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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: Chaos at the Heart of Orion
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Nov 7, 2006

Chaos at the Heart of Orion

NASA Spitzer and Hubble Space Telescopes have teamed up to expose the chaos that baby stars are creating 1,500...

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NASA image: Dusty Death of a Massive Star
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Jun 6, 2006

Dusty Death of a Massive Star

NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows the supernova remnant 1E0102.2-7219 sits next to the nebula N76 in a bright,...

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NASA image: Mysterious object He2-90
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Dec 1, 1999

Mysterious object He2-90

Astronomers using NASA Hubble Space Telescope stumbled upon a mysterious object that grudgingly yielded clues to its...

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NASA image: Ghostly Boomerang
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Oct 25, 2013

Ghostly Boomerang

The Boomerang nebula, called the coldest place in the universe, reveals its true shape to the Atacama Large...

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NASA image: Infrared Spotlight on Orion Sword
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Aug 15, 2006

Infrared Spotlight on Orion Sword

This image composite outlines the region near Orion sword that was surveyed by NASA Spitzer Space Telescope white...

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NASA image: Space Balls Artist Concept
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Jul 22, 2010

Space Balls Artist Concept

NASA Spitzer Space Telescope has at last found buckyballs resembling soccer balls in space shown in this artist...

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NASA image: The Infrared Hunter
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Aug 15, 2006

The Infrared Hunter

NASA Spitzer Space Telescope and the National Optical Astronomy Observatory compare infrared and visible views of...

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NASA image: Supergiant Star Near Giraffe Hind Foot
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Feb 19, 2011

Supergiant Star Near Giraffe Hind Foot

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer captured this colorful image of the nebula BFS 29 surrounding the star...

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NASA image: Oxygen in Orion
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Aug 1, 2011

Oxygen in Orion

This graphic illustrates where astronomers at last found oxygen molecules in space -- near the star-forming core of...

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NASA image: Dragonfish Coming At You in Infrared
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Dec 12, 2011

Dragonfish Coming At You in Infrared

This infrared image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows the nebula nicknamed the Dragonfish. This turbulent...

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NASA image: Hubble-V
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Dec 10, 1999

Hubble-V

Resembling curling flames from a campfire, a magnificent nebula in a nearby galaxy observed by NASA Hubble Space...

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NASA image: Young Stars in Their Baby Blanket of Dust
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Feb 11, 2008

Young Stars in Their Baby Blanket of Dust

Newborn stars peek out from beneath their natal blanket of dust in this dynamic image of the Rho Ophiuchi dark cloud...

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NASA image: The Case of the Disappearing Continent
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Feb 10, 2011

The Case of the Disappearing Continent

This infrared image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows a swirling landscape of stars known as the North America...

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NASA image: Orion Rainbow of Infrared Light
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Feb 29, 2012

Orion Rainbow of Infrared Light

NASA Spitzer Space Telescope and ESA Herschel mission combined to show this view of the Orion nebula, found below...

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NASA image: Hubble Sees a Horsehead of a Different Color
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Apr 19, 2013

Hubble Sees a Horsehead of a Different Color

Backlit wisps along the Horsehead Nebula upper ridge are being illuminated by Sigma Orionis, a young five-star...

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NASA image: Cosmic Epic Unfolds in Infrared
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Jan 9, 2007

Cosmic Epic Unfolds in Infrared

This majestic view taken by NASA Spitzer Space Telescope tells an untold story of life and death in the Eagle...

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NASA image: Orion Dreamy Stars
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Apr 1, 2010

Orion Dreamy Stars

A colony of hot, young stars is stirring up the cosmic scene in this new picture from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope....

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NASA image: The van Gogh of the Infrared Sky
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Apr 25, 2011

The van Gogh of the Infrared Sky

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer is a little like the Vincent van Gogh of the infrared sky, providing the...

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NASA image: Making a Spectacle of Star Formation in Orion
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Jun 30, 2011

Making a Spectacle of Star Formation in Orion

NASA Spitzer Space Telescope exposes the depths of this dusty nebula with its infrared vision, showing stellar...

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NASA image: Unwrapping the Pillars
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Jan 9, 2007

Unwrapping the Pillars

This image composite highlights the pillars of the Eagle nebula, as seen in infrared light by NASA Spitzer Space...

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NASA image: Infrared Iris
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May 24, 2013

Infrared Iris

This cloud of glowing gas is the Iris nebula, also called NGC 7023.as seen in infrared light by NASA Spitzer Space...

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NASA image: Dying Star Creates Fantasy-like Sculpture of Gas and Dust
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Sep 9, 2004

Dying Star Creates Fantasy-like Sculpture of Gas and Dust

This detailed view of NGC 6543, the Cat Eye Nebula, from NASA Hubble Space Telescope includes intricate structures,...

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NASA image: Chaotic Star Birth
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Nov 15, 2005

Chaotic Star Birth

Located 1,000 light years from Earth in the constellation Perseus, a reflection nebula called NGC 1333 epitomizes...

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NASA image: The Cosmic Hearth
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Feb 5, 2013

The Cosmic Hearth

The Orion nebula is featured in this sweeping image from NASA WISE. The constellation of Orion is prominent in the...

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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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