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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: Dissecting Dust from Detonation of Dead Star
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Jun 4, 2014

Dissecting Dust from Detonation of Dead Star

This infrared image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows N103B -- all that remains from a supernova that exploded...

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NASA image: Cool Andromeda
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Jan 28, 2013

Cool Andromeda

In this new view of the Andromeda, also known as M31, galaxy from the Herschel space observatory, cool lanes of...

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NASA image: Little Galaxy Explored
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Jan 5, 2010

Little Galaxy Explored

This infrared portrait of the Small Magellanic Cloud, taken by NASA Spitzer Space Telescope, reveals the stars and...

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NASA image: Trigger-Happy Cloud
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Aug 12, 2009

Trigger-Happy Cloud

This composite image, combining data from NASA Chandra X-ray Observatory and Spitzer Space Telescope shows the...

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NASA image: Clumps of Cold Stuff Across the Sky
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Jan 11, 2011

Clumps of Cold Stuff Across the Sky

This map illustrates the numerous star-forming clouds, called cold cores, that European Space Agency Planck observed...

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NASA image: iss071e523798
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Aug 7, 2024

iss071e523798

iss071e523798 (Aug. 7, 2024) --- The Milky Way is pictured from the International Space Station near the top of this...

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NASA image: Galaxy NGC 55
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Dec 10, 2003

Galaxy NGC 55

This image of the nearby edge-on spiral galaxy NGC 55 was taken by Galaxy Evolution Explorer on September 14, 2003,...

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NASA image: iss063e058409
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Jul 24, 2020

iss063e058409

iss063e058409 (July 24, 2020) --- This long-exposure photograph from the International Space Station was taken...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Night Sky
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Oct 31, 2019

Creative Photography - Night Sky

Sea oats frame the night sky, bisected by the Milky Way, in this view from the Atlantic shoreline at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: iss071e258029
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Jun 30, 2024

iss071e258029

iss071e258029 (June 30, 2024) --- The Milky Way appears in the vastness of space behind the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Night Sky
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Oct 31, 2019

Creative Photography - Night Sky

Sea oats are backdropped by the night sky and the Milky Way in this view from the Atlantic shoreline at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 49 crew
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Oct 8, 2016

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 49 crew

iss049e032063 (Oct. 8, 2016) --- Earth's atmospheric glow, the stars of the Milky Way and an experiment facility at...

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NASA image: iss063e054340
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Jul 23, 2020

iss063e054340

iss063e054340 (July 23, 2020) --- This long-exposure photograph during an orbital night period from the...

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NASA image: iss063e058430
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Jul 24, 2020

iss063e058430

iss063e058430 (July 24, 2020) --- This long-exposure photograph from the International Space Station was taken...

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NASA image: iss071e258198
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Jun 30, 2024

iss071e258198

iss071e258198 (June 30, 2024) --- The Milky Way appears in the vastness of space behind the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour...

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NASA image: iss072e159833
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Nov 10, 2024

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iss072e159833 (Nov. 10, 2024) -- A long-exposure shot taken by NASA astronaut Don Pettit shows the intricacies of...

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NASA image: iss063e058447
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Jul 24, 2020

iss063e058447

iss063e058447 (July 24, 2020) --- This long-exposure photograph from the International Space Station was taken...

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NASA image: iss071e257972
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Jun 30, 2024

iss071e257972

iss071e257972 (June 30, 2024) --- The Milky Way appears in the vastness of space behind the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Jan 29, 2025

Earth Observations

iss072e574663 (January 29, 2025) --- The Earth appears green due to the Aurora Australis, while the Milky Way rises...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Night Sky
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Oct 31, 2019

Creative Photography - Night Sky

Sea oats are backdropped by the night sky and the Milky Way in this view from the Atlantic shoreline at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 29, 2019

Earth Observation

iss060e002064 (June 29, 2019) -- A starry Milky Way glitters above Earth's tranquil atmospheric glow as the...

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NASA image: iss071e257801
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Jun 30, 2024

iss071e257801

iss071e257801 (June 30, 2024) --- The Milky Way appears in the vastness of space behind the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour...

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NASA image: What's Up: July 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Jun 30, 2022

What's Up: July 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in July 2022? The naked-eye planets of dawn – Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn...

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NASA image: Extended Source/Galaxy All Sky 1
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Mar 27, 2003

Extended Source/Galaxy All Sky 1

This panoramic view of the entire sky reveals the distribution of galaxies beyond our Milky Way galaxy, which...

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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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