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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: First Look at Milky Way Monster in High-Energy X-ray Light
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Oct 23, 2012

First Look at Milky Way Monster in High-Energy X-ray Light

These images, taken by NASA black-hole hunter, NuSTAR, are the first, focused high-energy X-ray views of the area...

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NASA image: View of the STS-118 Crewmembers as they make their way to the KSC 39A Launch Pad
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Aug 8, 2007

View of the STS-118 Crewmembers as they make their way to the KSC 39A Launch Pad

STS118-S-005 (8 Aug. 2007) --- After suiting up, the STS-118 crewmembers exit the Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: Orion at Pad 39B Turn on the Way to Launch Pad 37
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Nov 12, 2014

Orion at Pad 39B Turn on the Way to Launch Pad 37

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the agency's Orion spacecraft approaches the spaceport's Launch Complex...

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NASA image: Line drawing of the Galileo spacecraft's encounters on its way to Jupiter
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Sep 11, 1989

Line drawing of the Galileo spacecraft's encounters on its way to Jupiter

Line drawing charts the Galileo spacecraft's launch from low Earth orbit and its three planetary and two asteroid...

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NASA image: Orion at Pad 39B Turn on the Way to Launch Pad 37
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Nov 12, 2014

Orion at Pad 39B Turn on the Way to Launch Pad 37

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the agency's Orion spacecraft approaches the spaceport's Launch Complex...

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NASA image: Orion at Pad 39B Turn on the Way to Launch Pad 37
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Nov 12, 2014

Orion at Pad 39B Turn on the Way to Launch Pad 37

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the agency's Orion spacecraft passes the spaceport's Launch Complex 39B...

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NASA image: Two Black Holes on Way to Becoming One Artist Concept
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Dec 3, 2013

Two Black Holes on Way to Becoming One Artist Concept

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE, helped lead astronomers to what appears to be a new example of a...

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NASA image: The Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft backs ways from the International Space Station
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Dec 9, 2025

The Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft backs ways from the International Space Station

iss074e0000143 (Dec. 9, 2025) --- The Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft—carrying NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and Roscosmos...

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NASA image: What's Up: July 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Jun 30, 2022

What's Up: July 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in July 2022? The naked-eye planets of dawn – Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn...

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NASA image: Galaxy NGC 55
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Dec 10, 2003

Galaxy NGC 55

This image of the nearby edge-on spiral galaxy NGC 55 was taken by Galaxy Evolution Explorer on September 14, 2003,...

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NASA image: Baetis Mensa - False Color
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Jul 29, 2016

Baetis Mensa - False Color

The THEMIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create a...

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NASA image: M2M Technology Spanish
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Jun 30, 2019

M2M Technology Spanish

NASA is going to the Moon and on to Mars, in a measured, sustainable way. Working with U.S. companies and...

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NASA image: Women of NASA Drive Exploration and Discovery
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Mar 1, 2021

Women of NASA Drive Exploration and Discovery

March is Women's History Month. Women at NASA contribute every day to the success of our current missions and pave...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour flies by Johnson Space Center
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Dec 11, 2008

Space Shuttle Endeavour flies by Johnson Space Center

The Space Shuttle Endeavour, on the back of a Boeing 747, circles over Johnson Space Center (JSC) on its way back to...

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NASA image: ARC-1978-AC71-2763
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Feb 1, 1978

ARC-1978-AC71-2763

Dr. Paul Kutler, Computational Fluid Dynamics, at IBM terminal - developing ways to better predict the flow of air...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Seeing 2020: 12/27/2019
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Dec 24, 2019

Space to Ground: Seeing 2020: 12/27/2019

What a way to end this decade in spaceflight! NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening...

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NASA image: Ammonia Ice Clouds on Jupiter
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Oct 9, 2007

Ammonia Ice Clouds on Jupiter

The top cloud layer on Jupiter is thought to consist of ammonia ice, but most of that ammonia hides from...

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NASA image: MSFC_Nerdy Words Series_08062025
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Oct 28, 2024

MSFC_Nerdy Words Series_08062025

Nerdy words is a series about a collection of SLS phrases defined and explained in a simpler way. The approach is...

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NASA image: iss071e523798
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Aug 7, 2024

iss071e523798

iss071e523798 (Aug. 7, 2024) --- The Milky Way is pictured from the International Space Station near the top of this...

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NASA image: NASA 2025: Year in Review
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Dec 30, 2025

NASA 2025: Year in Review

We’re not just going back to the Moon – we’re paving the way to Mars, exploring the stars, and dominating the skies,...

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NASA image: Ausonia Montes - False Color
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Aug 2, 2016

Ausonia Montes - False Color

The THEMIS camera contains 5 filters.l The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create a...

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NASA image: Ophir Chasma - False Color
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Nov 23, 2016

Ophir Chasma - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

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NASA image: Iani Chaos - False Color
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Nov 15, 2016

Iani Chaos - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

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NASA image: Ganges Chasma - False Color
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Jul 22, 2016

Ganges Chasma - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

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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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