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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: I Spy a Comet!
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Jun 25, 2005

I Spy a Comet!

This image shows comet Tempel 1 as seen through the clear filter of the medium resolution imager camera on NASA Deep...

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NASA image: Headed Toward the Light
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Jun 30, 2005

Headed Toward the Light

This image shows comet Tempel 1 as seen through the clear filter of the medium resolution imager camera on NASA Deep...

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NASA image: Deep Impact Effect on Tempel 1
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Feb 16, 2011

Deep Impact Effect on Tempel 1

This pair of images shows a before-and-after comparison of the area on comet Tempel 1 targeted by an impactor from...

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NASA image: Tempel 1 Impact Site
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Feb 16, 2011

Tempel 1 Impact Site

This pair of images shows the before-and-after comparison of the part of comet Tempel 1 that was hit by the impactor...

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NASA image: Deep Impact Site in 3-D
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Feb 18, 2011

Deep Impact Site in 3-D

This anaglyph shows the region where NASA Deep Impact mission sent a probe into the surface of comet Tempel 1 in...

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NASA image: Tempel 1 and Hartley 2
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Nov 18, 2010

Tempel 1 and Hartley 2

This image shows the nuclei of comets Tempel 1 and Hartley 2, as imaged by NASA Deep Impact spacecraft, which...

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NASA image: Closing in on a Comet
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Jun 29, 2005

Closing in on a Comet

This image shows comet Tempel 1 as seen through the clear filter of the medium resolution imager camera on NASA Deep...

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NASA image: Journey to a Comet Animation
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Jul 4, 2005

Journey to a Comet Animation

This image from an animation shows comet Tempel 1 as seen through the clear filter of the medium resolution imager...

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NASA image: Impactor Eyes Comet Target
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Jul 4, 2005

Impactor Eyes Comet Target

Comet Tempel 1 as seen by the NASA Deep Impact impactor targeting sensor at 7:44 Universal Time, July 3, 2005.

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NASA image: Comet Dead Ahead
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Jun 26, 2005

Comet Dead Ahead

This image shows comet Tempel 1 as seen through the clear filter of the medium resolution imager camera on NASA Deep...

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NASA image: Tempel 1, as Seen by Two Spacecraft
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Feb 16, 2011

Tempel 1, as Seen by Two Spacecraft

These two images show the different views of comet Tempel 1 seen by NASA Deep Impact spacecraft left and NASA...

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NASA image: Getting Closer
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Jun 20, 2005

Getting Closer

One of the two pictures of Tempel 1 (see also PIA02101) taken by Deep Impact's medium-resolution camera is shown...

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NASA image: Changes to Smooth Terrain Unannotated
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Feb 16, 2011

Changes to Smooth Terrain Unannotated

This image layout depicts changes in the surface of comet Tempel 1, observed first by NASA Deep Impact Mission in...

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NASA image: Cometary Sneeze
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Jun 28, 2005

Cometary Sneeze

These images shows comet Tempel 1 as seen through the clear filter of the medium resolution imager camera on NASA...

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NASA image: One-Way Trip to Tempel
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Jul 4, 2005

One-Way Trip to Tempel

This image shows NASA Deep Impact impactor probe approaching comet Tempel 1. It is made up of images taken by the...

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NASA image: Were Going In!
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Jul 4, 2005

Were Going In!

This frame from a movie shows NASA Deep Impact impactor probe approaching comet Tempel 1. It is made up of images...

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NASA image: It Happens in a Flash
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Jul 1, 2005

It Happens in a Flash

This image shows a flash produced in a laboratory by a high-velocity bead slamming into dust. Scientists at Ames...

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NASA image: Gone in a Flash
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Jul 4, 2005

Gone in a Flash

This image shows the initial ejecta that resulted when NASA Deep Impact probe collided with comet Tempel 1 on July...

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NASA image: Stardust Worlds
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Mar 24, 2011

Stardust Worlds

This composite image shows the three small worlds NASA Stardust spacecraft encountered during its 12 year mission....

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NASA image: Moment of Impact
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Jul 4, 2005

Moment of Impact

When NASA Deep Impact probe collided with Tempel 1, a bright, small flash was created, which rapidly expanded above...

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NASA image: Changes to Smooth Terrain Annotated
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Feb 16, 2011

Changes to Smooth Terrain Annotated

This image layout depicts changes in the surface of comet Tempel 1, observed first by NASA Deep Impact Mission in...

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NASA image: Hit Me With Your Best Shot
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Jul 4, 2005

Hit Me With Your Best Shot

This image shows comet Tempel 1 approximately 5 minutes before NASA Deep Impact probe smashed into its surface. It...

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NASA image: A Cyber-Astronaut Final Moves
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Jul 5, 2005

A Cyber-Astronaut Final Moves

This image shows how NASA Deep Impact impactor targeted comet Tempel 1 as the spacecraft made its final approach in...

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NASA image: First Contact
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Jul 20, 2005

First Contact

The image depicts the first moments after NASA Deep Impact probe interfaced with comet Tempel 1. The illuminated,...

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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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