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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: Spacelab
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Mar 2, 1995

Spacelab

ASTRO-2 was the second dedicated Spacelab mission to conduct astronomical observations in the ultraviolet spectral...

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NASA image:  Hubble's Ultraviolet Observations Reveal Hydrogen and Oxygen at Europa
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Oct 11, 2024

Hubble's Ultraviolet Observations Reveal Hydrogen and Oxygen at Europa

Ultraviolet observations made by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope in 2012 illustrate two key elements in the thin...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Young in shadow of Lunar Module behind ultraviolet camera
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Apr 22, 1972

Astronaut John Young in shadow of Lunar Module behind ultraviolet camera

AS16-114-18439 (22 April 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar module pilot, stands in the shadow of the...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1989

Spacelab

In 1986, NASA introduced a Shuttle-borne ultraviolet observatory called Astro. The Astro Observatory was designed to...

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NASA image: First Night Image of MAHLI Calibration Target Under Ultraviolet Lights
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Jan 24, 2013

First Night Image of MAHLI Calibration Target Under Ultraviolet Lights

Illumination in this image comes from MAHLI two ultraviolet LEDs, which emit light in a waveband centered at a...

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NASA image: MAVEN Ultraviolet Image of Comet Siding Spring Hydrogen Coma
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Oct 23, 2014

MAVEN Ultraviolet Image of Comet Siding Spring Hydrogen Coma

NASA MAVEN spacecraft obtained this ultraviolet image of hydrogen surrounding comet Siding Spring on Oct. 17, 2014,...

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NASA image: GALEX 1st Light Near and Far Ultraviolet -100
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May 28, 2003

GALEX 1st Light Near and Far Ultraviolet -100

NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer took this image on May 21 and 22, 2003. The image was made from data gathered by...

NASA image: 1001388
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Mar 19, 2008

1001388

MARSHALL SCIENTIST ED WEST ASSEMBLES THE OPTICAL SYSTEM OF THE SOLAR ULTRAVIOLET MAGNETOGRAPH INVESTIGATION TELESCOPE

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Dec 1, 1990

Spacelab

In this photograph, the instruments of the Astro-1 Observatory are erected in the cargo bay of the Columbia orbiter....

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Mar 20, 1990

Spacelab

This photograph was taken during the integration of the Astro-1 mission payloads at the Kennedy Space Center on...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Starboard Ultraviolet Light Inspection
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May 22, 2018

Pegasus ICON Starboard Ultraviolet Light Inspection

A technician performs a ultraviolet light inspection of the Orbital ATK Pegasus starboard on May 22, 2018, prior to...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Starboard Ultraviolet Light Inspection
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May 22, 2018

Pegasus ICON Starboard Ultraviolet Light Inspection

A technician begins a ultraviolet light inspection of the Orbital ATK Pegasus starboard on May 22, 2018, prior to...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Starboard Ultraviolet Light Inspection
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May 22, 2018

Pegasus ICON Starboard Ultraviolet Light Inspection

A technician performs a ultraviolet light inspection of the Orbital ATK Pegasus starboard on May 22, 2018, prior to...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Starboard Ultraviolet Light Inspection
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May 22, 2018

Pegasus ICON Starboard Ultraviolet Light Inspection

A technician begins a ultraviolet light inspection of the Orbital ATK Pegasus starboard on May 22, 2018, prior to...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Dec 5, 1990

Spacelab

This image shows a part of the Cygnus loop supernova remnant, taken by the Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (UIT) on...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Dec 9, 1990

Spacelab

This is a presentation of two comparison images of the Spiral Galaxy M81 in the constellation URA Major. The galaxy...

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NASA image: Space Science
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May 29, 1992

Space Science

At Launch Complex 17 Pad A, Kennedy Space Center (KSC) workers are installing the payload fairing around the Extreme...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Aug 21, 1973

Skylab

This photograph shows a solar prominence in action, one of Skylab's many splendorous views. It was taken on August...

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NASA image: NASA's Europa Clipper's Ultraviolet Spectrograph Is Delivered
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Mar 3, 2022

NASA's Europa Clipper's Ultraviolet Spectrograph Is Delivered

Engineers and technicians examine and test the first of NASA's Europa Clipper's science instruments to be delivered...

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NASA image: MAHLI First Night Imaging of Martian Rock Under Ultraviolet Lighting
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Jan 24, 2013

MAHLI First Night Imaging of Martian Rock Under Ultraviolet Lighting

This image of a Martian rock dubbed Sayunei is illuminated by ultraviolet LEDs light emitting diodes is part of the...

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NASA image: Skylab
Image
Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

This chart describes Skylab's Extreme Ultraviolet (XUV) Coronal Spectroheliograph, one of the eight Apollo Telescope...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Apr 1, 1971

Skylab

This photograph shows Skylab's Extreme Ultraviolet (XUV) Spectroheliograph during an acceptance test and checkout...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

This 1970 photograph shows Skylab's Ultraviolet (UV) Stellar Astronomy experiment, a scientific airlock-based...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

This 1970 photograph shows the flight unit for Skylab's Ultraviolet (UV) Scarning Polychromator Spectroheliometer,...

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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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