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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: Erik Lindbergh unveils a plaque commemorating his grandfather to dedicate the 747 Clipper Lindbergh, a NASA airborne infrared observatory known as SOFIA
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May 21, 2007

Erik Lindbergh unveils a plaque commemorating his grandfather to dedicate the 747 Clipper Lindbergh, a NASA airborne infrared observatory known as SOFIA

Erik Lindbergh, grandson of aviator Charles Lindbergh, unveiled a plaque commemorating his grandfather on the 80th...

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NASA image: Infrared view of Bangkok, Thailand
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Apr 2, 1992

Infrared view of Bangkok, Thailand

The Bight of Bangkok and the city of Bangkok, Thailand are visible in this west looking view. The city of Bangkok,...

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NASA image: Millions of Giant Black Holes
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Dec 13, 2019

Millions of Giant Black Holes

Peering more than 10 billion light-years into the distance, WISE has found tens of millions of actively feeding...

JPL
NASA image: Galaxy Packs Big Star-Making Punch
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Apr 23, 2013

Galaxy Packs Big Star-Making Punch

The tiny red spot in this image is one of the most efficient star-making galaxies ever observed, converting gas into...

JPL
NASA image: WFIRST's Wide Field Instrument
Video
Jun 26, 2019

WFIRST's Wide Field Instrument

WFIRST is a next-generation space telescope that will survey the infrared universe from beyond the orbit of the...

GSFC
NASA image: Typhoon Saomai as seen by AIRS
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Aug 10, 2006

Typhoon Saomai as seen by AIRS

This is an infrared image of Typhoon Saomai from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on NASA Aqua satellite on...

JPL
NASA image: Odyssey/ Becquerel
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Oct 1, 2002

Odyssey/ Becquerel

These images from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft show the Becquerel crater in different lights -- visible, daytime...

JPL
NASA image: NASA's SOFIA 747SP bearing a German-built 2.5-meter infrared telescope in its rear fuselage taxis up to NASA Dryden's ramp after a ferry flight from Waco, TX
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May 31, 2007

NASA's SOFIA 747SP bearing a German-built 2.5-meter infrared telescope in its rear fuselage taxis up to NASA Dryden's ramp after a ferry flight from Waco, TX

NASA's SOFIA 747SP bearing a German-built 2.5-meter infrared telescope in its rear fuselage taxis up to NASA...

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NASA image: Carbon Monoxide from California Wildfire -  a Visualization Created Using Data from NASA Atmospheric Infrared Sounder
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Jul 22, 2008

Carbon Monoxide from California Wildfire - a Visualization Created Using Data from NASA Atmospheric Infrared Sounder

Carbon monoxide from California wildfire, a visualization created using data from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder...

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NASA image: An engineer inspects NEO Surveyor’s Infrared Detectors
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Dec 5, 2025

An engineer inspects NEO Surveyor’s Infrared Detectors

An engineer inspects the surface of four mid-wavelength infrared science detectors for NASA’s Near-Earth Object...

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NASA image: The Heart of NEO Surveyor: Its Infrared Detectors
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Dec 5, 2025

The Heart of NEO Surveyor: Its Infrared Detectors

Four mid-wavelength infrared science detectors for NASA’s Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor mission are shown here on...

JPL
NASA image: TIRS - The Thermal Infrared Sensor on LDCM Overview
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Feb 14, 2012

TIRS - The Thermal Infrared Sensor on LDCM Overview

The Thermal InfraRed Sensor (TIRS) is one of the instruments on the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM)...

GSFC
NASA image: Infrared Eye Yields New Spectral Map
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Jun 13, 2019

Infrared Eye Yields New Spectral Map

The false-color image at right shows spectral mapping of Saturn's A, B and C rings, captured by Cassini's Visible...

JPL
NASA image: Technicians carefully maneuver a spreader bar into place before removing the telescope aperture assembly from NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory Boeing 747SP
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Feb 12, 2008

Technicians carefully maneuver a spreader bar into place before removing the telescope aperture assembly from NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory Boeing 747SP

Technicians carefully maneuver a spreader bar into place before removing the telescope aperture assembly from NASA's...

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NASA image: Background Light Bluer Than Expected
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Nov 6, 2014

Background Light Bluer Than Expected

This plot shows data from the Cosmic Infrared Background Experiment, or CIBER, rockets launched in 2010 and 2012....

JPL
NASA image: WFIRST Artist's Concept
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Feb 18, 2016

WFIRST Artist's Concept

WFIRST, the Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope, is shown here in an artist's rendering. It will carry a Wide Field...

JPL
NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

This 1970 photograph shows Skylab's Infrared Spectrometer Viewfinder Tracking System, a major component of an Earth...

MSFC
NASA image: Mapping the Infrared Universe: The Entire WISE Sky -- Rectangular Format
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Mar 14, 2012

Mapping the Infrared Universe: The Entire WISE Sky -- Rectangular Format

This mosaic of images covering the entire sky was observed by NASA WISE telescope and is part of its All-Sky Data...

JPL
NASA image: DSOC's Table Mountain Facility Uplink Laser – Infrared vs. Visible Light
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Sep 18, 2025

DSOC's Table Mountain Facility Uplink Laser – Infrared vs. Visible Light

This infrared photograph shows the uplink laser beacon for NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC)...

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NASA image: Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) Before Launch
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Jan 30, 2020

Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) Before Launch

At the time of launch, the Spitzer Space Telescope bore its original name: the Space Infrared Telescope Facility...

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NASA image: High-Resolution Mars Camera Test Image of Moon Infrared
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Sep 13, 2005

High-Resolution Mars Camera Test Image of Moon Infrared

This crescent view of Earth Moon in infrared wavelengths comes from a camera test by NASA Mars Reconnaissance...

JPL
NASA image: Tropical Storm Beryl as Observed by NASA Spaceborne Atmospheric Infrared   Sounder AIRS
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Jul 20, 2006

Tropical Storm Beryl as Observed by NASA Spaceborne Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS

This is an AIRS infrared image of Tropical Storm Beryl in the western Atlantic, from the NASA Aqua satellite on July...

JPL
NASA image: This inflight photo was taken during the first flight of the NASA and German Aerospace Center SOFIA airborne infrared observatory 747SP on April 26, 2007
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Apr 26, 2007

This inflight photo was taken during the first flight of the NASA and German Aerospace Center SOFIA airborne infrared observatory 747SP on April 26, 2007

Christened "Clipper Lindbergh" when it flew for Pan American Airways in the 1970s, the SOFIA 747SP shows evidence of...

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NASA image: This inflight photo was taken during the first flight of the NASA and German Aerospace Center SOFIA airborne infrared observatory 747SP on April 26, 2007
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Apr 26, 2007

This inflight photo was taken during the first flight of the NASA and German Aerospace Center SOFIA airborne infrared observatory 747SP on April 26, 2007

Christened "Clipper Lindbergh" when it flew for Pan American Airways in the 1970s, the SOFIA 747SP shows evidence of...

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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.
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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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