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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: Mysterious object He2-90
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Dec 1, 1999

Mysterious object He2-90

Astronomers using NASA Hubble Space Telescope stumbled upon a mysterious object that grudgingly yielded clues to its...

JPL
NASA image: Artist Impression of Pulsating Object LRLL 54361
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Feb 7, 2013

Artist Impression of Pulsating Object LRLL 54361

Two young binary stars may be the source of mysterious clock-like bursts of light from an object called LRLL 54361...

JPL
NASA image: Pulsar Artist Concept
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Jan 6, 2017

Pulsar Artist Concept

This artist's concept shows a pulsar, which is like a lighthouse, as its light appears in regular pulses as it...

JPL
NASA image: Wide Field Camera 3: Seeing in Different Wavelengths (no labels)
Video
May 20, 2008

Wide Field Camera 3: Seeing in Different Wavelengths (no labels)

Wide Field Camera 3 potential observations at different wavelengths. (This animation does not include wavelength...

GSFC
NASA image: Wide Field Camera 3: Seeing in Different Wavelengths (with labels)
Video
May 20, 2008

Wide Field Camera 3: Seeing in Different Wavelengths (with labels)

Wide Field Camera 3 potential observations at different wavelengths. (This animation displays labels for the...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-99pp1059
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Aug 19, 1999

KSC-99pp1059

STS-93 Commander Eileen M. Collins signs autographs after a mission presentation for KSC employees. The five-day...

KSC
NASA image: NASA Science Live: Black Hole 101 [Episode 11]
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Nov 20, 2019

NASA Science Live: Black Hole 101 [Episode 11]

Today we're jumping in head first into black holes...okay, not literally, but we are going to talk with a few NASA...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2383
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Aug 12, 2008

KSC-08pd2383

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the cover of the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2379
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Aug 12, 2008

KSC-08pd2379

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, technicians...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2451
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Aug 16, 2008

KSC-08pd2451

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility complete removal of the protective...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2378
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Aug 12, 2008

KSC-08pd2378

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The shipping container with the Wide Field Camera 3, or WFC3, inside is removed from the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2452
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Aug 16, 2008

KSC-08pd2452

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility complete removal of the protective...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2392
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Aug 12, 2008

KSC-08pd2392

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, technicians move...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2448
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Aug 16, 2008

KSC-08pd2448

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Wide Field Camera 3, or WFC3, rests on a work stand in the Payload Hazardous Servicing...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2457
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Aug 18, 2008

KSC-08pd2457

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a technician...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2474
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Aug 18, 2008

KSC-08pd2474

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the Wide Field...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp1058
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Aug 19, 1999

KSC-99pp1058

STS-93 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby signs autographs after a mission presentation for KSC employees. The five-day mission...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2391
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Aug 12, 2008

KSC-08pd2391

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, technicians move...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2454
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Aug 18, 2008

KSC-08pd2454

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, technicians check...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2453
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Aug 18, 2008

KSC-08pd2453

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, technicians check...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2472
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Aug 18, 2008

KSC-08pd2472

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the Wide Field...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2398
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Aug 12, 2008

KSC-08pd2398

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, technicians...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2394
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Aug 12, 2008

KSC-08pd2394

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, an overhead crane...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2396
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Aug 12, 2008

KSC-08pd2396

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, technicians...

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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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