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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: ASTHROS Mission in Flight (Illustration)
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Jun 29, 2022

ASTHROS Mission in Flight (Illustration)

NASA's Astrophysics Stratospheric Telescope for High Spectral Resolution Observations at Submillimeter-wavelengths...

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NASA image: A Webb in a Golden Cage
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Dec 8, 2017

A Webb in a Golden Cage

This photograph shows support structures wrapped in gold thermal blankets that look like a golden cage. The...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
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May 4, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-032397 (4 May 2010) --- The Gulf of Mexico oil spill is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: First Panoramic View From The Surface Of Mars
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Dec 30, 1996

First Panoramic View From The Surface Of Mars

First panoramic view by NASA's Viking 1 from the surface of Mars. The out of focus spacecraft component toward left...

JPL
NASA image: Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)
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Dec 8, 2017

Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)

NICER Optics Lead Takashi Okajima installs one of NICER’s 56 X-ray “concentrators,” each consisting of 24 concentric...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Apr 25, 1990

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

In this photograph, the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is clearing the cargo bay during its deployment on April 25,...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 27 Crew
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Apr 2, 2011

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 27 Crew

ISS027-E-009771 (2 April 2011) --- Bassas da India is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 27 crew...

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NASA image: Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)
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Dec 8, 2017

Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)

A photo taken during the NICER range-of-motion test at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center shows the photographer’s...

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NASA image: The Best View of InSight
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Oct 16, 2019

The Best View of InSight

The HiRISE camera on NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter got its best view yet of the agency's InSight lander on...

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NASA image: First Panoramic View From The Surface Of Mars
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Dec 30, 1996

First Panoramic View From The Surface Of Mars

First panoramic view by Viking 1 from the surface of Mars. (Top): The out-of-focus spacecraft component toward left...

JPL
NASA image: SPHEREx V-Groove Radiator
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Nov 9, 2023

SPHEREx V-Groove Radiator

Amelia Quan, the mechanical integration lead for NASA's SPHEREx mission, is seen with a V-groove radiator, a piece...

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NASA image: Senator Barbara Mikulski Visits NASA Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Senator Barbara Mikulski Visits NASA Goddard

Senator Mikulski views the James Webb Space Telescope being assembled in a clean room at Goddard. Webb project...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Jan 1, 1999

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This is a computer rendering of the fully developed Chandra X-ray Observatory (CXO), formerly Advanced X-Ray...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Jun 1, 2001

Space Science

This Hubble Space Telescope image reveals a rainbow of colors in this dying star, called IC 446. Like many other...

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NASA image: Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)
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Dec 8, 2017

Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)

Many of NICER’s 56 X-ray “concentrators” seen from within the instrument optical bench. Light reflected from the...

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NASA image: Lifting the Lid: NEO Surveyor's Medium Articulating Assembly Dolly
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Jun 27, 2024

Lifting the Lid: NEO Surveyor's Medium Articulating Assembly Dolly

At NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, on June 7, 2024, clean room technicians use a crane to...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Jan 1, 1981

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This illustration is a diagram of the Hubble Space Telescope's (HST's), Wide Field Planetary Camera (WF/PC), one of...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Feb 14, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

ISS034-E-48455 (14 Feb. 2013) --- Looking out at Earth?s surface from the International Space Station (ISS),...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 24, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-011843 (24 June 2013) --- Gravity waves and sunglint on Lake Superior are featured in this image...

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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

A NASA Social attendee is seen wearing a headband featuring Webb mirrors during a briefing with NASA Public Affairs...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Jul 31, 2010

Earth Observations

ISS024-E-010403 (31 July 2010) --- This detailed image ? photographed by an Expedition 24 crew member on the...

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NASA image: Mt. Fuji, Japan
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Oct 22, 2001

Mt. Fuji, Japan

The nearly perfectly conical profile of Fuji soars 3,776 meters (12,388 feet) above sea level on southern Honshu,...

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NASA image: Senator Barbara Mikulski Visits NASA Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Senator Barbara Mikulski Visits NASA Goddard

Senator Mikulski views the James Webb Space Telescope being assembled in a clean room at Goddard. Webb project...

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NASA image: NASA Invites Artists to Visit James Webb Space Telescope
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Invites Artists to Visit James Webb Space Telescope

Witness History: Be inspired by giant, golden, fully-assembled James Webb Space Telescope mirror on display at NASA...

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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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