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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: STS103-S-001
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Aug 1, 1999

STS103-S-001

STS103-S-001 (August 1999) --- Designed by the crew members, the STS-103 emblem depicts the space shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: Hubble Unveils a Tapestry of Dazzling Diamond-like Stars
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Unveils a Tapestry of Dazzling Diamond-like Stars

Resembling an opulent diamond tapestry, this image from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows a glittering star...

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NASA image: KSC-99padig032
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Nov 13, 1999

KSC-99padig032

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Towering atop the mobile launcher platform and crawler transporter, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00343
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Nov 4, 2004

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Mysterious and fleeting, gamma-ray bursts come from galaxies so far away that they take billions of years to reach...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1124
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Sep 3, 1999

KSC-99pp1124

In the payload bay of the orbiter Discovery, STS-103 Mission Specialists John M. Grunsfeld (Ph.D.), left, and Claude...

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NASA image: Hubble Takes Flight with the Toucan and the Cluster
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Takes Flight with the Toucan and the Cluster

It may be famous for hosting spectacular sights such as the Tucana Dwarf Galaxy and 47 Tucanae (heic1510), the...

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NASA image: SDO: Year 4
Video
Feb 11, 2014

SDO: Year 4

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

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NASA image: Horsehead Nebula
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Dec 8, 2017

Horsehead Nebula

Image released April 19, 2013. Astronomers have used NASA's Hubble Space Telescope to photograph the iconic...

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NASA image: Portrait of Astronaut Nick Hague
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Jan 13, 2020

Portrait of Astronaut Nick Hague

"When we do passes over parts of the world where you can see the human impact to the world, you get to really see...

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NASA image: MMS First Results
Video
May 12, 2016

MMS First Results

Like sending sensors up into a hurricane, NASA has flown four spacecraft through an invisible maelstrom in space,...

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NASA image: NASA Telescopes Join Forces To Observe Unprecedented Explosion
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Telescopes Join Forces To Observe Unprecedented Explosion

NASA image release April 6, 2011 Images from Swift's Ultraviolet/Optical (white, purple) and X-ray telescopes...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1333
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Nov 16, 1999

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At the slidewire area of Launch Pad 39B, the STS-103 crew listen to use of the emergency egress equipment. From left...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1329
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Nov 16, 1999

KSC-99pp1329

During an interview at Launch Pad 39B, STS-103 Pilot Scott J. Kelly responds to a question from the media about the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1325
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Nov 16, 1999

KSC-99pp1325

At Launch Pad 39B, Lisa Malone, chief, Media Services at KSC introduces the STS-103 crew standing ready to answer...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Jan 1, 1981

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This drawing illustrates Hubble Space Telescope's (HST's), Faint Object Camera (FOC). The FOC reflects light down...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1338
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Nov 17, 1999

KSC-99pp1338

In the slidewire basket on Launch Pad 39B, STS-103 Mission Specialist Steven L. Smith reaches for the lever that...

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NASA image: Cretaceous Footprints Found on Goddard Campus
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Dec 8, 2017

Cretaceous Footprints Found on Goddard Campus

About 110 million light years away, the bright, barred spiral galaxy NGC3259 was just forming stars in dark bands of...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1095
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Sep 2, 1999

KSC-99pp1095

During a Crew Equipment Interface Test in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, members of the STS-103 crew...

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NASA image: Cretaceous Footprints Found on Goddard Campus
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Dec 8, 2017

Cretaceous Footprints Found on Goddard Campus

About 110 million light years away, the bright, barred spiral galaxy NGC3259 was just forming stars in dark bands of...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1322
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Nov 17, 1999

KSC-99pp1322

Wearing their launch suits, the STS-103 crew exit the Operations and Checkout Building at KSC, heading for the...

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NASA image: Webb Instruments Perfected to Microscopic Levels
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Dec 8, 2017

Webb Instruments Perfected to Microscopic Levels

Dressed in a cleanroom suit to prevent contamination, Optics Technician Jeff Gum aligns a replacement Focal Plane...

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NASA image: Cretaceous Footprints Found on Goddard Campus
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Dec 8, 2017

Cretaceous Footprints Found on Goddard Campus

About 110 million light years away, the bright, barred spiral galaxy NGC3259 was just forming stars in dark bands of...

GSFC
NASA image: SPHEREx Scans the Sky
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May 1, 2025

SPHEREx Scans the Sky

This video shows the SPHEREx observatory's field of view as it scans across a section of the sky, observing the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1335
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Nov 16, 1999

KSC-99pp1335

As part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities, the STS-103 crew inspect the "white room," an...

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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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