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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: Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception
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Apr 23, 2014

Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception

John Grunsfeld, NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, speaks during an event unveiling a...

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NASA image: Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception
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Apr 23, 2014

Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception

John Grunsfeld, NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, is seen during during an event...

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NASA image: Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception
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Apr 23, 2014

Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception

John Grunsfeld, NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, speaks during during an event...

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NASA image: Spinning Jupiter and Global Map
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Oct 13, 2015

Spinning Jupiter and Global Map

Scientists produced new global maps of Jupiter using the Wide Field Camera 3 on NASA Hubble Space Telescope. One...

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NASA image: NASA WISE Telescope
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Oct 13, 2009

NASA WISE Telescope

This image shows NASA 40 cm diameter Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer telescope. Here the lead optical test...

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NASA image: A Robot or a Science Instrument?
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Oct 20, 2009

A Robot or a Science Instrument?

Some say the science instrument on NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer mission resembles the Star Wars robot...

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NASA image: Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception
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Apr 23, 2014

Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception

Gen. J.R. "Jack" Dailey, Director of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum speaks at an event unveiling a...

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NASA image: NASA’s Asteroid-Hunting Space Telescope NEOWISE Retires, Leaves Legacy
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Aug 8, 2024

NASA’s Asteroid-Hunting Space Telescope NEOWISE Retires, Leaves Legacy

The NEOWISE mission, NASA’s asteroid-hunting space telescope, retired in August 2024 after over a decade of...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Jan 16, 1996

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

Taken by the Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 (WFPC2) of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), this image of MyCn18, a...

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NASA image: Composite image of the planet Mars taken by Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Mar 29, 1991

Composite image of the planet Mars taken by Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

Composite image of the planet Mars taken by Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Wide Field and Planetary Camera (WFPC).

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NASA image: Face Illusion in the Cosmic Clouds
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Oct 22, 2014

Face Illusion in the Cosmic Clouds

In this image of PSR B1509-58 about 170,000 light-years from Earth, X-rays from NASA Chandra in gold are seen along...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Nov 5, 1992

Around Marshall

Astronauts Kathy Thornton and Tom Akers practice installing the Wide Field Planetary camera into the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Nov 5, 1992

Around Marshall

Astronauts Kathy Thornton and Tom Akers practice installing the Wide Field Planetary camera into the Hubble Space...

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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: Life and Death Intermingled
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Jun 5, 2013

Life and Death Intermingled

In what may look to some like an undersea image of coral and seaweed, a new image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope...

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NASA image: Two Galaxies Masquerading as One
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Nov 14, 2013

Two Galaxies Masquerading as One

New detailed radio data from the NRAO Jansky Very Large Array VLA revealed that the large perpendicular extension of...

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NASA image: All Eyes on Oldest Recorded Supernova
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Oct 24, 2011

All Eyes on Oldest Recorded Supernova

This image combines data from four different space telescopes to create a multi-wavelength view of all that remains...

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NASA image: Coolest Orbs on the Block Artist Concept
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Jun 24, 2010

Coolest Orbs on the Block Artist Concept

This artist concept shows hundreds of brown dwarfs deep red, expected to be added to the population of known stars...

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NASA image: Cold and Quick: a Fast-Moving Brown Dwarf
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Apr 25, 2014

Cold and Quick: a Fast-Moving Brown Dwarf

This frame from an animation shows the coldest brown dwarf yet seen, and the fourth closest system to our sun....

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NASA image: Galaxy Packs Big Star-Making Punch
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Apr 23, 2013

Galaxy Packs Big Star-Making Punch

The tiny red spot in this image is one of the most efficient star-making galaxies ever observed, converting gas into...

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NASA image: Welcome to the Sun Neighborhood
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Apr 25, 2014

Welcome to the Sun Neighborhood

This diagram illustrates the locations of the star systems closest to the sun. The year when the distance to each...

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NASA image: Stars Shoot Jets in Cosmic Playground
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Jun 5, 2013

Stars Shoot Jets in Cosmic Playground

Dozens of newborn stars sprouting jets from their dusty cocoons have been spotted in images from NASA Spitzer Space...

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NASA image: NASAsRomanSpaceTelescopeHardwareHighlightsSpring2024_1080
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Dec 13, 2024

NASAsRomanSpaceTelescopeHardwareHighlightsSpring2024_1080

Every day, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope moves closer to completion. This video highlights some of the...

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NASA image: Workers at Cape Canaveral install mirror in Wide Field/Planetary Camera II
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Aug 24, 1993

Workers at Cape Canaveral install mirror in Wide Field/Planetary Camera II

Workers in bldg AE, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, install a mirror on the Wide Field/Planetary Camera II as part...

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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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