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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: GOALS Merging Galaxies Arp 302
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Feb 27, 2019

GOALS Merging Galaxies Arp 302

This image shows two merging galaxies known as Arp 302, also called VV 340. It is composed of images from three...

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NASA image: STS-31 Hubble Space Telescope (HST) appendage deploy aboard OV-103
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Apr 25, 1990

STS-31 Hubble Space Telescope (HST) appendage deploy aboard OV-103

STS031-03-014 (25 April 1990) --- The Hubble Space Telescope (HST), still in the grasp of Discovery's Remote...

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NASA image: STS-31 Hubble Space Telescope (HST) solar array panel deploy aboard OV-103
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Apr 25, 1990

STS-31 Hubble Space Telescope (HST) solar array panel deploy aboard OV-103

Held in appendage deploy position by Discovery's, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103's, remote manipulator system (RMS), the...

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NASA image: Quasars' Multiple Images Shed Light on Tiny Dark Matter Clumps
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Jan 8, 2020

Quasars' Multiple Images Shed Light on Tiny Dark Matter Clumps

Each of these Hubble Space Telescope snapshots reveals four distorted images of a background quasar (an extremely...

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NASA image: The Search for Life Beyond Earth
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Jul 14, 2014

The Search for Life Beyond Earth

Members of the audience walk past an example of a 1.2 meter telescope mirror that could be used in a future space...

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NASA image: Rare Glimpse of the Surface of a Rocky World (Illustration)
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Aug 19, 2019

Rare Glimpse of the Surface of a Rocky World (Illustration)

This artist's illustration depicts the exoplanet LHS 3844b, which is 1.3 times the mass of Earth and orbits an M...

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NASA image: Cracking the Code of Faraway Worlds
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Feb 21, 2007

Cracking the Code of Faraway Worlds

This infrared data from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope -- called a spectrum -- tells astronomers that a distant gas...

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NASA image: Cracking the Code of Faraway Worlds
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Feb 21, 2007

Cracking the Code of Faraway Worlds

This infrared data from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope -- called a spectrum -- tells astronomers that a distant gas...

NASA image: TRAPPIST-1 System - Artist Concept
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Aug 11, 2017

TRAPPIST-1 System - Artist Concept

This illustration shows what the TRAPPIST-1 system might look like from a vantage point near planet TRAPPIST-1f (at...

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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

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Operations Project Scientist Jane Rigby talks with U.S. President Joe Biden in a...

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

President Biden Previews Image from Webb Space Telescope

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, center, talks to U.S. President Joe Biden as Vice President Kamala Harris, left, and...

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NASA image: EVA 3 activity on Flight Day 6 to service the Hubble Space Telescope
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Feb 16, 1997

EVA 3 activity on Flight Day 6 to service the Hubble Space Telescope

S82-E-5571 (16 Feb. 1997) --- There were few moments during the third Hubble Space Telescope (HST) servicing...

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NASA image: NuSTAR View of Galaxy NGC 1068
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Dec 17, 2015

NuSTAR View of Galaxy NGC 1068

Galaxy NGC 1068 is shown in visible light and X-rays in this composite image. High-energy X-rays (magenta) captured...

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NASA image: The TRAPPIST-1 Habitable Zone
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Feb 22, 2017

The TRAPPIST-1 Habitable Zone

The TRAPPIST-1 system contains a total of seven planets, all around the size of Earth. Three of them -- TRAPPIST-1e,...

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NASA image: TRAPPIST-1 Planet Lineup
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Feb 22, 2017

TRAPPIST-1 Planet Lineup

This artist's concept shows what the TRAPPIST-1 planetary system may look like, based on available data about the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 1, 2001

Space Shuttle Projects

This is the insignia of the STS-109 Space Shuttle mission. Carrying a crew of seven, the Space Shuttle Orbiter...

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NASA image: Helium-Shrouded Planets Artist Concept
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Jun 11, 2015

Helium-Shrouded Planets Artist Concept

Planets having atmospheres rich in helium may be common in our galaxy, according to a new theory based on data from...

JPL
NASA image: Cracking the Code of Faraway Worlds
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Feb 21, 2007

Cracking the Code of Faraway Worlds

This infrared data from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope -- called a spectrum -- tells astronomers that a distant gas...

JPL
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 3, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

This is a photo of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST),in its origianl configuration, berthed in the cargo bay of the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 1, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

Carrying a crew of seven, the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia soared through some pre-dawn clouds into the sky as it...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 1, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-109 crew of seven waved to onlookers as they emerged from the Operations and Checkout Buildings at Kennedy...

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NASA image: 1301188
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Nov 13, 2013

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JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE (JWST) BACKPLANE MOVE FROM MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER’S X-RAY CALIBRATION FACILITY...

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NASA image: 1301190
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Nov 13, 2013

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JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE (JWST) BACKPLANE MOVE FROM MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER’S X-RAY CALIBRATION FACILITY...

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NASA image: 1301189
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Nov 13, 2013

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JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE (JWST) BACKPLANE MOVE FROM MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER’S X-RAY CALIBRATION FACILITY...

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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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