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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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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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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 wrapped up ISIM structure pushed back to the clean room post acoustics-test, to prepare for the EMI test....

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NASA image: EVA 1 activity on Flight Day 4 to service the Hubble Space Telescope
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Feb 14, 1997

EVA 1 activity on Flight Day 4 to service the Hubble Space Telescope

S82-E-5278 (14 Feb. 1997) --- Astronaut Steven L. Smith, STS-82 mission specialist, during Extravehicular Activity...

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NASA image: EVA 1 activity on Flight Day 4 to service the Hubble Space Telescope
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Feb 14, 1997

EVA 1 activity on Flight Day 4 to service the Hubble Space Telescope

S82-E-5242 (14 Feb. 1997) --- Astronaut Steven L. Smith, STS-82 mission specialist, prepares to open aft shroud of...

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NASA image: EVA 1 activity on Flight Day 4 to service the Hubble Space Telescope
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Feb 14, 1997

EVA 1 activity on Flight Day 4 to service the Hubble Space Telescope

S82-E-5317 (14 Feb. 1997) --- Astronaut Steven L. Smith, STS-82 mission specialist, on arm with Faint Object...

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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 talks with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson in a meeting where they previewed images from...

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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 listens to NASA Administrator Bill Nelson in a meeting where they previewed images from...

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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 Administrator Bill Nelson talks with U.S. President Joe Biden in a meeting where they previewed images from...

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NASA image: EVA 1 activity on Flight Day 4 to service the Hubble Space Telescope
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Feb 14, 1997

EVA 1 activity on Flight Day 4 to service the Hubble Space Telescope

S82-E-5303 (14 Feb. 1997) --- Close-up of astronaut Steven L. Smith, STS-82 mission specialist, during...

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NASA image: EVA 2 activity on Flight Day 5 to service the Hubble Space Telescope
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Feb 15, 1997

EVA 2 activity on Flight Day 5 to service the Hubble Space Telescope

S82-E-5404 (15 Feb. 1997) --- Astronaut Gregory J. Harbaugh on the Remote Manipulator System (RMS) with the Fine...

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NASA image: HST,survey views of the Hubble Space Telescope on Flight Day 5
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Feb 15, 1997

HST,survey views of the Hubble Space Telescope on Flight Day 5

S82-E-5471 (15 Feb. 1997) --- Close-up view showing a small section of Hubble Space Telescope's (HST) protective...

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NASA image: NASA's Most Scientifically Complex Space Observatory Requires Precision
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Mar 12, 2019

NASA's Most Scientifically Complex Space Observatory Requires Precision

The James Webb Space Telescope is one the most ambitious, and technically complex missions NASA has ever set its...

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NASA image: Barred Spiral Galaxy
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Dec 8, 2017

Barred Spiral Galaxy

Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 1300 Credit: NASA, ESA, and The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA) Acknowledgment: P. Knezek...

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NASA image: Saturn's Rings in Ultraviolet Light
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Dec 8, 2017

Saturn's Rings in Ultraviolet Light

Saturn's Rings in Ultraviolet Light Credit: NASA and E. Karkoschka (University of Arizona) The Hubble Space...

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NASA image: TRAPPIST-1 Planet Lineup - Updated Feb. 2018
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Feb 5, 2018

TRAPPIST-1 Planet Lineup - Updated Feb. 2018

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: Workers at Cape Canaveral install mirror in Wide Field/Planetary Camera II
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Aug 24, 1993

Workers at Cape Canaveral install mirror in Wide Field/Planetary Camera II

Workers in bldg AE, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, install a mirror on the Wide Field/Planetary Camera II as part...

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NASA image: 1000505
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Feb 15, 2008

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ERNIE WRIGHT, TEST DIRECTOR, MONITORS MOVE OF TEST STAND WITH SIX JWST (JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE) PRIMARY MIRROR...

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NASA image: Hubble Servicing Mission Press Conference
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Apr 22, 2009

Hubble Servicing Mission Press Conference

Preston Burch, Hubble Program Manager, speaks during a press conference on the upcoming Hubble Space Telescope...

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NASA image: JWST’s First Full-Color Images
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Jul 12, 2022

JWST’s First Full-Color Images

Assistant Director of Science at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center Michelle Thaller, left, speaks with NASA James...

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NASA image: JWST’s First Full-Color Images
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Jul 12, 2022

JWST’s First Full-Color Images

Assistant Director of Science at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center Michelle Thaller, left, speaks with NASA James...

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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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