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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: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Apr 15, 1997

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This photograph captures the installation of the Chandra X-Ray Observatory, formerly Advanced X-Ray Astrophysics...

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NASA image: NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and SWFO-L1 Mate
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Sep 5, 2025

NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and SWFO-L1 Mate

Technicians integrate NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

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NASA image: NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and SWFO-L1 Mate
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Sep 5, 2025

NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and SWFO-L1 Mate

Technicians integrate NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

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NASA image: NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and SWFO-L1 Mate
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Sep 5, 2025

NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and SWFO-L1 Mate

Technicians integrate NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

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NASA image: NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and SWFO-L1 Mate
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Sep 5, 2025

NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and SWFO-L1 Mate

Technicians integrate NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

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NASA image: NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and SWFO-L1 Mate
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Sep 5, 2025

NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and SWFO-L1 Mate

Technicians integrate NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

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NASA image: NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and SWFO-L1 Mate
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Sep 5, 2025

NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and SWFO-L1 Mate

Technicians integrate NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

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NASA image: NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and SWFO-L1 Mate
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Sep 5, 2025

NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and SWFO-L1 Mate

Technicians integrate NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing
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Jun 29, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing

Ken Jucks, OCO-2 program scientist, NASA Headquarters talks during an Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) science...

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NASA image: NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory Unveils New Images
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Apr 20, 2010

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory Unveils New Images

Philip H. Scherrer (left) principal investigator, Helioseismic and Magnetic Imager instrument, Stanford University...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing
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Jun 29, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing

Dave Crisp, OCO-2 science team leader, JPL talks during an Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) science briefing,...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing
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Jun 29, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing

NASA Kennedy Space Center Public Affairs Officer George Diller, moderates a briefing ahead of the planned launch of...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2)
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Jun 29, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2)

The launch gantry, surrounding the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing
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Jun 29, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing

Dave Crisp, OCO-2 science team leader, JPL talks during an Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) science briefing,...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2)
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Jun 29, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2)

The upper levels of the launch gantry, surrounding the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with the Orbiting...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing
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Jun 29, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing

Annmarie Eldering, OCO-2 deputy project scientist, JPL is seen talking on the monitors during an Orbiting Carbon...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing
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Jun 29, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing

Ken Jucks, OCO-2 program scientist, NASA Headquarters talks during an Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) science...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing
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Jun 29, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing

Annmarie Eldering, OCO-2 deputy project scientist, JPL talks during an Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) science...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2)
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Jun 29, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2)

The launch gantry, surrounding the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2...

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NASA image: A Triumvirate: Three Coronal Holes
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Sep 10, 2015

A Triumvirate: Three Coronal Holes

Three substantial coronal holes rotated across the face of the Sun the week of Sept. 8-10, 2015 as seen by NASA...

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NASA image: Eiffel Tower Plume
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Aug 19, 2015

Eiffel Tower Plume

This still image from an animation from NASA GSFC Solar Dynamics Observatory shows a single plume of plasma, many...

JPL
NASA image: Filament Breakaway
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Apr 18, 2017

Filament Breakaway

A dark, elongated filament rose up and broke to the lower left and out from the sun seen by NASA Solar Dynamics...

JPL
NASA image: Close-up View of an Active Region of the Sun, March 23, 2007
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Apr 27, 2007

Close-up View of an Active Region of the Sun, March 23, 2007

NASA Solar TErrestrial RElations Observatory STEREO satellites have provided the first three-dimensional images of...

JPL
NASA image: Oxygen No Longer Lost in Space
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Aug 1, 2011

Oxygen No Longer Lost in Space

ESA Herschel Space Observatory found oxygen molecules in a dense patch of gas and dust adjacent to star-forming...

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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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