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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: Hidden Supernova Spotted by Spitzer
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Aug 4, 2021

Hidden Supernova Spotted by Spitzer

This image shows galaxy Arp 148, captured by NASA's Spitzer and Hubble telescopes. Inside the white circle is...

JPL
NASA image: Hubble Looks in on a Galactic Nursery
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Looks in on a Galactic Nursery

This dramatic image shows the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope’s view of dwarf galaxy known as NGC 1140, which lies...

GSFC
NASA image: A galactic nursery
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Jul 20, 2015

A galactic nursery

This dramatic image shows the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope’s view of dwarf galaxy known as NGC 1140, which lies...

GSFC
NASA image: Webb_first_deep_field_SMACS_0723
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Jul 12, 2022

Webb_first_deep_field_SMACS_0723

Thousands of galaxies flood this near-infrared image of galaxy cluster SMACS 0723. High-resolution imaging from...

STScI
NASA image: What's Up: October 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Oct 1, 2020

What's Up: October 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in October 2020? Not one, but two, full moons; Mars at opposition; and finding...

JPL
NASA image: Milky Way Untangled
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Feb 5, 2015

Milky Way Untangled

A new, dynamic portrait of our Milky Way galaxy shows a frenzy of gas, charged particles and dust as seen by the...

JPL
NASA image: Galactic Bubble
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May 6, 2010

Galactic Bubble

The large bubble is an embryonic star that looks set to turn into one of the brightest stars in our Milky Way galaxy...

JPL
NASA image: A Shocking Surprise in Stephan Quintet
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Mar 3, 2006

A Shocking Surprise in Stephan Quintet

The false-color composite image of the Stephan’s Quintet galaxy cluster is made up of data from NASA Spitzer Space...

JPL
NASA image: NuSTAR Improved View
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Feb 27, 2013

NuSTAR Improved View

This image taken by the ultraviolet-light monitoring camera on the European Space Agency ESA XMM-Newton telescope...

JPL
NASA image: No
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Jul 21, 2008

No

The Pinwheel galaxy, otherwise known as Messier 101, sports bright reddish edges in this new infrared image from...

JPL
NASA image: Fade to Red
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Jun 5, 2006

Fade to Red

This image shows the Andromeda galaxy, first as seen in visible light by the National Optical Astronomy Observatory,...

JPL
NASA image: Map of Exoplanet Search Areas
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Apr 7, 2016

Map of Exoplanet Search Areas

In a global experiment in exoplanet observation, the K2 mission and Earth-based observatories on six continents will...

JPL
NASA image: Pointing X-ray Eyes at our Resident Supermassive Black Hole
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Oct 23, 2012

Pointing X-ray Eyes at our Resident Supermassive Black Hole

NASA NuSTAR has captured these first, focused views of the supermassive black hole at the heart of our Milky Way...

JPL
NASA image: Pinwheel Looks Fab in Infrared
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Jul 21, 2008

Pinwheel Looks Fab in Infrared

The tangled arms of the Pinwheel galaxy, otherwise known as Messier 101, are decked out in red in this new infrared...

JPL
NASA image: Prehistoric Black Hole Artist Concept
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Mar 17, 2010

Prehistoric Black Hole Artist Concept

This artist conception illustrates one of the most primitive supermassive black holes known central black dot at the...

JPL
NASA image: Measuring the Tip of Cosmic Icebergs
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Nov 6, 2014

Measuring the Tip of Cosmic Icebergs

Observations from NASA Cosmic Infrared Background Experiment, or CIBER, have shown a surprising surplus of infrared...

JPL
NASA image: Crab Nebula, as Seen by Herschel and Hubble
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Dec 12, 2013

Crab Nebula, as Seen by Herschel and Hubble

This image shows a composite view of the Crab nebula, an iconic supernova remnant in our Milky Way galaxy, as viewed...

JPL
NASA image: Centaurus A All Prettied Up in Infrared and X-Rays
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Apr 4, 2012

Centaurus A All Prettied Up in Infrared and X-Rays

Inner structural features seen in this image from ESA Herschel Space Observatory are helping scientists to...

JPL
NASA image: Hubble's View of the Polar Ring of Arp 230
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble's View of the Polar Ring of Arp 230

This Picture of the Week shows Arp 230, also known as IC 51, observed by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. Arp...

GSFC
NASA image: http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/goddard/hubble-spots-the-layers-of-ngc-3923
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Dec 8, 2017

http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/goddard/hubble-spots-the-layers-of-ngc-3923

The glowing object in this Hubble Space Telescope image is an elliptical galaxy called NGC 3923. It is located over...

GSFC
NASA image: A galactic sunflower
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Sep 7, 2015

A galactic sunflower

The arrangement of the spiral arms in the galaxy Messier 63, seen here in a new image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space...

GSFC
NASA image: Elegant spiral hides a hungry monster
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Oct 12, 2015

Elegant spiral hides a hungry monster

NGC 4639 is a beautiful example of a type of galaxy known as a barred spiral. It lies over 70 million light-years...

GSFC
NASA image: A galactic mega-merger
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Jan 11, 2016

A galactic mega-merger

The subject of this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image is known as NGC 3597. It is the product of a collision...

GSFC
NASA image: A mysterious hermit
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Jun 6, 2016

A mysterious hermit

The drizzle of stars scattered across this image forms a galaxy known as UGC 4879. UGC 4879 is an irregular dwarf...

GSFC
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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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