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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: Odyssey/White Rock
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Oct 1, 2002

Odyssey/White Rock

These Mars Odyssey images show the White Rock feature on Mars in both infrared left and visible right wavelengths....

JPL
NASA image: Great Observatories Present Rainbow of a Galaxy
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Apr 24, 2006

Great Observatories Present Rainbow of a Galaxy

NASA Spitzer, Hubble and Chandra space observatories teamed up to create this multi-wavelength, false-colored view...

JPL
NASA image: First Night Image of MAHLI Calibration Target Under Ultraviolet Lights
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Jan 24, 2013

First Night Image of MAHLI Calibration Target Under Ultraviolet Lights

Illumination in this image comes from MAHLI two ultraviolet LEDs, which emit light in a waveband centered at a...

JPL
NASA image: Infrared Astronomical Satellite View of the Sky
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Nov 3, 2009

Infrared Astronomical Satellite View of the Sky

Nearly the entire sky, as seen in infrared wavelengths and projected at one-half degree resolution, is shown in this...

JPL
NASA image: The Making of a Giant Galaxy
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May 22, 2013

The Making of a Giant Galaxy

ESA Herschel Space Observatory first spotted the colliding duo in images taken with longer-wavelength infrared light...

JPL
NASA image: Fornax Galaxy Cluster
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Feb 17, 2010

Fornax Galaxy Cluster

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer large field of view and multi-wavelength infrared sight allowed it to form...

JPL
NASA image: Tunable Laser Spectrometer on NASA Curiosity Mars Rover
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Dec 16, 2014

Tunable Laser Spectrometer on NASA Curiosity Mars Rover

By measuring absorption of light at specific wavelengths, Tunable Laser Spectrometer TLS onboard NASA Curiosity...

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NASA image: Layers?
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May 30, 2011

Layers?

It is sometimes difficult to figure out the history of the surface of Mars as seen in visible wavelength images....

JPL
NASA image: Neptune Clouds on the Dark Spot
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Oct 29, 1999

Neptune Clouds on the Dark Spot

This photo was taken by NASA Voyager 2 wide-angle camera. Light at methane wavelengths is mostly absorbed in the...

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NASA image: Galactic Metropolis
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May 11, 2010

Galactic Metropolis

NASA Spitzer Space Telescope contributed to the infrared component of the observations of a surprisingly large...

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NASA image: Global Mineral Map of Vesta
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May 10, 2012

Global Mineral Map of Vesta

This colorized map from NASA Dawn mission shows the distribution of minerals across the surface of the giant...

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NASA image: Odyssey/Ganges
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Oct 1, 2002

Odyssey/Ganges

These NASA Mars Odyssey images show layered deposits located on the floor of Ganges Chasma, part of the Valles...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Maps Earth Global Emissivity
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Oct 20, 2014

NASA Spacecraft Maps Earth Global Emissivity

Our planet emits energy as thermal infrared radiation at wavelengths we cannot normally see but can feel -- for...

JPL
NASA image: Galileo Near-Infrared Mapping Spectrometer Detects Active Lava Flows at Prometheus Volcano, Io
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Nov 4, 1999

Galileo Near-Infrared Mapping Spectrometer Detects Active Lava Flows at Prometheus Volcano, Io

The active volcano Prometheus on Jupiter moon Io was imaged by NASA Galileo spacecraft during the close flyby of Io...

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NASA image: Festoons of Loops
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Jul 17, 2018

Festoons of Loops

This profile perspective of an active region revealed above it (June 24-25, 2018). Charged particles spinning along...

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NASA image: Four Ways to See Saturn
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Apr 22, 2004

Four Ways to See Saturn

A montage of Cassini images, taken in four different regions of the spectrum from ultraviolet to near-infrared,...

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NASA image: Spitzer Spies Supernova Remnant HBH 3
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Aug 2, 2018

Spitzer Spies Supernova Remnant HBH 3

Thin, red veins of energized gas mark the location of the supernova remnant HBH 3 in this image from NASA's Spitzer...

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NASA image: Landsat's Global Perspective
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Jul 22, 2014

Landsat's Global Perspective

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1972 launch of the Landsat 1 spacecraft, this is a "greatest hits" montage...

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NASA image: Long-Wavelength Infrared Views of Messier 81
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Dec 18, 2003

Long-Wavelength Infrared Views of Messier 81

The magnificent and dusty spiral arms of the nearby galaxy Messier 81 are highlighted in these NASA Spitzer Space...

JPL
NASA image: Multi-Wavelength Views of Protostars in IC 1396
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Dec 18, 2003

Multi-Wavelength Views of Protostars in IC 1396

This archival image from 2003 captured by NASA Spitzer Space Telescope captured the Elephant Trunk Nebula, an...

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NASA image: The Great Red Spot at Four Different Wavelengths
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Sep 7, 1997

The Great Red Spot at Four Different Wavelengths

These mosaics 6 frames each show the appearance of the Great Red Spot in infrared light obtained on June 26, 1996 by...

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NASA image: Short-Wavelength Infrared Views of Messier 81
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Dec 18, 2003

Short-Wavelength Infrared Views of Messier 81

The magnificent spiral arms of the nearby galaxy Messier 81 are highlighted in this NASA Spitzer Space Telescope...

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NASA image: Neptune False Color Image of Haze
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Jan 29, 1996

Neptune False Color Image of Haze

This false color photograph of Neptune was made from NASA's Voyager 2 images taken through three filters: blue,...

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NASA image: Noachis Terra Dunes - VIS
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Mar 13, 2015

Noachis Terra Dunes - VIS

This VIS image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft was collected at the same time as yesterday IR image....

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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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