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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: The beautiful side of IC 335
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Dec 8, 2017

The beautiful side of IC 335

Hubble sees a galaxy 60 million light-years away This new NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image shows the galaxy IC...

GSFC
NASA image: Hubble Sees an Ancient Globular Cluster
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Sees an Ancient Globular Cluster

This image captures the stunning NGC 6535, a globular cluster 22,000 light-years away in the constellation of...

GSFC
NASA image: The centre of NGC 247
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Oct 3, 2016

The centre of NGC 247

This Hubble image shows the central region of a spiral galaxy known as NGC 247. NGC 247 is a relatively small spiral...

GSFC
NASA image: Hubble Spies Charming Spiral Galaxy Bursting with Stars
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Spies Charming Spiral Galaxy Bursting with Stars

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope observes some of the most beautiful galaxies in our skies — spirals sparkling...

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NASA image: Hubble reveals heart of Lagoon Nebula
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble reveals heart of Lagoon Nebula

Image release date September 22, 2010 To view a video of this image go here: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/5014452203...

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NASA image: HST SM4 WFC3 Installation EVA
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Aug 22, 2008

HST SM4 WFC3 Installation EVA

Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3) will have a broad range of inquiry, from early and distant galaxies beyond Hubble's...

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NASA image: HST SM4 WFC3 Installation EVA Retracting
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Aug 22, 2008

HST SM4 WFC3 Installation EVA Retracting

Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3) will have a broad range of inquiry, from early and distant galaxies beyond Hubble's...

GSFC
NASA image: HST SM4 WFC3 Installation EVA Install
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Aug 22, 2008

HST SM4 WFC3 Installation EVA Install

Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3) will have a broad range of inquiry, from early and distant galaxies beyond Hubble's...

GSFC
NASA image: HST SM4 WFC3 Installation EVA Positioning
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Aug 22, 2008

HST SM4 WFC3 Installation EVA Positioning

Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3) will have a broad range of inquiry, from early and distant galaxies beyond Hubble's...

GSFC
NASA image: HST SM4 WFC3 Installation EVA Opening Plate
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Aug 22, 2008

HST SM4 WFC3 Installation EVA Opening Plate

Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3) will have a broad range of inquiry, from early and distant galaxies beyond Hubble's...

GSFC
NASA image: HST SM4 WFC3 Installation EVA Unpacking
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Aug 22, 2008

HST SM4 WFC3 Installation EVA Unpacking

Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3) will have a broad range of inquiry, from early and distant galaxies beyond Hubble's...

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NASA image: HST SM4 WFC3 Installation EVA Fixture
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Aug 22, 2008

HST SM4 WFC3 Installation EVA Fixture

Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3) will have a broad range of inquiry, from early and distant galaxies beyond Hubble's...

GSFC
NASA image: GALEX 1st Light Near and Far Ultraviolet -100
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May 28, 2003

GALEX 1st Light Near and Far Ultraviolet -100

NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer took this image on May 21 and 22, 2003. The image was made from data gathered by...

NASA image: Galaxy Centaurus A
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Jul 25, 2003

Galaxy Centaurus A

This image of the active galaxy Centaurus A was taken by NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer on June 7, 2003. The...

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NASA image: STS-121 crew photo taken in the U.S. Lab during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Jul 13, 2006

STS-121 crew photo taken in the U.S. Lab during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121-E-07024 (13 July 2006) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Reiter (bottom center), Expedition 13...

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NASA image: HST SM4 WFC3 Installation EVA Pull Out
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Aug 22, 2008

HST SM4 WFC3 Installation EVA Pull Out

Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3) will have a broad range of inquiry, from early and distant galaxies beyond Hubble's...

GSFC
NASA image: Ancient Planet in a Globular Cluster Core
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Dec 8, 2017

Ancient Planet in a Globular Cluster Core

Release Date: July 10, 2003 A rich starry sky fills the view from an ancient gas-giant planet in the core of the...

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NASA image: Elegant spiral hides a hungry monster
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Oct 12, 2015

Elegant spiral hides a hungry monster

NGC 4639 is a beautiful example of a type of galaxy known as a barred spiral. It lies over 70 million light-years...

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NASA image: Where the Wind Blows
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Apr 6, 2020

Where the Wind Blows

Sand dunes commonly form when particles that are being moved around by the wind find a natural barrier to accumulate...

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NASA image: Hubble’s Hunting Dog Galaxy
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble’s Hunting Dog Galaxy

Tucked away in the small northern constellation of Canes Venatici (The Hunting Dogs) is the galaxy NGC 4242, shown...

GSFC
NASA image: A young elliptical
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Nov 16, 2015

A young elliptical

At the centre of this amazing image is the elliptical galaxy NGC 3610. Surrounding the galaxy are a wealth of other...

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NASA image: Hubble Observes Galaxies' Evolution in Slow Motion
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Observes Galaxies' Evolution in Slow Motion

It is known today that merging galaxies play a large role in the evolution of galaxies and the formation of...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Nov 4, 2004

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-05803 (4 November 2004) --- Moreno Glacier, Argentina is featured in this digital image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Hubble Reveals Stellar Fireworks in ‘Skyrocket’ Galaxy
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Jun 29, 2016

Hubble Reveals Stellar Fireworks in ‘Skyrocket’ Galaxy

Fireworks shows are not just confined to Earth’s skies. NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured a spectacular...

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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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