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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: BTN-M1 hardware
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Feb 22, 2007

BTN-M1 hardware

jsc2006e51966 (12/1/2006) --- A preflight view of BTN-M1 hardware without a cover for the BTN-Neutron experiment to...

JSC
NASA image: South Pole Neutron View
Image
Mar 1, 2002

South Pole Neutron View

The deep blue colors on this map of the south pole of Mars from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft show where a low...

JPL
NASA image: Global Map of Epithermal Neutrons
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May 28, 2002

Global Map of Epithermal Neutrons

Observations by NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft show a global view of Mars in intermediate-energy, or...

JPL
NASA image: Neutron-1 3U CubeSat
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Feb 27, 2020

Neutron-1 3U CubeSat

jsc2020e012432 (2/27/2020) --- A preflight view of the total mass measurement of Neutron-1 after complete...

JSC
NASA image: Neutron-1 3U CubeSat
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Feb 27, 2020

Neutron-1 3U CubeSat

jsc2020e012430 (2/27/2020) --- A preflight view of Neutron-1 3U CubeSat fully assembled prior to vibration testing....

JSC
NASA image: Neutron Stars Rip Each Other Apart to Form Black Hole
Image
Dec 8, 2017

Neutron Stars Rip Each Other Apart to Form Black Hole

Simulation frames from this NASA Goddard neutron star merger animation: bit.ly/1jolBYY Credit: NASA's Goddard Space...

GSFC
NASA image: Neutron Stars Rip Each Other Apart to Form Black Hole
Image
Dec 8, 2017

Neutron Stars Rip Each Other Apart to Form Black Hole

Simulation frames from this NASA Goddard neutron star merger animation: bit.ly/1jolBYY Credit: NASA's Goddard Space...

GSFC
NASA image: Neutron Stars Rip Each Other Apart to Form Black Hole
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Dec 8, 2017

Neutron Stars Rip Each Other Apart to Form Black Hole

Simulation frames from this NASA Goddard neutron star merger animation: bit.ly/1jolBYY Credit: NASA's Goddard Space...

GSFC
NASA image: Neutron Stars Rip Each Other Apart to Form Black Hole
Image
Dec 8, 2017

Neutron Stars Rip Each Other Apart to Form Black Hole

Simulation frames from this NASA Goddard neutron star merger animation: bit.ly/1jolBYY Credit: NASA's Goddard Space...

GSFC
NASA image: Neutron Stars Rip Each Other Apart to Form Black Hole
Image
Dec 8, 2017

Neutron Stars Rip Each Other Apart to Form Black Hole

Simulation frames from this NASA Goddard neutron star merger animation: bit.ly/1jolBYY Credit: NASA's Goddard Space...

GSFC
NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

The rate of neutron flow is commonly referred to as a flux. The measurement of neutron fluxes in Skylab was the...

MSFC
NASA image: Global Map, High-Energy Neutrons
Image
Mar 6, 2002

Global Map, High-Energy Neutrons

A high content of hydrogen in Mars southern polar region is apparent in this global map of high-energy neutrons...

JPL
NASA image: Astronomers Find the First 'Wind Nebula' Around a Rare Ultra-Magnetic Neutron Star
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Dec 8, 2017

Astronomers Find the First 'Wind Nebula' Around a Rare Ultra-Magnetic Neutron Star

Astronomers have discovered a vast cloud of high-energy particles called a wind nebula around a rare ultra-magnetic...

GSFC
NASA image: Research Technology
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Aug 5, 2002

Research Technology

The Bonner Ball Neutron Detector measures neutron radiation. Neutrons are uncharged atomic particles that have the...

MSFC
NASA image: BTN-Neutron X3 Connector Imagery
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Jul 20, 2022

BTN-Neutron X3 Connector Imagery

iss067e190005 (7/20/2023) --- A view of BTN-ME Unit in the Zvezda Service Module (SM) aboard the International space...

JSC
NASA image: Psyche's Gamma Ray and Neutron Spectrometer in the Works
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Oct 4, 2021

Psyche's Gamma Ray and Neutron Spectrometer in the Works

Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California integrate the gamma ray and neutron...

JPL
NASA image: Psyche's Gamma Ray and Neutron Spectrometer Up Close
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Oct 4, 2021

Psyche's Gamma Ray and Neutron Spectrometer Up Close

An engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California inspects the gamma ray and neutron...

JPL
NASA image: Radi-N2 Neutron Field Study (RADI-N2)
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Nov 7, 2016

Radi-N2 Neutron Field Study (RADI-N2)

iss050e000936 (11/7/2016) --- View of eight bubble detectors in pack during Radi-N2 deployment in the U.S....

JSC
NASA image: Spitzer Observes Neutron Star Collision
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Oct 16, 2017

Spitzer Observes Neutron Star Collision

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope has provisionally detected the faint afterglow of the explosive merger of two neutron...

JPL
NASA image: Simulations Create New Insights Into Pulsars
Video
Oct 10, 2018

Simulations Create New Insights Into Pulsars

Scientists studying what amounts to a computer-simulated “pulsar in a box” are gaining a more detailed understanding...

GSFC
NASA image: Location of DAN on Curiosity
Image
Aug 21, 2012

Location of DAN on Curiosity

This image of NASA Curiosity rover shows the location of the two components of the Dynamic Albedo of Neutrons...

JPL
NASA image: SEXTANT: Navigating by Cosmic Beacon: B-Roll
Video
Apr 5, 2013

SEXTANT: Navigating by Cosmic Beacon: B-Roll

Imagine a technology that would allow space travelers to transmit gigabytes of data per second over interplanetary...

GSFC
NASA image: SEXTANT: Navigating by Cosmic Beacon: Animation
Video
Apr 5, 2013

SEXTANT: Navigating by Cosmic Beacon: Animation

Imagine a technology that would allow space travelers to transmit gigabytes of data per second over interplanetary...

GSFC
NASA image: Cyclotron Provides Neutron Therapy for Cancer Patients
Image
Jan 23, 1978

Cyclotron Provides Neutron Therapy for Cancer Patients

A cancer patient undergoes treatment in the Neutron Therapy Treatment Facility, or Cylotron, at the National...

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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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