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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: 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...

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NASA image: The Milky Way appears behind the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour
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Jul 1, 2024

The Milky Way appears behind the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour

iss071e256593 (July 1, 2024) --- The Milky Way appears in the vastness of space behind the dimly lit SpaceX Dragon...

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NASA image: "Hidden Figures Way" Dedication
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Jun 12, 2019

"Hidden Figures Way" Dedication

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine delivers remarks during the dedication ceremony for "Hidden Figures Way,"...

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NASA image: "Hidden Figures Way" Dedication
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Jun 12, 2019

"Hidden Figures Way" Dedication

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, delivers remarks during the dedication ceremony for "Hidden Figures Way," Wednesday,...

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NASA image: "Hidden Figures Way" Dedication
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Jun 12, 2019

"Hidden Figures Way" Dedication

D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson delivers remarks during the dedication ceremony for "Hidden Figures Way,"...

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NASA image: "Hidden Figures Way" Dedication
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Jun 12, 2019

"Hidden Figures Way" Dedication

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine delivers remarks during the dedication ceremony for "Hidden Figures Way,"...

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NASA image: "Hidden Figures Way" Dedication
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Jun 12, 2019

"Hidden Figures Way" Dedication

Margot Lee Shetterly, author of the book "Hidden Figures," delivers remarks during the dedication ceremony for...

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NASA image: "Hidden Figures Way" Dedication
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Jun 12, 2019

"Hidden Figures Way" Dedication

Margot Lee Shetterly, author of the book "Hidden Figures," delivers remarks during the dedication ceremony for...

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NASA image: "Hidden Figures Way" Dedication
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Jun 12, 2019

"Hidden Figures Way" Dedication

D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson delivers remarks during the dedication ceremony for "Hidden Figures Way,"...

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NASA image: "Hidden Figures Way" Dedication
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Jun 12, 2019

"Hidden Figures Way" Dedication

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, delivers remarks during the dedication ceremony for "Hidden Figures Way," Wednesday,...

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NASA image: "Hidden Figures Way" Dedication
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Jun 12, 2019

"Hidden Figures Way" Dedication

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine delivers remarks during the dedication ceremony for "Hidden Figures Way,"...

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NASA image: "Hidden Figures Way" Dedication
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Jun 11, 2019

"Hidden Figures Way" Dedication

A covered street sign is seen outside of the NASA Headquarters building the day before a street renaming ceremony,...

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NASA image: "Hidden Figures Way" Dedication
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Jun 12, 2019

"Hidden Figures Way" Dedication

A member of the audience takes a picture with their cell phone as U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, delivers remarks...

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NASA image: Legacy Panorama on Spirit Way to Bonneville
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Feb 8, 2005

Legacy Panorama on Spirit Way to Bonneville

Legacy Panorama on Spirit Way to Bonneville

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NASA image: Rays a Long Way from Home
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Jul 11, 2012

Rays a Long Way from Home

Rays a Long Way from Home

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NASA image: Tracing the Arms of our Milky Way Galaxy
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Jun 3, 2015

Tracing the Arms of our Milky Way Galaxy

Astronomers using data from NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE, are helping to trace the shape of...

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NASA image: Extra X-rays at the Hub of Our Milky Way Galaxy
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Apr 29, 2015

Extra X-rays at the Hub of Our Milky Way Galaxy

NASA's Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array, or NuSTAR, has captured a new high-energy X-ray view (magenta, Figure...

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NASA image: Magnetic Map of Milky Way
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May 6, 2014

Magnetic Map of Milky Way

The magnetic field of our Milky Way galaxy as seen by ESA Planck satellite. This image was compiled from the first...

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NASA image: "Hidden Figures Way" Dedication
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Jun 12, 2019

"Hidden Figures Way" Dedication

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, second from left, D.C. Council Chairman...

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NASA image: "Hidden Figures Way" Dedication
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Jun 12, 2019

"Hidden Figures Way" Dedication

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, second from left, D.C. Council Chairman...

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NASA image: "Hidden Figures Way" Dedication
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Jun 12, 2019

"Hidden Figures Way" Dedication

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, second from left, D.C. Council Chairman...

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NASA image: A Cauldron of Stars at the Galaxy Center
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Jan 10, 2006

A Cauldron of Stars at the Galaxy Center

This dazzling infrared image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows hundreds of thousands of stars crowded into the...

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NASA image: Hidden Figures Way | NASA’s Vision of Equality
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Sep 17, 2024

Hidden Figures Way | NASA’s Vision of Equality

NASA celebrates the fifth anniversary of renaming the street in front of its headquarters in Washington, D.C. Hidden...

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NASA image: Astronomers Discover Dizzying Spin of the Milky Way Galaxy’s “Halo”
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Dec 8, 2017

Astronomers Discover Dizzying Spin of the Milky Way Galaxy’s “Halo”

Our Milky Way galaxy and its small companions are surrounded by a giant halo of million-degree gas (seen in blue in...

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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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