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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: Probing Brown Dwarf Layers
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Jan 8, 2013

Probing Brown Dwarf Layers

This graph shows the brightness variations of the brown dwarf named 2MASSJ22282889-431026 measured simultaneously by...

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NASA image: Protostar LRLL 54361
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Feb 7, 2013

Protostar LRLL 54361

NASA Spitzer and Hubble space telescopes have teamed up to uncover a mysterious infant star that behaves like a...

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NASA image: Yes, the James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors 'Can'
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Dec 8, 2017

Yes, the James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors 'Can'

The powerful primary mirrors of the James Webb Space Telescope will be able to detect the light from distant...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment
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Jan 8, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Mission Operations Engineer Kenny McKenzie, background, NASA James Webb Space...

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NASA image: Dr. Nancy Grace Roman visits James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) a
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Mar 31, 2017

Dr. Nancy Grace Roman visits James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) a

Dr. Nancy Grace Roman visits James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the Hubble Project Team. Center Director Chris...

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NASA image: Dr. Nancy Grace Roman visits James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) a
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Mar 31, 2017

Dr. Nancy Grace Roman visits James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) a

Dr. Nancy Grace Roman visits James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the Hubble Project Team. Center Director Chris...

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NASA image: NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even
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May 5, 2014

NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks to students from Mapletown Jr/Sr High School and Margaret Bell Middle...

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NASA image: NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even
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May 5, 2014

NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks to students from Mapletown Jr/Sr High School and Margaret Bell Middle...

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NASA image: NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even
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May 5, 2014

NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks to students from Mapletown Jr/Sr High School and Margaret Bell Middle...

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NASA image: NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even
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May 5, 2014

NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks to students from Mapletown Jr/Sr High School and Margaret Bell Middle...

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NASA image: Space Balls Artist Concept
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Jul 22, 2010

Space Balls Artist Concept

NASA Spitzer Space Telescope has at last found buckyballs resembling soccer balls in space shown in this artist...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment
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Jan 8, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Project Manager Bill Ochs, left, NASA James Webb Space Telescope Commissioning...

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NASA image: Shake, Rattle and Roll: James Webb Telescope Components Pass Tests
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Sep 24, 2008

Shake, Rattle and Roll: James Webb Telescope Components Pass Tests

This image shows a model of one of three detectors for the Mid-Infrared Instrument on NASA James Webb Space Telescope.

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NASA image: Hubble Spots Northern Hemispheric Clouds on Uranus
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Aug 2, 1998

Hubble Spots Northern Hemispheric Clouds on Uranus

Taken in 1997, NASA Hubble Space Telescope, using visible light, detected clouds in the northern hemisphere of Uranus.

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NASA image: I Spy a Little Asteroid With My Infrared Eye
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Jun 19, 2014

I Spy a Little Asteroid With My Infrared Eye

This image of asteroid 2011 MD was taken by NASA Spitzer Space Telescope in Feb. 2014, over a period of 20 hours.

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NASA image: Star Formation in the DR21 Region B
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Apr 13, 2004

Star Formation in the DR21 Region B

This image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows an exceptionally bright source of radio emission called DR21.

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NASA image: Ghostly Ring
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May 28, 2008

Ghostly Ring

NASA Spitzer Space Telescope imaged the mysterious ring around magnetar SGR 1900+14 in infrared light.

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NASA image: Long-Wavelength Infrared Views of Messier 81
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Dec 18, 2003

Long-Wavelength Infrared Views of Messier 81

The magnificent and dusty spiral arms of the nearby galaxy Messier 81 are highlighted in these NASA Spitzer Space...

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NASA image: Horsehead of a Different Color
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Dec 19, 2014

Horsehead of a Different Color

The famous Horsehead nebula takes on a ghostly appearance in this image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope, released...

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NASA image: Amazing Andromeda in Red
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Oct 13, 2005

Amazing Andromeda in Red

NASA Spitzer Space Telescope has captured this stunning infrared view of the famous galaxy Messier 31, also known as...

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NASA image: The Barred Sculptor Galaxy
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Aug 23, 2013

The Barred Sculptor Galaxy

The spectacular swirling arms and central bar of the Sculptor galaxy are revealed in this new view from NASA Spitzer...

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NASA image: Spitzer Sunflower Galaxy
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Mar 3, 2011

Spitzer Sunflower Galaxy

This view of the Sunflower galaxy highlights a variety of infrared wavelengths captured by NASA Spitzer Space Telescope.

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NASA image: Multi-Wavelength Views of Messier 81
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Dec 18, 2003

Multi-Wavelength Views of Messier 81

The magnificent spiral arms of the nearby galaxy Messier 81 are highlighted in this image from NASA Spitzer Space...

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NASA image: Hot N Hotter Planet Measured by Spitzer
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Mar 30, 2016

Hot N Hotter Planet Measured by Spitzer

The varying brightness of an exoplanet called 55 Cancri e is shown in this plot of infrared data captured by NASA...

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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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