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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: Weighing in on the Dumbbell Nebula
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Aug 10, 2011

Weighing in on the Dumbbell Nebula

The Dumbbell nebula, also known as Messier 27, pumps out infrared light in this image from NASA Spitzer Space...

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NASA image: Water Vapor Transport, June through November  2005 Movie
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Nov 18, 2008

Water Vapor Transport, June through November 2005 Movie

This visualization from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on NASA Aqua satellite shows variations in the three...

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NASA image: AIRS Global Distribution of Mid-Tropospheric Carbon Dioxide at 8-13 km Altitudes
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Sep 22, 2008

AIRS Global Distribution of Mid-Tropospheric Carbon Dioxide at 8-13 km Altitudes

AIRS global distribution of mid-tropospheric carbon dioxide at 8-13 km altitudes between July 2003 and 2007, from...

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NASA image: Every Rose has a Thorn
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Apr 18, 2007

Every Rose has a Thorn

This infrared image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows the Rosette nebula, a pretty star-forming region more...

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NASA image: A Global View of Vesta
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Dec 6, 2011

A Global View of Vesta

he visible and infrared mapping spectrometer aboard NASA Dawn spacecraft acquired this set of images during the...

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NASA image: Analyzing the Pieces of a Warped Galaxy
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Nov 4, 2010

Analyzing the Pieces of a Warped Galaxy

This image composite shows a warped and magnified view of a galaxy discovered by the Herschel Space Observatory, one...

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NASA image: Loops of Gas and Dust Rise from Planetary Disks Artist Concept
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Mar 6, 2014

Loops of Gas and Dust Rise from Planetary Disks Artist Concept

Magnetic loops carrying gas and dust above disks of planet-forming material circling stars are shown in this artist...

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NASA image: The Spacious Structure of Asteroid 2011 MD Artist Concept
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Jun 19, 2014

The Spacious Structure of Asteroid 2011 MD Artist Concept

Illustrated in this artist concept are two possible structures for asteroid 2011 MD. NASA Spitzer infrared camera...

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NASA image: Titan Northern Lakes: Salt Flats?
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Oct 23, 2013

Titan Northern Lakes: Salt Flats?

This false-color mosaic, made from infrared data collected by NASA Cassini spacecraft, reveals the differences in...

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NASA image: Southern Crater Dunes
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Jun 17, 2009

Southern Crater Dunes

Many craters around the south polar cap contain dune fields on their floors. This is one example of such a crater....

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NASA image: Spitzer Sees Stray Starlight Artist Concept
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Oct 24, 2012

Spitzer Sees Stray Starlight Artist Concept

This artist concepts shows new research from scientists using NASA Spitzer Space Telescope suggests that a...

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NASA image: Black Hole Jets Make Shock Waves
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Jul 2, 2014

Black Hole Jets Make Shock Waves

A composite image of the spiral galaxy NGC 4258 showing X-ray emission observed with NASA Chandra X-ray Observatory...

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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: Embryonic Star Outburst
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Mar 23, 2015

Embryonic Star Outburst

Infrared images from instruments at Kitt Peak National Observatory left and NASA Spitzer Space Telescope document...

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NASA image: Supernova Flashback
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Oct 1, 2008

Supernova Flashback

The Cassiopeia A supernova first flash of radiation makes six clumps of dust circled in annotated version unusually...

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NASA image: AIRS First Light Data: Eastern Mediterranean, June 14, 2002
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Jun 14, 2002

AIRS First Light Data: Eastern Mediterranean, June 14, 2002

These four images of the Mediterranean were obtained concurrently on June 14, 2002 from the three instruments that...

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NASA image: NASA AIRS Sees Sulfur Dioxide Plume from Iceland Grímsvötn Volcano
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May 28, 2011

NASA AIRS Sees Sulfur Dioxide Plume from Iceland Grímsvötn Volcano

The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on NASA Aqua satellite sees sulfur dioxide plume from Iceland Grímsvötn...

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NASA image: Global Carbon Dioxide Transport from AIRS Data, July 2008
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Sep 24, 2008

Global Carbon Dioxide Transport from AIRS Data, July 2008

This image was created with data acquired by JPLa Atmospheric Infrared Sounder during July 2008. The image shows...

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NASA image: Tendrils of Cold Dust
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Mar 17, 2010

Tendrils of Cold Dust

This three-color combination constructed from ESA Planck two highest frequency channels and an image obtained with...

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NASA image: Callisto Southern Hemisphere as Viewed by NIMS & SSI
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Nov 17, 1997

Callisto Southern Hemisphere as Viewed by NIMS & SSI

Callisto southern hemisphere was imaged by both the Near Infrared Mapping Spectrometer NIMS and the Solid State...

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NASA image: Webb Instrument Inside Test Chamber
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Aug 18, 2011

Webb Instrument Inside Test Chamber

The Mid-Infrared Instrument, a component of NASA James Webb Space Telescope, underwent testing inside the thermal...

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NASA image: Subtle Titan
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Jun 23, 2014

Subtle Titan

Only a sharp and careful eye can make out the subtle variations in Titan clouds when viewed in visible light by NASA...

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NASA image: Context of Carbonate Rocks in Heavily Eroded Martian Terrain
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Dec 18, 2008

Context of Carbonate Rocks in Heavily Eroded Martian Terrain

The color coding on this CRISM composite image of an area on Mars is based on infrared spectral information...

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NASA image: Hubble Tracks Clouds on Uranus
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May 21, 1999

Hubble Tracks Clouds on Uranus

Taking its first peek at Uranus, NASA Hubble Space Telescope Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer...

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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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