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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: Storm of Stars in the Trifid Nebula
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Jan 29, 2014

Storm of Stars in the Trifid Nebula

Radiation and winds from massive stars have blown a cavity into the surrounding dust and gas, creating the Trifid...

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NASA image: CW Leo
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May 16, 2012

CW Leo

A runaway star, called CW Leo, plowing through the depths of space and piling up interstellar material before it,...

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NASA image: Cosmic Cocoon
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Oct 20, 2010

Cosmic Cocoon

The aptly named Cocoon nebula is featured in this image from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer. This cloud of...

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NASA image: Blowin in the Stellar Wind
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Jun 13, 2011

Blowin in the Stellar Wind

This image of the Elephant Trunk nebula from NASA Wide-field Survey Explorer shows clouds of dust and gas being...

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NASA image: Star Clusters Young and Old, Near and Far
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Apr 23, 2010

Star Clusters Young and Old, Near and Far

This image from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE, is a view of an area of the sky over 12 times the...

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NASA image: The Galaxy Menagerie from WISE
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May 25, 2011

The Galaxy Menagerie from WISE

A colorful collection of galaxy specimens from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer mission showcases galaxies...

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NASA image: The Beginning of the End of Star Formation
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Apr 3, 2012

The Beginning of the End of Star Formation

Time is running out for the galaxy NGC 3801, seen in this composite image from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer and...

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NASA image: A Look Inside WISE
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Oct 20, 2009

A Look Inside WISE

The science instrument on NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer is shown here with its aperture cover removed,...

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NASA image: Warped Andromeda
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Feb 17, 2010

Warped Andromeda

This image from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer highlights the Andromeda galaxy older stellar population in...

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NASA image: Exposing Black Holes Disguised in Dust
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Aug 29, 2012

Exposing Black Holes Disguised in Dust

This zoomed-in view of a portion of the all-sky survey from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer shows a...

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NASA image: WISE Unveils a Treasure Trove of Beauty
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Apr 1, 2011

WISE Unveils a Treasure Trove of Beauty

A rich collection of colorful astronomical objects is revealed in this picturesque image of the Rho Ophiuchi cloud...

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NASA image: Classic Galaxy with Glamour
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Apr 11, 2005

Classic Galaxy with Glamour

Young hot blue stars dominate the outer spiral arms of nearby galaxy NGC 300, while the older stars congregate in...

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NASA image: Large Face on Spiral Galaxy NGC 3344
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May 5, 2005

Large Face on Spiral Galaxy NGC 3344

This ultraviolet image from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer is of the large face on spiral galaxy NGC 3344. The inner...

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NASA image: Cosmic Alligator Eats its Way through the Sky
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Jul 5, 2011

Cosmic Alligator Eats its Way through the Sky

This stellar object is called Spitzer 073425.3-465409, as seen by NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer; the...

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NASA image: Prepping WISE to Pop its Lens Cap
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Dec 23, 2009

Prepping WISE to Pop its Lens Cap

This infrared image shows NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer WISE rocketing into the sky just before dawn on...

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NASA image: WISE Eyes the Whole Sky
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Jul 16, 2010

WISE Eyes the Whole Sky

This image is an all-sky infrared map consisting of data taken by previous missions: the Infrared Astronomical...

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NASA image: Jumbo Jellyfish or Massive Star?
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Jun 17, 2010

Jumbo Jellyfish or Massive Star?

Some might see a blood-red jellyfish, while others might see a pair of lips. In fact, the red-colored object in this...

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NASA image: Brown Dwarf Comparison
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Nov 17, 2009

Brown Dwarf Comparison

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer will uncover many failed stars, or brown dwarfs, in infrared light. This...

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NASA image: NASA WISE Telescope
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Oct 13, 2009

NASA WISE Telescope

This image shows NASA 40 cm diameter Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer telescope. Here the lead optical test...

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NASA image: IC 1795
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Apr 16, 2010

IC 1795

This image from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE, is a view within the constellation Cassiopeia of...

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NASA image: Supergiant Star Near Giraffe Hind Foot
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Feb 19, 2011

Supergiant Star Near Giraffe Hind Foot

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer captured this colorful image of the nebula BFS 29 surrounding the star...

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NASA image: The Many Infrared Personalities of the Sculptor Galaxy
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Oct 13, 2010

The Many Infrared Personalities of the Sculptor Galaxy

The Sculptor galaxy, or NGC 253, is seen in a rainbow of infrared colors in this mosaic by NASA Wide-field Infrared...

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NASA image: Ultraviolet Extensions
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Apr 16, 2008

Ultraviolet Extensions

This ultraviolet image from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer shows the Southern Pinwheel galaxy, also know as Messier...

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NASA image: Changing Views of Our Solar System
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Sep 29, 2011

Changing Views of Our Solar System

This frame from an animation illustrates asteroid-hunting results from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or...

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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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