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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: Roman Coronagraph Fast Steering Mirror
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Dec 21, 2022

Roman Coronagraph Fast Steering Mirror

An engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is shown here with the fast steering mirror, a component of the...

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NASA image: Roman Coronagraph Undergoes Electromagnetic Interference Testing
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Jan 31, 2024

Roman Coronagraph Undergoes Electromagnetic Interference Testing

The Roman Coronagraph Instrument, a technology demonstration that will be part of NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space...

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NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope (HST) during rendezvous with STS-125 Shuttle Atlantis
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May 13, 2009

Hubble Space Telescope (HST) during rendezvous with STS-125 Shuttle Atlantis

S125-E-006670 (13 May 2009) --- An STS-125 crewmember onboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis snapped a still photo of...

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NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope (HST) during rendezvous with STS-125 Shuttle Atlantis
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May 13, 2009

Hubble Space Telescope (HST) during rendezvous with STS-125 Shuttle Atlantis

S125-E-006955 (13 May 2009) --- An STS-125 crewmember onboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis snapped a still photo of...

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NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope (HST) prior to grapple by STS-125 Shuttle Atlantis
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May 13, 2009

Hubble Space Telescope (HST) prior to grapple by STS-125 Shuttle Atlantis

S125-E-006928 (13 May 2009) --- An STS-125 crewmember onboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis snapped a still photo of...

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NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope (HST) during rendezvous with STS-125 Shuttle Atlantis
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May 13, 2009

Hubble Space Telescope (HST) during rendezvous with STS-125 Shuttle Atlantis

S125-E-006669 (13 May 2009) --- An STS-125 crewmember onboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis snapped a still photo of...

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NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope (HST) during rendezvous with STS-125 Shuttle Atlantis
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May 13, 2009

Hubble Space Telescope (HST) during rendezvous with STS-125 Shuttle Atlantis

S125-E-006672 (13 May 2009) --- An STS-125 crew member onboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis snapped a still photo of...

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NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope (HST) during rendezvous with STS-125 Shuttle Atlantis
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May 13, 2009

Hubble Space Telescope (HST) during rendezvous with STS-125 Shuttle Atlantis

S125-E-006956 (13 May 2009) --- An STS-125 crewmember onboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis snapped a still photo of...

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NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope (HST) prior to grapple by STS-125 Shuttle Atlantis
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May 13, 2009

Hubble Space Telescope (HST) prior to grapple by STS-125 Shuttle Atlantis

S125-E-006928 (13 May 2009) --- An STS-125 crewmember onboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis snapped a series of still...

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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

John Mather, Project Scientist for the James Webb Space Telescope at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, center,...

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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

John Mather, Nobel Laureate and Project Scientist for the James Webb Space Telescope at NASA's Goddard Space Flight...

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NASA image: Massive Star Goes Out With a Whimper Instead of a Bang
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May 25, 2017

Massive Star Goes Out With a Whimper Instead of a Bang

This pair of visible-light and near-infrared photos from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope shows the giant star...

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NASA image: Tvashtar Montage
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Oct 9, 2007

Tvashtar Montage

The Tvashtar plume on Io, seen by the Hubble Space Telescope HST and by New Horizons.

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NASA image: HST SM4 Rendezvous and Capture Sequence
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Aug 22, 2008

HST SM4 Rendezvous and Capture Sequence

Animation sequence of the Hubble Space Telescope and space shuttle Atlantis rendezvous and capture sequence for...

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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

An animation of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is projected as John Mather, Nobel Laureate and Project...

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NASA image: Hypothetical Rejuvenated Planets Artist Concept
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Jun 25, 2015

Hypothetical Rejuvenated Planets Artist Concept

This artist's concept shows a hypothetical "rejuvenated" planet -- a gas giant that has reclaimed its youthful...

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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The payload canister containing the equipment and hardware for space shuttle Atlantis’...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2738
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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The payload canister containing the equipment and hardware for space shuttle Atlantis’...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2743
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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The payload canister containing the equipment and hardware for space shuttle Atlantis’...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2740
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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The payload canister containing the equipment and hardware for space shuttle Atlantis’...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2742
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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The payload canister containing the equipment and hardware for space shuttle Atlantis’...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2739
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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The payload canister containing the equipment and hardware for space shuttle Atlantis’...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope's ISIM Passes Severe-Sound Test
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Dec 8, 2017

James Webb Space Telescope's ISIM Passes Severe-Sound Test

The ISIM structure wrapped up and waiting for sound testing in the acoustics chamber at NASA Goddard. Credits:...

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NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope Celebrates 25 Years of Unveiling the Universe
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Space Telescope Celebrates 25 Years of Unveiling the Universe

This visualization provides a three-dimensional perspective on Hubble's 25th anniversary image of the nebula Gum 29...

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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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