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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: Long Spiky Shadows
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Nov 1, 2010

Long Spiky Shadows

Vertical structures in the variable outer edge of Saturn B ring cast shadows in these two images captured by NASA...

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NASA image: Classic Galaxy with Glamour
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Apr 11, 2005

Classic Galaxy with Glamour

Young hot blue stars dominate the outer spiral arms of nearby galaxy NGC 300, while the older stars congregate in...

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NASA image: Voyagers in the Heliosheath Cropped
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Jun 27, 2013

Voyagers in the Heliosheath Cropped

This artist concept shows NASA two Voyager spacecraft exploring a turbulent region of space known as the...

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NASA image: A Stellar Ripple
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Jan 11, 2006

A Stellar Ripple

This false-color composite image shows the Cartwheel galaxy as seen by NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer, where the...

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NASA image: Spoke Set
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Jun 5, 2007

Spoke Set

This Cassini spacecraft view shows a group of more than a dozen spokes in Saturn outer B ring. The B ring displays...

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NASA image: Comet Hartley 2 Looms Large in the Sky
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Nov 3, 2010

Comet Hartley 2 Looms Large in the Sky

NASA EPOXI mission took this image of comet Hartley 2 on Nov. 2, 2010. The spacecraft will fly by the comet on Nov....

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NASA image: Janus Hides in Plain Sight
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Aug 16, 2006

Janus Hides in Plain Sight

Tiny, dust-sized particles in Saturn rings become much easier to see at high phase angle -- the angle formed by the...

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NASA image: Craters in an Icy Surface
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Feb 26, 2014

Craters in an Icy Surface

The crater in the center of this HiRISE image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is unusual because there is a...

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NASA image: The Huygens Gap
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Aug 15, 2006

The Huygens Gap

The sharp outer boundary of Saturn B ring, which is the bright ring region seen to the right in this image, is...

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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...

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NASA image: Rings of Uranus at 1.44 kilometers
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Nov 11, 1998

Rings of Uranus at 1.44 kilometers

The outer rings of Uranus are visible in this image, obtained by NASA Voyager 2 on Jan. 23, 1986. The outermost and...

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NASA image: NASA CloudSat Views Hurricane Sandy
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Oct 29, 2012

NASA CloudSat Views Hurricane Sandy

NASA CloudSat passed over Sandy at 10:32 a.m. EDT on Oct. 27, 2012. Light to moderate precipitation associated with...

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NASA image: Windstreak on Daedalia Planum
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Feb 9, 2011

Windstreak on Daedalia Planum

This windstreak is located on the volcanic plains of Daedalia Planum as seen by NASA Mars Odyssey. The dark outer...

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NASA image: Puzzling Spokes
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Jul 13, 2007

Puzzling Spokes

The Cassini spacecraft spies multiple spokes in Saturn outer B ring. The precise origin and evolution of these...

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NASA image: The Sun Southern Wind Flows Northward Artist Concept
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Dec 3, 2012

The Sun Southern Wind Flows Northward Artist Concept

This artist concept shows how NASA Voyager 1 spacecraft is bathed in solar wind from the southern hemisphere flowing...

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NASA image: Equinoctial Clumps
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Sep 16, 2010

Equinoctial Clumps

Clumps of ring material are revealed along the edge of Saturn A ring in this image taken during the planet August...

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NASA image: Curiosity First Radiation Measurements on Mars
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Aug 8, 2012

Curiosity First Radiation Measurements on Mars

Like a human working in a radiation environment, NASA Curiosity rover carries its own version of a dosimeter to...

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NASA image: Voyagers in the Heliosheath Artist Concept
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Mar 8, 2011

Voyagers in the Heliosheath Artist Concept

This artist concept shows NASA two Voyager spacecraft exploring a turbulent region of space known as the...

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NASA image: Monster Cyclone Yasi Eyes Australia in NASA Image
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Feb 2, 2011

Monster Cyclone Yasi Eyes Australia in NASA Image

Shown here is the latest infrared image of Yasi from NASA Aqua satellite, taken on Feb. 1, 2011. A distinct eye is...

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NASA image: Ring Beholds a Delicate Flower
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Feb 11, 2005

Ring Beholds a Delicate Flower

NASA Spitzer Space Telescope finds a delicate flower in the Ring Nebula, as shown in this image. The outer shell of...

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NASA image: A Distant Solar System Artist Concept
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Dec 9, 2004

A Distant Solar System Artist Concept

This artist concept depicts a distant hypothetical solar system, similar in age to our own. Looking inward from the...

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NASA image: jsc2021e066968
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Aug 27, 2021

jsc2021e066968

jsc2021e066968 (8/27/2021) --- A preflight view of materialtesting for the design of wooden artificial satellites...

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NASA image: ARC-1971-AC71-8549
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Nov 21, 1971

ARC-1971-AC71-8549

LCG: Anti-Hemophilia G-Suit - outer and inner garment assembled

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1975-AC75-0027
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Jan 13, 1975

ARC-1975-AC75-0027

Earth showing California and the Western United States from outer space.

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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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