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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: Nearby Newborns
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Dec 21, 2004

Nearby Newborns

This image shows six of the three-dozen "ultraviolet luminous galaxies" spotted in our corner of the universe by...

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NASA image: Hubble Reveals Stellar Fireworks in ‘Skyrocket’ Galaxy
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Reveals Stellar Fireworks in ‘Skyrocket’ Galaxy

Fireworks shows are not just confined to Earth’s skies. NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured a spectacular...

GSFC
NASA image: Tracing the growth of Milky Way-like galaxies
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Dec 8, 2017

Tracing the growth of Milky Way-like galaxies

This composite image shows examples of galaxies similar to our Milky Way at various stages of construction over a...

GSFC
NASA image: Hubble Sees Galaxies Spiraling around Leo
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Sees Galaxies Spiraling around Leo

Shown here is a spiral galaxy known as NGC 3455, which lies some 65 million light-years away from us in the...

GSFC
NASA image: Hubble Views Two Galaxies Merging
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Views Two Galaxies Merging

This image, taken with the Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 on board the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, shows the...

GSFC
NASA image: Hubble Reveals Stellar Fireworks in ‘Skyrocket’ Galaxy
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Jun 29, 2016

Hubble Reveals Stellar Fireworks in ‘Skyrocket’ Galaxy

Fireworks shows are not just confined to Earth’s skies. NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured a spectacular...

GSFC
NASA image: spiral galaxy M83
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Dec 8, 2017

spiral galaxy M83

JANUARY 9, 2014: The vibrant magentas and blues in this Hubble image of the barred spiral galaxy M83 reveal that the...

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NASA image: Hubble peeks at a spiral galaxy
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble peeks at a spiral galaxy

This little-known galaxy, officially named J04542829-6625280, but most often referred to as LEDA 89996, is a classic...

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NASA image: Hubble's Glittering Frisbee Galaxy
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble's Glittering Frisbee Galaxy

This image from Hubble’s Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3) shows a section of NGC 1448, a spiral galaxy located about 50...

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NASA image: Hubble Views 'Third Kind' of Galaxy
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Views 'Third Kind' of Galaxy

The subject of this image is NGC 6861, a galaxy discovered in 1826 by the Scottish astronomer James Dunlop. Almost...

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NASA image: Galaxy Cluster IDCS J1426
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Jan 7, 2016

Galaxy Cluster IDCS J1426

Astronomers have made the most detailed study yet of an extremely massive young galaxy cluster using three of NASA's...

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NASA image: Happy Anniversary to a Galactic Explorer
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May 24, 2004

Happy Anniversary to a Galactic Explorer

The Galaxy Evolution Explorer specializes in surveying galaxies in ultraviolet light. Its telescope, 50 centimeters...

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NASA image: Evolution of Galaxies
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Mar 12, 2019

Evolution of Galaxies

Amber Straughn and John Mather talk about the quest to find out how galaxies have evolved over billions of years.

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NASA image: A Galaxy at the Center of the Hubble Tuning Fork
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Dec 8, 2017

A Galaxy at the Center of the Hubble Tuning Fork

This galaxy is known as Mrk 820 and is classified as a lenticular galaxy — type S0 on the Hubble Tuning Fork. The...

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NASA image: Hubble Eyes a Powerful Galaxy
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Eyes a Powerful Galaxy

Not all galaxies have the luxury of possessing a simple moniker or quirky nickname. This impressive galaxy imaged by...

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NASA image: Hubble Catches a Galaxy Duo by the "Hare"
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Catches a Galaxy Duo by the "Hare"

This image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope shows the unusual galaxy IRAS 06076-2139, found in the...

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NASA image: Hubble Spies a Loopy Galaxy
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Spies a Loopy Galaxy

This NASA Hubble Space Telescope photo of NGC 7714 presents an especially striking view of the galaxy's...

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NASA image: NASA Galaxy Mission Celebrates Sixth Anniversary
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Apr 28, 2009

NASA Galaxy Mission Celebrates Sixth Anniversary

NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer Mission celebrates its sixth anniversary studying galaxies beyond our Milky Way...

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NASA image: A Lot of Galaxies Need Guarding in this NASA Hubble View
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Dec 8, 2017

A Lot of Galaxies Need Guarding in this NASA Hubble View

Much like the eclectic group of space rebels in the upcoming film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, NASA’s Hubble...

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NASA image: Hidden Lair at the Heart of Galaxy NGC 1068
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Dec 17, 2015

Hidden Lair at the Heart of Galaxy NGC 1068

Galaxy NGC 1068 can be seen in close-up in this view from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. NuSTAR's high-energy X-rays...

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NASA image: NGC 300
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Nov 14, 2007

NGC 300

This image from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer shows the galaxy NGC 300, located about seven million light-years...

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NASA image: Ghost of Mirach Rears its Spooky Head
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Oct 31, 2008

Ghost of Mirach Rears its Spooky Head

The Ghost of Mirach galaxy is shown in visible light on the left, and in ultraviolet as seen by NASA Galaxy...

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NASA image: An Unwelcome Place for New Stars artist concept
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Aug 23, 2006

An Unwelcome Place for New Stars artist concept

This artist concept depicts a supermassive black hole at the center of a galaxy. NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer...

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NASA image: Black Hole Swallows a Star
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May 2, 2012

Black Hole Swallows a Star

These images, taken with NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer and the Pan-STARRS1 telescope in Hawaii, show a brightening...

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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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