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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: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew
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Apr 6, 2013

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew aboard the ISS. Night view of city lights.

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew
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Apr 7, 2013

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew aboard the ISS. Night view of city lights.

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NASA image: Three-Telescope View of the Sun
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Feb 9, 2023

Three-Telescope View of the Sun

This composite image of the Sun includes high-energy X-ray data from NASA's Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array...

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NASA image: Mysterious Blob Galaxies Revealed
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Jan 11, 2005

Mysterious Blob Galaxies Revealed

This image composite shows a giant galactic blob (red) and the three merging galaxies NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope...

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NASA image: Our Neighbor Andromeda
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Feb 17, 2010

Our Neighbor Andromeda

The immense Andromeda galaxy, also known as Messier 31, is captured in full in this image from NASA Wide-field...

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NASA image: The Sword of Orion
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Aug 15, 2006

The Sword of Orion

This image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows the Orion nebula, our closest massive star-making factory, 1,450...

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NASA image: Arp 148& - Mayall Object
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Apr 24, 2008

Arp 148& - Mayall Object

Arp 148 is nicknamed Mayall object and is located in the constellation of Ursa Major, the Great Bear, about 500...

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NASA image: Andromeda
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May 16, 2012

Andromeda

Hot stars burn brightly in this new image from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer, showing the ultraviolet side of a...

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NASA image: Tycho Supernova Remnant
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Jul 12, 2010

Tycho Supernova Remnant

This image from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer takes in several interesting objects in the constellation...

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NASA image: Super Earth Reveals Itself to Spitzer Artist Animation
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May 8, 2012

Super Earth Reveals Itself to Spitzer Artist Animation

This artist concept depicts 55 Cancri e as it orbits its star. NASA Spitzer Space Telescope has, for the first time,...

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NASA image: Misty Star in the Sea Serpent Artist Concept
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Oct 20, 2011

Misty Star in the Sea Serpent Artist Concept

This artist concept, based on data from NASA Herschel telescope, illustrates an icy planet-forming disk around a...

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NASA image: Lots of Layering in Becquerel Crater
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Oct 18, 2010

Lots of Layering in Becquerel Crater

This observation from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows Becquerel Crater, one of several impact craters in...

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NASA image: Beastly Stars and a Bubble
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Jul 28, 2010

Beastly Stars and a Bubble

A star-forming region shines from the considerable distance of more than 30,000 light-years away in the upper left...

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NASA image: Luminous Blue Variable: Destined To Be a Supernova?
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Jan 26, 2007

Luminous Blue Variable: Destined To Be a Supernova?

Tipped toward Earth and illuminated by the star, these rings look like ellipses in images taken with NASA Spitzer...

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NASA image: Long Day Journey into Night
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May 6, 2013

Long Day Journey into Night

NASA Cassini spacecraft shows Saturn shadow cutting sharply across its rings as the orbits of ring particles carry...

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NASA image: SDO: Year 2
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Apr 20, 2012

SDO: Year 2

April 21, 2012 marks the two-year anniversary of the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) First Light press conference,...

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NASA image: Sunrise on Saturn
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Nov 10, 2014

Sunrise on Saturn

A new day dawns on Saturn as the part of the planet is seen emerging once more into the Sun light by NASA Cassini...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Images Texas Wildfire
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Sep 13, 2011

NASA Spacecraft Images Texas Wildfire

The tri-county Riley Road wildfire burning in Texas north of Houston was 85 percent contained when NASA Terra...

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NASA image: Galactic Wheels within Wheels
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May 16, 2013

Galactic Wheels within Wheels

How many rings do you see in this new image of galaxy Messier 94, also known as NGC 4736? At first glance one might...

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NASA image: WISE Eyes Evolution of Massive Stars
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Apr 8, 2011

WISE Eyes Evolution of Massive Stars

In the Perseus spiral arm of the Milky Way galaxy, opposite the galactic center, lies the nebula SH 2-235. As seen...

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NASA image: Opportunity Surroundings After Sol 2363 Drive
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Sep 29, 2010

Opportunity Surroundings After Sol 2363 Drive

This mosaic of images from the navigation camera on NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity shows surroundings of...

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NASA image: Maffei 1 and 2
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Mar 6, 2010

Maffei 1 and 2

This mosaic of images from NASA WISE Telescope is in the constellation of Cassiopeia. This region contains a large...

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NASA image: Unmasking a Hidden Glow
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Oct 24, 2012

Unmasking a Hidden Glow

The image on the left shows a portion of our sky, called the Boötes field, in infrared light, while the image...

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NASA image: Distant Galaxy Bursts with Stars
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Dec 21, 2011

Distant Galaxy Bursts with Stars

This image from NASA Hubble telescope shows one of the most distant galaxies known, called GN-108036, dating back to...

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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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