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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: An Audience Favorite Nebula
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Mar 8, 2012

An Audience Favorite Nebula

This nebula, which is in the constellation of Scutum, has no common name since it is hidden behind dust clouds. It...

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NASA image: CIBER Launch
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Nov 6, 2014

CIBER Launch

A time-lapse photograph of the CIBER rocket launch, taken from NASA Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia in 2013....

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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...

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NASA image: Gaspra - True and Enhanced Color
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Feb 9, 1996

Gaspra - True and Enhanced Color

These two color views of the asteroid Gaspra were produced by combining three images taken through violet, green,...

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NASA image: Fire and Ice Planet  Artist Concept
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Oct 12, 2006

Fire and Ice Planet Artist Concept

This artist animation shows a blistering world revolving around its nearby un. NASA infrared Spitzer Space Telescope...

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NASA image: The Spider Nebula
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Apr 14, 2016

The Spider Nebula

The spider part of The Spider and the Fly nebulae, IC 417 abounds in star formation, as seen in this infrared image...

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NASA image: Light from Red-Hot Planet
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Jan 28, 2009

Light from Red-Hot Planet

This figure charts 30 hours of observations taken by NASA Spitzer Space Telescope of a strongly irradiated exoplanet...

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NASA image: Depth Sounding
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Jun 29, 2007

Depth Sounding

Cassini looks toward northern latitudes on Saturn and out across the ringplane. This infrared view probes clouds...

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NASA image: Average Tropical Relative Humidity from AIRS, Dec-Feb 2002-2005
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Jan 19, 2007

Average Tropical Relative Humidity from AIRS, Dec-Feb 2002-2005

The average tropospheric relative humidity from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS onboard NASA Aqua satellite...

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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...

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NASA image: Lighting up a Dead Star Layers
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Oct 26, 2006

Lighting up a Dead Star Layers

This image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows the scattered remains of an exploded star named Cassiopeia A....

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NASA image: The Language of Planetary Light
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Mar 22, 2005

The Language of Planetary Light

This graph of data from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows changes in the infrared light output of two star-planet...

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NASA image: Rosetta Comet Spreads its Jets
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Oct 24, 2014

Rosetta Comet Spreads its Jets

This image was taken by the Optical, Spectroscopic, and Infrared Remote Imaging System, Rosetta main onboard...

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NASA image: NASA Satellite Spots Severe Weather Outbreak in South
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Satellite Spots Severe Weather Outbreak in South

NASA Aqua spacecraft passed over central and southern United States on April 27-29, 2014 capturing this false-color...

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NASA image: Dusty Space Cloud
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Jan 10, 2012

Dusty Space Cloud

This image shows the Large Magellanic Cloud galaxy in infrared light as seen by ESA Herschel Space Observatory and...

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NASA image: Bright Outburst on Io
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Aug 4, 2014

Bright Outburst on Io

This Aug. 29, 2013, outburst on Io was among the largest ever observed on the most volcanically active body in the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0746
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Mar 14, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Boeing Delta II second stage is lifted up the tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1004
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Apr 5, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister with the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) inside is...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1002
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Apr 5, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister with the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) inside is...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1028
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Apr 10, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the launch tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1001
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Apr 5, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The payload canister with the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) inside arrives...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0651
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Mar 5, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This view looks down on two of the nine solid rocket boosters that will be mated with...

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NASA image: Delta II - SIRTF Lift and Mate
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Jul 28, 2003

Delta II - SIRTF Lift and Mate

The second stage of the Delta II Heavy rocket is lifted into the mobile service tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape...

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NASA image: Delta II SIRTF Booster Lift & Mate
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Mar 5, 2003

Delta II SIRTF Booster Lift & Mate

One of nine solid rocket boosters is lifted on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, for mating...

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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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