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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: A Multi-Wavelength View of Radio Galaxy Hercules A
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Dec 8, 2017

A Multi-Wavelength View of Radio Galaxy Hercules A

Spectacular jets powered by the gravitational energy of a super massive black hole in the core of the elliptical...

GSFC
NASA image: STS-53 Discovery, OV-103, DOD Hercules digital electronic imagery equipment
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Apr 22, 1992

STS-53 Discovery, OV-103, DOD Hercules digital electronic imagery equipment

STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, Department of Defense (DOD) mission Hand-held Earth-oriented Real-time...

JSC
NASA image: Collision Between Two Spiral Galaxies
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Apr 24, 2008

Collision Between Two Spiral Galaxies

NGC 6050/IC 1179 Arp 272 is a remarkable collision between two spiral galaxies, NGC 6050 and IC 1179, and is part of...

JPL
NASA image: STS-56 MS2 Cockrell with HERCULES camera at overhead window W8 on OV-103's FD
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Apr 17, 1993

STS-56 MS2 Cockrell with HERCULES camera at overhead window W8 on OV-103's FD

STS056-08-018 (8-17 April 1993) --- Aboard Discovery, astronaut Kenneth D. Cockrell, mission specialist, records...

JSC
NASA image: GALEX 1st Light Compilation
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May 28, 2003

GALEX 1st Light Compilation

This compilation shows the constellation Hercules, as imaged on May 21 and 22, 2003, by NASA Galaxy Evolution...

JPL
NASA image: GALEX 1st Light Near Ultraviolet
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May 28, 2003

GALEX 1st Light Near Ultraviolet

This image was taken on May 21 and 22, 2003, by NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer. The image was made from data...

JPL
NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Landing
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May 25, 2022

Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Landing

NASA and Boeing teams pose for a group photo as a USAF HC-130J Hercules aircraft from the 79th rescue squadron flys...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Landing
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May 25, 2022

Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Landing

A USAF HC-130J Hercules aircraft from the 79th rescue squadron flys over the Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft as...

HQ
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: Wernher von Braun
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Jan 1, 1960

Wernher von Braun

In this photo, Director of the US Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA) Development Operations Division, Dr. Wernher...

MSFC
NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission
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May 21, 1996

Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission

STS077-718-088 (19-29 May 1996) --- A popular photographic target of Space Shuttle astronauts has always been the...

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NASA image: STS-56 Earth observation of the Strait of Gibraltar
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Apr 17, 1993

STS-56 Earth observation of the Strait of Gibraltar

STS-56 Earth observation taken aboard Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, is of the Strait of Gibraltar. A small...

JSC
NASA image: What's Up: June 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Jun 1, 2022

What's Up: June 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in June 2022? The morning quartet of Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, and Mars continues...

JPL
NASA image: Two become one
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Dec 28, 2015

Two become one

This image, taken with the Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 on board the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, shows the...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3606
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Nov 8, 2008

KSC-08pd3606

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – During a flight aboard the U.S. Navy Blue Angel's support aircraft, a C-130T Hercules known...

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NASA image: Pegasus Engine Ignites after Drop from B-52 Mothership
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Jul 17, 1991

Pegasus Engine Ignites after Drop from B-52 Mothership

Against the midnight blue of a high-altitude sky, Orbital Sciences’ Pegasus winged rocket booster ignites after...

AFRC
NASA image: Mysterious ‘Cow’ Blast Studied with NASA Telescopes
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Jan 10, 2019

Mysterious ‘Cow’ Blast Studied with NASA Telescopes

A brief and unusual flash spotted in the night sky on June 16, 2018, puzzled astronomers and astrophysicists across...

GSFC
NASA image: Chutes and Fissures in Greenland
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May 12, 2015

Chutes and Fissures in Greenland

Scientists and crew with NASA’s Operation IceBridge, which makes annual aerial surveys of polar ice, are wrapping up...

GSFC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Sep 8, 2000

International Space Station (ISS)

This is the insignia for STS-98, which marks a major milestone in assembly of the International Space Station (ISS)....

MSFC
NASA image: Hubble Views Two Galaxies Merging
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Views Two Galaxies Merging

This image, taken with the Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 on board the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, shows the...

GSFC
NASA image: Strait of Gibraltar
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Oct 22, 2001

Strait of Gibraltar

This 34 by 59 km sub-scene, acquired on July 5, 2000, covers the eastern part of the Strait of Gibraltar, separating...

JPL
NASA image: ASTER Gibraltar
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Oct 6, 2000

ASTER Gibraltar

The Strait of Gibraltar separates Spain from Morocco. This image, acquired on July 5, 2000, covers an area 34...

JPL
NASA image: NISAR Radar Antenna Reflector Loaded for Return to India
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Oct 23, 2024

NISAR Radar Antenna Reflector Loaded for Return to India

Crews at March Air Reserve Base in Riverside County, California, on Oct. 15, 2024, load a specialized shipping...

JPL
NASA image: Scout
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Sep 22, 1960

Scout

Photographed on 09/22/1960. -- An examination of the Aerojet-General "Aerobee 150A" propulsion system in February...

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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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