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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: Space Science
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Jan 1, 1996

Space Science

In this photograph, Dr. Gerald Fishman of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), a principal investigator of the...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Science
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Jan 1, 1991

Space Science

In this photograph, Dr. Gerald Fishman of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), a principal investigator of the...

MSFC
NASA image: "Star Burst" style crew portrait of 41-B crew taken in-cabin
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Feb 11, 1984

"Star Burst" style crew portrait of 41-B crew taken in-cabin

S84-27026 (3-11 Feb. 1984) --- The "star burst" type informal portrait of Space Shuttle crews has become somewhat of...

JSC
NASA image: A Bubble Bursts
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Apr 18, 2005

A Bubble Bursts

NASA Spitzer Space Telescope sees RCW 79 in the southern Milky Way, 17,200 light-years from Earth in the...

JPL
NASA image: A Burst of Spring
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Mar 10, 2010

A Burst of Spring

In the winter a layer of carbon dioxide ice dry ice covers the north polar sand dunes as shown by NASA Mars...

JPL
NASA image: Bursting with Stars
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May 6, 2010

Bursting with Stars

This image from NASA Herschel, was taken looking towards a region of our Milky Way galaxy in the Eagle...

JPL
NASA image: A Star-Bursting Filament
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May 17, 2012

A Star-Bursting Filament

ESA Herschel Space Observatory has discovered a giant, galaxy-packed filament ablaze with billions of new stars. The...

JPL
NASA image: Distant Galaxy Bursts with Stars
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Dec 21, 2011

Distant Galaxy Bursts with Stars

This image from NASA Hubble telescope shows one of the most distant galaxies known, called GN-108036, dating back to...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-04-S-00328
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Oct 5, 2004

KSC-04-S-00328

Kennedy Space Center, Florida, is preparing for the launch of a new-generation spacecraft called Swift, that will...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05-S-00030
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Jan 25, 2005

KSC-05-S-00030

After blasting off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, in November 2004, NASA's Swift spacecraft wasted no time in getting...

KSC
Video
Oct 1, 2004

KSC-04-S-00325

With the approaching launch of NASA's Swift mission, scientists are once again in the hunt for one of astronomy's...

KSC
NASA image: Saturn Plasma and Radio Waves, as Seen by Cassini
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Dec 14, 2010

Saturn Plasma and Radio Waves, as Seen by Cassini

This frame from an animation, derived from data obtained by NASA Cassini spacecraft, shows how plasma swirling...

JPL
NASA image: Shrouded Starburst
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Nov 19, 2010

Shrouded Starburst

A brilliant burst of star formation is revealed in this image combining observations from NASA Spitzer and Hubble...

JPL
NASA image: Sizzling Remains of a Dead Star
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Jan 7, 2013

Sizzling Remains of a Dead Star

This new view of the historical supernova remnant Cassiopeia A, located 11,000 light-years away, was taken by NASA...

JPL
NASA image: Parkes Telescope
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Jul 8, 2013

Parkes Telescope

This image shows the Parkes telescope in Australia, part of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research...

JPL
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...

JPL
NASA image: NASA's ASTER Shows Brazilian City After Dam Disaster
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Feb 6, 2019

NASA's ASTER Shows Brazilian City After Dam Disaster

On January 25, 2019, a dam burst at a Brazilian iron ore mine. The dam's breach unleashed a torrent of mud and mine...

JPL
NASA image: Bursting at the Seams: the Geyser Basin of Enceladus
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Feb 23, 2010

Bursting at the Seams: the Geyser Basin of Enceladus

NASA Cassini spacecraft captured dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations...

JPL
NASA image: 1300592
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Jul 23, 2013

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CHAD HASTINGS ATTACHES END FITTING TO BURST TEST ARTICLE

MSFC
NASA image: 1300593
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Jul 23, 2013

1300593

PHILLIP THOMPSON APPLIES EPOXY RESIN TO BURST TEST ARTICLE

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1854
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Sep 19, 2004

KSC-04pd1854

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the clean room at NASA’s Hangar AE on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), a...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04-S-00322
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Sep 29, 2004

KSC-04-S-00322

NASA's Swift spacecraft arrived at Kennedy Space Center, Florida to prepare it for an October 7 launch window. The...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1858
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Sep 19, 2004

KSC-04pd1858

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the clean room at NASA’s Hangar AE on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), a...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1856
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Sep 19, 2004

KSC-04pd1856

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A closeup of one of the solar cells that will be removed and replaced on the Swift...

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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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