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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: KSC-04-S-00193
Video
Jun 14, 2004

KSC-04-S-00193

The Hubble Space Telescope has trained its eyes on the Trifid Nebula, a dazzling star nursery 9,000 light-years from...

KSC
NASA image: Nearby Newborns
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Dec 21, 2004

Nearby Newborns

This image shows six of the three-dozen "ultraviolet luminous galaxies" spotted in our corner of the universe by...

JPL
NASA image: Polar Lights at Saturn Bid Cassini Farewell
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Oct 16, 2017

Polar Lights at Saturn Bid Cassini Farewell

On Sept. 14, 2017, one day before making its final plunge into Saturn's atmosphere, NASA's Cassini spacecraft used...

JPL
NASA image: Galaxy UGC10445
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Jul 25, 2003

Galaxy UGC10445

This ultraviolet color image of the galaxy UGC10445 was taken by NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer on June 7 and June...

JPL
NASA image: Messier 101
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Jul 25, 2003

Messier 101

NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer took this near ultraviolet image of Messier 101 on June 20, 2003. Messier 101 is a...

JPL
NASA image: Groth Deep Image
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Jul 25, 2003

Groth Deep Image

This ultraviolet color blowup of the Groth Deep Image was taken by NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer on June 22 and...

JPL
NASA image: Galaxy NGC5398
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Jul 25, 2003

Galaxy NGC5398

This is an ultraviolet color image of the galaxy NGC5398 taken by NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer on June 7, 2003....

JPL
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Dec 3, 1990

Around Marshall

The primary objective of the STS-35 mission was round the clock observation of the celestial sphere in ultraviolet...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Dec 3, 1990

Around Marshall

The primary objective of the STS-35 mission was round the clock observation of the celestial sphere in ultraviolet...

MSFC
NASA image: SDO: Year 6
Video
Feb 12, 2016

SDO: Year 6

The sun is always changing and NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory is always watching. Launched on Feb. 11, 2010, SDO...

GSFC
NASA image: Fires of Galactic Youth Artist Animation
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Dec 22, 2004

Fires of Galactic Youth Artist Animation

This artist's animation shows a typical young galaxy, teeming with hot, newborn stars and exploding supernovas. The...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-99pp0657
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Jun 7, 1999

KSC-99pp0657

Workers oversee the mating of the second stage with the first stage of a Boeing Delta II rocket, which will launch...

KSC
NASA image: GALEX 1st Light Near Ultraviolet -50
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May 28, 2003

GALEX 1st Light Near Ultraviolet -50

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

JPL
NASA image: Ultraviolet Instrument for Mars 2020 Rover is SHERLOC
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Jul 31, 2014

Ultraviolet Instrument for Mars 2020 Rover is SHERLOC

This illustration depicts the mechanism and conceptual research targets for an instrument named SHERLOC, which has...

JPL
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Dec 3, 1990

Around Marshall

The primary objective of the STS-35 mission was round the clock observation of the celestial sphere in ultraviolet...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Science
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Dec 2, 1990

Space Science

STS-35 lifted off December 2, 1990, at 1:19 am EST, aboard the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia. Her crew of eight...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Dec 2, 1990

Around Marshall

The primary objective of the STS-35 mission was round the clock observation of the celestial sphere in ultraviolet...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Dec 2, 1990

Around Marshall

The primary objective of the STS-35 mission was round the clock observation of the celestial sphere in ultraviolet...

MSFC
NASA image: Spacelab
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Dec 2, 1990

Spacelab

The primary objective of the STS-35 mission was round the clock observation of the celestial sphere in ultraviolet...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Dec 12, 1990

Around Marshall

The primary objective of the STS-35 mission was round the clock observation of the celestial sphere in ultraviolet...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
Image
Dec 2, 1990

Around Marshall

The primary objective of the STS-35 mission was round the clock observation of the celestial sphere in ultraviolet...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
Image
Dec 4, 1990

Around Marshall

The primary objective of the STS-35 mission was round the clock observation of the celestial sphere in ultraviolet...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
Image
Dec 2, 1990

Around Marshall

The primary objective of the STS-35 mission was round the clock observation of the celestial sphere in ultraviolet...

MSFC
NASA image: Solar Highlights of 2016/2017: NASA STEREO Image
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Jun 24, 2016

Solar Highlights of 2016/2017: NASA STEREO Image

In the same way that two eyes give humans a three-dimensional perception of the world around us, the twin spacecraft...

GSFC
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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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