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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: Roman Coronagraph Optical Bench Assembly
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Dec 21, 2022

Roman Coronagraph Optical Bench Assembly

Engineer Jordan Rupp is shown at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in September 2022 with the optical bench for the...

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NASA image: Candor Exposed
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May 19, 2006

Candor Exposed

This MOC image shows outcrops of light-toned rock, interpreted to be sedimentary in origin, in east Candor Chasma....

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NASA image: Two Models of Black Hole Spin Artist Concept
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Feb 27, 2013

Two Models of Black Hole Spin Artist Concept

Scientists measure the spin rates of supermassive black holes by spreading the X-ray light into different colors....

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NASA image: Portrait of Distant Planets
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Apr 14, 2010

Portrait of Distant Planets

This image taken with the Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope, shows the light from three planets orbiting a star 120...

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NASA image: Different Flavors of Black Holes
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Jan 9, 2014

Different Flavors of Black Holes

A range of supermassive black holes lights up this new image from NASA NuSTAR. All of the dots are active black...

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NASA image: Magician of a Planet Disappears to Reveal Itself
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May 8, 2012

Magician of a Planet Disappears to Reveal Itself

This plot of data from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope reveals the light from a uper Earth called 55 Cancri e. The...

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NASA image: Cassini Galactic Aspirations
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Dec 22, 2005

Cassini Galactic Aspirations

Cassini briefly turned its gaze from Saturn and its rings and moons to marvel at the Carina Nebula, a brilliant...

JPL
NASA image: Exhumed Layers Near the Nili Fossae
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Jan 24, 2007

Exhumed Layers Near the Nili Fossae

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows densely fractured light-toned rock in the vicinity of the Nili Fossae. The...

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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....

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NASA image: Unwrapping the Pillars
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Jan 9, 2007

Unwrapping the Pillars

This image composite highlights the pillars of the Eagle nebula, as seen in infrared light by NASA Spitzer Space...

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NASA image: Seeing the Difference
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Aug 23, 2006

Seeing the Difference

With Saturn terminator as a backdrop, this view of the unlit face of the rings makes it easy to distinguish between...

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NASA image: Best Map Ever of the Universe
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Mar 21, 2013

Best Map Ever of the Universe

This map shows the oldest light in our universe, as detected with the greatest precision yet by ESA Planck mission....

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NASA image: Galaxy Cluster and Giant Arc
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Jun 26, 2012

Galaxy Cluster and Giant Arc

Astronomers using NASA Hubble Space Telescope have found a puzzling arc of light behind an extremely massive cluster...

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NASA image: Infrared Iris
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May 24, 2013

Infrared Iris

This cloud of glowing gas is the Iris nebula, also called NGC 7023.as seen in infrared light by NASA Spitzer Space...

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NASA image: South Polar Layers
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Jun 16, 2011

South Polar Layers

Different lighting can hide or reveal different features on the surface of Mars. The lighting was perfect to reveal...

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NASA image: Artist Impression of Pulsating Object LRLL 54361
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Feb 7, 2013

Artist Impression of Pulsating Object LRLL 54361

Two young binary stars may be the source of mysterious clock-like bursts of light from an object called LRLL 54361...

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NASA image: City lights beneath the clouds highlight the North China Plain near the Yellow Sea
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Aug 30, 2025

City lights beneath the clouds highlight the North China Plain near the Yellow Sea

iss073e0742298 (Aug. 30, 2025) --- City lights beneath the clouds highlight the North China Plain near the Yellow...

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NASA image: The blue-green lights of fishing boats dot the East China Sea and the Taiwan Strait
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Aug 26, 2025

The blue-green lights of fishing boats dot the East China Sea and the Taiwan Strait

iss073e0688699 (Aug. 26, 2025) --- The blue-green lights of fishing boats, designed to lure squid, sardines, or...

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NASA image: 2 Minutes, 6 Hands, 1 Chance
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Aug 7, 2017

2 Minutes, 6 Hands, 1 Chance

A team of three scientists have two minutes to complete an experiment during the 2017 total solar eclipse.

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NASA image: Associate Administrator, Robert Lightfoot address the Marshall Association.
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Jul 28, 2015

Associate Administrator, Robert Lightfoot address the Marshall Association.

NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR ROBERT LIGHTFOOT SHARED HIS PERSONAL REFLECTIONS ON LEADERSHIP WITH MARSHALL...

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NASA image: Discovery Solar Energy Center
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May 27, 2021

Discovery Solar Energy Center

In this view are solar panels that are part of Florida Power and Light’s (FPL) new Discovery Solar Energy Center – a...

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NASA image: Discovery Solar Energy Center
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May 27, 2021

Discovery Solar Energy Center

With the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building serving as the backdrop, a portion of the solar panels that make up...

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NASA image: Discovery Solar Energy Center
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May 27, 2021

Discovery Solar Energy Center

Seen here is an up-close view of solar panels that are part of Florida Power and Light’s (FPL) new Discovery Solar...

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NASA image: Discovery Solar Energy Center
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May 27, 2021

Discovery Solar Energy Center

Seen here is an up-close view of solar panels that are part of Florida Power and Light’s (FPL) new Discovery Solar...

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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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