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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: Hale Telescope, Palomar Observatory
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Apr 14, 2010

Hale Telescope, Palomar Observatory

This is image is of the 200-inch Hale Telescope at the Palomar Observatory, located in north San Diego County,...

JPL
NASA image: Super-Comet or Big Asteroid Belt?
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Apr 20, 2005

Super-Comet or Big Asteroid Belt?

This graph of data from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope demonstrates that the dust around a nearby star called HD 69830...

JPL
NASA image: Portrait of Distant Planets
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Apr 14, 2010

Portrait of Distant Planets

This image taken with the Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope, shows the light from three planets orbiting a star 120...

JPL
NASA image: Hubble Sees Material Ejected From Comet Hale-Bopp
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Aug 3, 1998

Hubble Sees Material Ejected From Comet Hale-Bopp

Hubble Sees Material Ejected From Comet Hale-Bopp

JPL
NASA image: Hubble Images of Comet Hale-Bopp
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Aug 2, 1998

Hubble Images of Comet Hale-Bopp

Hubble Images of Comet Hale-Bopp

JPL
NASA image: Using Dark Holes to Spot Planets
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Jul 9, 2012

Using Dark Holes to Spot Planets

These two images show HD 157728, a nearby star 1.5 times larger than the sun. Project 1640 uses new technology on...

JPL
NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Jan 1, 1959

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This image is of the Crab Nebula in visible light photographed by the Hale Observatory optical telescope in 1959....

MSFC
NASA image: DSOC's Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detector
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Oct 4, 2023

DSOC's Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detector

Shown here is an identical copy of the Deep Space Optical Communications, or DSOC, superconducting nanowire...

JPL
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 8, 1997

Space Shuttle Projects

The mission patch for STS-85 is designed to reflect the broad range of science and engineering payloads on the...

MSFC
NASA image: Table Mountain Facility Sends DSOC Laser Beacon to NASA's Psyche (Infrared Image)
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Sep 18, 2025

Table Mountain Facility Sends DSOC Laser Beacon to NASA's Psyche (Infrared Image)

In this infrared photograph, the Optical Communications Telescope Laboratory (OCTL) at NASA Jet Propulsion...

JPL
NASA image: DSOC's Table Mountain Facility Uplink Laser – Infrared vs. Visible Light
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Sep 18, 2025

DSOC's Table Mountain Facility Uplink Laser – Infrared vs. Visible Light

This infrared photograph shows the uplink laser beacon for NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC)...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-97PC1252
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Aug 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1252

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With Commander Curtis L. Brown, Jr. and Pilot Kent V. Rominger at the controls, the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1194
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Aug 7, 1997

KSC-97PC1194

STS-85 Mission Specialist Stephen K. Robinson smiles as he is assisted with his ascent/reentry flight suit by a suit...

KSC
NASA image: STS-85 crew insignia
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Apr 22, 1997

STS-85 crew insignia

STS085-S-001 (May 1997) --- The mission patch for STS-85 is designed to reflect the broad range of science and...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-397d22f3
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Aug 19, 1997

KSC-397d22f3

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With drag chute deployed, the Space Shuttle orbiter Discovery touches down on Runway...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1250
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Aug 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1250

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With drag chute deployed, the Space Shuttle orbiter Discovery touches down on Runway...

KSC
NASA image: DSOC's Downlink Detector Prototype
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Oct 4, 2023

DSOC's Downlink Detector Prototype

Shown here is a prototype of the Deep Space Optical Communications, or DSOC, ground receiver detector built by the...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-97PC1256
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Aug 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1256

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With drag chute deployed, the Space Shuttle orbiter Discovery touches down on Runway...

KSC
NASA image: The Blue Ring Nebula
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Nov 18, 2020

The Blue Ring Nebula

The Blue Ring Nebula was discovered in 2004 by NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) mission. Astronomers think...

JPL
NASA image: From Taters to Terabits: NASA Wraps Up Deep Space Laser Test
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Sep 18, 2025

From Taters to Terabits: NASA Wraps Up Deep Space Laser Test

NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) technology demonstration has successfully concluded after two years,...

JPL

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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