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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-2012-3131
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May 30, 2012

KSC-2012-3131

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A technician performs a black light inspection on one of NASA's Radiation Belt Storm Probes...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3135
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May 30, 2012

KSC-2012-3135

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Using a black light, a technician closely inspects one of NASA's twin Radiation Belt Storm...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3132
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May 30, 2012

KSC-2012-3132

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Barely visible behind equipment, a technician uses a black light to inspect one of NASA's...

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NASA image: A Whirlpool 'Warhol' Shows Galaxy in Different Light
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Jun 26, 2019

A Whirlpool 'Warhol' Shows Galaxy in Different Light

These four panels show the Whirlpool galaxy — which is actually a pair of galaxies also known as Messier 51 and NGC...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Dec 1, 2002

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This series of photos, captured by the NASA Hubble Space Telescope's (HST) Advanced Camera for Surveys from May to...

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NASA image: Supplemental Lighting Assesment
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Dec 8, 2021

Supplemental Lighting Assesment

Test subjects performing subjective assessment of supplemental lighting during NBL Preliminary Lunar Lighting...

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NASA image: Supplemental Lighting Assesment
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Dec 8, 2021

Supplemental Lighting Assesment

Test subjects performing subjective assessment of supplemental lighting during NBL Preliminary Lunar Lighting...

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NASA image: A Journey of Light Through Space and Time
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Mar 21, 2013

A Journey of Light Through Space and Time

This frame from an artist animation depicts the life of a photon, or particle of light, as it travels across space...

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NASA image: Portrait of Two Asteroids in Different Light
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Sep 29, 2011

Portrait of Two Asteroids in Different Light

This frame from an animation illustrates the benefits of observing asteroids in infrared light. It begins by showing...

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NASA image: Jupiter Equatorial Region in Violet Light Time Set 3
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Mar 6, 1998

Jupiter Equatorial Region in Violet Light Time Set 3

Jupiter Equatorial Region in Violet Light Time Set 3

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NASA image: Jupiter Belt-Zone Boundary in Near-Infrared and Violet Light
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Dec 18, 1997

Jupiter Belt-Zone Boundary in Near-Infrared and Violet Light

Jupiter Belt-Zone Boundary in Near-Infrared and Violet Light

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NASA image: Jupiter Equatorial Region in Violet Light Time Set 1
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Mar 6, 1998

Jupiter Equatorial Region in Violet Light Time Set 1

Jupiter Equatorial Region in Violet Light Time Set 1

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NASA image: Jupiter Equatorial Region in Violet Light Time Set 2
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Mar 6, 1998

Jupiter Equatorial Region in Violet Light Time Set 2

Jupiter Equatorial Region in Violet Light Time Set 2

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NASA image: Light-toned Terraces
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May 29, 2006

Light-toned Terraces

This MOC image shows light-toned, layered, sedimentary rock outcrops in northwest Schiaparelli Basin. The layers are...

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NASA image: Light Seconds from Dione
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Jan 5, 2006

Light Seconds from Dione

After journeying a bit more than an hour across the Solar System, bright sunlight reflects off the gleaming icy...

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NASA image: Supernova Seen In Two Lights
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Aug 21, 2014

Supernova Seen In Two Lights

Puppis A, around 7,000 light-years away, is seen in this image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope and Chandra X-Ray...

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NASA image: Dark Side Ring of Light
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Dec 23, 2009

Dark Side Ring of Light

NASA Cassini spacecraft looks toward the dark side of Saturn largest moon as a circle of light is produced by...

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NASA image: GALEX 1st Light Compilation
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May 28, 2003

GALEX 1st Light Compilation

This compilation shows the constellation Hercules, as imaged on May 21 and 22, 2003, by NASA Galaxy Evolution...

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NASA image: Heavy and Light Just Right
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Oct 5, 2011

Heavy and Light Just Right

Using NASA Herschel Space Observatory, astronomers have discovered that comet Hartley 2 possesses a ratio of heavy...

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NASA image: Light and Dark Tricks
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Oct 4, 2010

Light and Dark Tricks

Capturing the interplay between light and shadow, NASA Cassini spacecraft looks toward the night side of Saturn...

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NASA image: NASA's Hubble Sees A New Supernova Remnant Light Up
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Hubble Sees A New Supernova Remnant Light Up

NASA image release June 10, 2011 Astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope are witnessing the unprecedented...

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NASA image: Hubble Gazes Into a Black Hole of Puzzling Light
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Gazes Into a Black Hole of Puzzling Light

The beautiful spiral galaxy visible in the center of the image is known as RX J1140.1+0307, a galaxy in the Virgo...

GSFC
NASA image: Asian city lights and green fishing boat lights
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Sep 17, 2025

Asian city lights and green fishing boat lights

iss073e0848542 (Sept. 17, 2025) --- Green fishing boat lights lure squid, mackerel, and amberjack in the Taiwan...

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NASA image: Light-Toned Deposits along Coprates Chasma Slopes
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Feb 22, 2014

Light-Toned Deposits along Coprates Chasma Slopes

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows light-toned deposits along Coprates Chasma slopes.

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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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