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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: Light from a Flickering Star
Image
Oct 16, 2006

Light from a Flickering Star

Light from a Flickering Star

JPL
NASA image: What's Up: September 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA
Video
Sep 1, 2020

What's Up: September 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in September 2020? Spot the Moon together with Mars and Venus, along with the...

JPL
NASA image: Flickering Aldebaran #3
Image
Oct 13, 2006

Flickering Aldebaran #3

As Cassini watches the rings pass in front of bright red giant star Aldebaran, the star light fluctuates, providing...

JPL
NASA image: Flickering Aldebaran #1
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Oct 9, 2006

Flickering Aldebaran #1

As Cassini watches the rings pass in front of the bright red giant star Aldebaran, the star light fluctuates,...

JPL
NASA image: Flickering Aldebaran #2
Image
Oct 11, 2006

Flickering Aldebaran #2

As Cassini watches the rings pass in front of bright red giant star Aldebaran, the star light fluctuates, providing...

JPL
NASA image: STS-47 Payload Specialist Mohri conducts visual stability experiment in SLJ
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Sep 20, 1992

STS-47 Payload Specialist Mohri conducts visual stability experiment in SLJ

STS047-204-006 (12 - 20 Sept 1992) --- Dr. Mamoru Mohri, payload specialist representing Japan's National Space...

JSC
NASA image: Spring 2019 Eclipse Season Arrives
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Feb 19, 2019

Spring 2019 Eclipse Season Arrives

The SDO spacecraft is in another eclipse season as of Feb. 6, 2019. This begins a several week period when the Earth...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2014-3131
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Jul 3, 2014

KSC-2014-3131

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Lights flickered and balloons fell as former NASA astronaut Tom Jones, left, and Therrin...

KSC
NASA image: ISVV-7 Timelapse
Video
Dec 16, 2024

ISVV-7 Timelapse

Artemis II moon Rocket Begins Stacking Operations at Kenndey Space Center in Florida

KSC
NASA image: Earth-directed X-class flare
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Dec 8, 2017

Earth-directed X-class flare

An active region just about squarely facing Earth erupted with an X 1.6 flare (largest class) as well as a coronal...

GSFC
NASA image: Hubble Watches Super Star Create Holiday Light Show
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Watches Super Star Create Holiday Light Show

This festive NASA Hubble Space Telescope image resembles a holiday wreath made of sparkling lights. The bright...

GSFC
Audio
May 23, 2025

Ep386_Moon_Material_Flammability

Ep386_Moon Material Flammability Gary Jordan Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

JSC
Audio
Feb 28, 2025

HWHAP Ep374 MCC Communications Corridor

Host (Joseph Zakrzewski): Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space...

JSC

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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