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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: Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration
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May 8, 2019

Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration

NASA Associate Administrator, Human Exploration and Operations William Gerstenmaier, left, NASA Associate...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study
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Sep 18, 2005

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin discusses the results of the agency's exploration architecture study on Monday,...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study
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Sep 18, 2005

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin discusses the results of the agency's exploration architecture study on Monday,...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study
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Sep 18, 2005

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin discusses the results of the agency's exploration architecture study on Monday,...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study
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Sep 18, 2005

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin discusses the results of the agency's exploration architecture study on Monday,...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study
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Sep 18, 2005

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin discusses the results of the agency's exploration architecture study on Monday,...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence Discusses Lunar Exploration at NASA’s Ames Research Center
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Nov 14, 2019

Vice President Mike Pence Discusses Lunar Exploration at NASA’s Ames Research Center

Vice President Mike Pence, along with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, visited NASA's Ames Research Center in...

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NASA image: Scanning for Asteroids and Comets
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May 25, 2010

Scanning for Asteroids and Comets

This image shows asteroids observed so far by NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer. An animation is available at...

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NASA image: WISE Spacecraft in Clean Room
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Nov 17, 2009

WISE Spacecraft in Clean Room

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer in the clean room at Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp., in Boulder, Colo.

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NASA image: NASA WISE Spacecraft in Protective Covering
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Oct 15, 2009

NASA WISE Spacecraft in Protective Covering

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer spacecraft sits with its protective covering.

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NASA image: NASA WISE Spacecraft sits on Test Stand
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Oct 13, 2009

NASA WISE Spacecraft sits on Test Stand

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE, spacecraft sits on the test stand after connection to the conical...

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NASA image: WISE Snug in its Nose Cone
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Dec 1, 2009

WISE Snug in its Nose Cone

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer is shown inside one-half of the nose cone, or fairing, that will protect it...

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NASA image: Ancient Supernova Revealed
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Dec 10, 2011

Ancient Supernova Revealed

Seen as a red dusty cloud in this image from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, Puppis A is the remnant of a...

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NASA image: Globular Cluster NGC 1851 in the Southern Constellation Columba
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May 5, 2005

Globular Cluster NGC 1851 in the Southern Constellation Columba

This ultraviolet image from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer is of the globular cluster NGC 1851 in the southern...

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NASA image: WISE Snug in its Nose Cone
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Dec 1, 2009

WISE Snug in its Nose Cone

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer is shown inside one-half of the nose cone, or fairing, that will protect it...

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NASA image: WISE Snug in its Nose Cone
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Dec 1, 2009

WISE Snug in its Nose Cone

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer is shown inside one-half of the nose cone, or fairing, that will protect it...

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NASA image: Virgo Galaxy Cluster
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May 5, 2005

Virgo Galaxy Cluster

This ultraviolet image from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer is of a small area of the Virgo Cluster of galaxies....

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NASA image: Irregular Dwarf Galaxy IC 1613
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May 5, 2005

Irregular Dwarf Galaxy IC 1613

This ultraviolet image left and visual image right from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer is of the irregular dwarf...

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NASA image: WISE Arrives at Vandenberg Air Force Base
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Aug 17, 2009

WISE Arrives at Vandenberg Air Force Base

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer arrives at Vandenberg Air Force Base

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NASA image: Cosmic Rosebud
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Mar 16, 2010

Cosmic Rosebud

A new infrared image from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer shows a cosmic rosebud blossoming with new stars.

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NASA image: Views of WISE in Space Artist Concept
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Nov 17, 2009

Views of WISE in Space Artist Concept

This artist concept shows NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer rotating in space, revealing all sides of the...

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NASA image: NASA WISE Spacecraft Lowered onto Work Stand
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Oct 13, 2009

NASA WISE Spacecraft Lowered onto Work Stand

Workers check NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE, spacecraft as it is lowered onto a work stand.

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Oct 13, 1959

Early Rockets

Juno II was a part of America's effort to increase its capability to lift heavier satellites into orbit. One payload...

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NASA image: Hubble Explores the Hidden Dark Side of a Spiral Galaxy
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Explores the Hidden Dark Side of a Spiral Galaxy

This shining disk of a spiral galaxy sits approximately 25 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation...

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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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