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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: Hubble reveals the Ring Nebula’s true shape
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble reveals the Ring Nebula’s true shape

Caption: In this composite image, visible-light observations by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope are combined with...

GSFC
NASA image: Ring Beholds a Delicate Flower
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Feb 11, 2005

Ring Beholds a Delicate Flower

NASA Spitzer Space Telescope finds a delicate flower in the Ring Nebula, as shown in this image. The outer shell of...

JPL
NASA image: The Blue Ring Nebula
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Nov 18, 2020

The Blue Ring Nebula

The Blue Ring Nebula was discovered in 2004 by NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) mission. Astronomers think...

JPL
NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Southern Ring Nebula (NIRCam and MIRI Images Side by Side)
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Jul 12, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Southern Ring Nebula (NIRCam and MIRI Images Side by Side)

This side-by-side comparison shows observations of the Southern Ring Nebula in near-infrared light, at left, and...

STScI
NASA image: Geometry of the Blue Ring Nebula (Animation)
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Nov 18, 2020

Geometry of the Blue Ring Nebula (Animation)

The Blue Ring Nebula is thought to be the product of two stars merging into one. The collision of the bodies ejected...

JPL
NASA image: Looking Down a Barrel of Gas at a Doomed Star
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Jan 6, 1999

Looking Down a Barrel of Gas at a Doomed Star

NASA Hubble Space Telescope captured this sharpest view yet of the most famous of all planetary nebulae: the Ring...

JPL
NASA image: A Cosmic Wreath
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Dec 22, 2011

A Cosmic Wreath

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer mission presents the Wreath nebula. The nebula official name is Barnard 3,...

JPL
NASA image: First Images from the James Webb Space Telescope (Official NASA Highlights)
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Jul 13, 2022

First Images from the James Webb Space Telescope (Official NASA Highlights)

Description: NASA revealed the first five full-color images and spectrographic data from the world's most powerful...

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NASA image: Cassini Galactic Aspirations
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Dec 22, 2005

Cassini Galactic Aspirations

Cassini briefly turned its gaze from Saturn and its rings and moons to marvel at the Carina Nebula, a brilliant...

JPL
NASA image: Iridescent Glory of Nearby Helix Nebula
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Apr 4, 2014

Iridescent Glory of Nearby Helix Nebula

This composite picture is a seamless blend of ultra-sharp NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) images combined with the...

JPL
NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Sep 1, 1999

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

After barely 2 months in space, the Chandra X-Ray Observatory (CXO) took this sturning image of the Crab Nebula, the...

MSFC
NASA image: In the Blackest Night, a Green Ring Nebula
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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: JWST’s First Full-Color Images
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Jul 12, 2022

JWST’s First Full-Color Images

One of the images captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope of the planetary nebula cataloged as NGC 3132, and...

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NASA image: The long goodbye
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Jul 27, 2015

The long goodbye

A dying star’s final moments are captured in this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. The death throes...

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NASA image: Planetary Nebula
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Dec 8, 2017

Planetary Nebula

This planetary nebula's simple, graceful appearance is thought to be due to perspective: our view from Earth looking...

GSFC
NASA image: Stormy seas in Sagittarius
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Dec 8, 2017

Stormy seas in Sagittarius

Some of the most breathtaking views in the Universe are created by nebulae — hot, glowing clouds of gas. This new...

GSFC
NASA image: Hubble Images Searchlight Beams from a Preplanetary Nebula
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Images Searchlight Beams from a Preplanetary Nebula

NASA image release April 27, 2012 The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has been at the cutting edge of research into...

GSFC
NASA image: Hubble Sees a Dying Star's Final Moments
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Sees a Dying Star's Final Moments

A dying star’s final moments are captured in this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. The death throes...

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: Hubble's Necklace
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble's Necklace

Image released 11 Aug 2011. The "Necklace Nebula" is located 15,000 light-years away in the constellation...

GSFC
NASA image: Hubble's Blue Bubble
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble's Blue Bubble

A large blue bubble with a bright star in the center on a black background filled with stars Sparkling at the center...

GSFC
NASA image: Blue bubble in Carina
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Feb 22, 2016

Blue bubble in Carina

Sparkling at the centre of this beautiful NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image is a Wolf–Rayet star known as WR...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Science Live: Webb’s First Full-Color Images Explained [Episode 44]
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Jul 13, 2022

NASA Science Live: Webb’s First Full-Color Images Explained [Episode 44]

NASA released the first full-color images and data from the James Webb Space Telescope on July 12. These images...

GSFC
NASA image: Hubble Observes Glowing, Fiery Shells of Gas
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Observes Glowing, Fiery Shells of Gas

It may look like something from "The Lord of the Rings," but this fiery swirl is actually a planetary...

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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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