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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: Sierra Space Dream Chaser Spaceplane Documentation Photographs
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Jan 4, 2024

Sierra Space Dream Chaser Spaceplane Documentation Photographs

The Neil Armstrong Test Facility, part of NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, is home to multiple test...

GRC
NASA image: Sierra Space Dream Chaser Spaceplane at the Space Environments Complex
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Mar 7, 2024

Sierra Space Dream Chaser Spaceplane at the Space Environments Complex

A technician in shown inside Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser spaceplane preparing for vibration testing at the Neil...

GRC
NASA image: General Electric I-40 Engine at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory
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Aug 23, 1946

General Electric I-40 Engine at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory

A mechanic works on a General Electric I-40 turbojet at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-02pd1455
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Oct 7, 2002

KSC-02pd1455

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Looking like a star balanced on a stem of smoke, Space Shuttle Atlantis shoots through...

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NASA image: What's Up: April 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Mar 26, 2026

What's Up: April 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA

Mercury shines at its brightest for the year, the Lyrid meteor shower peaks, and a bright new comet makes an...

JPL
NASA image: At the Heart of Blobs  Artist Concept
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Jan 11, 2005

At the Heart of Blobs Artist Concept

This artist's concept illustrates one possible answer to the puzzle of the "giant galactic blobs." These blobs...

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: STS-65 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, crew insignia
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Mar 1, 1994

STS-65 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, crew insignia

STS065-S-001 (March 1994) --- Designed by the crew members, the STS-65 insignia features the International...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd2733
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Dec 9, 2006

KSC-06pd2733

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Like a shooting star flooding the night sky with its blazing light, Space Shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd2763
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Dec 9, 2006

KSC-06pd2763

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Looking like a shooting star, Space Shuttle Discovery roars into the night sky on...

KSC
NASA image: Sierra Space Dream Chaser Arrival at KSC
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May 20, 2024

Sierra Space Dream Chaser Arrival at KSC

Teams process Dream Chaser Tenacity, Sierra Space's uncrewed cargo spaceplane, inside the Space Systems Processing...

KSC
NASA image: Sierra Space Dream Chaser Arrival at KSC
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May 20, 2024

Sierra Space Dream Chaser Arrival at KSC

Teams process Dream Chaser Tenacity, Sierra Space's uncrewed cargo spaceplane, inside the Space Systems Processing...

KSC
NASA image: Sierra Space Dream Chaser Arrival at KSC
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May 20, 2024

Sierra Space Dream Chaser Arrival at KSC

Dream Chaser Tenacity, Sierra Space's uncrewed cargo spaceplane is processed inside the Space Systems Processing...

KSC
NASA image: Sierra Space Dream Chaser Arrival at KSC
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May 20, 2024

Sierra Space Dream Chaser Arrival at KSC

Dream Chaser Tenacity, Sierra Space's uncrewed cargo spaceplane is processed inside the Space Systems Processing...

KSC
NASA image: Hubble Captures Spectacular "Landscape" in the Carina Nebula
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Captures Spectacular "Landscape" in the Carina Nebula

NASA image release April 22, 2010 NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured this billowing cloud of cold interstellar...

GSFC
NASA image: Wide View of 'Mystic Mountain'
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Dec 8, 2017

Wide View of 'Mystic Mountain'

NASA image release April 22, 2010 This craggy fantasy mountaintop enshrouded by wispy clouds looks like a bizarre...

GSFC
NASA image: Hubble Sees the Force Awakening in a Newborn Star
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Sees the Force Awakening in a Newborn Star

Just in time for the release of the movie “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens,” NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope...

GSFC
NASA image: Hubble Movies Provide Unprecedented View of Supersonic Jets from Young Stars
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Movies Provide Unprecedented View of Supersonic Jets from Young Stars

AUGUST 31, 2011: A team of scientists has collected enough high-resolution Hubble Space Telescope images over a...

GSFC
NASA image: Hubble Movies Provide Unprecedented View of Supersonic Jets from Young Stars
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Movies Provide Unprecedented View of Supersonic Jets from Young Stars

AUGUST 31, 2011: A team of scientists has collected enough high-resolution Hubble Space Telescope images over a...

GSFC
NASA image: Hubble Movies Provide Unprecedented View of Supersonic Jets from Young Stars
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Movies Provide Unprecedented View of Supersonic Jets from Young Stars

AUGUST 31, 2011: A team of scientists has collected enough high-resolution Hubble Space Telescope images over a...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA's Hubble Captures the Beating Heart of the Crab Nebula
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Hubble Captures the Beating Heart of the Crab Nebula

Peering deep into the core of the Crab Nebula, this close-up image reveals the beating heart of one of the most...

GSFC
NASA image: Republic F-84 Thunderjet with Reverse Thruster
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Jun 23, 1954

Republic F-84 Thunderjet with Reverse Thruster

The US Air Force loaned a Republic F-84 Thunderjet to the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis...

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NASA image: Hubble reveals heart of Lagoon Nebula
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble reveals heart of Lagoon Nebula

Image release date September 22, 2010 To view a video of this image go here: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/5014452203...

GSFC
NASA image: What's Up: May 2019 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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May 1, 2019

What's Up: May 2019 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What's up in the May sky? A meteor shower produced by debris from Halley's Comet, asteroids named after dinosaurs...

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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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