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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: How Does Helium Make Stuff Cold_mp4
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Jan 5, 2022

How Does Helium Make Stuff Cold_mp4

Helium is the element with the lowest boiling point. Find out how the James Webb Space Telescope uses this special...

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NASA image: #AskNASA┃ What is Hubble revealing about the universe?
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Apr 29, 2020

#AskNASA┃ What is Hubble revealing about the universe?

This year, NASA is celebrating the Hubble Space Telescope's 30 years of unlocking the beauty and mystery of space....

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Aug 9, 1993

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This close-up of astronaut and mission specialist, Kathryn Thornton, was captured under water in the Marshall Space...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Jun 14, 1993

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This close-up of astronaut and mission specialist Kathryn Thornton readies herself for submersion into the water in...

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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 James Webb Space Telescope Deputy Project Scientist for Exoplanet Science Knicole Colón, center, answers a...

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NASA image: Servicing Mission 4 Overview
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May 11, 2019

Servicing Mission 4 Overview

On May 11, 2009, the brave crew of Space Shuttle Atlantis lifted off to make NASA's Hubble Space Telescope more...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Jan 1, 2002

Space Science

Pictured is the chosen artist's rendering of NASA's next generation space telescope, a successor to the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: Massive Star Goes Out With a Whimper Instead of a Bang (Artist's Concept)
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May 25, 2017

Massive Star Goes Out With a Whimper Instead of a Bang (Artist's Concept)

Every second a star somewhere out in the universe explodes as a supernova. But some extremely massive stars go out...

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NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope (HST) above OV-103's PLB during STS-31 deployment
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Apr 25, 1990

Hubble Space Telescope (HST) above OV-103's PLB during STS-31 deployment

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is raised above the payload bay (PLB) in low hover position during STS-31 checkout...

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NASA image: A Cauldron of Star Birth in the Center of a Young Galaxy Artist Concept
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Aug 27, 2014

A Cauldron of Star Birth in the Center of a Young Galaxy Artist Concept

Artist impression of a firestorm of star birth deep inside core of young, growing elliptical galaxy.

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Feb 8, 2004

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This photo, captured by the NASA Hubble Space Telescope's (HST) Advanced Camera for Surveys, is Hubble's latest view...

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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-008 (4 Dec 1993) --- This view of the Earth-orbiting Hubble Space Telescope (HST) was photographed with an...

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NASA image: Surface of TRAPPIST-1f
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Feb 22, 2017

Surface of TRAPPIST-1f

This artist's concept allows us to imagine what it would be like to stand on the surface of the exoplanet...

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NASA image: TRAPPIST-1 Comparison to Solar System and Jovian Moons
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Feb 22, 2017

TRAPPIST-1 Comparison to Solar System and Jovian Moons

All seven planets discovered in orbit around the red dwarf star TRAPPIST-1 could easily fit inside the orbit of...

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NASA image: TRAPPIST-1 Statistics Table
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Feb 22, 2017

TRAPPIST-1 Statistics Table

This chart shows, on the top row, artist concepts of the seven planets of TRAPPIST-1 with their orbital periods,...

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NASA image: What Old is New in the Large Magellanic Cloud
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Sep 1, 2006

What Old is New in the Large Magellanic Cloud

This vibrant image from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope shows the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy to our...

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NASA image: President Biden Previews Images from Webb Space Telescope
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Jul 11, 2022

President Biden Previews Images from Webb Space Telescope

U.S. President Joe Biden previews images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope in a meeting, Monday, July 11, 2022,...

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NASA image: Great Observatories Unique Views of the Milky Way
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Nov 10, 2009

Great Observatories Unique Views of the Milky Way

In celebration of the International Year of Astronomy 2009, NASA's Great Observatories -- the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: 1300193
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Mar 22, 2013

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JWST (JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE) WING #2 INSTALLATION IN THE XRCF (X-RAY & CRYOGENIC FACILITY) PRIOR TO TESTING

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NASA image: 1300191
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Mar 22, 2013

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JWST (JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE) WING #2 INSTALLATION IN THE XRCF (X-RAY & CRYOGENIC FACILITY) PRIOR TO TESTING

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Aug 13, 1979

Around Marshall

Once the United States' space program had progressed from Earth's orbit into outerspace, the prospect of building...

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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 James Webb Space Telescope Project Scientist at ESA (European Space Agency) Christopher Evans is seen during a...

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NASA image: Bow Shocks in Space
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Jan 5, 2016

Bow Shocks in Space

Bow shocks thought to mark the paths of massive, speeding stars are highlighted in these images from NASA's Spitzer...

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NASA image: Our Chaotic Neighbor
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Sep 1, 2006

Our Chaotic Neighbor

This vibrant image from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope shows the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy to our...

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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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