

Little Galaxy Explored

This infrared portrait of the Small Magellanic Cloud, taken by NASA Spitzer Space Telescope, reveals the stars and...

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NASA image: Our Chaotic Neighbor
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Sep 1, 2006

Our Chaotic Neighbor

This vibrant image from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope shows the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy to our...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six
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Feb 1, 2003

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-28030 (February 2003) --- The Large Magellanic Cloud appears in the center of this frame photographed by...

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NASA image: Hubble Captures Bubbles And Baby Stars
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Captures Bubbles And Baby Stars

Image release June 22, 2010 A spectacular new NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image — one of the largest ever...

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NASA image: The Megallanic Clouds seen from Dragon's window
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Nov 28, 2024

The Megallanic Clouds seen from Dragon's window

iss072e281189 (Nov. 28, 2024) --- This long-duration photograph looks out a window on the SpaceX Dragon crew...

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NASA image: The Megallanic Clouds seen from Dragon's window
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Nov 28, 2024

The Megallanic Clouds seen from Dragon's window

iss072e281085 (Nov. 28, 2024) --- This long-duration photograph looks out a window on the SpaceX Dragon crew...

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NASA image: Star Map of the Milky Way's Outer Halo
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Apr 21, 2021

Star Map of the Milky Way's Outer Halo

Images of the Milky Way and the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) are overlaid on a map of the surrounding area, our...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
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Apr 18, 2015

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew

ISS043E125469 (04/18/2015) --- A dying sun turns the Earth gold with cities sparkling to match the stars that spread...

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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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