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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: KSC-08pd0645
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Mar 5, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- General Dynamics technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility remove the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0654
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Mar 5, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Astrotech payload processing facility, General Dynamics technicians secure...

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NASA image: Hubble Peers Through the Elliptical Haze
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Peers Through the Elliptical Haze

Like a lighthouse in the fog, the luminous core of NGC 2768 slowly fades outwards to a dull white haze in this image...

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NASA image: Great Observatories Unique Views of the Milky Way
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Nov 10, 2009

Great Observatories Unique Views of the Milky Way

In celebration of the International Year of Astronomy 2009, NASA's Great Observatories -- the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: Hubble Views the Whirling Disk of NGC 4526
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Views the Whirling Disk of NGC 4526

This neat little galaxy is known as NGC 4526. Its dark lanes of dust and bright diffuse glow make the galaxy appear...

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NASA image: Dusty Sunrise at Core of Galaxy Artist Concept
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May 21, 2015

Dusty Sunrise at Core of Galaxy Artist Concept

This artist's concept depicts the current record holder for the most luminous galaxy in the universe. The galaxy,...

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NASA image: Hubble Spies a Rebel
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Spies a Rebel

Most galaxies possess a majestic spiral or elliptical structure. About a quarter of galaxies, though, defy such...

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NASA image: A monster in the Milky Way
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Dec 8, 2017

A monster in the Milky Way

This image shows the star-studded center of the Milky Way towards the constellation of Sagittarius. The crowded...

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NASA image: Celebrating the NASA Worm on This Week @NASA – November 10, 2023
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Nov 9, 2023

Celebrating the NASA Worm on This Week @NASA – November 10, 2023

Celebrating the NASA worm, NASA telescopes spot a record-breaking black hole, and the first science images from a...

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NASA image: Hubble Peers at the Heart of a Spiral Galaxy
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Peers at the Heart of a Spiral Galaxy

This new Hubble image is centered on NGC 5793, a spiral galaxy over 150 million light-years away in the...

GSFC
NASA image: Firestorm Of Star Birth In The Active Galaxy Centaurus A
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Dec 8, 2017

Firestorm Of Star Birth In The Active Galaxy Centaurus A

NASA image release June 16, 2011 Resembling looming rain clouds on a stormy day, dark lanes of dust crisscross the...

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NASA image: Grand Swirls from NASA's Hubble
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Dec 8, 2017

Grand Swirls from NASA's Hubble

This new Hubble image shows NGC 1566, a beautiful galaxy located approximately 40 million light-years away in the...

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NASA image: Hubble's Megamaser Galaxy
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble's Megamaser Galaxy

Feast your eyes on Hubble's Megamaser galaxy! Phenomena across the Universe emit radiation spanning the entire...

GSFC
NASA image: Fermi's Motion Produces a Study in Spirograph
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Dec 8, 2017

Fermi's Motion Produces a Study in Spirograph

Final still from Fermi video [bit.ly/Y2K4LN]. Credit: NASA/DOE/Fermi LAT Collaboration ----- NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray...

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NASA image: Fermi's Motion Produces a Study in Spirograph
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Dec 8, 2017

Fermi's Motion Produces a Study in Spirograph

The LAT's sensitivity to gamma rays is greatest in the center of its wide field of view and decreases toward the...

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NASA image: Fermi discovers giant gamma-ray bubbles in the Milky Way
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Dec 8, 2017

Fermi discovers giant gamma-ray bubbles in the Milky Way

NASA image release November 9, 2010 To view a video about this story go to: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/5162413062...

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NASA image: Hubble Sees a Bizarre Cosmic Rarity
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Sees a Bizarre Cosmic Rarity

This new Hubble image shows a peculiar galaxy known as NGC 660, located around 45 million light-years away from us....

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NASA image: Hubble Eyes a Powerful Galaxy
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Eyes a Powerful Galaxy

Not all galaxies have the luxury of possessing a simple moniker or quirky nickname. This impressive galaxy imaged by...

GSFC
NASA image: The Next Crew Headed to the Space Station on This Week at NASA – February 24, 2023
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Feb 24, 2023

The Next Crew Headed to the Space Station on This Week at NASA – February 24, 2023

The next crew headed to the space station, black holes on a collision course, and an anniversary on Mars … a few of...

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NASA image: What the Webb Telescope Found Way Back in the Early Universe on This Week @NASA – July 7, 2023
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Jul 7, 2023

What the Webb Telescope Found Way Back in the Early Universe on This Week @NASA – July 7, 2023

What the Webb telescope found way back in the early Universe, another hot trip around the Sun for our Parker Solar...

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NASA image: Some News About Our Moon to Mars Architecture on This Week @NASA – April 21, 2023
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Apr 21, 2023

Some News About Our Moon to Mars Architecture on This Week @NASA – April 21, 2023

Some news about our Moon to Mars Architecture, chalk up another one for our frequent flyer on Mars, and yes, this...

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NASA image: The Webb Telescope is Closer to Starting Its Mission of Science on This Week @NASA – May 13, 2022
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May 13, 2022

The Webb Telescope is Closer to Starting Its Mission of Science on This Week @NASA – May 13, 2022

The Webb Telescope is closer to starting its mission of science, an historic look at the center of our galaxy, and...

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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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