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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: Basking in Light
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Dec 26, 2016

Basking in Light

Sunlight truly has come to Saturn's north pole. The whole northern region is bathed in sunlight in this view from...

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NASA image: Light Microscopy Modle, LMM, Ground Unit Testing, GU
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Feb 20, 2018

Light Microscopy Modle, LMM, Ground Unit Testing, GU

Light Microscopy Modle, LMM, Ground Unit Testing, GU. Control Systems Engineer using a small magnet to maneuver a...

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NASA image: Johnson Space Center (JSC) Lighting Laboratory Capabilities
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May 26, 2021

Johnson Space Center (JSC) Lighting Laboratory Capabilities

A virtual tour of the JSC Lighting Lab that provides internal and external lighting requirements verification for...

JSC
NASA image: A Light Toned Deposit in Aureum Chaos
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Jun 17, 2015

A Light Toned Deposit in Aureum Chaos

The objective of this observation from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is to examine a light-toned deposit in a...

JPL
NASA image: Jupiter's Appearance in Microwave Light
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Oct 28, 2021

Jupiter's Appearance in Microwave Light

This animation depicts Jupiter's banded appearance in microwave light as seen by the microwave radiometer instrument...

JPL
NASA image: LED Solar Simulator
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Nov 16, 2016

LED Solar Simulator

NASA Glenn's new LED solar simulator was developed by Angstrom Designs and UC Santa Barbara under a Small Business...

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NASA image: Black Marble View of Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria
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Dec 10, 2018

Black Marble View of Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria

At night, a satellite's view of Earth lights up in bright strings of roads dotted with pearl-like cities and towns...

GSFC
NASA image: 30 Million light-years Away Hubble Sees Merging Galaxies
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Dec 8, 2017

30 Million light-years Away Hubble Sees Merging Galaxies

This image, taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, shows a peculiar galaxy known as NGC 1487, lying about 30...

GSFC
NASA image: OCI Stray Light Testing
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Jun 2, 2022

OCI Stray Light Testing

Systems engineer, Joseph Knuble, adjusts the intensity of a lamp during stray light testing on the Ocean Color...

GSFC
NASA image: Peculiar Features in Patterns of Ancient Light
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Mar 21, 2013

Peculiar Features in Patterns of Ancient Light

ESA Planck mission has imaged the oldest light in our universe. The top map shows Planck all-sky map of the cosmic...

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NASA image: Sunflower Galaxy Glows with Infrared Light
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Mar 3, 2011

Sunflower Galaxy Glows with Infrared Light

This image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows infrared light from the Sunflower galaxy, otherwise known as...

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NASA image: GALEX 1st Light Near Ultraviolet
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May 28, 2003

GALEX 1st Light Near Ultraviolet

This image was taken on May 21 and 22, 2003, by NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer. The image was made from data...

JPL
NASA image: The city lights of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula
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Jan 23, 2025

The city lights of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula

iss072e518202 (Jan. 23, 2025) --- This long-duration photograph highlights the city lights of Mexico's Yucatan...

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NASA image: Background Light Bluer Than Expected
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Nov 6, 2014

Background Light Bluer Than Expected

This plot shows data from the Cosmic Infrared Background Experiment, or CIBER, rockets launched in 2010 and 2012....

JPL
NASA image: A Light Toned Deposit in Arsinoes Chaos
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Oct 15, 2014

A Light Toned Deposit in Arsinoes Chaos

The objective of this observation from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is to examine a light-toned deposit in a...

JPL
NASA image: Light from Red-Hot Planet
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Jan 28, 2009

Light from Red-Hot Planet

This figure charts 30 hours of observations taken by NASA Spitzer Space Telescope of a strongly irradiated exoplanet...

JPL
NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fairing Mate and Black Light Test
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Nov 14, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fairing Mate and Black Light Test

Technicians with Orbital ATK perform a black light test on the Pegasus XL fairing inside Building 1555 at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: The city lights of Istanbul, Turkiye
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Jan 23, 2025

The city lights of Istanbul, Turkiye

iss072e519796 (Jan. 23, 2025) --- The city lights of Istanbul, Turkiye, with a population of about 15.7 million...

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NASA image: The lights of the northern European cities
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Jan 18, 2019

The lights of the northern European cities

iss058e005276 (Jan. 19, 2019) --- This nighttime shot from the International Space Station taken 258 miles above the...

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NASA image: The city lights of Lima, Peru
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Jan 21, 2025

The city lights of Lima, Peru

iss072e519089 (Jan. 21, 2025) --- The city lights of Lima, Peru, the South American nation's capital and most...

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NASA image: The city lights of Osaka, Japan
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Jan 22, 2025

The city lights of Osaka, Japan

iss072e519516 (Jan. 22, 2025) --- The city lights of Osaka, Japan, the island nation's third most populous city...

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NASA image: Dr. Fran Chiaramonte, Program Scientist for Physical Sciences Aboard the International Space Station Talks About the Light Microscopy Module (LMM)
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Feb 21, 2023

Dr. Fran Chiaramonte, Program Scientist for Physical Sciences Aboard the International Space Station Talks About the Light Microscopy Module (LMM)

Dr. Fran Chiaramonte, Program Scientist for Physical Sciences talks about the Light Microscopy Module (LMM) onboard...

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NASA image: Xenon Light Test at Pad 39B
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Oct 4, 2019

Xenon Light Test at Pad 39B

Xenon Light Test at Pad 39B

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NASA image: SM, Light Shield, Light Shield Frame
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Apr 9, 2008

SM, Light Shield, Light Shield Frame

jsc2008e032967 (Apr. 9, 2008) --- Neurospat Light Shield and frame at NASA's Johnson Space Center. Neurospat...

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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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