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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: Studying Habitability in Ancient Martian Environments
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Mar 12, 2013

Studying Habitability in Ancient Martian Environments

This set of images shows the results from the rock abrasion tool from NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity left...

JPL
NASA image: First Comet Seen by WISE
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Feb 11, 2010

First Comet Seen by WISE

The red smudge at the center of this image is the first comet discovered by NASA Wide-Field Infrared Survey...

JPL
NASA image: M3 & Comet Garradd
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Mar 26, 2010

M3 & Comet Garradd

This image from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer is a mosaic of 3 individual WISE frames spanning an area on...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6451
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Dec 10, 2012

KSC-2012-6451

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A new sign on Space Commerce Way marks the entrance to Exploration Park near NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Blocky Rock is Exam Target for Mars Rover Opportunity
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Mar 5, 2015

Blocky Rock is Exam Target for Mars Rover Opportunity

The flat-faced rock near the center of this image is a target for contact investigation by NASA's Mars Exploration...

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NASA image: PIA05492
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Mar 2, 2004

PIA05492

This mosaic of images taken by the panoramic camera onboard the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity shows the rock...

NASA image: Messier 101 Single Orbit Exposure
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Jul 25, 2003

Messier 101 Single Orbit Exposure

This single orbit exposure, ultraviolet color image of Messier 101 was taken by NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer on...

JPL
NASA image: You are here: Earth as seen from Mars
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Mar 11, 2004

You are here: Earth as seen from Mars

This is the first image ever taken of Earth from the surface of a planet beyond the Moon. It was taken by the Mars...

JPL
NASA image: Layered Outcrops in Gusev Crater
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Oct 14, 2004

Layered Outcrops in Gusev Crater

NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit acquired the images that went into this color composite with its panoramic...

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NASA image: X-Shaped Bulge in the Milky Way
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Jul 19, 2016

X-Shaped Bulge in the Milky Way

In 2010, NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) mission observed the entire sky twice. Astronomers used...

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NASA image: Ablaze with Infrared Light
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Feb 17, 2010

Ablaze with Infrared Light

Is it a bird, or a plane? No, it comet Siding Spring streaking across the sky, as seen by NASA Wide-field Infrared...

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NASA image: Spirit Greets New Terrain, New Season on Mars
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Apr 25, 2006

Spirit Greets New Terrain, New Season on Mars

In time to survive the Martian winter, NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit has driven to and parked on a north-facing...

NASA image: Tour of NASA Moon Rover South Pole Landing Site
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Sep 20, 2021

Tour of NASA Moon Rover South Pole Landing Site

In 2023, NASA’s Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover, or VIPER, will land near the western edge of the...

ARC
NASA image: Turning in the Testbed
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Jan 13, 2004

Turning in the Testbed

This image, taken in the JPL In-Situ Instruments Laboratory or Testbed, shows the view from the front hazard...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0113-020
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Jun 18, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0113-020

LCROSS launch public viewing event held at Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA Members of the Public at Ames...

ARC
NASA image: NASA Science Live: Modern-Day Explorers Search for Life Beyond Earth [Episode 30]
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Mar 31, 2021

NASA Science Live: Modern-Day Explorers Search for Life Beyond Earth [Episode 30]

Is there life beyond Earth? NASA has been sending spacecraft to the far reaches of our solar system in search of an...

GSFC
NASA image: Galaxy M101
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Jul 25, 2003

Galaxy M101

This three-color image of galaxy M101 was taken by NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer on June 20, 2003. The far...

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NASA image: Our Neighbor Andromeda
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Feb 17, 2010

Our Neighbor Andromeda

The immense Andromeda galaxy, also known as Messier 31, is captured in full in this image from NASA Wide-field...

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NASA image: Tycho Supernova Remnant
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Jul 12, 2010

Tycho Supernova Remnant

This image from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer takes in several interesting objects in the constellation...

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NASA image: A Cosmic Wreath
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Dec 22, 2011

A Cosmic Wreath

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer mission presents the Wreath nebula. The nebula official name is Barnard 3,...

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NASA image: Seven Sisters Get WISE
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Jul 16, 2010

Seven Sisters Get WISE

This image shows the famous Pleiades cluster of stars as seen through the eyes of NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey...

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NASA image: Hiding Out Behind the Milky Way
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Apr 7, 2010

Hiding Out Behind the Milky Way

A leggy cosmic creature comes out of hiding in this new infrared view from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer....

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NASA image: Asteroid and Comet Census from WISE
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Oct 4, 2010

Asteroid and Comet Census from WISE

This frame from a video demonstrates how NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer surveys asteroids and comets in...

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NASA image: Zeta Ophiuchi -- Runaway Star Plowing through Space Dust
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Jan 24, 2011

Zeta Ophiuchi -- Runaway Star Plowing through Space Dust

The blue star near the center of this image is Zeta Ophiuchi. Zeta Ophiuchi is actually a very massive, hot, bright...

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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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