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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: 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: 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...

JPL
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...

JPL
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...

JPL
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,...

JPL
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...

JPL
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....

JPL
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...

JPL
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...

JPL
NASA image: A Sky Chock-Full of Black Holes
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Aug 29, 2012

A Sky Chock-Full of Black Holes

With its all-sky infrared survey, NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE, has identified millions of...

JPL
NASA image: WISE Revises Numbers of Asteroids Near Earth
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Sep 29, 2011

WISE Revises Numbers of Asteroids Near Earth

Data from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer has led to revisions in the estimated population of near-Earth...

JPL
NASA image: WISE Eyes Evolution of Massive Stars
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Apr 8, 2011

WISE Eyes Evolution of Massive Stars

In the Perseus spiral arm of the Milky Way galaxy, opposite the galactic center, lies the nebula SH 2-235. As seen...

JPL
NASA image: A Collage of Nearby Galaxies
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Dec 15, 2010

A Collage of Nearby Galaxies

To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the launch of NASA Wide-Field Infrared Explorer, the mission team put...

JPL
NASA image: Barred Ring Galaxy NGC 1291
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May 5, 2005

Barred Ring Galaxy NGC 1291

This ultraviolet image left and visual image right from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer is of the barred ring galaxy...

JPL
NASA image: Cosmic Ocean Dweller
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Nov 17, 2010

Cosmic Ocean Dweller

A colorful creature in a starry sea stands out in this image from NASA Wide-field Infrared Explorer; infrared light...

JPL
NASA image: The Dirt on Andromeda
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Feb 17, 2010

The Dirt on Andromeda

This image from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer highlights the dust that speckles the Andromeda galaxy...

JPL
NASA image: Asteroids in Virgo
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Feb 1, 2011

Asteroids in Virgo

This image from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, shows four galaxies in the Virgo cluster: Messier 59,...

JPL
NASA image: WISE View of a Wispy Cloud
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Aug 10, 2010

WISE View of a Wispy Cloud

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer highlights the Small Magellanic Cloud, a small galaxy about 200,000...

JPL
NASA image: Pointing a Finger at Star Formation
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Mar 4, 2011

Pointing a Finger at Star Formation

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, captured this image of a star-forming cloud of dust and gas located in the...

JPL
NASA image: How to Tell the Size of An Asteroid
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Sep 29, 2011

How to Tell the Size of An Asteroid

This chart based on data from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer illustrates how infrared is used to more...

JPL
NASA image: Nebulae: Not as Close as They Appear
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May 5, 2011

Nebulae: Not as Close as They Appear

This image from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, shows three different nebulae located in the constellation...

JPL
NASA image: WISE Spies a Galactic Neighbor
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Jan 4, 2011

WISE Spies a Galactic Neighbor

This image captured by NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer shows of one of our closest neighboring galaxies,...

JPL
NASA image: Comets WISE -- A Family Portrait
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Feb 1, 2011

Comets WISE -- A Family Portrait

During its one-year mission, NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, mapped the entire sky in infrared light....

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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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