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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: High-Energy X-ray View of Hand of God
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Jan 9, 2014

High-Energy X-ray View of Hand of God

Nicknamed the Hand of God, this object is called a pulsar wind nebula, imaged by NASA NuSTAR. It powered by the...

JPL
NASA image: Sun Shines in High-Energy X-rays
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Dec 22, 2014

Sun Shines in High-Energy X-rays

X-rays stream off the sun in this first picture of the sun, overlaid on a picture taken by NASA Solar Dynamics...

JPL
NASA image: Space to Ground: Channeling Energy: 06/26/2020
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Jun 26, 2020

Space to Ground: Channeling Energy: 06/26/2020

This week marked the beginning of the end of the ongoing power upgrades for the ISS, and Chris Cassidy sent down...

JSC
NASA image: NuSTAR First View of High-Energy X-ray Universe
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Jun 28, 2012

NuSTAR First View of High-Energy X-ray Universe

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JPL
NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Apr 1, 2000

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This Chandra X-Ray Observatory (CXO) image is a spectrum of a black hole, which is similar to the colorful spectrum...

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1982-AC82-0015-2
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Jan 5, 1982

ARC-1982-AC82-0015-2

Lockheed L-1011 EET (Energy Efficient Transport) test-516 in 12ft. W.T.

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1982-AC82-0015-1
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Jan 5, 1982

ARC-1982-AC82-0015-1

Lockheed L-1011 EET (Energy Efficient Transport) 12ft w.t. test-516

ARC
NASA image: GRC-2005-C-01142
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Jul 28, 2001

GRC-2005-C-01142

Energy Efficient Engine (EEE) Tip Clearance Static Pressure Measurement Blades for CW-22

GRC
NASA image: Advanced Composite Solar Sail System Artist’s Concept 5
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Apr 19, 2024

Advanced Composite Solar Sail System Artist’s Concept 5

This artist’s concept shows the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System spacecraft sailing in space using the energy of...

ARC
NASA image: Brazil’s Extreme Drought Seen From Space
Video
Oct 28, 2015

Brazil’s Extreme Drought Seen From Space

Empty water reservoirs, severe water rationing, and electrical blackouts are the new status quo in major cities...

GSFC
NASA image: Southern Hemisphere Neutron Map
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Mar 1, 2002

Southern Hemisphere Neutron Map

NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft produced this high-energy neutron detector map of neutrons in Mars southern hemisphere....

JPL
NASA image: Sun Glint from Solar Electric Generating Stations
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May 26, 2004

Sun Glint from Solar Electric Generating Stations

These images, from 8 April 2003 show that depending upon the position of the Sun, the solar power stations in...

JPL
NASA image: Detector for CheMin
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Oct 30, 2012

Detector for CheMin

This charged couple device CCD is part of the CheMin instrument on NASA Curiosity rover. When CheMin directs X-rays...

JPL
NASA image: A New View of August's Total Solar Eclipse
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Jul 20, 2017

A New View of August's Total Solar Eclipse

During the August 2017 total solar eclipse, scientists will use the Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC) on the...

GSFC
NASA image: Plasma Flow Near Voyager 1 Artist Animation
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Dec 3, 2012

Plasma Flow Near Voyager 1 Artist Animation

This artist concept shows plasma flows around NASA Voyager 1 spacecraft as it approaches interstellar space. Voyager...

JPL
NASA image: NASA’s Tiny PREFIRE Satellites to Study Earth’s Polar Regions
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Jun 4, 2024

NASA’s Tiny PREFIRE Satellites to Study Earth’s Polar Regions

B-roll images, animations and sound bites for media and public use. NASA’s Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed...

JPL
NASA image: NuSTAR View of Galaxy NGC 1068
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Dec 17, 2015

NuSTAR View of Galaxy NGC 1068

Galaxy NGC 1068 is shown in visible light and X-rays in this composite image. High-energy X-rays (magenta) captured...

JPL
NASA image: EC05-0198-12
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Aug 12, 2005

EC05-0198-12

A NASA model motorized sailplane catches a thermal during one of 17 flights to demonstrate that updrafts can extend...

AFRC
NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0007-017
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Jan 18, 2011

ARC-2011-ACD11-0007-017

NRP Exploration Lecture: 'BloomBox' Bringing NASA Technology Down to Earth by Bloom Energy CEO, Principal and...

ARC
NASA image: Solar panel and wind farm at the JSC Child Care Center
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Oct 3, 2007

Solar panel and wind farm at the JSC Child Care Center

Solar panel and wind farm at the JSC Child Care Center. View of Jerry Rowlands, Energy Management and Control System...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2227
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May 1, 2013

KSC-2013-2227

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers prepare to lift a nose cone to top out one of a pair of replica space shuttle solid...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2226
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May 1, 2013

KSC-2013-2226

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A pair of replica space shuttle solid rocket boosters stand at the entry of the space shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1238
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Aug 13, 1997

KSC-97PC1238

The Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE) spacecraft is placed atop its launch vehicle at Launch Complex 17A....

KSC
NASA image: Research and Technology
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Jan 9, 1998

Research and Technology

The Direct Gain Solar Thermal Engine was designed with no moving parts. The concept of Solar Thermal Propulsion...

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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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