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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: International Observe the Moon Night
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Dec 8, 2017

International Observe the Moon Night

Visitors get a rare opportunity to view laser beams pointed at the moon at Optical Site. Goddard's Laser Ranging...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA's Webb Telescope ISIM Gets Cubed for Gravity Test
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Webb Telescope ISIM Gets Cubed for Gravity Test

The James Webb Space Telescope's ISIM structure recently endured a "gravity sag test" as it was rotated in...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-05-S-00324
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Dec 22, 2005

KSC-05-S-00324

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft, built in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory,...

KSC
NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Jan 1, 2001

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

Left image: The x-ray data from the Chandra X-Ray Observatory (CXO) has revealed a bright central star surrounded by...

MSFC
NASA image: Radar Observations of Asteroid 99942 Apophis
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Mar 26, 2021

Radar Observations of Asteroid 99942 Apophis

These images represent radar observations of asteroid 99942 Apophis on March 8, 9, and 10, 2021, as it made its last...

JPL
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Manaus, Brazil
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Manaus, Brazil

These two false-color images of the Manaus region of Brazil in South America were acquired by the Spaceborne Imaging...

JPL
NASA image: Close-Up Views of Jupiter North Pole
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Sep 2, 2016

Close-Up Views of Jupiter North Pole

Storm systems and weather activity unlike anything encountered in the solar system are on view in these color images...

JPL
NASA image: Key Lunar Trailblazer Instrument Passes Milestone
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Jul 8, 2022

Key Lunar Trailblazer Instrument Passes Milestone

The High-resolution Volatiles and Minerals Moon Mapper (HVM³), seen here, is one of two instruments that will be...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Damage Map Aids Northern California Wildfire Response
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Oct 18, 2017

NASA Damage Map Aids Northern California Wildfire Response

The Advanced Rapid Imaging and Analysis (ARIA) team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, and...

JPL
NASA image: Visual Docking Moon Simulator
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Sep 30, 1963

Visual Docking Moon Simulator

Astronaut James Lovell at the controls of the Visual Docking Simulator. From A.W. Vogeley, "Piloted Space-Flight...

LRC
NASA image: Hubble Paints a Spattering of Blue
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Paints a Spattering of Blue

Far beyond the stars in the constellation of Leo (The Lion) is irregular galaxy IC 559. IC 559 is not your everyday...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Chassis Welcomed Into JPL's High Bay 1
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Mar 29, 2021

NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Chassis Welcomed Into JPL's High Bay 1

A major component of NASA's Psyche spacecraft has been delivered to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern...

JPL
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 3, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

This is a photo of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST),in its origianl configuration, berthed in the cargo bay of the...

MSFC
NASA image: Virgil Gus Grissom's Visit to LaRC
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Feb 22, 1963

Virgil Gus Grissom's Visit to LaRC

Astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom at the controls of the Visual Docking Simulator. From A.W. Vogeley, "Piloted...

LRC
NASA image: Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)
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Dec 8, 2017

Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)

A NICER team member measures the focused optical power of each X-ray concentrator in a clean tent at NASA’s Goddard...

GSFC
NASA image: Psyche: One Year Until Launch
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Aug 24, 2021

Psyche: One Year Until Launch

NASA's Psyche spacecraft is captured here on August 18, 2021, in a clean room at the agency's Jet Propulsion...

JPL
NASA image: Student experimenters successfully launch suborbital rocket from NASA Wallops
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Dec 8, 2017

Student experimenters successfully launch suborbital rocket from NASA Wallops

NASA successfully launched a NASA Terrier-Improved Orion suborbital sounding rocket carrying student experiments...

GSFC
NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 25 crew
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Oct 5, 2010

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 25 crew

ISS025-E-008532 (5 Oct. 2010) --- Photographed by an Expedition 25 crew member on the International Space Station,...

JSC
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,...

JPL
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 1, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

Carrying a crew of seven, the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia soared through some pre-dawn clouds into the sky as it...

MSFC
NASA image: Key Science Instrument Installed into Webb Structure
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Dec 8, 2017

Key Science Instrument Installed into Webb Structure

Engineers are checking to make sure that MIRI is precisely positioned with the ISIM as it slides into position. They...

GSFC
NASA image: Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)
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Dec 8, 2017

Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER)

NICER team members Takashi Okajima, Yang Soong, and Steven Kenyon apply epoxy to the X-ray concentrator mounts after...

GSFC
NASA image: JWST Full-Scale Model on Display in Orlando
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Dec 8, 2017

JWST Full-Scale Model on Display in Orlando

JWST Full-Scale Model on Display. A full-scale model of the James Webb Space Telescope was built by the prime...

GSFC
NASA image: Virgil Gus Grissom's Visit to LaRC
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Feb 22, 1963

Virgil Gus Grissom's Visit to LaRC

Astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom at the controls of the Visual Docking Simulator. From A.W. Vogeley, "Piloted...

LRC
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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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