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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: Cosmic Ornament of Gas and Dust
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Dec 20, 2007

Cosmic Ornament of Gas and Dust

NASA Spitzer Space Telescope used its infrared camera to image this beautiful bulb which might look like a Christmas...

JPL
NASA image: Gas Planet Orbits
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Aug 19, 2008

Gas Planet Orbits

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are known as the jovian Jupiter-like planets because they are all gigantic...

JPL
NASA image: Kepler Supernova Remnant: A View from Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Oct 6, 2004

Kepler Supernova Remnant: A View from Chandra X-Ray Observatory

The images indicate that the bubble of gas that makes up the supernova remnant appears different in various types of...

JPL
NASA image: ED03-0078-5
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Mar 24, 2003

ED03-0078-5

The Altair, a civil variant of the QM-9 Predator B unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), shows off its lengthy high-aspect...

AFRC
NASA image: ED03-0078-4
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Mar 24, 2003

ED03-0078-4

Long wings, a V-tail with a ventral fin and a rear-mounted engine distinguish the Altair, an unmanned aerial vehicle...

AFRC
NASA image: ED03-0078-2
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Mar 24, 2003

ED03-0078-2

The long, narrow wings of NASA's Altair are designed to allow the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to maintain...

AFRC
NASA image: Alternative fuel car
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Feb 27, 2011

Alternative fuel car

John C. Stennis Space Center, America's largest rocket engine test complex, and one of the country's leading...

SSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-6798
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Dec 11, 2009

KSC-2009-6798

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Trenches are prepared to support the walls of the Propellants North Administrative and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6800
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Dec 11, 2009

KSC-2009-6800

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Insulation is placed in the walls for the Propellants North Administrative and Maintenance...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-6797
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Dec 11, 2009

KSC-2009-6797

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Construction of the Propellants North Administrative and Maintenance Facility begins in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-6799
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Dec 11, 2009

KSC-2009-6799

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Construction of the walls for the Propellants North Administrative and Maintenance Facility...

KSC
NASA image: MAVEN NGIMS B-Roll
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Jul 30, 2012

MAVEN NGIMS B-Roll

Footage of the Neutral Gas and Ion Mass Spectrometer instrument (NGIMS) being assembled at NASA's Goddard Space...

GSFC
NASA image: In Saturn Grasp
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May 2, 2007

In Saturn Grasp

Held in gravity embrace, Saturn darkened, icy rings encircle the clouded gas giant

JPL
NASA image: Beside a Giant
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Feb 27, 2012

Beside a Giant

Saturn largest moon, Titan, looks small here, pictured to the right of the gas giant as seen by NASA Cassini spacecraft.

JPL
NASA image: Galaxy NGC 3079
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Dec 2, 1999

Galaxy NGC 3079

A lumpy bubble of hot gas rises from a cauldron of glowing matter in a distant galaxy, as seen by NASA Hubble Space...

JPL
NASA image: Galaxy NGC 3079
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Dec 2, 1999

Galaxy NGC 3079

A lumpy bubble of hot gas rises from a cauldron of glowing matter in a distant galaxy, as seen by NASA Hubble Space...

JPL
NASA image: Artist Concept of Planned 2016 Mars Mission
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Aug 2, 2010

Artist Concept of Planned 2016 Mars Mission

NASA and the European Space Agency are jointly developing the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter mission for launch in 2016.

JPL
NASA image: Crossing Saturn
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Apr 13, 2007

Crossing Saturn

Rhea brushes the stormy face of Saturn, an airless ice orb against the feathery bands of a gas giant

JPL
NASA image: Quasar Drenched in Water Vapor Artist Concept
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Aug 31, 2012

Quasar Drenched in Water Vapor Artist Concept

Artist concept illustrates a quasar, or feeding black hole, similar to APM 08279+5255, where astronomers discovered...

JPL
NASA image: The Rapid Burster
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Jan 31, 2017

The Rapid Burster

These four images show an artist's impression of gas accreting onto the neutron star in the binary system MXB...

JPL
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Richard Arkin records data as the hazardous gas detection system AVEMS is used to analyze the toxic gases produced by active vents, called fumaroles, in the Turrialba volcano in Costa Rica.  He is using the Aircraft-based Volcanic Emission Mass Spectrometer (AVEMS) that determines the presence and concentration of various chemicals.  The AVEMS system has been developed for use in the Space Shuttle program, to detect toxic gas leaks and emissions in the Shuttle’s aft compartment and the crew compartment.
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Mar 31, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Richard Arkin records data as the hazardous gas detection system AVEMS is used to analyze the toxic gases produced by active vents, called fumaroles, in the Turrialba volcano in Costa Rica. He is using the Aircraft-based Volcanic Emission Mass Spectrometer (AVEMS) that determines the presence and concentration of various chemicals. The AVEMS system has been developed for use in the Space Shuttle program, to detect toxic gas leaks and emissions in the Shuttle’s aft compartment and the crew compartment.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Richard Arkin records data as the hazardous gas detection system AVEMS is used to...

KSC
NASA image: Simulated Atmosphere of a Hot Gas Giant
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Mar 28, 2016

Simulated Atmosphere of a Hot Gas Giant

The turbulent atmosphere of a hot, gaseous planet known as HD 80606b is shown in this simulation based on data from...

JPL
NASA image: The Cause of a Christmas Eve Quake on Mars on This Week @NASA – October 28, 2022
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Oct 28, 2022

The Cause of a Christmas Eve Quake on Mars on This Week @NASA – October 28, 2022

The cause of a Christmas Eve quake on Mars, super sources of a climate-warming greenhouse gas, and images of Earth...

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NASA image: Ring of Stellar Death
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Aug 9, 2004

Ring of Stellar Death

This false-color image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows a dying star center surrounded by a cloud of glowing...

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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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