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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: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jun 29, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, left, and NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jun 29, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, left, and NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Mirror Halfway Complete
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Dec 8, 2017

James Webb Space Telescope Mirror Halfway Complete

Inside NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center's massive clean room in Greenbelt, Maryland, the ninth flight mirror was...

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NASA image: A Shocking Surprise in Stephan Quintet
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Mar 3, 2006

A Shocking Surprise in Stephan Quintet

The false-color composite image of the Stephan’s Quintet galaxy cluster is made up of data from NASA Spitzer Space...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Jan 1, 1997

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This is a photograph of giant twisters and star wisps in the Lagoon Nebula. This superb Hubble Space Telescope (HST)...

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NASA image: Upgraded Hubble Space Telescope Images
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Sep 8, 2009

Upgraded Hubble Space Telescope Images

U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski, D-Md., left foreground, NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden, center, and NASA...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Launch
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Dec 25, 2021

James Webb Space Telescope Launch

ESA (European Space Agency) Director-General Dr. Josef Aschbacher, left, and NASA Associate Administrator for the...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Jan 1, 2004

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This new image taken with NASA's Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is of the nearby dwarf galaxy NGC 1569. This galaxy is...

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NASA image: Composite image of the planet Mars taken by Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Mar 29, 1991

Composite image of the planet Mars taken by Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

Composite image of the planet Mars taken by Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Wide Field and Planetary Camera (WFPC).

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NASA image: NASA Great Observatories Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy
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Feb 10, 2009

NASA Great Observatories Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy

NASA Great Observatories continue Galileo legacy with stunning images and breakthrough science from the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Dec 1, 1993

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

Astronaut Hoffman held the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Wide Field/Planetary Camera-1 (WF/PC1) that was replaced by...

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NASA image: Buckyballs Jiggle Like Jello  Artist Concept
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Jul 22, 2010

Buckyballs Jiggle Like Jello Artist Concept

This artist image illustrates vibrating buckyballs -- spherical molecules of carbon discovered in space for the...

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NASA image: Upgraded Hubble Space Telescope Images
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Sep 8, 2009

Upgraded Hubble Space Telescope Images

U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski, D-Md. delivers her remarks during a press conference where NASA unveiled new...

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NASA image: Upgraded Hubble Space Telescope Images
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Sep 8, 2009

Upgraded Hubble Space Telescope Images

U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski, D-Md., left, NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden, center, and NASA Deputy...

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NASA image: Upgraded Hubble Space Telescope Images
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Sep 8, 2009

Upgraded Hubble Space Telescope Images

NASA Associate Administrator of the Science Mission Directorate Dr. Edward J. Weiler speaks at the podium as Sen....

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NASA image: Upgraded Hubble Space Telescope Images
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Sep 8, 2009

Upgraded Hubble Space Telescope Images

U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski, D-Md. delivers her remarks during a press conference where NASA unveiled new...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Jan 1, 1994

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

A comparison image of the M100 Galactic Nucleus, taken by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Wide Field Planetary...

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NASA image: Exotic Atmospheres  Artist Concept
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Feb 21, 2007

Exotic Atmospheres Artist Concept

This artist concept, based on spectral observations from NASA Hubble Space Telescope and Spitzer Space Telescope,...

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NASA image: NASA Great Observatories Witness a Galactic Spectacle
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Aug 5, 2010

NASA Great Observatories Witness a Galactic Spectacle

This image of two tangled galaxies has been released by NASA Great Observatories. The Antennae galaxies are shown in...

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NASA image: Infographic: Finding Planets With Microlensing
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Apr 14, 2015

Infographic: Finding Planets With Microlensing

This infographic explains how NASA Spitzer Space Telescope can be used in tandem with a telescope on the ground to...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Launch
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Dec 25, 2021

James Webb Space Telescope Launch

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Program Scientist Eric Smith reacts after hearing confirmation that the James Webb...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Prelaunch
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Dec 25, 2021

James Webb Space Telescope Prelaunch

NASA Program Director for the James Webb Space Telescope Program Greg Robinson gives a brief interview on NASA...

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NASA image: A Week of Deployments for the James Webb Space Telescope on This Week @NASA – January 7, 2022
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Jan 7, 2022

A Week of Deployments for the James Webb Space Telescope on This Week @NASA – January 7, 2022

A week of deployments for the James Webb Space Telescope, another remarkable achievement for Hubble, and helping to...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Prelaunch
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Dec 21, 2021

James Webb Space Telescope Prelaunch

A mockup of Arianespace's Ariane 5 rocket is seen at the entrance to the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French...

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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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