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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: Soul Nebula
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Apr 5, 2010

Soul Nebula

This mosaic from NASA WISE Telescope is of the Soul Nebula. It is an open cluster of stars surrounded by a cloud of...

JPL
NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope NIRCam Image of the “Cosmic Cliffs” in Carina Nebula
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Jul 12, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope NIRCam Image of the “Cosmic Cliffs” in Carina Nebula

What looks much like craggy mountains on a moonlit evening is actually the edge of a nearby, young, star-forming...

STScI (Webb)
NASA image: Cat's Eye Nebula
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Dec 8, 2017

Cat's Eye Nebula

The Cat's Eye Nebula, one of the first planetary nebulae discovered, also has one of the most complex forms known to...

GSFC
NASA image: Observatories Combine to Crack Open the Crab Nebula
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Dec 8, 2017

Observatories Combine to Crack Open the Crab Nebula

Astronomers have produced a highly detailed image of the Crab Nebula, by combining data from telescopes spanning...

GSFC
NASA image: Ring Beholds a Delicate Flower
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Feb 11, 2005

Ring Beholds a Delicate Flower

NASA Spitzer Space Telescope finds a delicate flower in the Ring Nebula, as shown in this image. The outer shell of...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0054-007
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Mar 26, 2010

ARC-2010-ACD10-0054-007

Nebula Containerized Server at the NASA Ames Research Center.

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0054-011
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Mar 29, 2010

ARC-2010-ACD10-0054-011

Nebula Containerized Server at the NASA Ames Research Center.

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0054-004
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Mar 26, 2010

ARC-2010-ACD10-0054-004

Nebula Containerized Server at the NASA Ames Research Center.

ARC
NASA image: Into the Depths of the Lagoon Nebula
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Sep 16, 2011

Into the Depths of the Lagoon Nebula

Swirling dust clouds and bright newborn stars dominate the view in this image of the Lagoon nebula from NASA Spitzer...

JPL
NASA image: A New View of the Tarantula Nebula
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Apr 17, 2012

A New View of the Tarantula Nebula

This composite of 30 Doradus, the Tarantula Nebula, contains data from Chandra blue, Hubble green, and Spitzer red....

JPL
NASA image: Cygnus Loop Nebula
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Mar 22, 2012

Cygnus Loop Nebula

Wispy tendrils of hot dust and gas glow brightly in this ultraviolet image of the Cygnus Loop nebula, taken by NASA...

JPL
NASA image: WISE Spies the Tarantula Nebula
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Jul 6, 2010

WISE Spies the Tarantula Nebula

Sending chills down the spine of all arachnophobes is the Tarantula nebula, seen in this image from NASA Wide-field...

JPL
NASA image: An Audience Favorite Nebula
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Mar 8, 2012

An Audience Favorite Nebula

This nebula, which is in the constellation of Scutum, has no common name since it is hidden behind dust clouds. It...

JPL
NASA image: Four Famous Nebulae
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Aug 17, 2021

Four Famous Nebulae

These four nebulae (star-forming clouds of gas and dust) are known for their breathtaking beauty: the Eagle Nebula...

JPL
NASA image: Observatories Combine to Crack Open the Crab Nebula
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Dec 8, 2017

Observatories Combine to Crack Open the Crab Nebula

Astronomers have produced a highly detailed image of the Crab Nebula, by combining data from telescopes spanning...

GSFC
NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0054-002
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Mar 26, 2010

ARC-2010-ACD10-0054-002

Nebula Containerized Server at the NASA Ames Research Center. Interior with Mahendran Kadannapalli.

ARC
NASA image: Crab Nebula
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Dec 8, 2017

Crab Nebula

The Crab Nebula is a supernova remnant, all that remains of a tremendous stellar explosion. Observers in China and...

GSFC
NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0054-016
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Mar 29, 2010

ARC-2010-ACD10-0054-016

Nebula Containerized Server at the NASA Ames Research Center. Overhead exterior with Mahendran Kadannapalli.

ARC
NASA image: Chasing Chickens in the Lambda Centauri Nebula
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Dec 22, 2010

Chasing Chickens in the Lambda Centauri Nebula

This infrared image from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer shows the Lambda Centauri nebula, a star-forming...

JPL
NASA image: Dying Star Shrouded by a Blanket of Hailstones Forms the Bug Nebula
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Dec 8, 2017

Dying Star Shrouded by a Blanket of Hailstones Forms the Bug Nebula

Release Date: May 3, 2004 A Dying Star Shrouded by a Blanket of Hailstones Forms the Bug Nebula (NGC 6302) The Bug...

GSFC
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 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: Spitzer Celebrates Fourth Anniversary with Celestial Fireworks
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Aug 24, 2007

Spitzer Celebrates Fourth Anniversary with Celestial Fireworks

A newly expanded image of the Helix nebula lends a festive touch to the fourth anniversary of the launch of NASA...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Explores the Carina Nebula by Touch
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Explores the Carina Nebula by Touch

Release Date March 30, 2010 The raised arcs, lines, dots, and other markings in this 17-by-11-inch Hubble Space...

GSFC
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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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