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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: Voyager in Interstellar Space
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Sep 12, 2013

Voyager in Interstellar Space

Ed Stone, Voyager project scientist, California Institute of Technology, is seen as he speaks at a news conference...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1365
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Nov 24, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker at Launch Pad 39B watches as Discovery's payload bay doors close on the...

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NASA image: Voyager in Interstellar Space
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Sep 12, 2013

Voyager in Interstellar Space

Ed Stone, Voyager project scientist, California Institute of Technology, is seen as he speaks at a news conference...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1320
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Nov 16, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-103's Hubble servicing cargo is transferred from the payload changeout room at...

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NASA image: Hubble Reveals Stellar Fireworks in ‘Skyrocket’ Galaxy
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Reveals Stellar Fireworks in ‘Skyrocket’ Galaxy

Fireworks shows are not just confined to Earth’s skies. NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured a spectacular...

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NASA image: Hubble Sweeps a Messy Star Factory
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Sweeps a Messy Star Factory

This sprinkle of cosmic glitter is a blue compact dwarf galaxy known as Markarian 209. Galaxies of this type are...

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NASA image: 30 Million light-years Away Hubble Sees Merging Galaxies
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Dec 8, 2017

30 Million light-years Away Hubble Sees Merging Galaxies

This image, taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, shows a peculiar galaxy known as NGC 1487, lying about 30...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc753
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Jun 16, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Freedom Star, one of NASA's two solid rocket booster recovery ships, tows a barge...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Jan 1, 1995

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

These eerie, dark, pillar-like structures are actually columns of cool interstellar hydrogen gas and dust that are...

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NASA image: Hubble Chases a Small Stellar Galaxy in the Hunting Dog
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Chases a Small Stellar Galaxy in the Hunting Dog

On a clear evening in April of 1789, the renowned astronomer William Herschel continued his unrelenting survey of...

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NASA image: STS-80 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, crew insignia
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Jul 24, 1996

STS-80 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, crew insignia

STS080-S-001 (August 1996) --- This STS-80 mission patch depicts the space shuttle Columbia and the two research...

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NASA image: STS-52 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, crew insignia
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May 24, 1999

STS-52 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, crew insignia

STS052-S-001 (July 1992) --- The insignia, designed by the STS-52 crew members, features a large gold star to...

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NASA image: STS-57 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, crew insignia
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Jul 1, 1993

STS-57 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, crew insignia

STS057-S-001 (February 1993) --- Designed by the crew members, the STS-57 crew patch depicts the space shuttle...

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

Star Formation in the DR21 Region A

Hidden behind a shroud of dust in the constellation Cygnus is a stellar nursery called DR21, which is giving birth...

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NASA image: STS-76 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, crew insignia
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Nov 1, 1995

STS-76 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, crew insignia

STS076-S-001 (November 1995) --- The STS-76 crew patch depicts the space shuttle Atlantis and Russia's Mir Space...

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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-2011-7747
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Nov 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Freedom Star ship tows the Pegasus Barge through Port Canaveral in Florida. Freedom...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7751
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Nov 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Freedom Star ship tows the Pegasus Barge through Port Canaveral in Florida. Freedom...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7749
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Nov 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Freedom Star ship tows the Pegasus Barge through Port Canaveral in Florida. Freedom...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7750
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Nov 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Freedom Star ship tows the Pegasus Barge through Port Canaveral in Florida. Freedom...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7753
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Nov 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Freedom Star ship tows the Pegasus Barge through Port Canaveral in Florida. Freedom...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7752
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Nov 10, 2011

KSC-2011-7752

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Freedom Star ship tows the Pegasus Barge through Port Canaveral in Florida. Freedom...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc757
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Jun 16, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Freedom Star, one of NASA's two solid rocket booster recovery ships, tows a barge...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc758
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Jun 16, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Freedom Star, one of NASA's two solid rocket booster recovery ships, tows a barge...

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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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