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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: GALEX 1st Light Near Ultraviolet -50
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May 28, 2003

GALEX 1st Light Near Ultraviolet -50

This image was taken May 21 and 22, 2003, by NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer. The image was made from data gathered...

JPL
NASA image: Cygnus Loop Nebula
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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: Ultraviolet Ring of Stars
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Jun 28, 2013

Ultraviolet Ring of Stars

This image from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer GALEX shows Messier 94, also known as NGC 4736, in ultraviolet light....

JPL
NASA image: After the Explosion: Investigating Supernova Sites
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Mar 26, 2015

After the Explosion: Investigating Supernova Sites

A new study analyzes several sites where dead stars once exploded. The explosions, called Type Ia supernovae,...

JPL
NASA image: Surprise Ultraviolet Party in the Sky
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May 31, 2005

Surprise Ultraviolet Party in the Sky

A group of six streaking objects, the identities of which remain unknown, can be seen here flying across the...

JPL
NASA image: GALEX 1st Light Near Ultraviolet
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May 28, 2003

GALEX 1st Light Near Ultraviolet

This image was taken on May 21 and 22, 2003, by NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer. The image was made from data...

JPL
NASA image: Dark Energy and Gravity: Yin and Yang of the Universe Artist Concept
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May 19, 2011

Dark Energy and Gravity: Yin and Yang of the Universe Artist Concept

New results from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer and the Anglo-Australian Telescope atop Siding Spring Mountain in...

JPL
NASA image: Black Hole Erupts
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May 2, 2012

Black Hole Erupts

This computer-simulated image shows gas from a tidally shredded star falling into a black hole. Astronomers observed...

JPL
NASA image: Most Luminous Galaxy is Eating Its Neighbors (Artist's Impression)
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Nov 15, 2018

Most Luminous Galaxy is Eating Its Neighbors (Artist's Impression)

This artist's impression shows galaxy WISE J224607.55-052634.9 (W2246-0526 for short), the most luminous galaxy ever...

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NASA image: Hubble Monitors Supernova In Nearby Galaxy M82
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Monitors Supernova In Nearby Galaxy M82

This is a Hubble Space Telescope composite image of a supernova explosion designated SN 2014J in the galaxy M82. At...

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NASA image: Hubble Solves Mystery on Source of Supernova in Nearby Galaxy
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Solves Mystery on Source of Supernova in Nearby Galaxy

NASA image release January 11, 2012 Using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have solved a longstanding...

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NASA image: Firestorm Of Star Birth In The Active Galaxy Centaurus A
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Dec 8, 2017

Firestorm Of Star Birth In The Active Galaxy Centaurus A

NASA image release June 16, 2011 Resembling looming rain clouds on a stormy day, dark lanes of dust crisscross the...

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NASA image: Live Demo! Make Discoveries & Hunt Galaxies with NASA (Twitch Stream)
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Apr 29, 2025

Live Demo! Make Discoveries & Hunt Galaxies with NASA (Twitch Stream)

Live Demo! Make Discoveries & Hunt Galaxies with NASA (Twitch Stream)

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NASA image: Space Science
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Dec 1, 1978

Space Science

The Andromeda Galaxy, also known as M31 since it is the 31st object on Messier's list of diffuse sky objects, is the...

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NASA image: Astronomers Uncover One of the Youngest and Brightest Galaxies in the Early Universe
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Feb 12, 2008

Astronomers Uncover One of the Youngest and Brightest Galaxies in the Early Universe

A massive cluster of yellowish galaxies is seemingly caught in a spider web of eerily distorted background galaxies...

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NASA image: Sculptor Galaxy Shines with X-rays
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Jun 11, 2013

Sculptor Galaxy Shines with X-rays

The Sculptor galaxy is seen in a new light, in this composite image from NASA Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array...

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NASA image: Bursting at the seams
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Jun 27, 2016

Bursting at the seams

This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image reveals the iridescent interior of one of the most active galaxies in our...

GSFC
NASA image: Galaxy Feeds Off Gas Artist Concept
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Sep 13, 2011

Galaxy Feeds Off Gas Artist Concept

In this artist conception based on data from ESA Herschel observatory, a galaxy accretes mass from rapid, narrow...

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NASA image: Globular Cluster Messier 2 in Aquarius
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Dec 11, 2003

Globular Cluster Messier 2 in Aquarius

This image of the Globular cluster Messier 2 (M2) was taken by Galaxy Evolution Explorer on August 20, 2003. This...

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NASA image: Two Galaxies Masquerading as One
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Nov 14, 2013

Two Galaxies Masquerading as One

New detailed radio data from the NRAO Jansky Very Large Array VLA revealed that the large perpendicular extension of...

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NASA image: Black Holes of the Circinus Galaxy
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Nov 26, 2013

Black Holes of the Circinus Galaxy

Magenta spots in this image from NASA NuSTAR show two black holes in the Circinus galaxy, located 13 million...

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NASA image: Pinwheel Galaxy Rainbow
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May 23, 2012

Pinwheel Galaxy Rainbow

This image of the Pinwheel Galaxy, or M101, in the constellation of Ursa Major, combines data from four of NASA...

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NASA image: The Making of a Giant Galaxy
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May 22, 2013

The Making of a Giant Galaxy

ESA Herschel Space Observatory first spotted the colliding duo in images taken with longer-wavelength infrared light...

JPL
NASA image: Fornax Galaxy Cluster
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Feb 17, 2010

Fornax Galaxy Cluster

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer large field of view and multi-wavelength infrared sight allowed it to form...

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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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