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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: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Mar 3, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

This is a photo of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST),in its origianl configuration, berthed in the cargo bay of the...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-99padig031
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Nov 13, 1999

KSC-99padig031

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

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp1343
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Nov 17, 1999

KSC-99pp1343

Strapped into their seats inside the orbiter Discovery for a simulated countdown exercise are (left to right)...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp1103
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Sep 3, 1999

KSC-99pp1103

In the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) bay 1, STS-103 crew members look over equipment to be used on planned...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 1, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

Carrying a crew of seven, the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia soared through some pre-dawn clouds into the sky as it...

MSFC
NASA image: Key Science Instrument Installed into Webb Structure
Image
Dec 8, 2017

Key Science Instrument Installed into Webb Structure

Engineers are checking to make sure that MIRI is precisely positioned with the ISIM as it slides into position. They...

GSFC
NASA image: Godzilla Nebula Imaged by Spitzer
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Oct 25, 2021

Godzilla Nebula Imaged by Spitzer

This colorful image shows a nebula – a cloud of gas and dust in space – captured by NASA's now-retired Spitzer Space...

JPL
NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
Image
Jan 1, 1986

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This image illustrates the Hubble Space Telescope's (HST's) Optical Telescope Assembly (OTA). One of the three major...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-99pp1348
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Nov 17, 1999

KSC-99pp1348

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the STS-103 crew, with representatives from Goddard Space Flight Center,...

KSC
NASA image: Key Science Instrument Installed into Webb Structure
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Dec 8, 2017

Key Science Instrument Installed into Webb Structure

The MIRI itself weighs 181 pounds (82 kg) and is being held by a special balance beam (on the left of the photo),...

GSFC
NASA image: Star Map of the Milky Way's Outer Halo
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Apr 21, 2021

Star Map of the Milky Way's Outer Halo

Images of the Milky Way and the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) are overlaid on a map of the surrounding area, our...

JPL
NASA image: The most crowded place in the Milky Way
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Jan 8, 2015

The most crowded place in the Milky Way

This new NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image presents the Arches Cluster, the densest known star cluster in the...

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

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This drawing illustrates the Hubble Space Telescope's (HST's), Goddard High-Resolution Spectrograph (GHRS). The...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Jan 1, 1997

Space Shuttle Projects

This is a view of the Russian Mir Space Station photographed by a crewmember of the fifth Shuttle/Mir docking...

MSFC
NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Oct 1, 1980

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This illustration depicts the design features of the Hubble Space Telescope's (HST's) Support Systems Module (SSM)....

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-99pp1091
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Sep 2, 1999

KSC-99pp1091

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, STS-103 Mission Specialist Steven L. Smith (right) and other members of...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 1, 2001

Space Shuttle Projects

This is the insignia of the STS-109 Space Shuttle mission. Carrying a crew of seven, the Space Shuttle Orbiter...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Science
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Jan 1, 1991

Space Science

In this photograph, Dr. Gerald Fishman of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), a principal investigator of the...

MSFC
NASA image: LMC P3
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Oct 10, 2016

LMC P3

This composite image contains data from Chandra (purple) that provides evidence for the survival of a companion star...

GSFC
NASA image: April 30 Hubble View of ISON
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Dec 8, 2017

April 30 Hubble View of ISON

On April 30, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope observed Comet ISON again. The comet is in the upper middle, showing the...

GSFC
NASA image: GPM Ships Out to Japan for Launch: Load and Takeoff
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Nov 25, 2013

GPM Ships Out to Japan for Launch: Load and Takeoff

This is footage of the GPM Core spacecraft leaving Goddard Space Flight Center and traveling to Andrews Air Force...

GSFC
NASA image: Starburst Cluster Shows Celestial Fireworks
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Dec 8, 2017

Starburst Cluster Shows Celestial Fireworks

NASA image release June 6, 2010 Like a July 4 fireworks display a young, glittering collection of stars looks like...

GSFC
NASA image: Hubble sees the beautiful demises of dying star
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble sees the beautiful demises of dying star

This image, taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, shows the colorful "last hurrah" of a star like...

GSFC
NASA image: Spitzer Telescope Sends Rose for Valentine Day
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Feb 12, 2004

Spitzer Telescope Sends Rose for Valentine Day

A cluster of newborn stars herald their birth in this interstellar Valentine Day commemorative picture obtained with...

JPL
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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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