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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: Madinah, Saudi Arabia—surrounded by three massive volcanic fields and situated on the Arabian Shield
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Dec 20, 2025

Madinah, Saudi Arabia—surrounded by three massive volcanic fields and situated on the Arabian Shield

iss074e0002649 (Dec. 20, 2025) --- Madinah, Saudi Arabia—surrounded by three massive volcanic fields and situated on...

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NASA image: Dusty Death of a Massive Star
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Jun 6, 2006

Dusty Death of a Massive Star

NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows the supernova remnant 1E0102.2-7219 sits next to the nebula N76 in a bright,...

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NASA image: Jumbo Jellyfish or Massive Star?
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Jun 17, 2010

Jumbo Jellyfish or Massive Star?

Some might see a blood-red jellyfish, while others might see a pair of lips. In fact, the red-colored object in this...

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NASA image: Massive Star Makes Waves
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Dec 18, 2012

Massive Star Makes Waves

The giant star Zeta Ophiuchi, a young, large and hot star located around 370 light-years away, is having a hocking...

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NASA image: Venus - Volcano With Massive Landslides
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Mar 14, 1996

Venus - Volcano With Massive Landslides

This is full-resolution mosaic from NASA Magellan spacecraft. The bright feature, slightly south of center is...

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NASA image: Devastated Stellar Neighborhood
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Dec 16, 2008

Devastated Stellar Neighborhood

This image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows the nasty effects of living near a group of massive stars:...

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NASA image: Juno Solar Panel Deployment Test
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Oct 13, 2009

Juno Solar Panel Deployment Test

Technicians test the deployment of one of the three massive solar arrays that power NASA Juno spacecraft.

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NASA image: Cosmic Swirly Straws Feed Galaxy
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May 24, 2013

Cosmic Swirly Straws Feed Galaxy

Created with the help of supercomputers, this frame from a simulation shows the formation of a massive galaxy during...

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NASA image: Ophir Chasma Landslide
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Aug 16, 2012

Ophir Chasma Landslide

The massive, complex landslide deposits in this image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft are located on the...

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NASA image: Juno Solar Panel Deployment Test
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Oct 13, 2009

Juno Solar Panel Deployment Test

Technicians test the deployment of one of the three massive solar arrays that power NASA Juno spacecraft.

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NASA image: Juno Spreads its Wing
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Oct 13, 2009

Juno Spreads its Wing

Technicians test the deployment of one of the three massive solar arrays that power NASA Juno spacecraft.

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NASA image: Juno Solar Panel Deployment Test
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Oct 13, 2009

Juno Solar Panel Deployment Test

Technicians test the deployment of one of the three massive solar arrays that power NASA Juno spacecraft.

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NASA image: Taking the Temperature of a Saturn Storm
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May 19, 2011

Taking the Temperature of a Saturn Storm

Measurements by NASA Cassini spacecraft reveal temperatures in a high layer of Saturn atmosphere known as the...

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NASA image: Ancient Light Deflected
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Oct 21, 2013

Ancient Light Deflected

This artist impression shows how photons from the early universe are deflected by the gravitational lensing effect...

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NASA image: Monster in the Middle: Brightest Cluster Galaxy
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Aug 1, 2013

Monster in the Middle: Brightest Cluster Galaxy

This image shows two of the galaxy clusters observed by NASA WISE and Spitzer Space Telescope missions. Galaxy...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Orange County, California annotated version
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Orange County, California annotated version

This spaceborne radar image of Orange County, Calif., shows the massive urbanization of this rapidly growing region...

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NASA image: West Candor Rocks
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Sep 22, 2006

West Candor Rocks

This MOC image shows outcrops of light-toned, massively-bedded rock in western Candor Chasma, part of the Valles...

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NASA image: Adrift at Saturn
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Jan 4, 2006

Adrift at Saturn

Tethys floats before the massive, golden-hued globe of Saturn in this natural color view. The thin, dark line of the...

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NASA image: Dust Covered Channels on Tharsis Tholus
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Nov 6, 2013

Dust Covered Channels on Tharsis Tholus

This image captured by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows Tharsis Tholus, one of the smaller shield volcanoes on...

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NASA image: Stellar Storm of Infrared Light
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Feb 17, 2010

Stellar Storm of Infrared Light

This infrared image taken by NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer shows a star-forming cloud teeming with gas,...

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NASA image: The Tortured Clouds of Eta Carinae
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Aug 23, 2013

The Tortured Clouds of Eta Carinae

Massive stars can wreak havoc on their surroundings, as can be seen in this new view of the Carina nebula from NASAs...

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NASA image: Mega Galaxy Merger
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May 22, 2013

Mega Galaxy Merger

This frame from a simulation shows the merging of two massive galaxies. The merging galaxies are split into two...

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NASA image: WISE Eyes Evolution of Massive Stars
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Apr 8, 2011

WISE Eyes Evolution of Massive Stars

In the Perseus spiral arm of the Milky Way galaxy, opposite the galactic center, lies the nebula SH 2-235. As seen...

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NASA image: Juno's Latest Flyby of Jupiter Captures Two Massive Storms
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Dec 21, 2018

Juno's Latest Flyby of Jupiter Captures Two Massive Storms

This image of Jupiter's turbulent southern hemisphere was captured by NASA's Juno spacecraft as it performed its...

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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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