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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: Computer-generated scenes depicting the HST capture and EVA repair mission
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Nov 12, 1993

Computer-generated scenes depicting the HST capture and EVA repair mission

Computer generated scenes depicting the Hubble Space Telescope capture and a sequence of planned events on the...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-97pc280
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Feb 11, 1997

KSC-97pc280

The Space Shuttle Discovery cuts a bright swath through the early-morning darkness as it lifts off from Launch Pad...

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NASA image: JWST’s First Full-Color Images Media Briefing
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Jul 12, 2022

JWST’s First Full-Color Images Media Briefing

A NASA social attendees and members of the media are seen during a briefing with NASA Public Affairs Officer Alise...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc284
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Feb 11, 1997

KSC-97pc284

The Space Shuttle Discovery cuts a bright swath through the early-morning darkness as it lifts off from Launch Pad...

KSC
NASA image: Computer-generated scenes depicting the HST capture and EVA repair mission
Image
Nov 12, 1993

Computer-generated scenes depicting the HST capture and EVA repair mission

Computer generated scenes depicting the Hubble Space Telescope capture and a sequence of planned events on the...

JSC
NASA image: Preparing NASA's Next Solar Satellite for Launch
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Dec 8, 2017

Preparing NASA's Next Solar Satellite for Launch

Orbital Sciences team members move the second half of the payload fairing before it is placed over NASA's IRIS...

GSFC
NASA image: Computer-generated scenes depicting the HST capture and EVA repair mission
Image
Nov 12, 1993

Computer-generated scenes depicting the HST capture and EVA repair mission

Computer generated scenes depicting the Hubble Space Telescope capture and a sequence of planned events on the...

JSC
NASA image: The Axiom Space Mission 2 Crew Return to Earth on This Week @NASA – June 2, 2023
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Jun 2, 2023

The Axiom Space Mission 2 Crew Return to Earth on This Week @NASA – June 2, 2023

Axiom Mission 2 crew members return to Earth, discussing unidentified anomalous phenomena, and a water plume off of...

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NASA image: Alien aurorae spotted on Uranus by Hubble
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Dec 8, 2017

Alien aurorae spotted on Uranus by Hubble

This is a composite image of Uranus by Voyager 2 and two different observations made by Hubble — one for the ring...

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NASA image: MAVEN Ultraviolet Image of Comet Siding Spring’s Hydrogen Coma
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Dec 8, 2017

MAVEN Ultraviolet Image of Comet Siding Spring’s Hydrogen Coma

NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft obtained this ultraviolet image of hydrogen...

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NASA image: By the Dozen: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors
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Jan 3, 2016

By the Dozen: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors

A view of the one dozen (out of 18) flight mirror segments that make up the primary mirror on NASA's James Webb...

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NASA image: Nursery of Giants
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Apr 13, 2004

Nursery of Giants

Hidden behind a shroud of dust in the constellation Cygnus is a stellar nursery called DR21, which is giving birth...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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May 1, 1979

Saturn Apollo Program

This montage depicts the flight crew patches for the manned Apollo 7 thru Apollo 17 missions. The Apollo 7 through...

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NASA image: NASA's Best-Observed X-Class Flare of All Time
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Best-Observed X-Class Flare of All Time

The March 29, 2014, X-class flare appears as a bright light on the upper right in this image from SDO, showing light...

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NASA image: By the Dozen: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors
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Jan 3, 2016

By the Dozen: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors

Caption: One dozen (out of 18) flight mirror segments that make up the primary mirror on NASA's James Webb Space...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA's Best-Observed X-Class Flare of All Time
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Best-Observed X-Class Flare of All Time

This close-up of the sunspot underneath the March 29, 2014, flare shows incredible detail. The image was captured by...

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NASA image: NASA's Best-Observed X-Class Flare of All Time
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Best-Observed X-Class Flare of All Time

This combined image shows the March 29, 2014, X-class flare as seen through the eyes of different observatories. SDO...

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NASA image: NASA's Best-Observed X-Class Flare of All Time
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Best-Observed X-Class Flare of All Time

IBIS can focus in on different wavelengths of light, and so reveal different layers at different heights in the...

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NASA image: By the Dozen: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors
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Dec 8, 2017

By the Dozen: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors

Caption: One dozen (out of 18) flight mirror segments that make up the primary mirror on NASA's James Webb Space...

GSFC
NASA image: By the Dozen: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors
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Dec 8, 2017

By the Dozen: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors

A view of the one dozen (out of 18) flight mirror segments that make up the primary mirror on NASA's James Webb...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA’S MAVEN Spacecraft Celebrates One Mars Year of Science
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA’S MAVEN Spacecraft Celebrates One Mars Year of Science

Caption: MAVEN's Imaging UltraViolet Spectrograph obtained this image of Mars on July 13, 2016, when the planet...

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NASA image: Why Does NASA Want to Explore Jupiter’s Ocean Moon? (Europa Clipper Science Overview)
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May 15, 2024

Why Does NASA Want to Explore Jupiter’s Ocean Moon? (Europa Clipper Science Overview)

Everywhere there’s water on Earth, there’s life. Does that hold true elsewhere in our solar system? NASA’s Europa...

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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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