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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: Great Observatories Unique Views of the Milky Way
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Nov 10, 2009

Great Observatories Unique Views of the Milky Way

In celebration of the International Year of Astronomy 2009, NASA's Great Observatories -- the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: Galaxy Cluster IDCS J1426
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Jan 7, 2016

Galaxy Cluster IDCS J1426

Astronomers have made the most detailed study yet of an extremely massive young galaxy cluster using three of NASA's...

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NASA image: Vivid View of Tycho Supernova Remnant
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Dec 3, 2008

Vivid View of Tycho Supernova Remnant

This composite image of the Tycho supernova remnant combines infrared and X-ray observations obtained with NASA...

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NASA image: The Loneliest Young Star (Artist Concept)
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Jul 27, 2016

The Loneliest Young Star (Artist Concept)

This artist's concept shows an unusual celestial object called CX330 was first detected as a source of X-ray light...

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NASA image: Firework Nova
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Jul 2, 2015

Firework Nova

In Hollywood blockbusters, explosions are often among the stars of the show. In space, explosions of actual stars...

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NASA image: NASA Great Observatories Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy
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Feb 10, 2009

NASA Great Observatories Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy

NASA Great Observatories continue Galileo legacy with stunning images and breakthrough science from the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: NASA Great Observatories Witness a Galactic Spectacle
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Aug 5, 2010

NASA Great Observatories Witness a Galactic Spectacle

This image of two tangled galaxies has been released by NASA Great Observatories. The Antennae galaxies are shown in...

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NASA image: Sounds from Around the Milky Way
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Sep 22, 2020

Sounds from Around the Milky Way

A new project using sonification turns astronomical images from NASA's Chandra X-Ray Observatory and other...

MSFC
NASA image: X-ray Eyes on Tempel
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Jul 4, 2005

X-ray Eyes on Tempel

This false-color image shows comet Tempel 1 as seen by NASA Chandra X-ray Observatory on June 30, 2005, Universal...

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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...

JPL
NASA image: Gravity Assist: Listening to the Universe
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May 21, 2021

Gravity Assist: Listening to the Universe

NASA spacecraft deliver stunning visual imagery of the cosmos, but we can also experience that data by turning it...

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NASA image: Stacks of Light
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Oct 25, 2007

Stacks of Light

These two images show tacked Chandra images for two different classes of distant, massive galaxy detected with NASA...

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NASA image: Powerful, Pulsating Core of Star
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Sep 16, 2014

Powerful, Pulsating Core of Star

The blue dot in this image marks the spot of an energetic pulsar -- the magnetic, spinning core of star that blew up...

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NASA image: The Case of Missing Iron in Cassiopeia A
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Feb 19, 2014

The Case of Missing Iron in Cassiopeia A

When astronomers first looked at images of a supernova remnant called Cassiopeia A, captured by NASA NuSTAR. The...

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NASA image: Untangling the Remains of Cassiopeia A
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Feb 19, 2014

Untangling the Remains of Cassiopeia A

This is the first map of radioactivity in a supernova remnant, the blown-out bits and pieces of a massive star that...

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NASA image: Evolution of a Supernova
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Feb 19, 2014

Evolution of a Supernova

A massive star left, which has created elements as heavy as iron in its interior, blows up in a tremendous explosion...

JPL
NASA image: Radioactive Core of a Dead Star
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Feb 19, 2014

Radioactive Core of a Dead Star

NASA NuSTAR has, for the first time, imaged the radioactive guts of a supernova remnant, the leftover remains of a...

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NASA image: Adding a New Color to Palate of Cassiopeia A Images
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Feb 19, 2014

Adding a New Color to Palate of Cassiopeia A Images

NASA NuSTAR is complementing previous observations of the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant red and green by providing...

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NASA image: NuSTAR Data Point to Sloshing Supernovas
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Feb 19, 2014

NuSTAR Data Point to Sloshing Supernovas

The images at the top of this graphic represent two popular models describing how stars blast apart. The models...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0353
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Mar 26, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility, a TRW technician checks the attachment of the solar panel array (out of sight...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0354
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Mar 26, 1999

KSC-99pp0354

Viewed from above in the Vertical Processing Facility, the Chandra X-ray Observatory is seen with one of its solar...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0363
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Mar 26, 1999

KSC-99pp0363

TRW workers in the Vertical Processing Facility check equipment after deployment of the solar panel array above...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0350
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Mar 26, 1999

KSC-99pp0350

In the Vertical Processing Facility, TRW technicians get ready to attach and deploy a solar panel array on the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0362
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Mar 26, 1999

KSC-99pp0362

In the Vertical Processing Facility, the Chandra X-ray Observatory is observed after deployment of the solar panel...

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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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