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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: Orbiting Carbon Observatory Briefing
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Jan 29, 2009

Orbiting Carbon Observatory Briefing

Charles Miller talks during a media briefing to discuss the upcoming Orbiting Carbon Observatory mission, the first...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory Briefing
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Jan 29, 2009

Orbiting Carbon Observatory Briefing

Eric Ianson speaks during a media briefing to discuss the upcoming Orbiting Carbon Observatory mission, the first...

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NASA image: Hale Telescope, Palomar Observatory
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Apr 14, 2010

Hale Telescope, Palomar Observatory

This is image is of the 200-inch Hale Telescope at the Palomar Observatory, located in north San Diego County,...

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NASA image: Mapping Invisible Pools of Gas in Our Galaxy Illustration
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Jun 11, 2013

Mapping Invisible Pools of Gas in Our Galaxy Illustration

This illustration shows a newfound reservoir of stellar fuel discovered by the Herschel space observatory.

JPL
NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Jan 1, 1970

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This artist's concept depicts the third observatory, the High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)-3 in orbit....

MSFC
NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Jan 1, 1980

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

The dramatic change in x-ray emission from the Terzan 2 cluster is shown in this series of 2.5-minute exposures...

MSFC
NASA image: Bi-static Radar Images of the Binary Asteroid 2017 YE5
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Jul 12, 2018

Bi-static Radar Images of the Binary Asteroid 2017 YE5

Bi-static radar images of the binary asteroid 2017 YE5 from the Arecibo Observatory and the Green Bank Observatory...

JPL
NASA image: GPM Core Observatory
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Dec 8, 2017

GPM Core Observatory

Visualization of the GPM Core Observatory satellite orbitting the planet earth. Credit: Britt Griswold The Global...

GSFC
NASA image: GPM Core Observatory
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Dec 8, 2017

GPM Core Observatory

The GPM Microwave Imager (GMI) integrated on the GPM Core Observatory in a cleanroom at Goddard Space Flight Center....

GSFC
NASA image: GPM Core Observatory
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Dec 8, 2017

GPM Core Observatory

Visualization of the GPM Core Observatory satellite orbitting the planet earth. Credit: Britt Griswold The Global...

GSFC
NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Jan 1, 1999

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

In this photograph, the Chandra X-Ray Observatory (CXO) was installed and mated to the Inertial Upper Stage (IUS)...

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NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Jan 1, 1975

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

The family of High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO) instruments consisted of three unmarned scientific...

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NASA image: Solar Dynamics Observatory Briefing
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Jan 21, 2010

Solar Dynamics Observatory Briefing

Richard Fisher, Heliophysics Division Director at NASA Headquarters, speaks during a briefing to discuss the...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Jan 1, 1999

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This photograph shows TRW technicians preparing the assembled Chandra X-Ray Observatory (CXO) for an official...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Jan 1, 1998

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This photograph shows a TRW technician inspecting the completely assembled Chandra X-ray Observatory (CXO) in the...

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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: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Jan 1, 1978

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This photograph was taken during the assembly of the High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)-2 at TRW, Inc., the...

MSFC
NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Sep 20, 1979

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This Atlas/Centaur launch vehicle, carrying the High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)-3, lifted off on September...

MSFC
NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Jan 1, 1970

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This schematic details the third High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)-3. The HEAO-3's mission was to survey and...

MSFC
NASA image: Andromeda Colorful Rings
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Jan 28, 2013

Andromeda Colorful Rings

The ring-like swirls of dust filling the Andromeda galaxy stand out colorfully in this new image from the Herschel...

JPL
NASA image: Water Detection on Ceres
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Jan 22, 2014

Water Detection on Ceres

This graph shows variability in the intensity of the water absorption signal detected at Ceres by the Herschel space...

JPL
NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Aug 1, 1999

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This is an extraordinary first image from the Chandra X-Ray Observatory (CXO), the supernova remnant Cassiopeia A,...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Aug 12, 2004

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

NASA’s Chandra X-Ray Observatory (CXO) was launched July 22, 1999 aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia, STS-93 mission....

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Mar 1, 2000

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

The Chandra X-Ray Observatory has captured this spectacular image of G292.0+1.8, a young, oxygen-rich supernova...

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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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