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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: ARC-2006-ACD06-0216-008
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Nov 29, 2006

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Stardust sample analysis @ UC Berkeley clean room with Dr Scott Sandford, NASA Ames Astrophysicist - mission samples...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0216-005
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Nov 29, 2006

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Stardust sample analysis @ UC Berkeley clean room with Dr Scott Sandford, NASA Ames Astrophysicist - mission aerogel...

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NASA image: Comet Wild 2 - Anaglyph
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Mar 18, 2004

Comet Wild 2 - Anaglyph

NASA Stardust Navigation Camera captured this anaglyph of the comet Wild 2. 3D glasses are necessary to view this image.

NASA image: Comet Wild 2 Up Close and Personal
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Jan 2, 2004

Comet Wild 2 Up Close and Personal

On January 2, 2004 NASA's Stardust spacecraft made a close flyby of comet Wild 2 (pronounced "Vilt-2"). Among the...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0216-007
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Nov 29, 2006

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Stardust sample analysis @ UC Berkeley clean room with Dr Scott Sandford, NASA Ames Astrophysicist - mission samples...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0216-006
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Nov 29, 2006

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Stardust sample analysis @ UC Berkeley clean room with Dr Scott Sandford, NASA Ames Astrophysicist - mission samples...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0216-002
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Nov 29, 2006

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Stardust sample analysis @ UC Berkeley clean room with Dr Scott Sandford, NASA Ames Astrophysicist - mission samples...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0216-026
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Nov 29, 2006

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Stardust sample analysis @ UC Berkeley clean room with Dr Scott Sandford, NASA Ames Astrophysicist - mission samples...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0216-027
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Nov 29, 2006

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Stardust sample analysis @ UC Berkeley clean room - mission samples provided to UC Berkeley for analysis by NASA:...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0216-009
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Nov 29, 2006

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Stardust sample analysis @ UC Berkeley clean room with Dr Scott Sandford, NASA Ames Astrophysicist - mission samples...

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NASA image: Wild 2 Close Look
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Jun 17, 2004

Wild 2 Close Look

This image shows the comet Wild 2, which NASA's Stardust spacecraft flew by on Jan. 2, 2004. This image is the...

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NASA image: Francois Robert receives a sample from the Stardust Experiment
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Feb 6, 2006

Francois Robert receives a sample from the Stardust Experiment

French Scientist Francois Robert holds up a sample obtained from the Stardust Mission for the camera in the Stardust...

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NASA image: Wild 2 Features
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Jun 17, 2004

Wild 2 Features

These images taken by NASA's Stardust spacecraft highlight the diverse features that make up the surface of comet...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0216-010
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Nov 29, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0216-010

Stardust sample analysis @ UC Berkeley clean room with Dr Scott Sandford, NASA Ames Astrophysicist - mission samples...

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NASA image: Comet Tempel 1 as Seen by NASA Stardust
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Feb 15, 2011

Comet Tempel 1 as Seen by NASA Stardust

NASA Stardust-NExT mission transmitted the first image it took during its approach to comet Tempel 1 at 8:35 p.m....

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00203
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Jun 25, 2004

KSC-04-S-00203

NASA’s Stardust spacecraft has gathered dozens of images from its January fly-by of Comet Wild 2. (Pronounced Vilt...

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NASA image: Comet Wild 2 - Jet Release
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Mar 18, 2004

Comet Wild 2 - Jet Release

This composite image was taken by the navigation camera during the close approach phase of Stardust's Jan 2, 2004...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Comet Hunter Spots its Valentine
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Jan 27, 2011

NASA Comet Hunter Spots its Valentine

This composite image is the first taken by NASA Stardust spacecraft navigation camera. The observations were made on...

JPL
NASA image: Comet Tempel 1 in Stereo reversed
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Feb 18, 2011

Comet Tempel 1 in Stereo reversed

Reversed stereo image pair covering the region of NASA Deep Impact site from the Stardust-NExT mission.

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NASA image: Rehearsal: Sample Canister in Cleanroom Animation
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Dec 22, 2005

Rehearsal: Sample Canister in Cleanroom Animation

This movie shows rehearsal of the initial processing of the sample return capsule when it is taken to a temporary...

JPL
NASA image: Comet Ejecta in Aerogel
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Feb 21, 2006

Comet Ejecta in Aerogel

This image from NASA shows a particle impact on the aluminum frame that holds the aerogel tiles. The debris from the...

JPL
NASA image: Tempel 1, as Seen by Two Spacecraft
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Feb 16, 2011

Tempel 1, as Seen by Two Spacecraft

These two images show the different views of comet Tempel 1 seen by NASA Deep Impact spacecraft left and NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1631
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Nov 12, 1998

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In the Payload Hazardous Service Facility, the Stardust spacecraft sits wrapped in plastic covering. Built by...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1622
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Nov 12, 1998

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At the Shuttle Landing Facility, workers unload the crated Stardust spacecraft from the airplane before transporting...

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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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