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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: Seeing Through a Veil of Dust
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Feb 26, 2014

Seeing Through a Veil of Dust

The closest supernova of its kind to be observed in the last few decades, M82 or the Cigar galaxy, has sparked a...

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NASA image: Orion Dreamy Stars
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Apr 1, 2010

Orion Dreamy Stars

A colony of hot, young stars is stirring up the cosmic scene in this new picture from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope....

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NASA image: Hubble Frontier Field Abell 2744
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Jan 7, 2014

Hubble Frontier Field Abell 2744

This long-exposure image from NASA Hubble Space Telescope of massive galaxy cluster Abell 2744 is the deepest ever...

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NASA image: Distant Galaxies in Goods North
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Jan 7, 2014

Distant Galaxies in Goods North

The view is a composite of images taken in visible and near-infrared light by NASA Hubble Space Telescope....

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NASA image: Tour of Planet with Extreme Temperature Swings
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Jan 28, 2009

Tour of Planet with Extreme Temperature Swings

This image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows a computer simulation of the planet HD 80606b from an observer...

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NASA image: Mapping the Densest Dusty Cloud Cores
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May 21, 2014

Mapping the Densest Dusty Cloud Cores

Astronomers have found cosmic clumps so dark, dense and dusty that they throw the deepest shadows ever recorded. A...

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NASA image: Finding Bubbles in the Milky Way
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Mar 8, 2012

Finding Bubbles in the Milky Way

A team of volunteers from the general public has pored over observations from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope and...

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NASA image: GLIMPSE the Galaxy All the Way Around
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Mar 20, 2014

GLIMPSE the Galaxy All the Way Around

This mosaic reveals a panorama of the Milky Way from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope. This picture covers only about...

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NASA image: How to Spot a Primitive Black Hole
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Mar 17, 2010

How to Spot a Primitive Black Hole

These two data plots from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope show a primitive supermassive black hole top compared to a...

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NASA image: The Seven Sisters Pose for Spitzer
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Apr 16, 2007

The Seven Sisters Pose for Spitzer

The Seven Sisters, also known as the Pleiades star cluster, seem to float on a bed of feathers in a new infrared...

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NASA image: Mini Soccer Balls in Space
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Jul 22, 2010

Mini Soccer Balls in Space

This image illustrates that buckyballs -- discovered in space by NASA Spitzer Space Telescope -- closely resemble...

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NASA image: Making a Spectacle of Star Formation in Orion
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Jun 30, 2011

Making a Spectacle of Star Formation in Orion

NASA Spitzer Space Telescope exposes the depths of this dusty nebula with its infrared vision, showing stellar...

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NASA image: Quasar Lenses
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Mar 16, 2012

Quasar Lenses

NASA Hubble Space Telescope sharp view was used to look for gravitational arcs and rings which are produced when one...

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NASA image: Saturn Family Tour
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Oct 7, 2009

Saturn Family Tour

This image showcases the Saturnian system, beginning with the planet itself and panning out to its newest addition...

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NASA image: Bulgeless Galaxy Hides Black Hole
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Mar 26, 2014

Bulgeless Galaxy Hides Black Hole

The galaxy NGC 4395 is shown here in infrared light, captured by NASA Spitzer Space Telescope. This dwarf galaxy is...

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NASA image: The Almost Invisible Aftermath of a Massive Star Death
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May 11, 2006

The Almost Invisible Aftermath of a Massive Star Death

NASA Spitzer Space Telescope caught a glimpse of the Cepheus constellation, thirty thousand light-years away;...

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NASA image: A Supernova Shockwaves
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Jun 13, 2007

A Supernova Shockwaves

Supernovae are the explosive deaths of the universe most massive stars. This false-color composite from NASA Spitzer...

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NASA image: Spitzer Eyes Comet ISON
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Jul 23, 2013

Spitzer Eyes Comet ISON

These images from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope of C/2012 S1 Comet ISON were taken on June 13, when ISON was 310...

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NASA image: Galaxy Cluster and Giant Arc
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Jun 26, 2012

Galaxy Cluster and Giant Arc

Astronomers using NASA Hubble Space Telescope have found a puzzling arc of light behind an extremely massive cluster...

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NASA image: Infrared Iris
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May 24, 2013

Infrared Iris

This cloud of glowing gas is the Iris nebula, also called NGC 7023.as seen in infrared light by NASA Spitzer Space...

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NASA image: Dying Star Creates Fantasy-like Sculpture of Gas and Dust
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Sep 9, 2004

Dying Star Creates Fantasy-like Sculpture of Gas and Dust

This detailed view of NGC 6543, the Cat Eye Nebula, from NASA Hubble Space Telescope includes intricate structures,...

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NASA image: Hubble Unveils a Tapestry of Dazzling Diamond-Like Stars
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Jan 21, 2016

Hubble Unveils a Tapestry of Dazzling Diamond-Like Stars

Resembling an opulent diamond tapestry, this image from NASA Hubble Space Telescope shows a glittering star cluster...

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NASA image: Order Amidst Chaos of Star Explosion  Artist Concept
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Oct 26, 2006

Order Amidst Chaos of Star Explosion Artist Concept

This artist concept shows the explosion of a massive star, the remains of which are named Cassiopeia A. NASA Spitzer...

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NASA image: Webb Instrument Undergoes Alignment Testing
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Aug 18, 2011

Webb Instrument Undergoes Alignment Testing

The Mid-Infrared Instrument, a component of NASA James Webb Space Telescope, underwent alignment testing at the...

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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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