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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 James Webb Space Telescope
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Jul 25, 2018

Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, and Tom Young, chairman, JWST Independent Review Board are seen before...

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NASA image: Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope
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Jul 25, 2018

Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope

Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, Vice Chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is seen during...

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NASA image: Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope
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Jul 25, 2018

Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope

Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas is seen on a monitor as she questions witnesses; NASA Administrator Jim...

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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

NASA Public Affairs Officer Alise Fisher, left, moderates a briefing with NASA James Webb Space Telescope Program...

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NASA image: Ultrahot Jupiter WASP-121b
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Aug 9, 2018

Ultrahot Jupiter WASP-121b

These simulated views of the ultrahot Jupiter WASP-121b show what the planet might look like to the human eye from...

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NASA image: Cepheus C and Cepheus B Region by Spitzer (Two-Instrument)
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May 30, 2019

Cepheus C and Cepheus B Region by Spitzer (Two-Instrument)

This image was compiled using data from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope using the Infrared Array Camera (IRAC) and...

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NASA image: Cepheus C and Cepheus B Region by Spitzer (One-Instrument)
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May 30, 2019

Cepheus C and Cepheus B Region by Spitzer (One-Instrument)

This image shows data from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope, from the IRAC instrument, with colors corresponding to...

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NASA image: Stormy Clouds of Star Birth
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Apr 13, 2004

Stormy Clouds of Star Birth

Hidden behind a shroud of dust in the constellation Cygnus is an exceptionally bright source of radio emission...

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NASA image: Webb Data Reveals Dark Matter
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Jan 26, 2026

Webb Data Reveals Dark Matter

This image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, containing nearly 800,000 galaxies, is overlaid with a map of...

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NASA image: Young Stars Emerge from Orion Head
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May 17, 2007

Young Stars Emerge from Orion Head

This image from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope shows infant stars "hatching" in the head of the hunter...

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NASA image: Roman Coronagraph Instrument Color Filter Assembly
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Dec 21, 2022

Roman Coronagraph Instrument Color Filter Assembly

This image shows a series of color filters on the Color Filter Assembly for the Coronagraph Instrument on NASA's...

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NASA image: Spitzer Beyond Artist Concept
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Aug 25, 2016

Spitzer Beyond Artist Concept

This artist's concept shows NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope. Spitzer begins its "Beyond" mission phase on Oct. 1,...

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NASA image: Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope
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Jul 25, 2018

Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope

A portrait of Rep. Overton Brooks, D-Louisiana, former Chairman of the House Committee on Science and Astronautics...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Jul 1, 2000

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This is a color Hubble Space Telescope (HST) heritage image of supernova remnant N49, a neighboring galaxy, that was...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Jan 2, 1997

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

What look like giant twisters are spotted by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). These images are, in actuality,...

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NASA image: Can You Spot Hubble: Long
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Jul 21, 2016

Can You Spot Hubble: Long

Since its launch in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has sent back mind-blowing images that not only changed our...

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NASA image: Can You Spot Hubble: Short
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Jul 21, 2016

Can You Spot Hubble: Short

Since its launch in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has sent back mind-blowing images that not only changed our...

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NASA image: Can You Spot Hubble: Final
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Jul 21, 2016

Can You Spot Hubble: Final

Since its launch in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has sent back mind-blowing images that not only changed our...

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NASA image: Spitzer Makes Invisible Visible
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Apr 13, 2004

Spitzer Makes Invisible Visible

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: Hubble Space Telescope photographed by Electronic Still Camera
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Dec 4, 1993

Hubble Space Telescope photographed by Electronic Still Camera

S61-E-001 (4 Dec 1993) --- This medium close-up view of the top portion of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) was...

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NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope (HST) grappled by OV-103's RMS during STS-31 checkout
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Apr 25, 1990

Hubble Space Telescope (HST) grappled by OV-103's RMS during STS-31 checkout

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST), grappled by Discovery's, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103's, remote manipulator system...

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NASA image: STS-31 pre-deployment checkout of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) on OV-103
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Apr 25, 1990

STS-31 pre-deployment checkout of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) on OV-103

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST), grappled by Discovery's, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103's, remote manipulator system...

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NASA image: STS-31 Hubble Space Telescope (HST) (SA & HGA deployed) is grappled by RMS
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Apr 24, 1990

STS-31 Hubble Space Telescope (HST) (SA & HGA deployed) is grappled by RMS

STS031-76-026 (25 April 1990) --- Most of the giant Hubble Space Telescope (HST) can be seen as it is suspended in...

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NASA image: STS-31 pre-deployment checkout of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) on OV-103
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Apr 25, 1990

STS-31 pre-deployment checkout of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) on OV-103

View taken through overhead window W7 aboard Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, shows the Hubble Space Telescope...

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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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