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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 Madman and the Drunken Celestial
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May 23, 2014

The Madman and the Drunken Celestial

The Madman and the Drunken Celestial

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NASA image: Hubble Spotlights a Celestial Sidekick
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Spotlights a Celestial Sidekick

This image was captured by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope’s Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS), a highly...

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NASA image: Celestial immunity
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May 22, 2021

Celestial immunity

Photo (part of time lapse) taken during Celestial Immunity Plate Second Sampling in the Japanese Experiment Module...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Celestial Immunity: 05/14/2021
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May 13, 2021

Space to Ground: Celestial Immunity: 05/14/2021

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station

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NASA image: Celestial immunity
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May 22, 2021

Celestial immunity

iss065e058810 (May 22, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei services donor cell...

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NASA image: NASA Unveils Celestial Fireworks as Official Image for Hubble 25th Anniversary
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Unveils Celestial Fireworks as Official Image for Hubble 25th Anniversary

The brilliant tapestry of young stars flaring to life resemble a glittering fireworks display in the 25th...

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NASA image: Celestial Training Device MA-7
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Jan 1, 1961

Celestial Training Device MA-7

S61-04621 (1961) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter looks into a Celestial Training Device (globe) during training in...

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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: Venus transit
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Jun 5, 2012

Venus transit

Leslie Lowes from the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., views the June 5, 2012, Venus transit...

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NASA image: Venus transit
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Jun 5, 2012

Venus transit

Guests at the INFINITY at NASA Stennis Space Center visitor center use special solar sunglasses to catch a lifetime...

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NASA image: Venus transit
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Jun 5, 2012

Venus transit

Leslie Lowes from the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., views the June 5, 2012, Venus transit...

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NASA image: Venus transit
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Jun 5, 2012

Venus transit

Leslie Lowes from the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., views the June 5, 2012, Venus transit...

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NASA image: Venus transit
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Jun 5, 2012

Venus transit

Guests at the INFINITY at NASA Stennis Space Center visitor center use special solar sunglasses to catch a lifetime...

SSC
NASA image: Venus transit
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Jun 5, 2012

Venus transit

Guests at the INFINITY at NASA Stennis Space Center visitor center use special solar sunglasses to catch a lifetime...

SSC
NASA image: Hubble Sees Stars and a Stripe in Celestial Fireworks
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Sees Stars and a Stripe in Celestial Fireworks

Release date: July 1, 2008 SN 1006 Supernova Remnant (Hubble) A delicate ribbon of gas floats eerily in our galaxy....

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NASA image: Hubble Sees Stars and a Stripe in Celestial Fireworks
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Sees Stars and a Stripe in Celestial Fireworks

Release date: July 1, 2008 This image is a composite of visible (or optical), radio, and X-ray data of the full...

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NASA image: MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-6 - GLOBE - CELESTIAL TRAINING DEVICE - CAPE
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Feb 20, 1961

MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-6 - GLOBE - CELESTIAL TRAINING DEVICE - CAPE

S61-04622 (1961) --- Mercury astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. looks into a Celestial Training Device (globe) during...

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NASA image: Hubble Gets a Celestial Boost
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Feb 8, 2019

Hubble Gets a Celestial Boost

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope doesn’t usually get much assistance from its celestial subjects — but to take...

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NASA image: IXPE Polarization
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Dec 8, 2021

IXPE Polarization

NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer, or IXPE, is a space observatory built to discover the secrets of some of...

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NASA image: Masten Prepares Rocket to Test Lunar Precision Landing Technology
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Sep 10, 2020

Masten Prepares Rocket to Test Lunar Precision Landing Technology

Masten Space Systems employees prepare its rocket to flight test NASA -licensed Psionic navigation doppler lidar...

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NASA image: Celestial Fireworks
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Jul 3, 2003

Celestial Fireworks

Resembling sparks from a fireworks display, this image taken by a JPL camera onboard NASA Hubble Space Telescope...

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NASA image: A Celestial Shamrock
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Mar 17, 2011

A Celestial Shamrock

This image from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE, features a region of star birth wrapped in a...

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NASA image: Masten Launches Rocket to Test Lunar Precision Landing Technology
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Sep 10, 2020

Masten Launches Rocket to Test Lunar Precision Landing Technology

Masten Space Systems vertical takeoff vertical landing rocket launched September 10, 2020 to flight test...

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NASA image: Ant Nebula
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Dec 10, 1999

Ant Nebula

This image from NASA Hubble Space Telescope image of a celestial object called the Ant Nebula may shed new light on...

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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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