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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: Weighing in on the Dumbbell Nebula
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Aug 10, 2011

Weighing in on the Dumbbell Nebula

The Dumbbell nebula, also known as Messier 27, pumps out infrared light in this image from NASA Spitzer Space...

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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...

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NASA image: Ant Nebula
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Dec 10, 1999

Ant Nebula

This image from NASA Hubble Space Telescope image of a celestial object called the Ant Nebula may shed new light on...

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NASA image: Trifid Nebula
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Dec 2, 1999

Trifid Nebula

Atlas Image mosaic, covering 14.8 x 20.0 on the sky, of the Trifid Nebula, aka Messier 20 and NGC 6514. The Trifid...

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NASA image: N44C nebula
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Dec 3, 1999

N44C nebula

Resembling the hair in Botticelli famous portrait of the birth of Venus, an image from NASA Hubble Space Telescope...

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NASA image: NGC 7293, the Helix Nebula
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May 16, 2012

NGC 7293, the Helix Nebula

NGC 7293, better known as the Helix nebula, displays its ultraviolet glow courtesy of NASA GALEX. The Helix is the...

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NASA image: Planetary Nebula NGC 7293 also Known as the Helix Nebula
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May 5, 2005

Planetary Nebula NGC 7293 also Known as the Helix Nebula

This ultraviolet image from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer is of the planetary nebula NGC 7293 also known as the...

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NASA image: The Twin Jet Nebula
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Aug 26, 2015

The Twin Jet Nebula

The Twin Jet Nebula, or PN M2-9, is a striking example of a bipolar planetary nebula. Bipolar planetary nebulae are...

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NASA image: Doradus Nebula
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Dec 1, 1999

Doradus Nebula

A panoramic view of a vast, sculpted area of gas and dust where thousands of stars are being born has been captured...

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NASA image: Ghost Head Nebula
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Dec 3, 1999

Ghost Head Nebula

Looking like a colorful holiday card, a new image from NASA Hubble Space Telescope reveals a vibrant green and red...

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NASA image: Horsehead Nebula
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Dec 1, 1999

Horsehead Nebula

Rising from a sea of dust and gas like a giant seahorse, the Horsehead nebula is one of the most photographed...

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NASA image: Orion Nebula and Bow Shock
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Dec 2, 1999

Orion Nebula and Bow Shock

Astronomers using NASA Hubble Space Telescope have found a bow shock around a very young star in the nearby Orion...

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NASA image: The Tarantula Nebula
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Jan 13, 2004

The Tarantula Nebula

NASA Spitzer Space Telescope, formerly known as the Space Infrared Telescope Facility, has captured in stunning...

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NASA image: Most Detailed Image of the Crab Nebula
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Dec 1, 2005

Most Detailed Image of the Crab Nebula

The Crab Nebula is one of the most intricately structured and highly dynamical objects ever observed. The new Hubble...

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NASA image: Horsehead Nebula
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Dec 8, 2017

Horsehead Nebula

Image released April 19, 2013. Astronomers have used NASA's Hubble Space Telescope to photograph the iconic...

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NASA image: Nebula? No, It the Cat Eye Crater!
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Aug 15, 2013

Nebula? No, It the Cat Eye Crater!

Nebula? No, It the Cat Eye Crater!

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NASA image: Comets Kick up Dust in Helix Nebula
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Feb 12, 2007

Comets Kick up Dust in Helix Nebula

This infrared image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows the Helix nebula, a cosmic starlet often photographed by...

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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...

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NASA image: Close-up of M27, the Dumbbell Nebula
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Feb 11, 2003

Close-up of M27, the Dumbbell Nebula

An aging star last hurrah creates a flurry of glowing knots of gas that appear to be streaking through space. This...

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NASA image: Hubble reveals heart of Lagoon Nebula
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble reveals heart of Lagoon Nebula

Image release date September 22, 2010 To view a video of this image go here: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/5014452203...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00193
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Jun 14, 2004

KSC-04-S-00193

The Hubble Space Telescope has trained its eyes on the Trifid Nebula, a dazzling star nursery 9,000 light-years from...

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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...

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NASA image: Hubble View of a Nitrogen-Rich Nebula
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble View of a Nitrogen-Rich Nebula

This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image shows a planetary nebula named NGC 6153, located about 4,000 light-years...

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NASA image: The Eagle Nebula Observed by WISE
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Nov 11, 2022

The Eagle Nebula Observed by WISE

The dusty face of the Eagle Nebula and its surroundings are revealed in this image based on data from NASA's Wide...

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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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