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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: Astronaut Paul Weitz works with UV Stellar Astronomy Experiment
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Mar 1, 1973

Astronaut Paul Weitz works with UV Stellar Astronomy Experiment

S73-20716 (1 March 1973) --- Astronaut Paul J. Weitz, pilot of the first manned Skylab mission, works with the UV...

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NASA image: EC02-0072-20
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Apr 2, 2002

EC02-0072-20

Southwest Research Institute astronomer Dan Durda checks the alignment of the SWUIS-A Xybion digital camera mounted...

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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,...

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NASA image: The Search for Life Beyond Earth
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Jul 14, 2014

The Search for Life Beyond Earth

Dave Gallagher, Director of Astronomy, Physics, and Space Technology at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory speaks...

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NASA image: NASA's newly painted Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy 747SP is pushed back from L-3 Communications' Integrated Systems hangar in Waco, Texas
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Sep 25, 2006

NASA's newly painted Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy 747SP is pushed back from L-3 Communications' Integrated Systems hangar in Waco, Texas

NASA's freshly painted Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) 747SP aircraft sits outside a hangar...

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NASA image: NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy 747SP shows off its new blue-and-white livery at L-3 Communications' Integrated Systems in Waco, Texas
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Sep 25, 2006

NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy 747SP shows off its new blue-and-white livery at L-3 Communications' Integrated Systems in Waco, Texas

NASA's freshly painted Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) 747SP is shown at L-3 Communications...

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NASA image: February 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Jan 31, 2025

February 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in February 2025? Venus blazes at its brightest in the early evening, despite...

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NASA image: Facilities - Astronomy
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Feb 12, 1982

Facilities - Astronomy

S82-26777 --- Technicians examine lunar samples in a glovebox at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.

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NASA image: SOLAR - ASTRONOMY
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Sep 9, 1973

SOLAR - ASTRONOMY

S73-33788 (10 June 1973) --- The solar eruption of June 10, 1973, is seen in this spectroheliogram obtained during...

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NASA image: METEORITE - ASTRONOMY
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Aug 28, 1985

METEORITE - ASTRONOMY

S85-39565 (For release August 1996) --- According to scientists, this 4.5 billion year old rock, labeled meteorite...

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NASA image: Covering Jupiter from Earth and Space
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Aug 3, 2011

Covering Jupiter from Earth and Space

Ground-based astronomers will be playing a vital role in NASA Juno mission. Images from the amateur astronomy...

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NASA image: Jupiter from the Ground
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Aug 3, 2011

Jupiter from the Ground

Ground-based astronomers will be playing a vital role in NASA Juno mission. Images from the amateur astronomy...

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NASA image: NuSTAR Finds a Pulse in Cigar Galaxy
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Oct 8, 2014

NuSTAR Finds a Pulse in Cigar Galaxy

The bulk of a galaxy called Messier 82 M82, or the Cigar galaxy, is seen in visible-light data captured by the...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Captures 3-D View of Massive Australian Wildfire
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Feb 5, 2013

NASA Spacecraft Captures 3-D View of Massive Australian Wildfire

This 3-D view was created from data acquired Feb. 4, 2013 by NASA Terra spacecraft showing a massive wildfire which...

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NASA image: The Infrared Hunter
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Aug 15, 2006

The Infrared Hunter

NASA Spitzer Space Telescope and the National Optical Astronomy Observatory compare infrared and visible views of...

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NASA image: Erik Lindbergh unveils a plaque commemorating his grandfather to dedicate the 747 Clipper Lindbergh, a NASA airborne infrared observatory known as SOFIA
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May 21, 2007

Erik Lindbergh unveils a plaque commemorating his grandfather to dedicate the 747 Clipper Lindbergh, a NASA airborne infrared observatory known as SOFIA

Erik Lindbergh, grandson of aviator Charles Lindbergh, unveiled a plaque commemorating his grandfather on the 80th...

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NASA image: Erik Lindbergh unveils a plaque commemorating his grandfather to dedicate the 747 Clipper Lindbergh, a NASA airborne infrared observatory known as SOFIA
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May 21, 2007

Erik Lindbergh unveils a plaque commemorating his grandfather to dedicate the 747 Clipper Lindbergh, a NASA airborne infrared observatory known as SOFIA

Erik Lindbergh, grandson of aviator Charles Lindbergh, unveiled a plaque commemorating his grandfather on the 80th...

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NASA image: STS-35 Astronomy Laboratory 1 (ASTRO-1) in OV-102's payload bay at KSC
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Mar 20, 1990

STS-35 Astronomy Laboratory 1 (ASTRO-1) in OV-102's payload bay at KSC

STS-35 Astronomy Laboratory 1 (ASTRO-1) is installed in Columbia's, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102's, payload bay (PLB) at...

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NASA image: STS-35 Astronomy Laboratory 1 (ASTRO-1) in OV-102's payload bay at KSC
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May 7, 1990

STS-35 Astronomy Laboratory 1 (ASTRO-1) in OV-102's payload bay at KSC

S90-36708 (7 May 1990) --- STS-35 Astronomy Laboratory 1 (ASTRO-1) view shows its telescopes, instrument pointing...

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NASA image: What's Up: April 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Apr 1, 2020

What's Up: April 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some astronomy highlights in the sky in April 2020? This month, Venus visits the Pleiades; Mars, Jupiter...

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NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-0302-12
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Mar 30, 1979

ARC-1979-AC79-0302-12

C-141 Bell Labs. Submillemeter Line Astronomy Group Experiment

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0151
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Mar 20, 1992

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SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy) with Telescope Configuration Changes Artwork

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NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-0302-9
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Mar 30, 1979

ARC-1979-AC79-0302-9

C-141 Bell Labs. Submillemeter Line Astronomy Group Experiment

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NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-0302-10
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Mar 30, 1979

ARC-1979-AC79-0302-10

C-141 Bell Labs. Submillemeter Line Astronomy Group Experiment

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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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