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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: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Jan 1, 1997

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) have identified what may be the most luminous star known; a...

MSFC
NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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May 29, 1999

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

In this sturning image provided by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), the Omega Nebula (M17) resembles the fury of a...

MSFC
NASA image: A monster in the Milky Way
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Dec 8, 2017

A monster in the Milky Way

This image shows the star-studded center of the Milky Way towards the constellation of Sagittarius. The crowded...

GSFC
NASA image: Voyager 2 and the Scale of the Solar System (Artist Concept)
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Dec 10, 2018

Voyager 2 and the Scale of the Solar System (Artist Concept)

This artist's concept puts solar system distances -- and the travels of NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft -- in...

JPL
NASA image: Little gem
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Aug 3, 2015

Little gem

This colourful bubble is a planetary nebula called NGC 6818, also known as the Little Gem Nebula. It is located in...

GSFC
NASA image: Supermassive and super-hungry
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Jan 4, 2016

Supermassive and super-hungry

This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image shows the spiral galaxy NGC 4845, located over 65 million light-years...

GSFC
NASA image: Hubble Spins a Web Into a Giant Red Spider Nebula
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Spins a Web Into a Giant Red Spider Nebula

Huge waves are sculpted in this two-lobed nebula called the Red Spider Nebula, located some 3,000 light-years away...

GSFC
NASA image: Space Science
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Aug 1, 2002

Space Science

This sturning image, taken by the newly installed Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) aboard the Hubble Space...

MSFC
NASA image: Godzilla Nebula Imaged by Spitzer
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Oct 25, 2021

Godzilla Nebula Imaged by Spitzer

This colorful image shows a nebula – a cloud of gas and dust in space – captured by NASA's now-retired Spitzer Space...

JPL
NASA image: Hubble Observes Glowing, Fiery Shells of Gas
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Observes Glowing, Fiery Shells of Gas

It may look like something from "The Lord of the Rings," but this fiery swirl is actually a planetary...

GSFC
NASA image: The most crowded place in the Milky Way
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Jan 8, 2015

The most crowded place in the Milky Way

This new NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image presents the Arches Cluster, the densest known star cluster in the...

GSFC
NASA image: A Hubble Cosmic Couple
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Dec 8, 2017

A Hubble Cosmic Couple

Here we see the spectacular cosmic pairing of the star Hen 2-427 — more commonly known as WR 124 — and the nebula...

GSFC
NASA image: What’s Up: April 2019 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Apr 1, 2019

What’s Up: April 2019 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What can you see in the April sky? The Moon visits Mars in the evening, and later joins Saturn and Jupiter for a...

JPL
NASA image: Hubble Peers into the Most Crowded Place in the Milky Way
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Peers into the Most Crowded Place in the Milky Way

This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image presents the Arches Cluster, the densest known star cluster in the Milky...

GSFC
NASA image: Hubble Finds a Little Gem
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Finds a Little Gem

This colorful bubble is a planetary nebula called NGC 6818, also known as the Little Gem Nebula. It is located in...

GSFC
NASA image: Panta rhei as Seen by Hubble
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Dec 8, 2017

Panta rhei as Seen by Hubble

Panta rhei is a simplified version of the famous Greek philosopher Heraclitus' teachings. It basically means,...

GSFC
NASA image: Hubble Sees a Supermassive and Super-hungry Galaxy
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Sees a Supermassive and Super-hungry Galaxy

This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image shows the spiral galaxy NGC 4845, located over 65 million light-years...

GSFC
NASA image: What's Up: July 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Jun 30, 2022

What's Up: July 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in July 2022? The naked-eye planets of dawn – Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn...

JPL
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...

GSFC
NASA image: The Webb Telescope is Closer to Starting Its Mission of Science on This Week @NASA – May 13, 2022
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May 13, 2022

The Webb Telescope is Closer to Starting Its Mission of Science on This Week @NASA – May 13, 2022

The Webb Telescope is closer to starting its mission of science, an historic look at the center of our galaxy, and...

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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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