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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: Tarantula Nebula Spitzer 2-Color Image
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Jan 27, 2020

Tarantula Nebula Spitzer 2-Color Image

This image from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope shows the Tarantula Nebula in two wavelengths of infrared light, each...

JPL
NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope’s Multifaceted MIRI
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Mar 14, 2019

James Webb Space Telescope’s Multifaceted MIRI

James Webb Space Telescope’s mid-infrared instrument (MIRI) has both a camera and a spectrograph that sees light in...

GSFC
NASA image: Jupiter's Bands
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Oct 28, 2021

Jupiter's Bands

Jupiter's banded appearance is created by the cloud-forming "weather layer." In this composite image, the image on...

JPL
NASA image: Layers along a Pit in Coprates Catena
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Mar 5, 2018

Layers along a Pit in Coprates Catena

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) shows the western wall of a small pit that is located along...

JPL
NASA image: One from many
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Feb 1, 2016

One from many

This image, taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, shows a peculiar galaxy known as NGC 1487, lying about 30...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Detects Possible Volcanic Moon 635 Light-Years Away
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Oct 9, 2024

NASA Detects Possible Volcanic Moon 635 Light-Years Away

The existence of exomoons (moons around planets outside our solar system) has long been theorized, but their...

JPL
NASA image: NASA's AVIRIS Instrument Sheds New Light on Southern California Wildfires
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's AVIRIS Instrument Sheds New Light on Southern California Wildfires

NASA's Airborne Visible Infrared Imaging Spectrometer instrument (AVIRIS), flying aboard a NASA Armstrong Flight...

JPL
NASA image: Dione Saturn-lit Surface
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Aug 20, 2015

Dione Saturn-lit Surface

This view from NASA Cassini spacecraft shows terrain on Saturn moon Dione that is entirely lit by reflected light...

JPL
NASA image: Lightning Flashes and Gravity Waves in Tropical Cyclone Mahasen
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Dec 8, 2017

Lightning Flashes and Gravity Waves in Tropical Cyclone Mahasen

Tropical Cyclone Mahasen is moving north through the Indian Ocean along a track that places landfall along the...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Prepares for Mock Truss-Braced Wing Tests
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Apr 1, 2024

NASA Prepares for Mock Truss-Braced Wing Tests

A red light confirms that the fiber of the Fiber Optic Sensing System installed on the Mock Truss-Braced Wing...

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NASA image: 2012-3134
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May 30, 2012

2012-3134

RBSP - White Light & Black Light Cleaning of Satellites B & A

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NASA image: 2012-3133
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May 30, 2012

2012-3133

RBSP - White Light & Black Light Cleaning of Satellites B & A

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NASA image: 2012-3129
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May 30, 2012

2012-3129

RBSP - White Light & Black Light Cleaning of Satellites B & A

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NASA image: 2012-3127
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May 30, 2012

2012-3127

RBSP - White Light & Black Light Cleaning of Satellites B & A

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NASA image: 2012-3130
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May 30, 2012

2012-3130

RBSP - White Light & Black Light Cleaning of Satellites B & A

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NASA image: 2012-3132
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May 30, 2012

2012-3132

RBSP - White Light & Black Light Cleaning of Satellites B & A

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NASA image: 2012-3131
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May 30, 2012

2012-3131

RBSP - White Light & Black Light Cleaning of Satellites B & A

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NASA image: GRC-2007-C-00178
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Feb 19, 2003

GRC-2007-C-00178

A demonstration of the light scattering and light transmitting properties of an Aerogel material sample

GRC
NASA image: 2012-3126
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May 30, 2012

2012-3126

RBSP - White Light & Black Light Cleaning of Satellites B & A

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NASA image: 2012-3125
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May 30, 2012

2012-3125

RBSP - White Light & Black Light Cleaning of Satellites B & A

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NASA image: 2012-3135
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May 30, 2012

2012-3135

RBSP - White Light & Black Light Cleaning of Satellites B & A

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NASA image: 2012-3128
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May 30, 2012

2012-3128

RBSP - White Light & Black Light Cleaning of Satellites B & A

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NASA image: Duluth After Dust Storm
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Jun 20, 2018

Duluth After Dust Storm

Two images from the Mast Camera (Mastcam) on NASA's Curiosity rover depict the change in the color of light...

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NASA image: Glasses Are a State of Matter
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Feb 3, 2023

Glasses Are a State of Matter

NASA Glenn Research Center’s researchers use the Light Microscopy Module onboard the International Space Station...

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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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